From new plants to car washing to medical use, 12 sneaky, legal ways you can still use your hose as millions hit by bans

AFTER one of the hottest summers on record, water companies across England and Wales have introduced hosepipe bans. They prevent residents from using hoses for tasks such as gardening, washing cars, filling paddling pools and cleaning patios. This spring was drier than normal and with the high temperatures there has been an increased demand for...