Yorkshire's drought officially over following heavy rain and rising river levels

Yorkshire's drought has officially ended as recent wet weather replenished reservoirs, it has been announced. The Environment Agency confirmed the end of the drought on December 10, following improved water levels and recent wet weather across the region.

All 31 UK Yellow flood alert warnings - including some in Yorkshire

Tributaries in North Derbyshire: Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the tributaries of the Rivers Derwent, Wye and Noe in North Derbyshire including Grinds Brook, Peakshole Water, Bradwell Brook, Stoke Brook, Bar Brook, Tideswell Brook, Warney Brook, Bentley Brook, Via Gellia and Lea Brook.

Drought has finally ended in Yorkshire after Storm Bram

Drought has finally ended in Yorkshire after six months, following the torrential rainfall of Storm Bram. The Environment Agency moved the region from drought to recovery status this afternoon after the prolonged spell of wet weather.

Dramatic Yorkshire river rescue caught on camera after walkers hear frantic barking

Liver-and-white pup Lucky was spotted stranded among some reeds on the edge of the River Dearne in Barnsley on Wednesday (December 3). Passersby had heard the pointer-Labrador-cross barking frantically near the Old Moor Tavern at Broomhill.
Irish Sun

The Yorkshire town that’s been dubbed the ‘Italy of England’ with historic viaduct and river boats

IN Yorkshire is one of the UK's most beautiful towns - and it's even been compared to Italy. Knaresborough has waterways and plenty of boats, so it's not too hard to see the comparison, especially in the summertime. On social media, one visitor recently ...
Telegraph & Argus

Yorkshire Water receives £21m in funding for river wildlife

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A major funding boost is set to help restore ...
London Evening Standard

Yorkshire rivers to benefit from £21m to clear barriers and boost nature

Yorkshire’s rivers are set to benefit from a £21 million investment that will support work to clear historic barriers linked to the region’s industrial past that prevent fish movement. A collaborative network of local river health groups, charities ...
Teesside Gazette

Body found in North Yorkshire river after search for missing woman

A body has been found in the search for a missing woman in York. North Yorkshire Police were called to the River Ouse on Wednesday where they conducted an underwater search. It followed the missing woman's family raising concerns for her safety. Yorkshire ...
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