Drought17 hrs ago'We might as well not bother growing things'Farmers in the north-west of England warn extreme weather conditions are causing significant problems.17 hrs ago18 hrs agoHow is the dry weather affecting the wider countryside?Hosepipe bans are not the only indicator of how water stocks are being strained across the region.18 hrs ago1 day agoRain returns for some parts of the UKRain is returning for some of us this weekend – but is it enough for places that have seen little or now rain for weeks?1 day ago2 days agoCan you be fined for using a hosepipe?Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban.2 days ago2 days 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.2 days ago2 days 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.2 days 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 2026...
