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These shocking images show the dangerously low water levels at Stithians Reservoir following the summer drought.

Footage of Wimbleball Lake, on Exmoor in Somerset, and the barren-looking countryside landscape highlight the effect of this summers droughts on the UK water supply.

Scorching summer left reservoirs depleted and unlikely to recover, as growers warn of supply chain collapse in leaked meeting

There will be lots of fun on offer this Easter

Published: 6:00 AM May 1, 2021    Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support has received new funding from South West Water which is enabling it to re-launch its Nordic walking group - Credit: Siren Comms People with cancer have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic; treatments have been delayed and they have been unable to see family and friends for support.  Now, Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support has received new funding from South West Water which is enabling it to re-launch its N...

A Cornish hotel has added yet another award to its trophy cabinet, continuing an impressive string of wins this year.

Of the 76 entrants that won or were commended, 34 were Cornish-based businesses, doing the Duchy proud.  Among these, gold awards were given out to Treseren wedding venue, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, The Sanctuary bed and breakfast, The Pandora Inn, and Landal Gwel a Mor Resort. The Sanctuary also picked up a special Water Conservation Award. Buddock Vean Hotel also added yet more awards to its growing collection by taking silver in the Large Hotel of the Year category. Sponsored by ...

Large Hotel of the Year Gold -Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Colerne, near Chippenham Large visitor attraction of the year Bronze - National Trusts Stourhead, Stourton Restaurant / bistro of the year  Gold - The Dining Room, Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa, Malmesbury Commended - The Brasserie by Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Colerne Wedding Venue of the year: Bronze - Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Colerne Jo Ecroyd, Customer Service Director of headline sponsors South West Water said: “We’...

BBC News By Elisabeth Mahy and Sean Farrington Wake Up To Money, Radio 5 live Published image captionTom Cameron is keeping in touch with colleagues and friends over video call while his workplace is closed amid Covid-19 restrictions "I clean, wash the plates, pour the coffee and pour the tea - its an important job," says Tom Cameron, who works in the cafe at Battersea Arts Centre as a kitchen porter. He hasnt been at his workplace for a long time because of Covid restrictions - and he misses h...

Children with disabilities across Cornwall will have the opportunities to discover a new love for gardening this spring thanks to new funding from from South West Water. Newquay-based Cornwall Accessible Activities Programme (CAAP) is giving 75 youngsters everything they need to grow their own vegetables and wildflowers, after winning a £4,940 grant from South West Water’s new £100,000 Neighbourhood Fund. Work is already under way to buy the planters, compost, plants and seeds needed ...