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Hosepipe ban - 'good idea' or 'repair the leaks'?
Customers who will be affected Thames Water's hosepipe ban said they were "surprised" it had not happened sooner, with others ...
Over 2.8million Brits can sidestep the hosepipe ban and may not even know it – check all the exceptions
MILLIONS of Brits can sidestep the many hosepipe bands springing up around the country – but may not know it. As much of ...
Hosepipe ban map: Which areas are affected and what restrictions are in place
A hosepipe ban means households are not allowed to use a hosepipe to water gardens and plants, clean vehicles, fill swimming ...
Full list of 35 counties in England where there’s isn’t a hosepipe ban
A hosepipe ban has come into effect in Yorkshire, and a number of others are on the way across England. Bans are coming in ...
Full list of areas hit with hosepipe bans this summer – check if YOU’RE affected
MILLIONS of households are facing hosepipe bans with a host major firms imposing restrictions. Three companies have confirmed ...
Keep your plants alive during hosepipe bans with 6 simple tasks
Water companies have announced the first hosepipe bans of the year, but there are still things you can do to keep your plants ...
Severn Trent looks to preserve hosepipe ban record
The Coventry-based water company says it is doing everything it can to avoid a hosepipe ban, despite a drought.
Thames Water imposes hosepipe ban as historic drought hits England
Britain's Thames Water announced a temporary "hosepipe ban" on Monday, aimed at cutting water usage across large parts of ...
Lidl’s £4.99 drought-resistant plant will thrive ALL summer long – as another 1million households hit by hosepipe ban
LIDL is selling an affordable plant that will keep thriving all summer long and attracts wildlife. The drought-resistant ...