14 h. 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

Politics

17 h. ago Water levels in Yorkshire reservoirs run low as five million placed under hosepipe ban in drought

Officials at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued a yellow heat health alert for southern England and the Midlands from 10am this morning until next Tuesday.

Politics

17 h. ago Hosepipe ban threat widens as UK's biggest water supplier threatens new clampdown

A new heatwave has led to more hosepipe ban threats from water companies desperate to protect dwindling supplies - Thames Water says 'restrictions' will be needed unless there is more rain

Events

18 h. ago Met Office verdict on when heatwave will end as temperatures soar to 34C

This upcoming heatwave is set to be "longer lived" than ones previously seen

Society

19 h. 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

Events

19 h. ago Met Office verdict on UK heatwave this WEEK as temperatures to hit 'low 30s'

This heatwave is expected to be "longer lived" than previously seen this summer

Society

23 h. ago Britain's sweltering summer continues as THIRD heatwave starts today amid scorched earth and hosepipe ban

Officials at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued a yellow heat health alert for southern England and the Midlands from 10am this morning until next Tuesday.

Politics

23 h. ago How hot is it going to be in Greater Manchester? Forecasters' latest verdict with scorching weekend ahead

It will be as hot in Greater Manchester as it is Barbados by Saturday

Politics

40 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

Politics

40 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

Politics

40 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?

Events

40 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

Politics

40 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.

Politics

43 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.

Politics

44 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

Politics

46 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

Politics

47 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

Politics

48 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

Politics

63 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

Society

3 d. ago Carlo Ancelotti verdict should excite Manchester United amid shock transfer link

Manchester United have been linked with a shock move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Sport