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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 what are the rules you must follow when faced with a ban?
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.
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 ...
Letters being sent to people exempt from hosepipe ban
Among those exempt is Melissa Eames, who urged people to "be kind" as the hosepipe ban is in force. In a message posted to ...
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 ...
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 ...
Snooping neighbours told NOT to grass on anyone who flouts hosepipe ban coming into force for millions today
NOSY neighbours have been warned not to report people who defy the hosepipe ban to the police. Yorkshire Water has put a ...