24 h. ago Drivers told 'park cars under street lights' amid 'epidemic' sweeping UK

Motorists have been told to park their vehicles under street lamps to avoid theft as car cannibalism and thefts across the UK are at an all-time high, with thieves stealing parts of vehicles

Transport

25 h. ago UK told to avoid hosepipe ban by 'deleting photos and emails' during heatwave

The National Drought Group is urging people to save water after confirming five areas of England are in drought, with six more in "prolonged dry weather" status as temperatures soar

Culture

27 h. ago UK official warning as Brits told avoid this between 11 and 3 today

An amber heat health alert is in place for several areas of England

Events

53 h. ago Mapped: Is there a hosepipe ban in my area and what restrictions are in place?

Regions across England have been hit with hosepipe bans

Politics

3 d. ago UK heatwave: New hosepipe ban warning as temperatures to soar over 30C

People in southeast England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels

Events

4 d. ago Fresh hosepipe ban warning as fourth heatwave set to grip UK

People in South East of England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels

Events

4 d. ago Carlos Baleba told one club wouldn't be a good choice as Man Utd's rivals enter £104m race

Manchester United have registered their interest in Brighton's Carlos Baleba, who has been warned to avoid one club in particular and told which rival may be a better fit

Economics

8 d. ago UKHSA issue urgent bacteria warning as Brits told to avoid three brands

Four types of non-sterile alcohol-free wipes — often used to clean skin or wounds — have been withdrawn from sale after 51 cases of infection with Burkholderia stabilis were confirmed in the UK

Events

9 d. ago UKHSA urgent bacteria warning as public told to AVOID three wet wipe brands

UKHSA is urging the public not to use certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes due to the risk of infection

Events

3 w. ago A702 crash: Delays on major road into Edinburgh due to crash as drivers told to avoid the area

Drivers should seek alternative routes and expect delays

Events

3 w. ago Thunderstorms to batter the UK with flash flooding, hail, lightning and half a month's worth of rain today (but there'll still be a hosepipe ban)

England and Scotland could see up to 40mm (1.6in) of rain in just two hours today, while Northern Ireland will be worst hit where 75mm (3in) may accumulate in 18 hours.

Events

3 w. ago When a hosepipe can still be used despite the ban: From religious ceremonies to looking after a fish pond, all the exemptions under the latest water restrictions

With England battling exceptionally dry weather, millions of homeowners are being hit with hosepipe bans and warned they face a £1,000 fine for non-compliance.

Politics

3 w. ago Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? South East Water ban comes into force in Kent and Sussex

As hosepipe bans comes into force in some areas, does this include London?

Politics

3 w. ago Car washes could be next after hosepipe ban if drought worsens: Water firms plan for worst

The latest 'temporary use ban' starts tomorrow for South East Water customers in Kent and Sussex - joining the Yorkshire Water area which has had restrictions since last Friday.

Politics

3 w. ago Rain's on the way... just in time for the hosepipe ban! England braces for much

Forecasters have issued a yellow 'danger to life' thunderstorm warning from 9pm tomorrow until 6pm on Saturday amid concerns over possible flooding, power cuts and travel disruption.

Politics

3 w. ago Experts share how to keep your garden flourishing during the hosepipe ban

Southern Water, Thames Water, South East Water and Yorkshire Water have announced hosepipe bans

Politics

3 w. ago Full list of 14 UK areas with hosepipe ban in place this summer

Four water companies have introduced restrictions in the space of a week

Politics

3 w. ago Hosepipe ban map: Which areas are affected and what restrictions are in place

Regions across England have been hit with hosepipe bans

Politics

4 w. ago Neighbours are urged to SNITCH on one another if they catch them using hosepipes during ban... so will YOU grass if a homeowner waters their begonias?

Water firms have different policies on what people should do if they spot someone flouting the ban as England struggles with the driest start to the year since 1976.

Politics

4 w. ago Hosepipe ban announced in another two counties as more than nine million Brits now restricted nationwide

The move is the latest announcement by water companies bringing in hosepipe bans in response to the driest start to the year since 1976 for England.

Politics