The National Drought Group is urging people to save water after confirming five areas of England are in drought, with six more in "prolonged dry weather" status as temperatures soar Culture
People in southeast England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels Events
People in South East of England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels Events
Before you toss your hosepipe in the shed in the midst of widespread bans across the UK, make sure you follow these expert storage tips - or risk having to spend more money Events
The East and West Midlands, the North West and Yorkshire are all officially in drought Politics
The announcement comes a day after the government declared 'drought status' in four areas of England Society
The school wouldn't let pupils in if they were wearing shorts when the temperatures went over 30C Events
It was hot, now it's not, and this latest bout of cold weather is set to last a while and is being accompanied by rather a lot of rain, the Met Office's top expert has claimed Events
Pupils at Outwood Academy City, in Sheffield, South Yorks., have been banned from wearing shorts as the UK continues to see sweltering temperatures in the third heatwave of the year Events
Around a million more people are now facing water restrictions Politics
