A hosepipe ban in the UK means homeowners are not allowed to do some activities including watering plants and filling their swimming pools with ...

During hosepipe bans, you can usually still carry out these activities using water from a bucket or a watering can, or water that is not sourced from mains water. If you are caught breaking a hosepipe ...

Meanwhile, South East Water, which announced its hosepipe ban in Sussex and Kent on Friday (July 11), said "prosecution is a ...

I'm surprised Yorkshire Water hasn't introduced a hosepipe ban sooner. Spring weather was exceptionally dry; such unusual weather events are now more common. Drastic action to stop further climate ...

Street standpipes were last used in the heatwave of 1976 - but the introduction of a hosepipe ban has paved the way for their ...

Images taken this week show startlingly low water levels in reservoirs as Greater Manchester bakes in 30C heat and a hosepipe ban is ...

Residents brace for a potential hosepipe ban as the sweltering heat continues. The continued temperatures have led water ...

FAMILIES face paying more for water during heat waves under surge pricing trials. A pilot scheme for customers with smart ...

US rap star 50 Cent took to the stage accompanied by scantily-clad dancers as he closed the first night of Trnsmt. The New ...

Temperatures reached 34.7C on Friday, the Met Office said, as Brits brace for more scorching weather across the weekend ...

The London Fire Brigade says the risk of wildfires in London is "severe", with warnings in place across the country.

Amber heat health alerts have been issued for much of England as the third heatwave of the summer kicks in. The official ...