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Sarah Harvey

Hosepipe ban to begin in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Hospipe bans are coming into force this month for some parts of England as conditions remain hot and dry (Gareth Fuller/PA) (Picture: PA Archive)

Parched parts of England are facing a hosepipe ban amid very dry conditions and ahead of another predicted heatwave.

Southern Water announced the move from Friday for customers in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, while the measure will follow in exactly a week for South East Water customers in Kent and Sussex.

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