Southern Water said all properties were back on supply at full water pressure at just before 2am on Friday.

Water has returned for all households across Hampshire after thousands went without supplies for nearly two days, amid frustration over increased bills.

Southern Water said all properties were back on supply at full water pressure at just before 2am on Friday after overnight work to restore supply to homes and businesses.

The utility company said it was “sorry for the disruption”, also apologising to customers with extra support needs who had to “wait an unacceptably long time to receive their water deliveries”.

The disruption came as households served by Southern Water discovered their bills would see the highest increase in the country.

Southern Water warned that some customers may “notice airlocks in their pipes” as supplies resume,........

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