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John Besley

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban from August 26

Yorkshire Water has become the fifth company in England and Wales to announce a hosepipe ban (Andrew Matthews/PA) (Picture: PA Wire)

Yorkshire Water has become the fifth company in England and Wales to announce a hosepipe ban as Britons continue to swelter through hot and dry conditions.

The company, which has more than five million customers, made the announcement early on Friday, with the restrictions coming into effect from August 26.

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