Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops Ministers call for hosepipe bans as East and West Midlands enter drought, joining Yorkshire and north-west The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
Coral Windows review: why it’s our top-rated double glazing installer Coral Windows was established in 1990 by managing director John Valente, and as such, it’s one of the longest continually operating firms we have reviewed The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025
Yorkshire cowgirl says it will be ‘nerve-racking but fun’ to compete in US Bradford teenager Eloisa Atkinson, 15, is making preparations to take part in a barrel racing competition in the US state of Georgia. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025
All a bit of a disaster: Yorkshire farmer tells of heat and dry weather impact Hay yields at the Beetle Bank Open Farm & Wild Sanctuary in York are well below normal. Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025
UK hosepipe ban rules: What you can and cannot do Other companies have warned they may have to follow Yorkshire Water and South East Water and introduce hosepipe bans if nothing significant changes to water supplies The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025
Forget Devon and Cornwall — why North Yorkshire is summer's ultimate staycation Wild moors, a charming coastline and stylish new stays — North Yorkshire’s having a moment, says Annabelle Spranklen. Here’s your guide to the best spots to visit on a weekend escape Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025
Where will there be a hosepipe ban in the South East? Two water companies have announced hosepipe bans during England’s drought conditions Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025
Rainfall in Yorkshire and north-east England: What is the latest data? There have been 47 days so far in 2025 when no rainfall was measured at all in this part of the UK. Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025
First hosepipe ban of 2025 takes effect in drought-hit Yorkshire Water companies across England say more rain needed after driest spring in more than 100 years The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
Heatwave latest: 'Killer' hot weather alert for London as capital braces for hosepipe ban and wildfire breaks out Temperature hits 32C in London at 4pm as South East Water announces domestic hosepipe ban from July 18 Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025
Scottish households urged to cut water use as climate crisis limits supplies Scottish Water boss says average Scot uses 40% more water than people in Yorkshire partly due to mistaken belief water is abundant in Scotland The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025
Frank Barrie death: Former EastEnders star and prolific theatre actor dies aged 88 The Yorkshire-born actor played Edward Bishop from 2010 to 2011. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
Ex-EastEnders star and prolific theatre actor Frank Barrie dies aged 88 Yorkshire-born actor Frank Barrie played Edward Bishop on EastEnders from 2010 to 2011 Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025
Former EastEnders actor and prolific theatre star Frank Barrie dies aged 88 The Yorkshire-born actor played Edward Bishop from 2010 to 2011. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
International Business Times UK · Jul 9, 2025 Yorkshire Water Hosepipe Ban Confirmed Amid Shortage — What to Do If You Catch a Neighbour Breaking the Rules Police have asked residents not to call 999 to report neighbours breaking water restrictions, as Yorkshire Water confirms a hosepipe ban due to drought.
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 Where in the UK is in drought - and will it spread to the rest of the country? Thames Water has warned it could introduce a hosepipe ban unless water shortages ‘change significantly’
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Yorkshire households first to face hosepipe ban as hot dry summer bites England has had the hottest spring and the driest for more than a century, with northern areas drought-stricken.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025 Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban after driest spring in 132 years Restrictions to be brought in from Friday after region receives just 15cm of rainfall between February and June
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Hosepipe ban announced for parts of UK as drought takes hold Ban will come into effect on Friday, Yorkshire Water said, after region entered drought status last month
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Yorkshire Water to introduce hosepipe restrictions from Friday The region has received less than half its expected rainfall in an average year.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025 Hosepipe ban looms for millions of Yorkshire households In mid-June Yorkshire became the second region in England to move into official drought status after the driest spring in 132 years
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025 Sibley hits 305 as Surrey break run record: county cricket day two – as it happened Surrey left Durham with a mountain to climb after a mammoth effort from Dom Sibley at the Oval
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2025 Westley scores century against Yorkshire, Durham are punished by Surrey – as it happened The heat sapped energy but Essex’s Tom Westley and Dean Elgar retained their poise, while Durham rued a decision to bowl at the Oval
The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025 How restoring river catchments can minimise drought and flood risks As Britain’s first heatwave of 2025 hits with temperatures climbing above 30°C, Yorkshire has joined the northwest in official drought status.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025 Woman dies of rabies in Yorkshire after contact with dog in Morocco Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley, had contact with stray animal while on holiday, UK Health Security Agency says