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5 rules in a hosepipe ban that you must follow - or risk £1k fine
Seven million Brits are already facing hosepipe bans as temperatures soar to 30C in the UK's third heatwave this year - but ...
UK hosepipe ban: Areas affected and full list of rules as Brits swelter in heatwave
While South East Water's hosepipe ban will be in place from July 18, Yorkshire Water has already introduced its restrictions ...
Farmers furious after 'no warning' hosepipe ban threatens UK food security
Farmers have slammed a "devastating" hosepipe ban enforced with "no warning" that may put food security at risk. The ...
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 ...
Fire service issues safety plea after hosepipe ban
People are being urged to take extra care to avoid sparking a fire after a hosepipe ban came into force. North Yorkshire Fire ...
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.
UK hosepipe ban rules: What you can and cannot do
Other companies have warned they may have to follow Yorkshire Water and South East Water and introduce hosepipe bans if nothing significant changes to water supplies ...
Hosepipe ban imposed for part of UK - Is there a hosepipe ban Severn Trent? Can you water plants during TUB?
Filling a paddling pool using a hosepipe is banned. Yorkshire Water say “you can use a bucket to fill it up, but please make ...