Cornwall villages still without power a week after Storm Goretti
Cornwall residents express frustration as blocked roads and power cuts persist nearly a week after Storm Goretti. Read about the local struggle and calls for government aid.
Cornwall residents express frustration as blocked roads and power cuts persist nearly a week after Storm Goretti. Read about the local struggle and calls for government aid.
Four days after Storm Goretti's 100mph winds, thousands in Cornwall remain without power or water. An MP calls it a 'national emergency'. Read the full story.
The sister of James Southey, the only victim of Storm Goretti, pays tribute to her 'kind family man' brother. Read the full story and latest storm aftermath updates.
The Ministry of Justice faces a £100m+ bill for a closed prison due to radon gas. Critics urge the Duchy of Cornwall to cancel the lease. Read the full story.
A man in his 50s has died after a tree fell on his caravan during Storm Goretti. UK-wide weather warnings for snow, ice and rain remain in place across the weekend.
A man has died in Cornwall after a tree fell on his caravan during Storm Goretti. Police confirm the incident in Mawgan, Helston, as UK-wide weather warnings continue.
Cornwall faces extreme danger as Storm Goretti triggers a Met Office red warning. See how locals are coping with 100ft waves and hurricane-force winds.
The Met Office has issued its highest-level red weather warning for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as Storm Goretti brings hurricane-force winds and a risk to life. Stay informed.
A masked vandal's warning in Cornwall ignites debate: is AI a job threat? UK data shows soaring tech demand but entry-level roles are vulnerable. Explore the facts.
Locals on England's most picturesque street rage at 'sheer hell' of building work and fairy-lit palms they say belong in Dubai, not the Cotswolds. Read the full story.
Sir Tim Smit marks the Eden Project's 25th anniversary, arguing the world is in a better place and extreme politics will fade as people reconnect with nature. Discover his vision for the future.
A man was sexually assaulted and punched on a Wetherspoons dance floor in Plymouth. Police have released an image of a man they wish to identify. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Great Britain's energy price cap is predicted to drop to £1,620 in April, saving typical households £138 annually. The cut follows budget changes shifting costs to general taxation. Read the full analysis.
Typical annual energy bills are forecast to fall by 8% to £1,620 in April after government budget changes shift policy costs to general taxation. Read the full analysis.
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek has released its festive ranking of resident seals from nicest to naughtiest. Discover which seal was crowned the 'goodest egg' and who earned the title 'Queen of Chaos'.
Israeli soldiers watched as construction vehicles destroyed Palestinian farmland and uprooted centuries-old olive trees in Karyut on 8 December 2025. Farmers say hundreds of acres are targeted for a new settlement, sparking international law concerns.
Swimmers in Falmouth braved strong winds for a traditional Christmas Day dip. The Met Office issued yellow warnings for wind and cold, ruling out a white Christmas for the UK mainland. Read the full forecast.
The Royal Horticultural Society urges UK gardeners to plant native 'tredges' to help increase woodland cover from 10% to 16.5% by 2050. A showcase garden will debut at Chelsea Flower Show.
North Carolina's Christmas tree industry, the nation's second-largest, shows resilience and strong sales as farmers rebuild from Hurricane Helene's devastating impact in 2024.
Discover Montol, Cornwall's unique winter solstice festival in Penzance. From horse skull 'osses' and pagan rituals to sprout-throwing revelry, explore how this community event lights up the darkest day.
Sutton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and details of the free Christmas tree recycling service.
Whip up viral Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees in under 30 mins. This festive recipe, a hit on TikTok, is perfect for busy parents. Get the easy guide here.
A decade-long reintroduction project has expanded the red squirrel's range in the Scottish Highlands by over 25%, securing the future of this iconic UK species. Discover the rewilding success story.
Noël Coward's 'Fallen Angels' receives a witty, champagne-fuelled revival at London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Read our review of the hilarious battle of wits.
A century-old Noël Coward comedy about infidelity and female desire gets a straight-down-the-line revival at London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Amusing but no longer radical.
The Cornish language, Kernewek, has been submitted for the highest level of protection under the European Charter. Discover how this historic move will impact education, law, and culture in Cornwall.
A five-year-old girl described as a 'magical little princess' died from a haemorrhage four days after a tonsillectomy at Royal Cornwall Hospital. Read the full inquest details.
Londoners can now order fresh Christmas trees for same-day delivery via Deliveroo. A stress-free festive solution from £59.99. Get your tree delivered today!
A powerful BBC documentary reveals the shocking truth about Britain's biggest mass poisoning in Cornwall and victims' 36-year fight for justice.
Malcolm McKenzie's prized Mini fell into a 3-metre sinkhole in Redruth, sparking a 25-day bureaucratic struggle over unregistered land. Read his full story and the council's response.