Hosepipe Ban News

Despite the wettest week since early February, environment bosses warn that significant rainfall is still needed to end drought conditions and lift hosepipe ban

A single artificial intelligence data center can consume as much water as 3,000 homes, raising concerns about water scarcity in the UK amidst hosepipe bans. The

Uisce Éireann has announced an extension of the nationwide hosepipe ban for 13 counties, while the ban will be lifted on August 26 for another 13 counties.

Billie Faiers is the latest TOWIE star whose garden remains green during a record-breaking UK drought and widespread hosepipe bans, following similar scrutiny o

Osteopaths are reporting a significant increase in back injuries among people trying to save their gardens during a hosepipe ban. The injuries are attributed to

Jeremy Clarkson has explained how he managed to keep his pub garden green despite a hosepipe ban during a record dry summer.

An area is facing its first hosepipe ban in 50 years, while other regions are predicted to experience flooding this week, with the Met Office detailing specific

Wessex Water has announced its first hosepipe ban in 50 years, with the last one implemented during the severe drought of 1976.

Wessex Water has announced a hosepipe ban for its 1.4 million customers, effective from midnight on Tuesday. This marks the first time the company has implement

This article compares the UK heatwave of 2026 with the memorable heatwave of 1976, examining similarities and differences in temperatures, droughts, and hosepip

Andy Burnham's pledge to reduce the cost of living is under scrutiny as the water regulator announced that water bills will increase for over 30 million people,

Chef Jamie Oliver is reportedly maintaining his lush garden during a record-breaking drought and hosepipe ban by utilizing water from his personal lake at his E

Chessington theme park has closed due to a water shortage amid a record-breaking drought, as officials issue another heat health alert with temperatures expecte

More parts of England are expected to declare a drought as another heatwave approaches, potentially leading to hosepipe bans for millions.

Nine water companies in England and Wales have implemented hosepipe bans due to persistent hot and dry weather conditions.

Linda Kirby is questioning a hosepipe ban while a reported water leak, which she reported in June, remains unfixed.

Residents are expressing anger and refusing to comply with a hosepipe ban, citing the water company's history of sewage spills and high water prices.

Another water company has implemented a hosepipe ban for millions of customers starting today due to low rainfall and an impending heatwave, which is straining

A hosepipe ban is now in effect across every southern county, impacting 26 million people due to legal restrictions on water usage.

Nine water companies across England and Wales have implemented hosepipe bans due to prolonged hot and dry weather, with South West Water being the latest to imp

South West Water has implemented hosepipe restrictions for 1.8 million customers across Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset, Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly. Thi

A survey indicates that millions of UK households intend to ignore an upcoming hosepipe ban, with about 10% of respondents stating they would report neighbors w

Despite around 40% of UK households being under a hosepipe ban due to drought, a new survey reveals that over one in ten do not intend to comply, with only 49%

A hosepipe ban has been declared, affecting over 24 million people due to severe dry conditions, which an Environment Agency chief described as an 'exceptionall