Drought21 hrs agoCan you be fined for using a hosepipe?Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban.21 hrs ago23 hrs agoHosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected?More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.23 hrs ago23 hrs agoWildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of WalesWales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.23 hrs ago14 Jul 2026How can we help our gardens survive the heat?Planting trees and using mulch on bare soil are among the tips offered by experts.14 Jul 202611 Jul 2026What is a hosepipe ban, why are they needed and who decides to implement them?If the heatwave is here to stay, could a hosepipe ban be introduced in the north-west of England?11 Jul 20261 Jul 2026No current plans for water use restrictionsGuernsey Water says stocks are "healthy" and it has no plans for restrictions such as hosepipe bans.1 Jul 202623 Jun 2026The 1976 drought and standpipes in streetsPeople in the South West and Channel Islands conserved water in 30C heat during the summer of 1976.23 Jun 202619 May 2026UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers saySuccessive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.19 May 202624 Apr 2026Grant money for farmers to tackle water shortageThe government funding comes as part of its programme to facilitate growth around Cambridge.24 Apr 2026...
