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Following the announcement that the Environment Agency has declared flash drought conditions and introduced a hosepipe ban for households in Cornwall and Devon, the Eden Project is urging residents to take positive action to adapt their water use.

Porthleven is preparing to welcome hundreds of visitors this Sunday as the village hosts Porthleven Lifeboat Day 2026.

Temporary hosepipe restrictions will come into force across Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly from 00.01am tomorrow (Saturday, August 8), South West Water has announced.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is dealing with a large hay fire near Washaway, with advising members of the public to "stay away from the area".