There have been significant changes made to the management of fisheries at a European level which will affect those fishing in the Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) district in a number of ways.  One of the significant changes resulting from the new technical measures relates to recreational fishing. CHANGES FOR RECREATIONAL FISHING Under the new […]

Why not take part in the world’s largest wildlife survey on 25-27 January and do something great for nature. Just choose an hour any time over the three days and enjoy time with nature counting birds. How to take part It’s so easy to take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. An hour with […]

Cornish wrestling (Omdowl Kernewek) is an ancient form of wrestling which was established in Cornwall and is colloquially known as “wrasslin” in the Cornish dialect. It is a tradition that survives to the present day. The wrestlers in the Cornish style both wear tough jackets enabling them to gain better grip on their opponent. All […]

2019 was the second hottest year on record for the planet’s surface, according to latest research. However, both the past five years and the past decade were the hottest in the last 150 years. The succession of records being broken year after year is undeniably a consequence of human action, and is bringing increasingly severe […]

Exporting polluting plastic waste to developing countries will be banned or restricted under a new law. The rule presented to the UK Parliament is aimed at protecting poorer nations against becoming the dumping ground for unwanted rubbish. The latest trade data shows that some 356,233 tonnes of plastic waste was sent for recycling from the […]

Autumn and winter can be difficult for a lot of people, and it’s normal for spirits to slump amidst the cold and long, dark evenings. Yet there’s much we can do — by taking the change of season in our stride we can make the most of our natural wonders and experience a feeling of […]