5 h. ago Britain's sweltering summer continues as THIRD heatwave starts today amid scorched earth and hosepipe ban

Officials at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued a yellow heat health alert for southern England and the Midlands from 10am this morning until next Tuesday.

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22 h. ago Hosepipe ban declared in part of the UK after heatwave and it could last until Christmas

The drastic move, which will affect more than five million people in Yorkshire, comes after the region had its driest spring in 132 years, not helped by the 32C heatwave which hit recently

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22 h. ago How to save water in the garden amid heatwaves and hosepipe ban

Expert offers top tips on how to cultivate a water-efficient garden

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22 h. ago Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? Thames Water warns of growing risk

Some parts of the UK are preparing for a ban already, but will this include London?

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22 h. ago First UK area declares hosepipe ban from Friday as heatwave approaches

Anyone who breaks the ban could face fines of up to £1,000

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22 h. ago What is a hosepipe ban and what does it stop you from doing?

The first hosepipe ban of 2025has been announced in the UK, in the wake of the country’s driest spring for more than 100 years.

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25 h. ago Yorkshire households first to face hosepipe ban as hot dry summer bites

England has had the hottest spring and the driest for more than a century, with northern areas drought-stricken.

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25 h. ago Households in English area first to face hosepipe ban as hot dry summer bites

Region has experienced both the driest and warmest spring on record this year, receiving less than half of expected rain

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28 h. ago First UK hosepipe ban of 2025 will come into force this weekend

The region experienced its driest and warmest spring on record with only 15cm of rainfall

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29 h. ago Hosepipe ban announced for parts of UK as drought takes hold

Ban will come into effect on Friday, Yorkshire Water said, after region entered drought status last month

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30 h. ago UK's first hosepipe ban of summer coming into force on Friday

The restrictions include using a hosepipe to water gardens and wash private vehicles, fill domestic pools or clean outdoor surfaces

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35 h. ago Texas Senator seen holidaying in Europe as flood death toll reaches 100

Senator Ted Cruz was allegedly spotted touring Europe as the death toll from catastrophic flash floods in Texas continued to climb after a river swelled and ripped through summer camps

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51 h. ago Met Office gives exact date third heatwave of 2025 starts this week

The Met Office has revealed when Brits can expect heatwave conditions to hit the UK as temperatures soar

Society

63 h. ago Texas flooding latest: Search for 10 girls missing from summer camp continues as death toll surpasses 70

Rescue teams are still searching for 10 children and one camp counselor missing from a girls’ summer camp

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65 h. ago Texas flooding latest: Search for 11 girls missing from summer camp continues as death toll surpasses 70

Rescue teams are still searching for 11 children and one camp counselor missing from a girls’ summer camp

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65 h. ago Bryan Mbeumo has already told Ruben Amorim what he wants to hear before Man United transfer

Manchester United want Bryan Mbeumo this summer transfer window, and work on a deal with Brentford continues as Premier League clubs commence pre-season training

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2 d. ago Boden's huge summer sale continues with up to 70% off dresses, coats and trousers

Boden's summer sale means you can refresh your wardrobe for less. Here are the best deals to shop while you can.

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3 d. ago Texas continues grim flood recovery with at least 43 killed, including 15 children

Some two dozen girls still unaccounted for after summer camps swept away as Guadalupe River rises 26ft in 45 minutesRescuers by Saturday had begun the grim task of recovering the bodies of children and adults who were swept away in a deadly flash flood in Texas, caused by a powerful storm that killed dozens of people.At an evening briefing, local officials said that 43 people had been confirmed dead,15 of them children, with at least 27 girls from a summer camp still missing. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Texas flooding latest: 14 children among 32 dead while frantic search continues for missing summer camp girls

Donald Trump described the flooding as ‘terrible’ as emergency services search for dozens of missing children

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3 d. ago Arsenal strike Noni Madueke agreement after Chelsea star gets transfer green light

Arsenal continue to be linked with a shock summer swoop for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and the England star has now agreed personal terms ahead of a possible transfer

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