8 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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9 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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15 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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17 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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32 h. ago Gardening experts share how to help grass that turns brown as third UK heatwave approaches

Hot weather and lack of rain can result in lawns turning brown

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35 h. ago Met Office places seven UK areas under red alert as third heatwave approaches

The UK is heading towards its third heatwave of the year

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4 d. ago High Court judge refuses to temporarily block Palestine Action terror ban

A bid for a temporary block on the planned ban was heard at the High Court on Friday.

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2 w. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Mykhailo Mudryk following doping charges

Mudryk is facing a lengthy ban after the FA announced on Friday it had charged the player

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2 w. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca yet to speak to Mykhailo Mudryk after doping charges

The 24-year-old is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association announced on Friday it had charged the player.

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2 w. ago UK set for first tropical night of the year as 33C heatwave approaches

Heat health alerts for much of England set to remain in place until at least Sunday evening

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2 w. ago Health warnings issued as parts of UK brace for approaching heatwave

Yellow heat-health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for most of England which are in force until 6pm on Sunday.

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3 w. ago Vet issues advice and tips for keeping pets cool as heatwave approaches

From sunscreens to paddling pools, these buys come expert recommended

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