A hosepipe and sprinkler ban affecting more than 1.4 million people has come into force. South East Water said demand for ...

The UK's first hosepipe ban of 2025 came into force in Yorkshire on 11 July. It follows one of the warmest and driest springs ...

Various areas in the UK are currently being affected by hosepipe bans, which can make keeping gardens watered difficult - but ...

South East Water says demand for water in Kent and Sussex has reached record levels since May following ongoing warm and dry ...

Only by working together can we make sure there's enough water to go around for customers and the environment.' ...

Southern Water is the latest supplier to announce a hosepipe ban, affecting nearly one million people. Southern Water is the ...

Thames Water's hosepipe ban for Wiltshire has spoiled plans for a fire station's fun day as they can't use their hoses.

A hosepipe ban has come into effect in Yorkshire, and a number of others are on the way across England. Bans are coming in ...

As a result, you should not water your garden with a hosepipe and you could risk fines of up to £1,000 if you ignore a ban.

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 ...

Portsmouth Water customers have been reassured there are no immediate plans to implement a hosepipe ban in the area - but ...

Thames Water announced on Monday 14 July it will be bringing in a hosepipe ban from Tuesday 22 July across parts of Swindon, ...