1. Damsel in distress 2. Run of the mill 3. Grist for the mill 4. Keep your nose to the grindstone 5. Millstone around one’s neck 6. Put through the mill 7. It’s all grist to the mill 8. Milling about 9. Chatterbox 10. First come, first served: 

Sky-watchers across much of the UK can look forward to a stunning spectacle this evening when a total lunar eclipse will turn the full Moon red. As it passes through Earth’s shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking “Blood Moon”.  While the full eclipse starts at 18:30 and lasts until […]

Barely noticeable, Witches’ Stones are flat stones jutting from chimneys in houses and mills in the southwest and on the Channel islands. According to folklores, these small ledges were used by witches to rest on as they fly to their sabbaths (a purported gathering of those believed to practice witchcraft and other rituals). Householders would provide these platforms to appease witches and avoid […]

Beachgoers are being encouraged to look out for large groups of spider crabs along Cornwall’s coastline during the summer holidays amid increasing reports of mass gatherings filmed just metres away from the shore. The crustaceans have been spotted carpeting the ocean floor at multiple popular tourist destinations in recent weeks. The spider crab aggregations – or gatherings […]

Discover the wonders of Cornwall’s coastline during National Marine Week. Either explore it by yourself, or if you’re able, join Cornwall Wildlife Trust for a week of fascinating, hands-on marine experiences designed to connect you with the rich biodiversity of our shores. Throughout the week, take the opportunity to explore tidepools, join expert-led sea watches […]

Plastic Free July is all about making little changes and choosing to refuse single-use plastics where possible. Small steps like buying produce without packaging, saying no to disposable cutlery, plates and takeaway containers, and using refillable drinks bottles all make a big difference. Take the Pesky Plastics Quiz and see what plastics you can cut out of […]

Over a dozen people had to be rescued from the sea at a popular beach in north Cornwall after being swept off their feet and caught in a rip current. The RNLI said the incident at Trebarwith Strand near Tintagel was one of several rescues it has been involved with during the recent spell of hot weather. Three […]

A new map reveals that more than 1.6 million trees have been planted across the region as part of the Forest for Cornwall, which is now celebrating its fifth anniversary. Residents, farmers, landholders, community groups and organisations have all contributed by growing tree saplings in fields, farms, towns, villages, schools, parks and gardens. Here in Rocky Valley, […]

Here are some handy words and phrases for you to try during Speak Cornish Week as we bask in the second heatwave of the year! There’s one for each day of the week. Treth – Beach A yllyn ni mos dhe’n treth? – Can we go to the beach? Mor – Sea Orr yw an […]