Porpoise Net Recording Raises Hopes for Fewer Deaths
Scientists are hoping a recording of a porpoise trapped in a net could help them develop practical ways of avoiding marine animal deaths in...
Diver Films Rare Octopus Bloom, Largest In 75 Years
David was 'amazed' after a week of diving in Cornwall as hundreds of thousands of octopuses surge. 0. News.
North Devon Couple Fined for Sewage Leak on Neighbouring Land
A North Devon couple were hit with a hefty fine after sewage from their overflowing septic tank discharged onto land bordering a...
Falmouth Harbour Introduces Vegetable Oil Fuel for Boat Owners
Falmouth Harbour is now offering hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to boat owners for the first time. The harbour has used the renewable alternative to marine diesel to power its own...
Campaigners Battle ‘Monstrous’ Devon AI Data Centres
An army of campaigners battling against two 'monstrous' AI data centres tonr Devon farmland have uncovered how detailed plans were for more...
Giant Turbine Plan Raises Fears for Protected Mansion
Some say - towering to almost 400ft at twice the size of the existing one - it will be a 'blot on the landscape' but others cite 'great...
Rescued Bodyboards Help Scientists Protect Devon’s Seagrass
Old bodyboards collected at our recycling centres are helping the Environment Agency protect some of the county's most important coastal...
Land Swap Proposed for New Newquay Recycling Centre
A LAND swap deal is proposed to ensure longstanding plans to relocate the household waste recycling centre (HWRC) in Newquay can proceed.
Land Swap Deal Proposed for Newquay Recycling Centre
A LAND swap deal is proposed to ensure longstanding plans to relocate the household waste recycling centre (HWRC) in Newquay can proceed.
Cornwall Residents Urged to Join Food Waste Recycling Effort
Cornwall Council says about 36000 tonnes of food waste has been recycled over two years.
Huge Devon Data Centre Plans Hidden From Public for 15 Months
Campaigners against the giant AI data centre proposed at Great Torrington - believed to be the largest of its kind in Europe - have...
East Devon Farmers Help to Stop Solar Blaze Reaching Cottage
East Devon farmers with tractors spread slurry and ploughed fire breaks in a bid to stop a blaze spreading after it broke out at a...
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Prompt Cornwall Flood Warning
Cornwall Council has issued a warning about localised flooding and difficult travel conditions overnight tonight into Thursday morning. The council is urging residents to take extra care, plan ahead, and...
Cornwall Litter Picker Says Things Are Getting Worse
An 81-year-old anti-littering campaigner has travelled across the country encouraging people to pick up rubbish rather than dropping it.
Devon Farmers Pushed to Limit by Drought and Disease
DEVON'S farmers are being 'pushed to the limit' by a combination of drought and disease. Now one local MP is calling on the Prime Minister...
Cornwall Stork Project Releases 21 White Storks into Wild
The Cornwall Stork Project has released 21 White Storks in a historic event to reintroduce the species to the wild in Cornwall.
Duchy and Council Agree Land Swap for Newquay Recycling Centre
'Modern split-level design, incorporating dedicated queuing lanes to manage visitor traffic efficiently'. 0. News.
Record 2026 Drought and Bluetongue Outbreak Threaten Devon Farms
Devon's farmers are being 'pushed to the limit' by a combination of drought and disease. . Now one local MP is calling on the Prime...
Council Launches Second Landscape Plan Consultation
Cornwall Council has launched the second phase of public consultation on the Cornwall National Landscape Management Plan, asking residents...
Small Changes by Farmers and Fishers Could Save River Fal
On a rocky beach in Cornwall, a group of wetsuit-clad freedivers and snorkellers are wading into the shallows. Below St Mawes Castle, built by Henry VIII to defend Falmouth harbour,...
Digger Operator Helps Curb Dangerous Wildfire
A fundraiser is running to help pay for repairs to Danny Wadham's vehicle.
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...