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15/09/2026

84 years after Captain Beattie sailed from Falmouth on the legendary St Nazaire Raid - known as the ‘Greatest Raid of All’- efforts are underway to protect his medals, including the Victoria Cross, for generations to come 🎖️

The National Maritime Museum is hoping to raise just under £30,000 to for a special case to house the naval medals.

One of their volunteer archivists, Jonathan Griffin, shared the story behind the campaign.

Across Cornwall, more than 34,500 households are thought to rely on oil for their central heating - and they could face ...
15/09/2026

Across Cornwall, more than 34,500 households are thought to rely on oil for their central heating - and they could face higher costs this winter after prices jump amid global tensions.

Read more on this story here: https://bbc.in/4gRS3dZ

A new AI-powered camera has been installed on the A30 near Hayle to catch drivers making dangerous and illegal U-turns. ...
15/09/2026

A new AI-powered camera has been installed on the A30 near Hayle to catch drivers making dangerous and illegal U-turns.

The technology has been introduced at locations where crashes linked to U-turns have happened

More here: https://bbc.in/4ywLCD0

For almost a decade, father-daughter-duo, Rob and Emily Stevenson from Beach Guardian CIC, have made a positive impact o...
15/09/2026

For almost a decade, father-daughter-duo, Rob and Emily Stevenson from Beach Guardian CIC, have made a positive impact on Cornwall's beaches 🌊

They run educational workshops to teach others about the plastic in our oceans, and organise community beach cleans, where they've seen a significant drop in plastic on our shores.

🎧 Rob caught up with BBC Radio Cornwall's Mel Osborne: https://bbc.in/4izMGl3

Ever wondered how the team at the Minack Theatre keep their exotic plants thriving on the windswept Cornish cliffs? 🌿Cla...
15/09/2026

Ever wondered how the team at the Minack Theatre keep their exotic plants thriving on the windswept Cornish cliffs? 🌿

Claire Batten, who leads their 'Gardening on the Edge' tours throughout September, told James Dundon it comes with some challenges!

🎧 https://bbc.in/4xlY1bW

Friend or foe? 🕷️It's spider season, and BBC Radio Cornwall's James Churchfield will be talking about the eight-legged c...
14/09/2026

Friend or foe? 🕷️

It's spider season, and BBC Radio Cornwall's James Churchfield will be talking about the eight-legged creatures on Breakfast tomorrow.

What are your thoughts on spiders? Leave your thoughts in the comments 👇

Listen live here: https://bbc.in/4cI8Uxt

Parents have said the the removal of a bus service for students trying to get to college has led to "chaos." Since the s...
14/09/2026

Parents have said the the removal of a bus service for students trying to get to college has led to "chaos."

Since the start of the new academic year, Truro & Penwith College is no longer providing a tendered bus service for students living in Falmouth.

Read more here 👉 https://bbc.in/46oSsP3

Cornish boatbuilder Ralph Bird, who helped revive the sport of gig racing, is set to be honoured with a blue plaque near...
14/09/2026

Cornish boatbuilder Ralph Bird, who helped revive the sport of gig racing, is set to be honoured with a blue plaque near Devoran.

The plaque, organised by the Restronguet Creek Society, will be unveiled today by his widow, Marie Bird.

🔗 Norma Edwards from the Cornish Pilot Gig Association spoke about Bird's legacy with BBC Radio Cornwall's James Churchfield: https://bbc.in/3UQv36C

Following the death of nine-month-old Noah Jordan from mitochondrial disease, his family made a promise that his legacy ...
14/09/2026

Following the death of nine-month-old Noah Jordan from mitochondrial disease, his family made a promise that his legacy would continue to help others.

The Noah Jordan Foundation raises awareness, supports affected families and funds research into rare paediatric mitochondrial diseases. In just two years, it has raised £450,000.

Congratulations to The Noah Jordan Foundation, winners of the BBC Radio Cornwall Make A Difference Fundraiser Award.

Hear their story: https://bbc.in/4rct5K0

Market forces have caused plans for the development of a derelict hotel in Newquay to be pulled, developers have said.Re...
14/09/2026

Market forces have caused plans for the development of a derelict hotel in Newquay to be pulled, developers have said.

Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/4xhuTT7

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