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UK drought officially declared

An official drought has been declared in parts of Eastern England.

A drought order, affecting farmers, has come into force because river levels have fallen during the recent dry spell.

An official drought has been declared in parts of Eastern England.

A drought order, affecting farmers, has come into force because river levels have fallen during the recent dry spell.

But Anglian Water has denied a hosepipe ban is imminent, and says domestic supplies in Beds, Herts and Bucks won't be affected.

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Fri 10 Jun 2011 06:00

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  • Fri 10 Jun 2011 06:00