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Is there a hosepipe ban? All areas affected as UK plunged into drought

The UK has been plunged into another sweltering heatwave, with temperatures hitting 35C in some parts of the country. Hosepipe bans are being put in place to deal with water supplies, along with a drought being declared

Daily Mirror

Hosepipe ban fines: How are people caught when they flout the rules?

The Met Office has warned of a new heatwave bearing down on the UK. It comes as the south of England is battling hosepipe bans, with more potentially on the horizon

Daily Mirror

UK town runs DRY with residents forced to rely on deliveries of bottled and tanker water

Residents in Northend, a community situated between Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, have been left without running water following the latest heatwave, and have been relying on bottled water

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Irish Water say 15 areas already impacted by shortages as 27C heatwave rolls in

Irish Water have said that while the majority of their 750 water treatment plants continue to meet demand, they are keeping an eye on things ahead of the blast of hot weather we're going to be experiencing over the next days

Irish Mirror

Hosepipe bans could become ‘new normal’, says Thames Water boss

Temperatures are set to hit at least 32C in London this week, prompting the Met Office to issue an extreme heat weather warning

Evening Standard

Warning to holidaymakers travelling to Spain amid extreme heatwave

Hotels, resorts, petrol stations and supermarkets are all affected

Liverpool Echo

Areas in UK hit by water shortages and grass fires as temperatures start to rise

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat for parts of England and Wales from Thursday to Sunday.

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'That won't be happening in my house', what people are saying about advice to shower for just four minutes to save water

While some people argued four minutes wasn't long enough, others offered their own water-saving tips

Wales Online

Wales loses 170 million litres of water every day as it approaches drought conditions

Some parts of the country are "approaching drought levels"

Wales Online

What is your water company doing to cope with the dry weather?

Four companies have announced hosepipe bans so far, but more are expected.

The Independent UK

Thames Water to introduce hosepipe ban ‘in coming weeks’

Ban will hit 15 million people in London and south-east England and could last until October

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water to announce hosepipe ban ‘in the coming weeks’ as heatwave continues

The company said the ‘temporary-use’ ban would be imposed as a result of ‘very hot temperatures’ in the capital

Evening Standard

Fourth hosepipe ban announced as we head into another week of dry weather

The Met Office has issued a four-day amber warning for extreme temperatures

Wales Online

Thames Water to announce hosepipe ban 'in weeks' as UK heatwave strikes

The timing was not confirmed "due to a number of operational and legal procedural requirements" but Thames Water said that customers would be updated at the earliest time possible

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Evening Standard

The Standard View: In this drought, water leaks are unforgivable

Another day, another major water leak in London that has left scores of properties damaged and thousands of residents experiencing low pressure or nothing at all coming out of their taps.

The Independent UK

7 ways to save water at home as drought fears continue

From taps to toilets, maximise water efficiency throughout your home. By Katie Wright.

Irish Mirror

Ireland's water supply threatened by incoming heatwave with 15 areas at risk

Met Eireann has forecast a scorcher of a week ahead with temperatures expected to reach 29C in some areas, driving up the demand for water.

Daily Mirror

Hosepipe bans could last until OCTOBER with no 'meaningful rainfall' on the way

Brits could be prevented from washing their cars and watering their gardens with a hosepipe for many weeks to come with temperatures back on the rise in another heatwave

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Manchester Evening News

What water companies are telling customers across UK amid drought fears

Many water companies across the country are taking necessary steps to help tackle a potential drought in the coming weeks

Wales Online

People in Wales asked to shower for no more than four minutes as drought nears

People should also be washing clothes differently according to Natural Resources Wales

The Independent UK

People in driest places in England tell of challenges amid rain shortage

People in some of England’s driest areas have explained how the sweltering weather and a shortage of rainfall is impacting their daily lives.

Evening Standard

Thames Water urges customers to limit water use but stops short of hosepipe ban

Customers have been given advice on how to save water as hot weather continues in the UK

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Drought takes its toll on countryside as England changes colour

England has taken on a different hue with infrequent rain causing parched landscapes.

The Independent UK

Water companies issue warnings to customers amid drought concerns

The National Drought Group moved England into ‘Prolonged Dry Weather’ status.

The Conversation

Hosepipe ban: should you snitch on your neighbour's water use? A philosopher's take

Dry conditions and impending drought mean millions of people in the UK are now, or will soon be, under a hosepipe ban. There is a “temporary use ban” in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with Kent and Sussex to follow. It’s virtually impossible for water suppliers to enforce this…

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