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Disabilities, paddling pools and other hosepipe ban questions answered
The UK's first hosepipe ban of 2025 came into force in Yorkshire on 11 July. It follows one of the warmest and driest springs ...
South East hosepipe ban comes into force
A hosepipe and sprinkler ban affecting more than 1.4 million people has come into force. South East Water said demand for ...
Key questions answered a week into hosepipe ban
The UK's first hosepipe ban of 2025 came into force in Yorkshire on 11 July. It follows one of the warmest and driest springs ...
When a hosepipe can still be used despite the ban: From religious ceremonies to looking after a fish pond, all the exemptions under the latest water restrictions
With England battling exceptionally dry weather, millions of homeowners are being hit with hosepipe bans and warned they face ...
Another hosepipe ban begins today - just in time for deluge of rain amid thunderstorm warnings for the north and south
Heavy downpours are likely across much of the UK bringing a risk of fast-flowing or deep floodwater and lightning strikes ...
This self-watering planter is a 'water-wise' solution to gardening under the hosepipe bans
Various areas in the UK are currently being affected by hosepipe bans, which can make keeping gardens watered difficult - but ...
Hosepipe ban comes into force for thousands of South East Water customers in Kent and Sussex
South East Water says demand for water in Kent and Sussex has reached record levels since May following ongoing warm and dry ...
Map shows where new hosepipe ban will come into force for millions today
Only by working together can we make sure there's enough water to go around for customers and the environment.' ...
How one water company has gone 30 years without a hosepipe ban
A number of water companies are imposing hosepipe bans amid exceptionally dry weather - but one has a 30-year record of not ...
Amber warning as thunderstorms set to bring flash floods
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning in southeastern Lincoln County, including Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, and Hollywood until 3:30 p.m.