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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

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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

The Independent UK

Yorkshire Water to introduce hosepipe restrictions from Friday

The region has received less than half its expected rainfall in an average year.

Evening Standard

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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 Independent 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

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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

Evening Standard

Yorkshire in drought with low water levels in reservoirs after dry spring

The county is the latest in the north of England to see its status moved to ‘drought’ after the driest spring for 132 years.

Evening Standard

Restaurants worth travelling for: The Joyful Deli, Yorkshire (when it reopens after the fire)

A devastating fire has left a beautiful independent cafe and restaurant in need of your support, writes local Dan Cullen-Shute

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Patchwork fashion and bean-to-bar chocolate: meet the entrepreneurs shaking up Yorkshire’s shopping habits

It’s estimated that about 27,000 startups will be established at UK universities over the next three years. Here, we hear from two Sheffield Hallam University graduates who’ve done exactly that

The Guardian - UK

Gary Clarke Company: Detention review – horror and humour in stand against Section 28

The Yorkshire-born dance artist concludes his social historical trilogy on the Thatcher era by celebrating resistance to homophobia

The Independent UK

Lizzie Deignan ‘incredibly emotional’ ahead of Tour of Britain farewell

The Yorkshirewoman announced in November that this would be her final season as a professional.

The Conversation

Austen and Turner: A Country House Encounter captures the spirit of two great geniuses, born 250 years ago

Harewood House, with its impressive history and classic English beauty, is a magnificent place to visit in Leeds, west Yorkshire. The house frequently hosts remarkable exhibitions and cultural events devoted to art, poetry and history.

The Independent UK

Victims of UK’s worst-ever road accident remembered 50 years on

A total of 33 people died after a coach crashed at Dibble’s Bridge, in North Yorkshire, in May 1975.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Ahmed and Hill turn on the style for Leicestershire

Gloucestershire struggled at Northants as Parkinson becomes unfortunate Derbyshire history-maker

Evening Standard

Badenoch urges Prime Minister to visit fishermen affected by EU trade deal

The Conservative leader visited Bridlington in East Yorkshire on Friday and met fishermen from the town.

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