UK heatwave: Is there a hosepipe ban in my area?

Hosepipe bans have been issued for 7 million UK homes – these are all the affected areas

What does a hosepipe ban actually mean? With another heatwave on the way, these are the rules if you want to avoid a…

South East Water issues hosepipe ban that will affect over 850,000 customers – everything you need to know

'It's not too late to purchase a water butt' – experts reveal why you should install a water butt even after a hosepipe ban

'It can cause a lot of damage': Experts urge caution as demand grows for AC in heatwave-hit UK

1976 UK heatwave: How the South West coped with drought and standpipes

A retrospective look at the 1976 UK heatwave and drought, focusing on the South West and Channel Islands. The article describes how resident