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Severn Trent does not rule out Shropshire hosepipe ban - but pledges to do 'everything possible' to avoid it

Severn Trent has not ruled out the possibility of a hosepipe ban in Shropshire as reservoir levels remain low amid hot and dry weather.

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent does not rule out Shropshire hosepipe ban - but pledges to do 'everything possible' to avoid it

Supporting image for story: Bike4Life 2025 Line-up: See all the VIPs attending the Ride Out Festival, including Carl Fogarty and Bez from Happy Mondays

Bike4Life 2025 Line-up: See all the VIPs attending the Ride Out Festival, including Carl Fogarty and Bez from Happy Mondays

Supporting image for story: West Midlands lawyer denies helping group launder millions in cash

West Midlands lawyer denies helping group launder millions in cash

Supporting image for story: West Midlands records highest drop in employment in UK as jobless rate rises to highest level in nearly four years

West Midlands records highest drop in employment in UK as jobless rate rises to highest level in nearly four years

Supporting image for story: 46 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

46 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

Supporting image for story: 56 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

56 magnificent pictures from RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 with planes whizzing and people having fun - see if you can spot someone you know...

Supporting image for story: Air force veteran's poignant words as Cosford Air Show crowds enjoy stunning spectacle - including exhilarating Red Arrows display

Air force veteran's poignant words as Cosford Air Show crowds enjoy stunning spectacle - including exhilarating Red Arrows display

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Severn Trent does not rule out Shropshire hosepipe ban - but pledges to do 'everything possible' to avoid it

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