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Wildlife cameras in Cornwall captured thriving populations of species once on the brink, proving conservation efforts actually work. The footage shows otters, dormice, and rare birds flourishing across protected habitats.
A young nature lover discovered one of only a handful of Queen of Spain fritillary butterflies spotted in England this year. Her find at Cornwall's Eden Project highlights how warmer weather is bringing more rare visitors to British shores.
A chance conversation at a Cornwall wildlife park has replaced imported fish with locally-caught sardines for 26 Humboldt penguins. Now the birds enjoy fresh catch landed just 10 miles from their home instead of frozen fish shipped from the Netherlands.
A five-year-old tree planting project in Cornwall just hit a major milestone with two million trees in the ground and received nearly £9 million in government funding to keep growing. The Forest for Cornwall is transforming farms, schools, and streets into green spaces that fight climate change while making communities healthier and more beautiful.
A team of volunteers in Cornwall will soon pack their 2,000th care box for chemotherapy patients, each filled with £45 worth of comfort items. Cancer survivor Kelly Hallett leads the effort at Royal Cornwall Hospital, calling each box "a little bit of love."
A new exhibition in Cornwall showcases how moths evolved through pollution and back again, proving nature's remarkable resilience. Artist Sarah Gillespie captures these survival stories in stunning prints running through September.
Cornwall Women's rugby team made history with a thrilling 46-27 victory over Durham at Twickenham Stadium, earning promotion to the top flight. The win marks an incredible journey for a team that was playing in the third tier just four years ago.
Cornwall's women's rugby team made history with a thrilling 46-27 victory over Durham at Twickenham, securing promotion to England's top division. The win comes just four years after the team competed in the third tier.
When Mexican mining collapsed after independence, Cornish engineers arrived and brought more than expertise. They introduced football to a nation that would become one of the world's most passionate soccer countries.
Grace Stearn had zero symptoms when a routine screening kit arrived at her door, but the simple test detected stage one bowel cancer and saved her life. Her story shows why taking these free tests matters, even when you feel perfectly healthy.
After vanishing in the 1970s, red-beaked choughs have returned to Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, where legend says King Arthur's spirit lives on in their form. The comeback marks a rare moment where ancient myth and nature conservation meet.
A Pittsburgh investment firm just gave a historic English rugby club a major boost that could change the sport's landscape. The move connects Cornwall's beloved Pirates to America's growing rugby scene ahead of the 2031 World Cup.