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Hosepipe ban extended to south and southeast

A hosepipe ban is being introduced in the south and southeast of the country this weekend following a sharp increase in ...

Uisce Eireann issue seven-week hosepipe ban for four counties from this weekend amid ‘drier than normal’ conditions

A HOSEPIPE ban has been issued for four counties across Ireland from this weekend. The ban has been issued for Tipperary, ...

Map reveals where hosepipe ban will come into force for millions today – despite storms bringing MONTH’S worth of rain

A HOSEPIPE ban affecting millions will come into force today, despite heavy downpours across the weekend. Scorching hot weather and extremely dry conditions this summer have led to a multitude of ...

Hosepipe ban: Botanist reveals which plants to save and which to sacrifice

With hosepipe bans in force across several English regions and more restrictions likely to follow, gardeners face some tough ...

No households fined for breaking hosepipe bans during recent droughts, water firms admit

This year, Yorkshire Water, South East Water, and Southern Water have all imposed bans to curb non-essential use as England ...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight hosepipe ban to begin

A hosepipe ban for almost one million people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is due to come into effect. Southern Water ...

Hosepipe ban firm chair has mansion by LOCH - as customers can’t fill paddling pools

Failing Southern Water is the latest company to slap households with a ban, impacting nearly a million customers when it ...

Aldi’s 75p staple owned by new parents will keep plants thriving WITHOUT a hosepipe

A 75P staple for new parents is key to helping your plants thrive during the hosepipe ban. Following an incredibly dry spring ...