EMERGENCY water works taking place in Ringwood have hit delays but supply should be restored by the early hours.

Bournemouth Water company have appologised to customers following a delay to emergency repair work taking place in North Poulner Road, Ringwood.

At 7pm the company tweeted that water is expected be supplied to the BH24 area within six hours.

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