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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

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

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.

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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

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

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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

Frank Barrie death: Former EastEnders star and prolific theatre actor dies aged 88

The Yorkshire-born actor played Edward Bishop from 2010 to 2011.

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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

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

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.

International Business Times UK

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’

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - UK

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

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Evening Standard

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

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

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

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

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The Conversation

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

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

Evening Standard

First UK rabies death in 13 years as holidaymaker dies after contact with stray dog in Morocco

Health expert says there is no risk to the wider public after person in Yorkshire dies from rabies

The Independent UK

Rabies warning as grandmother dies after being scratched by stray puppy in Morocco

‘Please take animal bites seriously, vaccinate your pets and educate those around you,’ say Yvonne Ford’s family

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire enters drought after driest spring in 132 years

Hosepipe bans possible as low reservoir levels make region second in England to enter drought status

Evening Standard

We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney

It came as the bus manufacturer proposes to consolidate its UK operations in North Yorkshire and close its Falkirk factory.

The Independent UK

Drought declared in Yorkshire after extremely dry spring

The UK has seen one of the driest springs on record this year

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