Kirk England
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- Aug 14, 2026
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Anger over South West Water leaks as hosepipe ban continues (opens the original)
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Water customers say a utility firm needs to take faster action to find and fix leaks after claims water was left "running down the road for weeks" in a Devon town. "I'm being told I can't use a hosepipe and I'm being very careful with water, but this leak has been going on for around a month", said Dr Rebecca Hooker, who lives near the leak in Brixham. South West Water has issued a hosepipe ban for Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and parts of Dorset and Somerset as hot and dry weather puts
How can you check bathing water quality in Devon and Cornwall? (opens the original)
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With sewage spills and bathing water quality often in the headlines, more people are asking how clean the water is before taking a dip. From beach ratings, to apps and flags, there are now more ways than ever before to check water quality. Bathing water quality can be affected by several factors including sewage spills, heavy rain, agricultural run-off, urban pollution and wildlife. All of these factors can affect levels of bacteria in the water and the potential risk to swimmers. A sewage spill
Devon and Cornwall tourism firms hope for staycation boom (opens the original)
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Tourism businesses across Devon and Cornwall have been preparing for the summer holidays, the busiest part of their year, already hopeful of a good season after a sustained spell of warm weather. Some are also mindful of rising costs, and the financial strain on families wrestling with cost of living pressures. Esther Lochrie runs the cafe, car park, and beach hut hire at Swanpool Beach near Falmouth in Cornwall. She feels ready for the school holidays and is hopeful of a good summer especially
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