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 […]
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Mass rescue at Cornish beach after 13 people swept off feet in rip current
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 […]
1.6 million trees planted for Forest for Cornwall
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, […]
Speak Cornish Week
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 […]
Beach weather in Cornwall this week!
The temperature in southern England could hit 27C (81F) later this week making it the highest temperature recorded in April since 2018. Warmth and sunshine will develop widely across most areas of the UK as high pressure gradually builds. The week begins with temperatures across England already hitting 19-24C. However, as sunny skies develop more widely, […]
Partial Solar Eclipse 29 March 2025
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK tomorrow, Saturday 29th March 2025. People will have the chance to see the Moon cover about 30 to 50% of the Sun at its peak. It will begin at 10:07 in the UK and will end at midday. The best time to see it in the […]
Cornwall Heritage Awards
The winner of this year’s 2025 ‘Object of the Year’ at the Cornwall Heritage Awards has been announced. The annual awards celebrate venues across Cornwall that help preserve its culture and heritage. Six historic treasures were put forward in the Object of the Year category by museums, galleries and historic organisations across the Duchy and […]
Happy St Piran’s Day
St. Piran is known as the merriest, hardest drinking, hardest living holy man Cornwall ever knew. He is also the patron saint of tinners, and his feast day, March 5th is commemorated across Cornwall. Piran was an Irishman, so legend goes; when still a young man he rose to favour as priest and counsellor to […]
Discover the new the Transport for Cornwall App
To get the most of Cornwall’s bus network, there is just one app you need on your phone – the all-new Transport for Cornwall App. It has never been easier to plan your journeys, buy your tickets and track the services you need – across different routes, across different operators, across Cornwall. Whether you’re commuting, […]
100 Years of The Shipping Forecast on the BBC
The Shipping Forecast is a BBC Radio broadcast of weather reports and forecasts for the seas around the British isles. It is produced by the Met Office and broadcast by BBC Radio 4 on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The forecast actually dates back over 150 years. There are currently two or three broadcasts per day, at 00:48, 05:20, and 17:54 (weekends […]