10 h. ago Britain on high alert for wildfires as sweltering heatwave hits 32C with more than six million homes banned from using hosepipes

The London Fire Brigade said that the risk of wildfires in the capital was 'severe', as firefighters managed to extinguish a grass fire in Wanstead Flats in the east of the city this afternoon.

Events

11 h. ago Startling images show low reservoir levels as hosepipe ban begins across the Pennines

The water levels around the Rivington area have been described as ‘almost at the level of the 2018 drought’

Politics

12 h. ago Heatwave latest: 'Killer' hot weather alert for London as capital braces for hosepipe ban and wildfire breaks out

Temperature hits 32C in London at 4pm as South East Water announces domestic hosepipe ban from July 18

Events

12 h. ago London hosepipe ban looms as heatwave sparks amber health alert and wildfire burns

London hosepipe ban looms as heatwave sparks amber health alert and wildfire burns  London Evening Standard

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13 h. ago Noel Gallagher's heartfelt Oasis tour gesture revealed as he returns to Manchester with Liam

The Wonderwall hitmaker is set to rake in millions from the Britpop legends' first tour in 16 years

Politics

13 h. ago Celebrity Traitors hit with major problem as cast ignore warning from bosses

The contestants on the UK's three regular series of The Traitors happily kept schtum when told to by producers - but the famous faces are finding it a little bit harder

Events

14 h. ago Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? Restrictions in place in the southeast

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

Politics

15 h. ago Heatwave latest: 'Killer' hot weather alert for London as capital braces for hosepipe ban

Temperature hits 31C in London at 1pm as South East Water announces domestic hosepipe ban from July 18

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15 h. ago London hosepipe ban looms as heatwave sparks amber health alert

London hosepipe ban looms as heatwave sparks amber health alert  London Evening Standard

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15 h. ago Mapped: Where hosepipe bans have come into effect and other places facing restrictions

More than 10 per cent of England’s population is under a hosepipe ban with millions more battling drought conditions

Politics

16 h. ago 'Killer' heatwave warning for London as a million homes in South East face hosepipe ban

South East Water announces domestic hosepipe ban from July 18 as temperatures set to reach 32C in London

Events

16 h. ago Good Morning Britain hit with further cuts as ITV axe major segment

Good Morning Britain is set to make a big change for the first time in its 11-year history amid ITV's Daytime programming cuts

Events

16 h. ago 'Killer' heatwave warning for London as capital to bake in 32C amid first UK hosepipe ban of year

Temperatures could reach 32C in London on Friday as a hosepipe ban comes into force in Yorkshire

Events

17 h. ago Hosepipe ban announced for Kent and Sussex amid ‘record water demand’

South East Water has asked households in Kent and Sussex not to use their hosepipes from July 18.

Politics

17 h. ago Here comes the heat! Amber alert warning in the south of England as 'killer' heatwave peaks at 32C and second hosepipe ban to hit one million Brits

Temperatures are set to rocket to 32C in parts of central and southern England on Friday with the East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West under amber alert.

Events

17 h. ago Major warning issued as tourist destination closes down early due to heatwave

A major tourist hotspot has been hit with a severe heatwave which has led to one of its biggest tourist attractions closing for the afternoon.

Events

17 h. ago Government launches crackdown on ‘misleading’ private parking firms

Analysis by the PA news agency found Britain’s drivers were handed 14.4 million parking tickets by private companies in the year to the end of March.

Politics

18 h. ago 'Killer' heatwave warning for London as first UK hosepipe ban of year comes into force

Temperatures could reach 32C in London on Friday as a hosepipe ban comes into force in Yorkshire

Events

18 h. ago Second water company announces hosepipe ban as millions more face restrictions in England

Britons are braced for a third heatwave this summer as two water companies announce hosepipe bans during drought conditions

Politics

18 h. ago Millions more Brits hit by major new hosepipe ban amid heatwave

More than one million Brits will be affected by a new hosepipe ban in some parts of the country. South East Water announced the move today following other water authorities

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