Four water companies have introduced restrictions in the space of a week Politics
Millions more expected to enter ‘drought’ status by September Politics
Hosepipe bans have been introduced in various locations after the country endured the third heatwave of the summer - and more restrictions could now be on the way Politics
Hosepipe bans are in force amid rising temperatures in the UK Politics
Households across a large swathe of the UK are facing the first hosepipe ban of the year as the third heatwave of the summer could send temperatures as high as 33C today Politics
Temperatures could reach 32C in parts of central and southern England as a hosepipe ban comes into force for households in Yorkshire on Friday. Politics
Don't get caught out by these rules while on holiday in Spain this summer Events
More extremely dry weather and high temperatures are expected later this week Politics
England has had the hottest spring and the driest for more than a century, with northern areas drought-stricken. Politics
Region has experienced both the driest and warmest spring on record this year, receiving less than half of expected rain Politics
The restrictions include using a hosepipe to water gardens and wash private vehicles, fill domestic pools or clean outdoor surfaces Politics
UK tourists heading to France and other European destinations are urged to check local rules and restrictions when it comes to beaches and other public areas Politics
