Britain's hosepipe ban affects millions amid historic drought. Learn what the rules are, who's impacted, and what penalties apply if you break them.

The ban so far impacts Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and parts of Berkshire but could spread if sustained dry weather continues ...

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

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms issued by Met Office - The forecaster has warned the rain is likely to be torrential and could lead to travel disruption and flooding ...