Hosepipe ban lifted
A hosepipe ban was introduced in much of the Anglia region in April, after 2011 was the driest year since 1921. The ban was lifted in June and July.
Latest on the hosepipe ban being lifted
Watch Natalie Gray's report on the hosepipe ban being lifted in much of the Anglia region.
Anglian Water said: "Since we brought in the ban in early April it's really not stopped raining . This is one of the few dry days we've actually had here. Really we had three months of Winter rain in April and then persistent rain since then and that's made the difference for us."
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Water firms lift hosepipe ban
Veolia Water Central - which covers Herts, Essex, Beds and Bucks - has announced it is lifting its hosepipe ban with immediate effect.
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Anglian Water lifts hosepipe ban
Three of the UK's biggest water companies have lifted hosepipe bans which have been in place since April.
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Wet weather could bring hosepipe ban to an early end
The Environment Agency says the recent wet weather has greatly reduced the risk of drought and widespread water restrictions this summer.