13 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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13 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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13 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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14 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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14 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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16 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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17 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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20 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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20 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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21 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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22 h. ago UK weather maps show whole country deep red as Brits brace for 35C and 'longest heatwave of 2025'

The Met Office has declared another heatwave is on its way with temperatures staying warm for some time, with the mercury likely to reach 32C across areas of England

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23 h. ago Exact date UK to be hotter than Barbados as Met Office declares new heatwave

The Met Office anticipates highs of 32C this week as forecasters understand conditions will meet the official threshold for an official second heatwave in quick succession

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37 h. ago Met Office verdict on exactly when Manchester will hit heatwave threshold this week

Temperatures have to be above 25C for three consecutive days for an official heatwave to be declared

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1 week ago Exact date Britain to be hotter than Rio de Janeiro as mercury tops 30C in days

A new heatwave is set to be declared in parts of the UK as forecasts show temperatures rocketing towards 33C again - with London set to be hotter than Rio De Janeiro

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2 w. ago Heatwaves declared across England and Wales with higher temperatures to come

Friday saw highs of 30.8C recorded in both England and Wales.

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2 w. ago Add one ingredient to water to stop plants wilting during heatwave

A hosepipe ban could be on the way - so gardeners are being urged to be strategic with the way they water plants, especially those in pots or containers on the patio

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2 w. ago When the UK will be the hottest as heatwave to see temperatures soar above 30C

According to the Met Office, the area of high pressure is building across the UK could mean an official heatwave could be declared by Sunday

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2 w. ago UK weather LIVE: Heatwave maps show exact areas set to peak over 30C today

Temperatures are set to soar above 30C today as weather forecasters expect an official heatwave to be declared soon, while the UK Health Security Agency has issued heat-health alerts

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3 w. ago Water firm tells customers to let lawns go brown in hosepipe ban warning

Southern Water issued advice to customers following the driest spring on record

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3 w. ago Betting suspended on national hosepipe ban as reservoirs run dry and Britain bakes

It's looking like the country will be forced to ration water to get through the hottest months of the summer in July and August, with some places in the country already officially in drought

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