All articles tagged with #cornwall
Originally Published 20 hours ago — by BBC
A Cornwall-based cake-maker created a highly realistic roast turkey cake as a prank for the BBC's Gone Fishing Christmas Special, impressing the crew with her detailed and edible illusion cake that looked like a real holiday dinner.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
David Hale, a man from Cornwall working in Jamaica, has decided to stay after Hurricane Melissa to assist with rebuilding efforts, helping clear debris, repair homes, and deliver supplies, while raising funds to support affected communities.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
A Lego shark lost at sea in 1997 from the Tokio Express cargo ship has been found off Cornwall and is set to be auctioned for charity, with proceeds split between Cancer Research UK and Fishermen's Mission.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
A sheep in Cornwall tested positive for bluetongue, a disease spread by biting midges that affects ruminants but not humans. The sheep died, but no culling of other animals is planned. Farmers are advised to maintain strict biosecurity and report any signs of infection to authorities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A bird flu outbreak of the H5N1 strain has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Cornwall, leading to the culling of all poultry on the premises. The UK government has established a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone around the affected area. This is the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 this season, following earlier detections of H5N5 in Yorkshire and in wild birds across England. The virus spreads through birds' droppings, saliva, and contaminated feed or water.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Thousands of by-the-wind-sailors, sea creatures related to the Portuguese man o' war, were found stranded on Portheras Cove beach in Cornwall, likely due to strong off-shore winds. Marine biologist Delia Webb noted this is the second mass stranding this year and highlighted the increasing prevalence of these creatures in UK waters, possibly linked to warmer water temperatures.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Prince William plans to spend £3 million to build 24 social housing units in Nansledan, Cornwall, to combat homelessness, with a focus on creating a homely environment and promoting biodiversity. The project, inspired by his commitment to addressing homelessness, will be overseen by the Prince and is expected to provide wraparound services for residents. The initiative aims to set an example for other landowners and communities to follow, as Cornwall faces a housing shortage exacerbated by the pandemic and tourism.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
A bright meteor was captured on camera over Devon, with the UK Fireball Alliance describing it as "quite spectacular." The meteor was seen on Wednesday evening and landed in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, but no meteorites were recoverable as the trajectory showed it to have both occurred and terminated over the ocean. The alliance explained that a fireball and a meteor are the same thing, with "fireball" being a visual term, and clarified the terms meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
A rare rainbow sea slug, Babakina anadoni, was discovered by Vicky Barlow during a rock pooling activity along the Cornwall shore. The brightly colored creatures are typically seen in the warmer waters off the coasts of Spain, Portugal, and France, but one was also found in United Kingdom waters last year. Barlow, a team member with the nonprofit Rock Pool Project, briefly put the slug in a pot to get a better view of its vivid pink, purple, and yellow body before returning it to the rock pool where it was discovered.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A rock pooler in South Cornwall discovered a Rainbow Sea Slug, marking only the fourth time the rare creature has been seen in the UK. The Rainbow Sea Slug is usually seen off the coast of Spain, Portugal, and France. The rock pooler, Vicky Barlow, found the creature under a heavy rock covered in seaweed and gathered fellow "nudibranch enthusiasts" to observe the rare creature. The Rainbow Sea Slug is known for its bright coloring and has a unique personality, rearing up to get a better look at its surroundings.