16 h. ago Southern Water becomes latest company to bring in hosepipe ban amid dry weather

The company said customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight face restrictions from Monday.

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39 h. ago Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops

Ministers call for hosepipe bans as East and West Midlands enter drought, joining Yorkshire and north-westFour areas of England are now in drought as the East and West Midlands have joined Yorkshire and the north-west.Continuing hot and dry weather was a hazard to crop production and wildlife, ministers said, as they urged water companies to put hosepipe bans in place to conserve water as levels deplete. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Drought declared in East and West Midlands in driest start to year since 1976

Three further areas – Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, East Anglia, and Thames area – move into prolonged dry weather status.

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44 h. ago Britain on fire as thousands evacuated while wildfires rage all across UK

An urgent warning has now been issued as the hot and dry weather saw wildfires rage across the United Kingdom over the weekend and into Monday, with evacuations taking place

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63 h. ago More hosepipe bans are coming: Thames Water announces new rules from next Tuesday

Thames Water said the measure will be brought in after the Environment Agency placed its area in the 'prolonged dry weather category'.

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4 d. ago All a bit of a disaster: Yorkshire farmer tells of heat and dry weather impact

Hay yields at the Beetle Bank Open Farm & Wild Sanctuary in York are well below normal.

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5 d. ago Police warn 'do not snitch' as hosepipe bans come into force for 34C heatwave

Hosepipe bans have come into force in parts of the country today after several months of dry weather - but people are being told not to call the police if neighbours break the rules

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5 d. ago Amber heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across parts of England amid heatwave

The warnings and restrictions come as hot and dry weather scorches England, with temperatures set to rise further over the weekend.

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6 d. ago Households urged to ditch clothes pegs this summer for one important reason

While many of us will be making use of the warmer weather to dry our clothes outside, experts have warned there is something you should consider first

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6 d. ago Country park wardens warn over barbecues as Scotland prepares for heatwave

The hot, dry weather comes as the Trnsmt music festival begins in Glasgow on Friday.

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6 d. ago Millions more face threat of hosepipe bans: Reservoirs run low as Britain swelters in 33C heatwave and experts issue health alerts for central and southern England

Thames Water, which supplies 16million people, said it would impose restrictions after 'ongoing dry weather and increased customer demand' unless the situation 'changes significantly'.

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7 d. ago United Utilities verdict on whether Manchester will get a hosepipe ban this summer

More extremely dry weather and high temperatures are expected later this week

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7 d. ago Millions of households face hosepipe ban as one of UK’s biggest firms warns supplies are on the brink

The Environment Agency has declared parts of south east England as in a period of ‘Prolonged Dry Weather’ after low rainfall

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8 d. ago Revlon blow dry brush that keeps hair sleek 'all day in warm weather' now under £29

The Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser has been hailed a 'game-changer' for beauty buffs and it's reduced on Amazon Prime Day by 29%

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9 d. ago Seven beautiful drought resistant plants that thrive with little to no water

As temperatures continue to swelter, you might want to try your hand at growing this selection of gorgeous plants that an expert reveals can withstand dry weather

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1 week ago California blaze spreads in hot, windy conditions in year’s largest wildfire

The Madre fire, one of at least a dozen in the state, has burned more than 35,000 acres in San Luis Obispo countyA fast-growing wildfire in central California has become the largest in the state this year, surpassing the size of January’s wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles.The Madre fire had exploded to more than 35,000 acres (14,000 hectares) by Thursday morning, after breaking out in San Luis Obispo county on Wednesday afternoon and tearing through grasslands as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large portions of the state before the Fourth of July holiday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Largest wildfire blaze in California continues to explode in size

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday

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1 week ago California's largest blaze explodes in size as dry, hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday

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2 w. ago Turkey holidays update for Brits as devastating wildfires destroy resorts

A heatwave across Turkey and parts of Europe have seen forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes, with much of Europe also bracing for very hot weather, with temperatures expected to soar to 40C

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3 w. ago Latest Met Office maps show when and where thunderstorms will hit as weather alert in place

Dry weather looks set to come to an end

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