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Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? Restrictions announced amid water shortage

All violators may be subject to a £1,000 punishment after June 26.

Evening Standard

Fire rips through farm amid fury at hosepipe ban in soaring temperatures

Donia Youssef, 45, shared videos on Facebook at her parent's farm in Rotherfield, East Sussex showing the roof ablaze - it comes as a hosepipe ban is set to come in on June 26

Daily Mirror

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for whole of Wales

There is a change in the weather this weekend 'with the potential for frequent lightning, strong winds, and hail'

Wales Online

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Hosepipe ban announced for Kent and Sussex as heatwave drives up demand for water

Households across parts of the South-East were without water for a fifth day on Friday

Evening Standard

Hosepipe ban set for Kent and Sussex due to ‘record demand’ for water

Areas of the region have been left with little or no water.

The Independent UK

Millions hit with hosepipe ban after water company faces record demand in heatwave

South East Water has today issued the hosepipe ban amid the balmy heatwave, during which temperatures have topped 30C, because of record water usage levels in this period

Daily Mirror

Thousands left without water forcing school closures in south east

The heatwave has caused shortages in villages with MP calling on water company to despatch more emergency supplies

Evening Standard

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Four schools in East Sussex forced to close due to water shortages

Criticism of South East Water mounts as local people accuse it of failing to invest in infrastructure

The Guardian - UK

Glastonbury weather forecast: Festival to sizzle in 26C heatwave - but rain still likely

Festival-goers may experience some traditional rain at Glastonbury next week - but they will probably avoid the heaviest downpours which are set to hit other parts of England

Daily Mirror

Water rationing in force as temperatures hit 30C and heatwave officially declared in UK

Records show the temperature has never topped 30C on June 13 until Tuesday as parts of the UK have been forced to introduce water rationing after a lack of rainfall

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of homes in England remain without water for fifth day in run-up to Christmas

Engineers work through night to locate and fix burst pipes

The Independent UK

Thousands of Brits facing Christmas with no water as big thaw causes pipes to burst

Queues for bottled water have been causing traffic chaos in parts of southern England after melting snow and ice caused a higher than normal number of burst pipes and water mains

Daily Mirror

Southern Water asks customers to use less water as homes in Hampshire left without supply

Thousands of homes in Hampshire have been left without running water amid rains and burst pipes

Evening Standard

Up to 35,000 homes left without running water after surge in burst pipes

Properties in Kent and Sussex have been affected by disruption to water suppy

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Thousands left without water after surge in burst pipes due to cold snap

Customers in Kent and Sussex have been left without running water

Daily Mirror

Millions of Brits can use hosepipes again as ban lifts following torrential rain

Thames Water, supplying London and the Home Counties, has lifted its ban on watering crops and washing cars which was due to be in place until 2023

Daily Mirror

11 water firms ordered to cut bills and repay customers £150million - see full list

Consumers face lower water costs from next April after water firms were told off by regulator Ofwat for missing its targets on things like pollution and sewer flooding

Daily Mirror

UK hosepipe bans mapped: Where are they, what are the rules and how long will they last?

Hosepipe bans are already in place in several areas across the UK but more places will be facing restrictions very soon — here's a roundup of all the bans and when they'll end

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Daily Mirror

Hosepipe ban exemptions – when you can use your hose without risking £1k fine

Watering your lawn, filling and paddling pool and washing your personal car may not be allowed during a hosepipe ban, but there are some things you can do without risking a £1,000 fine

Wales Online

Fourth hosepipe ban announced as we head into another week of dry weather

The Met Office has issued a four-day amber warning for extreme temperatures

The Independent UK

Hosepipe ban could be in place until October, water company suggests

Light showers forecast for near future likely won’t be ‘sufficient’ to end drought

Wales Online

Five things that aren't forbidden under a hosepipe ban

There are fears confusing rules will mean water restrictions aren't effective this summer

The Independent UK

Drought: what is it and what can be done about it?

England is facing drought conditions after months of low rainfall.

The Guardian - UK

UK rivers on ‘red alert’ as water firms face call for more hosepipe bans

Campaigners say ‘our rivers are dying’ after driest July in England for more than 100 years

The Independent UK

Hosepipe bans: How are the rules enforced?

Neighbours being asked to ‘gently remind’ one another of rules imposed to conserve water this summer

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