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Cumbria hosepipe ban has been called off

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The hosepipe ban due to come into force on Sunday 5 August has been called off, according to United Utilities.

This comes after slightly cooler temperatures and recent rainfall which has eased the demand for water.

Thousands of people in Cumbria were set to be affected by the first hosepipe ban of the summer.

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