I turned the water off at the tap outside the house but I didn't leave a tap on in the house so when I've gone to turn the water on again in side a little later no water is coming out, is this because I didn't leave a tap on inside ? How do I get the water pressure going again thanks a desperate mother :)

Surely if you open all the taps the main water pressure will force out the air. If this doesn't happen maybe there is another problem. Did you turn on the stopcock fully?

Well the problem is solved, basically as soon as my husband came home and checked it, I hadn't turned whatever it is you turn right round so I had water all day after all. (just an excuse to spend it shopping and not doing the washing!) thanks for your quick answer lisa.