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Heatwave hosepipe ban breaches 'not a police matter' as public warned to only report 'real emergencies'
Yorkshire Water has introduced a ban, which will affect more than 5.7million homes in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and North ...
Lawns will be hydrated despite hosepipe ban if you sprinkle over 1 item — no water needed
A hosepipe ban was introduced in Yorkshire on Friday, and now South East Water has announced restrictions in Kent and Sussex ...
Water company announces hosepipe ban
The ban, announced on Friday, prohibits the use of a hosepipe for activities such as watering the garden, washing the car or ...
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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How to use the UK Hosepipe ban postcode checker 2025
Yorkshire Water has introduced the first UK hosepipe ban of the year. Here is how to check if there is one in your area.
Hosepipe ban mapped: Which areas are affected – and the places that could face restrictions
More than 10 per cent of England’s population is under a hosepipe ban with millions more battling drought conditions ...
Rules as hosepipe bans in force in these UK areas
Several parts of the UK are set to face hosepipe and sprinkler bans amidst sweltering temperatures across the country.
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.
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 ...
What happens if you break the hosepipe ban in the UK?
During hosepipe bans, you can usually still carry out these activities using water from a bucket or a watering can, or water that is not sourced from mains water. If you are caught breaking a hosepipe ...