Hastings Christmas water crisis after pipe burst
Southern Water warns Hastings residents could lose supply from Christmas Eve after a major pipe burst. Emergency bottled water is being delivered to vulnerable households.
Southern Water warns Hastings residents could lose supply from Christmas Eve after a major pipe burst. Emergency bottled water is being delivered to vulnerable households.
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