Tamsin Melville

2 months ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris |Tamsin Melville

Family-run tourist attraction 'under pressure' Jonathan Morris & Tamsin MelvilleBBCParadise Park has about 1,330 birds and employs about 50 full time staffA family-run tourist attraction in Cornwall, is grappling with a series of challenges including a fall in visitor numbers, its owners have said. Paradise Park at Hayle was established in 1973 by the father of current directors Alison Hales and Nick Reynolds, after the family moved from London to set up a bird garden.

Jan 18, 2025 | yahoo.com | Lisa Young |Tamsin Melville

A wildlife charity has said the number of whale sightings off the Cornish coast has "gone through the roof" in the last few years. Bex Allen from Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said monthly surveys show an increased number of humpback whales which she called "one of the greatest recovery stories". Whaling had reduced the humpback population to less than 5% of its original size, she said, but since the species had been protected since the 1960s, numbers have increased.

Dec 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Tamsin Melville

A junction described as Cornwall's worst accident blackspot will have temporary safety measures in place for the "foreseeable future", National Highways says. There have been three fatal crashes at Plusha junction on the A30 near Launceston in six months. National Highways, police and Cornwall Council issued an emergency order in November to shut the junction, cut the speed limit and restrict right-turn traffic movements.

Nov 29, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lisa Young |Tamsin Melville

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new hospital facility in Cornwall. The roof and external walls have been built for the new outpatient department at West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance. The £9m project, which is designed to provide modern, accessible and technically advanced facilities, began in February. Construction is planned to be completed in April 2025, with patients expected to be welcomed in May.

Nov 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Tamsin Melville

Bats have been found roosting in a purpose-built barn next to a major road upgrade. The bespoke bat house was built in 2022 near a new stretch of dual-carriageway on the A30 in Cornwall that opened earlier this year. The building was part of a number of environmental mitigation measures for National Highways’ A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross scheme. Experts said they were "delighted" four species of bat are already living there.