South West Water announces new hosepipe restrictions across much of south-west England due to high demand on water supplies. The outlet reports explain that the ban is issued to manage demand and protect available resources. The restrictions are set to start very soon, with multiple reports indicating an immediate transition into effect at the start of Saturday. BBC News says the rules come into force from Saturday, while other outlets specify the start time as 12.01am on Saturday. The Mirror adds that the ban applies to customers across five areas, listing Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly. Daily Express similarly describes the ban as affecting much of the south-west and notes it takes effect within hours. Across the reports, the rationale is consistent: water use has placed heavy pressure on supply levels, prompting South West Water to introduce the hosepipe ban for affected customers. The reports focus on where the restrictions apply and when they begin, with no additional detail on specific allowed or prohibited uses beyond the existence of the ban.