Is there still a hosepipe ban?

Environment correspondent Kirk England explains the hosepipe ban in Devon and Cornwall.

In a podcast with BBC South West's Brodie Owen, he explores the current rules, leaks and the latest plans for desalination in the region.

You can listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds.

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An e-bike rider falls to the floor as two police officers tackle him to the ground.

Police officer's flying leap to tackle e-bike rider

CCTV footage shows the rider lying on the ground next to his e-bike before he is put in handcuffs.

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Two lifeboat crew members are shown left wearing yellow safety gear facing away from the camera as one reaches for a white box being passed to him by a member of a yacht alongside them at sea. The yacht has red and white livery with a grey sail. Four male crew members can be seen sitting behind the man.

Watch: Lifeboat collects owl found exhausted at sea

A boat about 70 miles (113km) off the east coast of England had an unexpected visit from a tired owl.

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A firefighter walking through a nature reserve which has been burned in a fire.

Nature reserve fire continues to burn underground

Firefighters are spending an 11th day tackling a blaze at a nature reserve near Peterborough.

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Two pictures of dry grass showing lines going through it.

How the heatwave has revealed lost gardens

The dry weather has revealed a secret history at Longleat.

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A woodland is burning and there is smoke coming from the peatland. Sections have been dug out of the woodland to create pockets for the fire. Several trees have fallen over.

Footage captures extent of blaze at nature reserve

Crews are expected to remain at the site, south of Peterborough, into next week.

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An aerial view of a large road construction project. Work is under way building up an embankment for the road heading up the middle of the picture, including the beginnings of a bridge over an existing road. Traffic is using a roundabout on the left.

Drone footage shows progress on new 10-mile road

Footage shows work on a new £1bn, 10-mile dual carriageway between Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

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A split screen, the top half shows an elderly woman with a 100 birthday badge on and below is her in a war time uniform.

Somerset WW2 veteran code breaker celebrates 100th birthday

Joy Trew, from Wells, has celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and friends.

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Woman in high-vis orange jacket smiling, looking at camera. Small white boat in background.

Watch: Piloting giant ships into port is 'fun job'

A pilot explains how she helps to guide ships more than 50m (164ft) in length, often in rough seas.

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'A 10-goal thriller': England fans react to 6-4 win over France

England's victory means the team finished third and secured their best World Cup result since 1966.

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King Charles enjoys a pint next to Queen Camilla in a pub as they both smile

'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint

King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.

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Thomas Tuchel looking serious sat at a press conference with visible stand up microphone

'We expect an emotional match': Tuchel on England v Argentina rivalry

England football manager, Thomas Tuchel, talks about his understanding of the historic England v Argentina rivalry.

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Watch fans react to every goal of England v Norway

The quarter-final of the World Cup saw the two teams face off in Miami, cheered on by fans back home.

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Lots of cars parked closely together with a fence and trees in the background

Investigators tackle rogue Gatwick parking firms

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Watch fans react to every goal of England v Mexico game

Watch as fans across the UK and in Mexico City cheer each goal of the England v Mexico World Cup match.

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Watch: England and DR Congo fans react to tense World Cup game

England Captain Harry Kane rescued England from a major upset, with two late goals, after DR Congo took an early lead.

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A man smiling with blonde hair dressed in a blue football jersey, with a crowd cheering to the right.

England fans react to 2-0 Panama victory at the World Cup

Fans in New York and back at home cheered on as England won against Panama to finish top of Group L.

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The back of a purple Ford Kuga car at night with its lights on.

Watch: Teen driver does 125mph during police pursuit

Police eventually capture the driver as he hides in a bush.

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A woman with long dark hair looks at the camera, wearing red lipstick and with the George cross painted on her cheek.

'They were very passive' - England fans lament Ghana draw

England remain top of Group L, but will now have to wait until their game against Panama to ensure qualification for the World Cup knockout phase.

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Two lifeguards on a sandy beach holding boards

Red warning as South East faces record temperatures

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Birnbeck Pier connected to mainland for the first time

The historic pier is undergoing a major £20m restoration, and is set to reopen next summer.

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