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Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for millions

Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for millions
BBC UK Tuesday 21 July 2026, 10:35 UTC 1 min read
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The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.

The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
Thames Water (ORG)
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