4 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

21 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

21 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

21 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

22 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

22 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

25 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

25 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

28 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

28 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

30 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

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

Events

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

Events

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

Politics