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Maps show areas under hosepipe ban as Thames Water restrictions begin
A hosepipe ban brought in by Thames Water has come into force, affecting 1.1 million people in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, ...
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 ...
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Worst areas in East Sussex for Japanese knotweed this year revealed
The worst areas in East Sussex for the invasive Japanese knotweed plant have been revealed. Hove, Brighton and Hastings top the list for 2025 ...
Map shows where new hosepipe ban will come into force for millions today
Only by working together can we make sure there's enough water to go around for customers and the environment.' ...
Japanese knotweed heat map shows the hotspots in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
There have been 506 verified knotweed sightings in Staffordshire in 2025, or 0.48 incidences in every 1mi². Of that number, ...
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 ...
Hosepipe ban map: Which areas are affected and what restrictions are in place
The hosepipe ban will come into effect in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight from 9am on Monday, the company said in a ...
Hosepipe ban map shows all 10 counties hit with restrictions - check your area
The 10 affected counties are: Kent, Sussex, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, North Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire.
Use postcode checker to see if hosepipe ban affects you
Yorkshire Water has introduced the first UK hosepipe ban of the year. Here is how to check if there is one in your area.
The beautiful corner of Wales that's now a 'densely crowded theme park' where everyone suffers
At weekends, Andy McTaggart knows better than to venture out in his car. Although he loves exploring the national park where ...
Has a hosepipe ban been declared in your area?
As the hot and dry weather continues this weekend, water companies across the country have announced hosepipe bans for millions of households. | ITV National News ...