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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]