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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Hosepipe ban announced for parts of UK as drought takes hold

A hosepipe ban has been announced in Yorkshire after the region saw one of its driest springs on record.

Yorkshire Water said on Tuesday that a temporary use ban (TUB) will come into effect from Friday 11 July, restricting the use of hosepipes to water gardens, wash private vehicles, fill domestic pools or clean outdoor surfaces until there has been “significant rainfall” in the area.

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