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What is a hosepipe ban and what does it stop you from doing?
Millions more people are facing water restrictions in England after the second hosepipe ban of 2025 was announced following ...
Map shows areas at risk of hosepipe ban as second region hit with restriction
South East Water has implemented the second hosepipe ban of the summer, putting most of Kent and Sussex under restrictions.
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Low reservoir levels as hosepipe ban begins across the Pennines
Images taken this week show startlingly low water levels in reservoirs as Greater Manchester bakes in 30C heat and a hosepipe ban is ...
Don't call us about hosepipe rulebreakers - police
Police have warned people not to contact them if they see someone flouting the hosepipe ban. Ch Supt Tracy Bradley, from ...
Where will there be a hosepipe ban in the South East?
A hosepipe ban will be issued in the South East as the third heatwave of the summer hits some parts of the country. Due to ...
Turning the taps off: are water restrictions the new normal?
Other locals told the BBC they're "frustrated" to face water restrictions while so many pipe leaks seem to go unchecked.
Police warn 'do not snitch' as hosepipe bans come into force for 34C heatwave
Hosepipe bans have come into force in parts of the country today after several months of dry weather - but people are being ...
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Yorkshire hosepipe ban: List of things you are NOT permitted do during the temporary restrictions and who is exempt
Temporary hosepipe restrictions are now in force in Yorkshire following the driest and warmest spring for 132 years, which led to the region being declared in drought. Activities that are not ...