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Warning to Brits as these 6 things break hosepipe ban and could lead to £1k fine
Meanwhile, South East Water, which announced its hosepipe ban in Sussex and Kent on Friday (July 11), said "prosecution is a ...
UK's first hosepipe ban 'to last until winter'
A hosepipe ban which has come into force across Yorkshire is expected to last until winter, the head of the region's water ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Millions more Brits hit by major new hosepipe ban amid heatwave
More than one million Brits will be affected by a new hosepipe ban in some parts of the country. South East Water announced ...
Startling images show 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 ...