As many as 32,000 homes in Cornwall are exposed to high levels of radon, a radioactive gas linked to lung cancer. Of the homes at risk nationwide, the county has almost half. The figures show that Cornwall has more homes at risk than any other part of the country, with Devon coming second with 10,500. Radon is a radioactive gas that is hard to detect, being colourless, odourless, and tasteless. It occurs naturally in the bedrock around Cornwall. The gas dissolves easily into water in the...

The families of victims and people missing since the London terror attack have been sharing pictures and moving tributes to their loved ones since the atrocity on Saturday which killed seven people and injured nearly 50 others. Three terrorists ploughed into pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed people at random as they roamed through Borough Market, leaving people with horrific injuries.One of the seven victims was a Canadian tourist who died in her fiance's arms moments after she was mowed...

Here in Cornwall we love our four-legged friends and we take them everywhere with us; to the beach, out to lunch and often in our cars – but did you know that taking your canine companion in your car with you could land you with a hefty fine and invalidate your insurance? Next time you think about driving to the beach with your dog, or packing a suitcase and heading on a dog friendly weekend away, you might want to think twice about how you're pooch is travelling. Many of us opt for...

New research has placed two of Cornwall's roads in the top 10, as A-roads are named the most treacherous stretches of road in the south west. Both the A39 and A390 are among the most dangerous roads for motorcyclists in the south west, with the A39 ranked second only to the A370 in North Somerset. The findings are the result of research compiled by insurance broker Swinton.Read next: A30 Temple roadworks: People think they will not finish in time and these photos show whyThe research also...

Release date:  Mon, 05/06/2017 (All day) Main image:  Summary:  If Cornish wildlife needed a place to play they could find no better location than Lethytep, near Lanreath. This stunning 52-acre garden is a haven designed specifically to attract wildlife and it is one of the regular supporters of Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Open Gardens scheme.

Event details:
• Fulltitle of event: Open Garden – Lethytep
• Date and time of event: Sunday 18th June11am to 4.30pm
• Where to meet:Lethytep, Penaldlake, Lanreath, PL13 2PG
• Cost of event: adults £5 under 16s free

This year Lethytep opens on Sunday 18th June from 11am to 4.30pm. Admission to the garden is £5 per adult, with under 16s free. Pasties, cream teas, and beverages will be provided by Crantock Bakery, Roddas and Cornish Coffee. Sorry, no dogs allowed at this one. 

Wild flower meadows descend to three large ponds full of aquatic plants, birds and insects. A meandering path leads along a grass meadow, down through the woods then out onto a wetland area full of wildflowers, orchids, dragonflies and butterflies. Gardeners will enjoy this one just as much as the wildlife does. 

There is a large area of car parking and you can’t miss the signs. They have been specially produced by owner Phillip Hambly in the shape of Kingfishers with the beak of the bird showing the way.

Chris Betty, Communications Officer for the Trust, says, 

“We are so grateful to the gardens which open for the Trust and Lethytep is an old friend. We are sure you will enjoy visiting this one just as much as we do.”

This will be the sixth year the Trust has run their Open Gardens fundraising scheme which has grown year on year and provides much-needed funds to protect the wildlife and wild places of Cornwall. The event now has an overall sponsor with Cornwall tourism company Stayincornwall.co.uk

Other gardens opening for the Trust this year are: July 2nd Meadowside, Trevarth, Redruth, July 23rd Trenarth, High Cross, Constantine near Falmouth, August 20th Bolts Quarry Farm, at St. Breward near Bodmin, September 3rd Mazey Cottage, Tangies, Helston, and September 10th Tanglewood Wild Garden, Newbridge, Penzance

More details can be found here
                                                                
 

They weren't the heroes the city wanted, but they were the ones it needed. When traffic gets really bad and everyone is getting hot and bothered, the last thing you expect is a bunch of lads wearing grass skirts to save the day. But that's exactly what happened this weekend. Rugby players physically lifted a car out of the way after it was left in the middle of the road, blocking a bus and causing long traffic queues. The stag do party dressed in Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts lifted...

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