E-Scooter Trial Raises Safety Concerns in Cornwall
Safety concerns have been raised about the use of e-scooters as part of a trial in four towns in Cornwall.
Devon and Cornwall Rivers Drop to Exceptionally Low Levels
Thousands of fish have been rescued from rivers that are drying up.
Brighter Future for Two of Devon’s Rarest Ants
The ants in question are the Narrow-headed Ant (Formica exsecta), the only English population of which is found at Devon Wildlife Trust's...
Sewage Spill on Newquay Street After 10-Minute Downpour
Residents, business owners and holidaymakers had to walk through human faeces after raw sewage started gurgling out of a drain cover in the...
National Trust Posts Warning Sign at Cornwall Wildfire Site
Weeks after a significant blaze tore through the cliffside at North Cliffs, new images now reveal the stark aftermath left behind.
Police Find Rubbish and Soiled Underwear on Bodmin Moor
Police say they were disappointed to find piles of rubbish including a broken tent, bags of food and soiled underwear on Bodmin Moor.
Devon and Cornwall Rivers Hit Record Lows as Drought Persists
The river Exe has seen its lowest ever recorded level at Trews Weir in Exeter, with low levels also reported on the Hayle and Gannel in...
Fishing Nets Main Cause of Dolphin Deaths in Cornwall
Fishing nets are the most likely cause of death for common dolphins stranded on Cornwall's coast, research shows. More than 860 short-beaked dolphins were stranded from 2018 to 2024 and...
Rewilding Plan Releases 21 White Storks in Cornwall
It is hoped the birds will eventually return to their roots when they are ready to breed.
Sewage Discharged at Cornish Beach After 7mm of Rain
The use of storm overflows during the prolonged dry weather has sparked backlash from water safety campaigners.
Ottery St Mary Leak Blockage Prompts Council Action Plan
A probe into an ongoing water leak on a main route in Ottery St Mary has found a blocked gully, prompting an action plan to prevent future problems. Water was...
Firefighters Tackle Significant Wildfire Near Tamar Bridge
Firefighters are dealing with a "significant wildfire" in a field near the Tamar Bridge. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the...
Cornwall MP Intervenes Over Heartlands Pond Fish Deaths
A Cornwall MP is working alongside organisations, charities and local residents to ensure the safety of a pond in which several fish have...
Met Office Lists 19 Devon Towns Facing All-Day Rain on Friday
It will be unseasonably cool and wet on Friday - but it looks like better weather could be on the way at the weekend. News. Ethan Davies.
Exeter Wildfire Damage at Country Park Still Being Assessed
More than 50 acres of Mincinglake Valley Park were severely damaged in the fire.
Falmouth Docks £150m Cruise Expansion Prompts Environmental Concerns
A £150 million plan to expand Falmouth Docks so larger cruise ships can berth has drawn environmental concerns from critics. The planning application to Cornwall Council includes demolishing current buildings,...
Heat Stress Blamed in Plymouth Tree Branch Collapse
The stress of the heatwaves on trees has been blamed for the sudden collapse of a branch.
Devon Wildlife Trust Urges Refusal of Starcross Commercial Units
THE Devon Wildlife Trust has recommended that a planning application for nine commercial units at Starcross is refused, raising concerns...
Trerice Solar Near St Dennis in Cornwall Wins Planning Permission
“Wider environmental outcomes include native hedgerows, biodiversity gains, new scrub mosaic, wildflower grassland underneath the arrays and...
Winemakers Say Heat Leaves Them in Uncharted Territory
Winemakers have said the sustained period of hot dry weather has left them in "uncharted territory." Sam Lindo, from Camel Valley near Bodmin, said he may not be able to...
Met Office Lists 18 Devon Towns Expecting Rain on Wednesday
The Met Office has named the 18 Devon towns set to see rain on Wednesday as downpours continue. . While last week was dominated by...
Criticism Over Delays to Exeter Road Reopening Timetable
Devon County Council has refuted claims that it is delaying a move to bring traffic back to a blocked Exeter street. Article continues below.
Devon Council Hails £65m Support for Drought-Affected Farmers
Devon County Council has said the funding could offer relief for farmers in the South West.
Nearly 900 Sign Petition Against Illogan Cricket Field Homes
Nearly 900 people have signed a petition calling on Cornwall Council to reject plans for 40 new homes on Illogan's 'Cricket Field'. Campaigners describe the 1.6 hectare site off Mary's...
Serious Fire Closes A38 as Smoke Drifts Over Carriageway
The A38 was closed in both directions after a wildfire broke out on an embankment next to the road. Drivers should expect delays on the dual carriageway at Dean Prior,...
Firefighter Calls For Permanent Ban On Disposable BBQs
A senior firefighter has said he wishes disposable barbecues were permanently banned. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews...
Devon Councillor Welcomes Drought Package but Calls for Bluetongue Action
A Devon councillor and sheep farmer has welcomed the £65 million Government support package to help farmers cope with drought, extreme heat and wildfire risk, while calling for greater action...
Cornwall Fire Service Thanks Public as Fire Risk Eases
With no new incidents to report, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has thanked the public for its support and cooperation during the...
West Devon Council Issues Preservation Orders for Six Trees
A more than 300-year-old oak was among six sites given new preservation orders in Devon. West Devon Borough Council said the orders would...
Dredging Work Starts at Historic Port of Truro
The Truro Town Deal programme-funded work aims to improve access to the Cornwall city's quays.
Firefighters Warn Again After Hot Barbecue Thrown in Croyde Beach Bin
They used an old picture to show what could go wrong when disposable barbecues are not safely disposed of. 0. News.
MP and Councillor Clash Over Exeter’s Weed Problem
A Devon MP's anti-weeds campaign has sparked dozens of reports of vegetation blighting Exeter's streets. It has also prompted a political opponent to tell the MP to put his money...
Walker’s Smoke Spotting Prevented Large Cornwall Fire
Firefighters near Penzance believe it is lucky that a passer-by spotted smoke rising from the woodland, or a fire could have spread much...
Bonfire Blaze Draws Fire Crew Hours After Wildfire Alert
Hours after most people in England and Wales received a government alert on their phones about the risk of wildfires, firefighters in Saltash were called to extinguish a bonfire that...
Solar Farm on 18 Cornwall Fields Gets Go-Ahead After Refusal
A Government planning inspector has overturned a decision by a Cornwall Council committee to refuse a solar farm and battery storage system...
Burnham Says Summer Was Hardest for Farming in a Generation
The government says it is to give £65m to farmers in England as Andy Burnham visits Cornwall.
Cornwall Divers Save Two Sharks from Lost Crab Pot
Matt Slater came across the pot while on a dive with a friend and rescued the sharks.
Brixham Residents Horrified by Water Running Down Road for Weeks
Water customers in Brixham say the utility firm needs to take faster action to find and fix leaks, after claims that water was left "running down the road for weeks"...
Volunteers Rescue Suffocating Fish From Drought-Hit East Devon Pond
Community rescuers battled a 'wildlife emergency' to save suffocating fish seen gasping for breath in a drought-hit East Devon pond.
Councillor Urges Government Action on Bluetongue Outbreak
A Devon councillor has called for urgent Government action to support farmers affected by the growing Bluetongue outbreak across the South West. Cllr Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin, Devon County Council’s cabinet member...
Calstock Residents Seek Help With Swarms of Biting Insects
Residents of a riverside village are looking for solutions following a swarm of biting insects. Keith Ingram, who set up a petition calling...
Cornwall Crews Tackle 176 Wildfires and Counting
Firefighters are working in increasingly challenging conditions as wildfires continue to flare up on a daily basis, with Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service recording 176 wildfires in 2026. Chief fire...
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...
Crews Tackle Blaze Behind Wadebridge Tesco Store
Crews attended a blaze near a Tesco store in Cornwall on Wednesday afternoon, August 12, as another fire broke out. The fire involved a hedgerow behind the Tesco store in...
Crews Fight Blazes at Porth and Mawgan Porth
FIREFIGHTERS have extinguished a wildfire at Porth near Newquay while crews continue to dampen down another large blaze at nearby Mawgan...
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...
Warning Issued as Significant Grass Blaze Hits Exeter Valley
Dozens of firefighters are tackling a "significant" grassland blaze that caused several people to flee their homes earlier. Devon and...
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...