4 h. ago Experts share how to keep your garden flourishing during the hosepipe ban

Southern Water, Thames Water, South East Water and Yorkshire Water have announced hosepipe bans

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7 h. ago Neighbours are urged to SNITCH on one another if they catch them using hosepipes during ban... so will YOU grass if a homeowner waters their begonias?

Water firms have different policies on what people should do if they spot someone flouting the ban as England struggles with the driest start to the year since 1976.

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7 h. ago Hosepipe ban announced in another two counties as more than nine million Brits now restricted nationwide

The move is the latest announcement by water companies bringing in hosepipe bans in response to the driest start to the year since 1976 for England.

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10 h. ago Defiant TikTokers vow to ignore hosepipe ban 'because they pay their water bills'... as experts share tips on how to get around it without breaking the law

Britons claim they are flouting the hosepipe ban as they continue to fill up paddling pools while the country struggles with the driest start to the year since 1976.

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11 h. ago Hosepipe ban announced in another two counties as more than eight million Brits now restricted nationwide

Southern Water has announced a hosepipe ban will come into force for customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from 9am on Monday.

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11 h. ago Southern Water becomes latest company to bring in hosepipe ban amid dry weather

The company said customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight face restrictions from Monday.

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11 h. ago Another 1 million UK households to come under hosepipe ban following heatwave

The announcement comes a day after the government declared 'drought status' in four areas of England

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13 h. ago New hosepipe ban announced as a million more Britons hit by water restrictions

Southern Water becomes latest utility to impose restrictions on water use after driest UK spring for decades

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32 h. ago Hosepipe ban UK: the harsh penalties for breaking 2025 water bans in your area

The UK’s water supplies are under serious pressure as drought spreads 💧

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34 h. ago Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops

Ministers call for hosepipe bans as East and West Midlands enter drought, joining Yorkshire and north-westFour areas of England are now in drought as the East and West Midlands have joined Yorkshire and the north-west.Continuing hot and dry weather was a hazard to crop production and wildlife, ministers said, as they urged water companies to put hosepipe bans in place to conserve water as levels deplete. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Thames Water boss says 'too much rain' to blame for major rise in sewage leaks revealed hours after teetering utility brought in hosepipe ban

Yesterday Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban will begin next Tuesday for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire.

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36 h. ago One simple trick that could allow you to use a hosepipe during the ban

A hosepipe ban will be enforced by Thames Water in certain postcodes across the UK from next Tuesday - here's how to make sure your grass is watered despite the ban

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37 h. ago Most of England faces hosepipe bans: Experts warn huge swathes of the country will be unable to water their gardens this summer with another FIVE regions introducing restrictions

The Environment Agency is expected to set out plans today that could see several more regions officially designated as being in drought.

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57 h. ago Thames Water announces hosepipe ban affecting over a million people as reservoirs at lowest level for a decade

Water company said measure will be brought in for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire- but London escapes ban currently

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58 h. ago Thames Water announces hosepipe ban affecting millions as reservoirs at lowest level for a decade

Water company said measure will be brought in for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire- but London escapes ban currently

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58 h. ago Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? Thames Water to introduce ban to specific regions

Some parts of the UK are preparing for a ban already, but does this include London?

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58 h. ago More hosepipe bans are coming: Thames Water announces new rules from next Tuesday

Thames Water said the measure will be brought in after the Environment Agency placed its area in the 'prolonged dry weather category'.

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58 h. ago Thames Water announces hosepipe ban affecting millions as England’s reservoirs at lowest level for a decade

Water company said measure will be brought in for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire- but London escapes ban currently

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59 h. ago Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for large parts of southern England

The ban will begin on July 22 for customers in affected areas

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3 d. ago Farmers are banned from watering their crops during Britain's sweltering heatwave as temperatures hit 33C

East Anglian growers (pictured, file photo) have been slapped with the 'abstraction ban' until further notice - even though no other kinds of water usage in the area have been forbidden.

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