Water15 hrs agoWhy does Scotland use more water than the rest of the UK?People in Scotland have been told to use water supplies sparingly after the driest start to the year since 1964.15 hrs agoScotland Business20 hrs agoHosepipe ban 'unless rain comes' - Yorkshire WaterYorkshire Water says the measure may be needed unless there is rainfall before the end of May.20 hrs agoEngland7 May 2025Testing the boundaries for planned giant reservoirEngineers test designs for clay embankments which could hold 150 million cubic metres of water.7 May 2025Oxfordshire6 May 2025No hosepipe ban in 2025, says water firmThe water firm says there are no plans for a ban despite the increasingly warm weather.6 May 2025England4 May 2025Woman distressed over years of 'discoloured' waterSWW says iron in the water is not a risk to health but a water main is due to be replaced.4 May 2025Cornwall3 May 2025Don't waste water during hot weather, people urgedWelsh Water says it is asking for people to help preserve its resources after a dry spring.3 May 2025Wales3 May 2025Firm urges people to 'use water wisely' in gardensAccording to Yorkshire Water, reservoir levels are almost 15% lower than average for spring time.3 May 20251 May 2025The burning river that fuelled a US green movementThe Cuyahoga River was so polluted it regularly went up in flames. Images of one dramatic blaze in 1952 shaped the US's nascent environmental movement, long after the flames went out.1 May 2025Future1 May 2025Water boss says people need to use lessTim Mcmahon was speaking to BBC South Today on a special programme about water use.1 May 2025England...