MILLIONS of Brits can sidestep the many hosepipe bands springing up around the country – but may not know it. As much of ...

A hosepipe ban means households are not allowed to use a hosepipe to water gardens and plants, clean vehicles, fill swimming ...

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

Several other water companies have already introduced hosepipe bans, including Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and South East ...

The issue comes when you turn on water from your mains and channel it through a hose or hose-like tool, so avoid doing this at all for reasons outside the exempted terms as long as you’re under a ban.

Eight and a half million people will be affected by the hosepipe bans in England.

A double water-pipe burst has led to road closures in a town. Water could be seen bubbling up and flowing along South Street ...

Thames Water announced its hosepipe or temporary use ban (TUB) after the EA placed much of its area in its "prolonged dry ...

LIDL is selling an affordable plant that will keep thriving all summer long and attracts wildlife. The drought-resistant ...

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

Suggesting mulching as a way to keep your plants healthy during a hosepipe ban, the experts add: "Adding mulch or compost ...

A hosepipe ban is now in place in 10 counties across England, but none in Wales. However, there is one simple rule that means ...