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Radio Cornwall,12 episodes

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Royal Cornwall Show cancelled because of weather
Organisers said the 'difficult decision' had been taken to cancel the final day.
06 Jun 2026,4 mins
20 years since Cornwall got World Heritage Status
The Cornish Mining World Heritage Site covers nearly 20,000 hectares. Photo:Ainsley Cocks
02 Jun 2026,5 mins
What caused a Fata Morgana off the Cornish coast?
A Fata Morgana is a complex, superior mirage. Photo:St Ives Boats/Dolly P.
27 May 2026,5 mins
Staying safe in the water when the weather is hot
There is a danger of cold water shock. Photo: BBC Weather Watcher/silverloon.
26 May 2026,6 mins
Will we get a May heatwave in Cornwall?
Temperatures are forecast to rise at the weekend. Pic:Weather Watcher/Beach Seeker.
21 May 2026,5 mins
What to do if your car hits a pothole
In Cornwall nearly 93 per cent of pothole claims fail.
15 May 2026,6 mins
Returning an abandoned China clay quarry to nature
The quarry in Whitemoor was abandoned in the 1960s and has now been transformed.
13 May 2026,4 mins
The library that loans students Flora Day clothes
It's hoped it will help more students to take part in the Childrens' Dance.
06 May 2026,3 mins
RSPCA says crabs feel pain so don't go crabbing
The RSPCA says scientific evidence shows that crabs are capable of getting distressed.
27 Apr 2026,5 mins
Reform UK retain Newquay seat in by-election
Reform UK have held onto their Newquay Porth and Tretherras seat on Cornwall Council.
24 Apr 2026,4 mins
Weedkiller plans paused by Cornwall Councillors
Cornwall Council says it will listen to objections over its plans to use glyphosate.
22 Apr 2026,4 mins
Why there are roadworks in Newlyn for 10 weeks
Drivers are being warned to expect disruption in the town over the next 10 weeks.
21 Apr 2026,4 mins