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The UK is running out of drinking water. Yes, really. The UK is one of the wettest countries in Europe. Yet by 2055, England could face a 5 billion litre daily water shortfall without urgent action. So how did we get here? We have spent decades over-abstracting our rivers, draining wetlands, and failing to build new reservoirs. At the same time, temperatures are rising, droughts are becoming more frequent, and demand for water continues to grow. When it does rain, our landscapes no longer hold water as they should. Hardened cities, deforested hills, and degraded soils send water rushing into the sea - often causing floods along the way. But there is hope. With the right leadership and investment, this crisis is solvable. We can fix leaking pipes, restore wetlands, reduce abstraction, reuse water, and work with nature to store it in the landscape. What we need now is urgent action. It is time to declare a national freshwater emergency and deliver a funded plan to secure our water future. Because if we don’t act now, Britain will run dry. #WorldWaterDay

Can you help us find Mark, 42, who has gone missing? Mark was last seen in Siston, South Gloucestershire, at around 4.45am on Sunday 22 March, ➡️ If you know where Mark is, please call 999 quoting reference 5226079157, or call 101 with any other information.

@BrentfordFC I think we need a comment!

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Two Brentford first-team players were left bloodied in the early hours of Sunday morning after rushing to the aid of a man allegedly being assaulted in south-west London Full story: telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/…

🚨 Missing: Alfie, 15 Last seen in Rushden at 5pm Sat (21 March). May have travelled to Brighton or Eastbourne. 5’11”, dark blond hair. Wearing dark grey hoody, black jacket & black tracksuit. 📞 Seen him? Call 999 ref MPE1/870/26.

Exclusive: Two Brentford players intervened in an alleged assault in the early hours of this morning. They rushed to help a man who was being attacked in south-west London. Neither player suffered serious injuries but sources say they were bloodied. telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/…

A pathetic, weak, lazy, limp second half from Newcastle again #NEWSUN

Despite laws 60,000 UK workers didn't get the minimum wage. Culprits include Browns Manufacturing, BUPA, Busy Bees Nurseries, Costa, Hays Travel, Hovis, ISS, KPMG None forgot to the pay the bosses. Corporate fines passed to customers. No exec fined gov.uk/government/new…

I hear the emergency Cobra meeting to be attended by the Governor of Bank of England, Andrew Bailey - to discuss the government’s response to the economic shock caused by Trump’s war - will happen tomorrow. I assume the PM will be interrogated - on any new plans to protect living standards - by MPs on the liaison committee in the afternoon

💥 It can be chaos out there at Grote Prijs Jean-Pierre Monseré! ⛈️

🚨BREAKING: Ruben Dias has suffered a hamstring injury and will be absent for the Carabao Cup final today. Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol also unavailable.

Slovenia limits fuel purchases as pumps run dry reut.rs/3Pre342 reut.rs/3Pre342

In 2024 Chelsea received a €5m add on bonus from Real Madrid as a result of Real reaching the Champions League final for the sale of Eden Hazard. Hazard had retired from football in 2023 and Chelsea earned €150m from the deal overall. According to the Premier League negotiated settlement with the club Chelsea received no on field advantage from signing Hazard from Lille for €35m in 2012 and therefore a £10m fine was appropriate rather than a points deduction.

#HelpUsFind Louise Moore, 51, missing. Last seen 10am Sat 21 Mar on Heol Carnau, Caerau, Cardiff. 5ft6, long dark hair, white “Nope Not Today” T‑shirt, long brown dress. Driving white Ford Esport AG51 LAM, may be in Barry. Info: quote 2600087961.

UNSOCIAL KO TIMES Unsocial kick-off times are making it harder (and more expensive) for fans to get to games. We cover it in our latest newsletter. Become a member to get it first: free to join. bias.org.uk/join/

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@BrentfordFC but we used 12 players 🤨

🏆 A team effort Last night's Man of the Match spreading the love ❤️

Farke: “You could see today why Brentford are in seventh and are pushing for Europe. They are very solid. First side for a while who can handle our physicality. Pretty happy with a clean sheet. Last bit of composure was missing.” #LUFC

Statement by President George W. Bush on Robert Mueller: "Laura and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Robert Mueller. Bob dedicated his life to public service. As a Marine in Vietnam, he proved he was ready for tough assignments. He earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart before returning home to pursue law. In 2001, only one week into the job as the 6th Director of the F.B.I., Bob transitioned the agency mission to protecting the homeland after September 11. He led the agency effectively, helping prevent another terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Laura and I send our heartfelt sympathy to his wife of nearly 60 years, Ann, and the Mueller family."

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