Historic heatwaves drying up village ponds By Talker News Aug 6, 2026 Aug 6, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (Tom Wren via SWNS) By Faye MayernBritain's iconic village ponds and their wildlife have been devastated by the current heatwave, with fears some may never recover. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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