Few birds inspire awe as often as birds of prey! Although famously solitary animals, these highly skilled hunters can be witnessed just before dusk in great gatherings and rule the roost when it comes to the food chain. Many birdwatchers traipse cross-country to see clouds of kites, or to catch a glimpse of an eagle. But […]

From about October 2 to November 7 each year, Earth is passing through the stream of debris left behind by Comet Halley. This famous comet is the parent comet of the Orionid shower, whose expected peak in 2021 is the morning of October 21. Bad news for Orionid fans this year, though. The 2021 full Hunter’s Moon is […]

Cornwall is known for being the land of mystical myths and legends, where mermaids lured fishermen out to sea and a huge beast roamed the moors – there’s plenty of stories to capture the imagination. Most of us have heard the stories of King Arthur or the tales of piskies, giants, and sea monsters but […]

The summer solstice, otherwise known as the longest day of the year, falls tomorrow on Monday June 21. Though the lifting of all restrictions across the UK has been postponed until July 19, there’s still plenty to do during the longest summer days.  England entered step three of the roadmap of lockdown on May 17, allowing people […]

A new book of routes by Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce highlights less-visited but spectacular locations across the county for a stroll and a dip, including our own Rocky Valley. Times include swimming and a picnic. Only experienced swimmers should take on the swims referred to here. Poltesco and Cadgwith, the Lizard peninsula, south Cornwall Start/finish Ruan MinorDistance 3 […]

In preparation for Monday (April 12) Cornwall Live has compiled a list on some of the best coastal venues with outdoor spaces that you can visit. From beach side stalwarts to cosy cafés, these places are sure to offer unrivalled views alongside great food and drink for the whole crew. Enjoy a pint, G&T, cocktail or snack […]

The rules about what we can and can’t do change again on Monday, 12 April. Monday’s changes will be the biggest lifting of restrictions so far.  And while our freedoms are set to increase, it’s vital we keep doing the things that have been keeping Cornwall safe. From Monday, 12 April, the rules allow for: Six people […]

The much awaited ban on supplying plastic straws and stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds has finally come into force in England Thursday 1 October, marking yet another major step in the fight against single-use plastic waste to protect our environment and clean up our oceans. Just one month after ministers confirmed the single-use plastic bag charge […]

As lockdown eases and summer draws holiday makers to the beach, many people will enjoy the sea, whether paddling in the waves or being more adventurous and taking to surf and body boards. We take these constant but etherial phenomena for granted, but have you ever thought what causes waves and why conditions can be […]

Juneteenth is the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, but the day will take on an extra meaning in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.  June 19 marks the day back in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas, to announce the civil war was over and the final […]