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

Southern Water has been criticised by residents and politicians after a leak closed a road just as the firm announced a hosepipe ban. The move has been branded “shocking” as the utility company ...

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.

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

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

As a result, you should not water your garden with a hosepipe and you could risk fines of up to £1,000 if you ignore a ban.

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

Southern Water has become the latest utility firm to announce a hosepipe ban, with almost a million of its customers in ...

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

Portsmouth Water customers have been reassured there are no immediate plans to implement a hosepipe ban in the area - but ...

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

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