New Map Shows Devon Areas with Highest Wildfire Risk
Firefighters have tackled nearly 1,000 wildfires so far this year, as a new map reveals the hotspot areas most at risk in and around Devon. Prime Minister Andy Burnham chaired...
Cornwall Crowds Gather to Watch Solar Eclipse Together
People came from far and wide to witness a phenomenon that has thrilled humans for thousands of years. At 6pm the beach and village began to empty, and those in...
Firefighters Battle Wildfire Near Land’s End Airport
Firefighters are battling a wildfire near Land's End Airport that has sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky. The blaze in the St Buryan area ignited at about 12:20...
Crews Tackle Cornwall Fires After Smoke Seen – Recap
Firefighters in Cornwall have put out a wildfire in Porth and are still working to damp down another large fire in Mawgan Porth. At 4pm on Tuesday, August 11, the...
More Wildfires Break Out as Cornwall Hit with Fifth Heatwave
Fire crews are at the scene of a large blaze near Redruth this morning (Wednesday, August 12), with residents told to keep their doors and windows closed. The fire broke...
Wildfires Across South West Spark Warnings of Controlled Burns
Fire crews in Devon and Cornwall deal with multiple wildfires in the last 24 hours.
Heatwave Helps Banana Plant Produce Fruit in Devon Garden
A banana plant in a woman's garden has produced 24 pieces of fruit thanks to the hot weather. Cathy Neville, from Seaton, near Looe in Cornwall, said she had been...
Huge Boulders Shipped from Norway and Ireland to Protect Devon Village
Boulders are being shipped from quarries in Norway, Ireland and Scotland to strengthen coastal defences in the Devon village of Torcross. The large rocks will be used to rebuild protections...
Exeter Wildfire ‘now Contained’ as Firefighters’ Efforts Continue Overnight at Mincinglake Valley Park
Fire has ripped through acres of an Exeter beauty spot, homes were evacuated, and residents were told to keep windows and doors shut as...
Wildfires Break Out in Mawgan Porth and Porth Near Newquay
Fire crews are dealing with two separate wildfires in Cornwall, and residents are being told to keep doors and windows shut because of a large smoke plume. Cornwall Fire and...
Cornwall Council Seeks Public Views on Ambitious Air Quality Improvement Plan
Cornwall Council is actively seeking public input on its draft Air Quality Action Plan, a five-year strategy aimed at significantly reducing air pollution across the region. The plan specifically targets...
Cornwall Barn Fire: Multiple Fire Crews Battle Overnight Blaze in St Teath
Firefighters from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service were called to a significant barn fire in St Teath on Monday afternoon, November 10th. Crews from Wadebridge, Bodmin, and Padstow responded initially,...
Nansledan Pioneers Ultra Low Carbon Living with New Eco-Homes
Nansledan, the Duchy of Cornwall’s award-winning development in Newquay, has launched its first ultra low carbon homes. Developed by Morrish Homes, these three-bedroom, EPC A-rated houses are designed to be...
Newquay AFC Powers Up with Solar Energy Installation at Mount Wise Stadium
Newquay AFC has taken a significant stride towards environmental sustainability by installing 27 solar panels and 37.5kW of battery storage at its Mount Wise Stadium. This initiative allows the club...
Cornwall Council Seeks Public Opinion on Dog Beach Access Amidst Heated Debate
Cornwall Council is inviting residents and visitors to share their views on current restrictions for dogs on the county’s beaches. The existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) limits canine access...
Cornwall Council Presses Ahead With 20mph Limit Rollout Despite Town’s Rejection
Cornwall Council’s countywide plan to implement 20mph speed limits in built-up areas is moving forward, even as the scheme faces notable resistance in one area, St Austell. Despite the objections,...
Cornish Farmer Faces £89,000 Bill After Asbestos-Laced Waste Scandal
A Cornish farmer has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay more than £89,000 for operating an illegal waste site, after 10,000 tonnes of building rubble—including hazardous...
Cornwall Council Pushes Net Zero Deadline to 2045: Local Debate Intensifies
Cornwall Council has confirmed it plans to delay its original target for reaching net zero carbon emissions by 15 years, moving the deadline from 2030 to 2045. This major policy...
Join the Fistral Beach Clean 2025: How You Can Help Protect Cornwall's Shores Tomorrow!
If you’re keen to make a difference, join the Fistral Beach Clean tomorrow, Saturday 25th January 2025. The event kicks off at South Fistral, where you can meet at the...
Swedish Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrested at The Hague Climate Protest: BBC News Report
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by Dutch police at a protest in The Hague against fossil fuel subsidies. The demonstration aimed to denounce the Dutch government’s tax concessions...