Drought4 days agoWater firm ends hosepipe ban for 1.4 million customersSouth East Water says heavy rainfall over the last two months has eased the pressures on supplies.4 days ago7 days agoHosepipe ban remains despite wettest JanuaryAn MP writes to South East Water asking it to "take immediate steps" to review the hosepipe ban.7 days ago1 Feb 2026Deluge of rain fills reservoirs after dry summerPersistent January rainfall means reservoir levels are "unusually high", says a water firm.1 Feb 202621 Jan 2026Horse abuse fears as hay prices double A summer 2025 drought, brought on by extreme weather, is pushing hay prices up. 21 Jan 202620 Dec 2025Heavy rainfall helps West recover from dry spellThe Environment Agency confirms water levels are recovering following the hottest summer on record.20 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Lincolnshire roads damaged by droughtA report says county's roads were "not designed to withstand this level of drought-induced stress".11 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Hosepipe ban lifted following rainy November Yorkshire Water brought in a hosepipe ban in July after the driest spring in 132 years.10 Dec 202521 Nov 2025Wet winter 'needed to avoid 2026 drought' warningMultiple counties need sustained wet weather to avoid a summer drought says the Environment Agency.21 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Storm boosts county's reservoir and river levelsLevels are recovering but Yorkshire remains in official drought status, Yorkshire Water says.19 Nov 2025...
