Water bosses set to drain supplies from Lake District as Brits bake in driest summer since 1961

United Utilities has applied to take millions of litres more from Lakes Windermere, Ulls­water and Ennerdale. The shock move comes as Britain continues to bake in the driest ­summer since 1961. Temperatures hit 88.5F (31.4C) yesterday with 98F (36C) expected by Friday. Even overnight temperatures on Thursday could rea
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