A family has hit out at Yorkshire Water after their driveway near York was left covered in human faeces on the hottest day of the year.

FAMILIES face paying more for water during heat waves under surge pricing trials. A pilot scheme for customers with smart water meters at 15 firms across the country will be introduced, meaning

Other locals told the BBC they're "frustrated" to face water restrictions while so many pipe leaks seem to go unchecked. "It's literally going out of that hole and straight into a drain," said one, pointing at water she claimed had been pouring from a leak for two weeks.

A list has been issued of activities that are not permitted as hosepipe restrictions came into force in Harrogate and the rest of Yorkshire during the current drought.

Roan Bloore, 24, from Doncaster, was clearing out a paddling pool that his nieces and nephews had used, but he is thought to have collapsed. He lay submerged in the shallow water

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

The temporary use ban (TUB) will restrict the use of hosepipes to water gardens and wash private vehicles, fill domestic pools or clean outdoor surfaces and will last “until there has been significant rainfall” in the area.

A hosepipe ban is just 48 hours away for Yorkshire households with experts issuing guidance on how to stop lavish lawns turning brown. The tough seasonal drought - one of the driest on record - forced Yorkshire Water to announce on Tuesday morning following an "alarming" dry weather spell. The ban will come in from Friday, July 11.