Mini Tornado Spotted at South West Beauty Spot
Video footage taken by a South West dog walker shows what appears to be a "mini tornado" crossing the road in front of her on Saturday (August 22). Rachel Williams...
Mini Tornado Caught on Video Near Land’s End Airport
A 'mini tornado' has been captured on video close to where a wildfire broke out near Land's End Airport last month. Article continues below.
Cape Cornwall’s Iconic Sights in Breathtaking Setting
LEAVING behind the marvellous setting of Sennen Cove, today we are going around the rugged coast to Cape Cornwall as we continue our...
Devon Zoos Stay Open Amid Bluetongue Precautions
Zoos and animal attractions in Devon are open for “business as usual” throughout the bluetongue outbreak that is sweeping the county as the...
Praying Mantis Breeding in Cornwall Could Be UK First
The discovery of praying mantis nymphs could be the first evidence of the insects breeding on the UK mainland, according to a wildlife trust. Cornwall Wildlife Trust said 10 European...
Exeter Wildfire Damage at Country Park Still Being Assessed
More than 50 acres of Mincinglake Valley Park were severely damaged in the fire.
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...
Cornwall Divers Free Two Sharks From Lost Crab Pot
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to report lost fishing gear after two bull huss sharks were found trapped inside a lost crab pot. Matt Slater, the trust's marine conservation...
Penzance Gorse Fire Treated as Arson After Deliberate Blaze
A patch of gorse was set on fire deliberately, firefighters who had to deal with it said. Article continues below.
Seal Lovers Criticise Public Over Causing Panic Stampede
'It is like a stranger walking into your bedroom every few minutes during the night, all night, throughout peak season'. News.
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.
Penguins at Cornish Wildlife Park Return to Local Sardines
Penguins at a Cornwall wildlife park are once again tucking into locally-caught sardines after a chance conversation helped replace imported...
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.
South West Watches Solar Eclipse, From Pac-Man to Shinto Myths
People across the South West gathered on Wednesday evening to watch a rare solar eclipse. The event began at about 19:00 BST as the Moon passed between the Earth and...
Expert Says Great Whites Are in UK Waters, Citing Cornwall Sightings
There have been a number of sightings of the apex predator in UK waters, but only a handful met vigorous reliability standards - and a...
East Devon Eclipse Watchers Capture Rare Solar Spectacle
Scores of eclipse hunters turned out across East Devon on Wednesday evening, August 12, as the moon blocked out the sun. People across the UK witnessed a partial eclipse, the...
West Devon Wowed by Solar Eclipse in Pictures
The whole of West Devon turned their heads to the sky last night as the UK experienced its first major solar eclipse this century.
Millions Call Once-in-a-Generation Solar Eclipse ‘Phenomenal’
People across Europe turned their eyes to the sky as the Moon blocked out part of the Sun, or in some cases all of it. The spectacle prompted powerful and...
Solar Eclipse Draws Millions Across UK South West
Millions across the UK geared up for the most dramatic partial eclipse spectacle since 1999, with last-minute scrambling for glasses and DIY pinhole camera instructions to view the phenomenon safely....
Crowds Gather to Watch Partial Solar Eclipse in Devon and Cornwall
About 94% to 96% of the Sun was covered by the Moon across Devon and Cornwall.
Partial Solar Eclipse Draws Crowds in South West and Channel Islands
The spectacle is under way across Devon, Cornwall, Guernsey and Jersey.
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...
Future Secured: Dutch Firm Libéma Acquires Paignton and Newquay Zoos
Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo have a new owner, with Dutch leisure company Libéma stepping in to secure their future. The acquisition by Libéma, which operates four zoos and supports...
Raccoon Causes Stir in Cornwall Following Flamingo’s French Adventure
Cornwall residents were on alert this week following the sighting of a raccoon roaming freely in a garden in the Gwennap area. The exotic animal, native to North America, prompted...
Feathered Fugitive: Frankie the Flamingo’s Great Escape from Cornwall Sanctuary
A young flamingo named Frankie has gone missing from Paradise Park, a wildlife sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall. The four-month-old bird took flight on Sunday morning, despite having her feathers clipped,...
Cornish Village Overrun by Cows Exercising Ancient Grazing Rights
A herd of cows has caused a stir in the Cornish village of St Breward, leaving residents bemused and their gardens trampled. The unexpected visitors were seen grazing on lawns...
Fal Oyster Fishery Introduces First Size Regulation Change in a Century to Boost Breeding
The Fal oyster fishery, a tradition dating back to Roman times, has seen its first change in legal fishing size regulations in 100 years. The new rule, implemented in July,...
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...
Newquay Zoo’s Future Uncertain Amidst Investment Search
The future of Newquay Zoo, a beloved Cornish attraction, is facing uncertainty as its owners, Wild Planet Trust, actively seek investment. The trust, which also operates Paignton Zoo, has acknowledged...
2024 Solar Eclipse: How, When, and Where to Watch in the UK
An extraordinary astronomical event is set to grace the skies tonight – the much-anticipated total solar eclipse of 2024. In this guide we provide you with crucial information on how...