Matt Simpson

Farmoor Reservoir, which supplies Swindon, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, is 92% full despite prolonged dry conditions and drought across the Thames Water region. Thames Water is asking customers to conserve water while maintaining a hosepipe ban, as overall London reservoir storage stood at 74% and July demand remained significantly above normal. Water use has fallen since the ban began, while the company has increased leak detection and repairs and committed £3.3 billion to leakage reduction and network resilience through 2030.

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and members of the former Top Gear crew recently reunited at producer and Clarkson confidant Andy Wilman’s 60th birthday party, according to former Stig Ben Collins. Clarkson, Hammond and May worked together on Top Gear before moving to Amazon for The Grand Tour, which concluded in 2024 with One for the Road. Collins also said many former Top Gear crew members continue to work on Clarkson’s Farm. The article highlights James May’s ongoing connections to Wiltshire through the Royal Oak pub and a gin collaboration with Downton Distillery.

KGM Motors UK has become the Official Passenger Vehicle Partner of the Red Arrows, supplying Rexton SUVs and the new Actyon Hybrid to support the team’s schedule of more than 60 annual displays. Red Arrows leadership highlighted the importance of reliable transport for their operations, while KGM’s managing director emphasised pride in supporting the team’s precision and capabilities.