Yearly Archives: 2025

A flamingo is "on the run" after escaping from a wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall.Staff at Paradise Park in Hayle, Cornwall, said the young flamingo, called Frankie, had taken flight from the walled garden at the park on Sunday morning, despite it having clipped feathers.They said the bird was seen at the park at 08:00 GMT, then near Porthtowan at about 10:15 GMT.In a post on social media, the park said staff were out "searching the area" and welcomed…

A person has been rescued by lifeboats in Cornwall after they were seen struggling in the sea.Falmouth lifeboat, part of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), said coastguards, lifeboat volunteers and a doctor were sent to help the person, who was in the water near the mouth of the Helford River, on Saturday afternoon.The RNLI's inshore lifeboat was launched within eight minutes with a full crew of four, including the doctor, arriving 10 minutes later."The casualty was quickly…

BBCCornwall Council said it was one of 12 local authorities to be selectedA council has said it aims to improved engagement with children and young people, especially in isolated and rural areas, after being chosen for a government pilot scheme.Cornwall Council said it was one of 12 local authorities to be selected to take part following a successful bid to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.It has been awarded £677,000 to deliver the Local Youth Transformation Pilot…