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230105 | Bid to build tourist chalet on dunes in Cornwall leads to petition signed by thousands

Over 3,000 sign a petition against development on Gwithian Towans dunes in Cornwall
View of Godrevy Islandand lighthouse and the beach and sand dunes of Gwithian Towans

Bid to build tourist chalet on dunes in Cornwall leads to petition signed by thousands

Plans to build a two-bedroom tourist chalet on the dunes - which is said to be a wildlife haven - have been lodged  read more »

230223 | Appeal for witnesses - Serious injury collision, Hayle

Police investigating a road traffic collision at Upton Towans, Hayle, on Wednesday 22 February are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on Upton Towans, at the junction with Treve Lane, Hayle, at around 10.25am.

The motorcyclist sustained life changing injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital by air ambulance.

There were no reports of any other injuries.  read more »

200901 | UFO frenzy as strange glowing light filmed darting across Cornwall sky The strange object shifted its path from right

A glowing light was spotted hovering at the left side of the frame before it darted across to the right

UFO frenzy as strange glowing light filmed darting across Cornwall sky

The strange object shifted its path from right to the left before shooting upwards at a high speed. One conspiracy theorist even sensationally believed it was evidence of an alien base in the area  read more »

200901 | Dynamic Dunescapes Project | The Towans | Hayle Pump

Many of us know and love sand dunes as beautiful coastal landscapes, but they are also listed as one of the most threatened environments in Europe for biodiversity loss.

These dunes are an important habitat for several rare species which are particularly adapted to life in the sand, but historic dune management has resulted in some dunes becoming over-stabilised, with too much vegetation. We now know that healthy sand dunes need to be free to move -to be dynamic.  read more »

200717 | Warning about deep hole causing rip current at Cornish beach

Warning about deep hole causing rip current at Cornish beach

Warning about deep hole causing rip current at Cornish beach

Published by Sarah Yeoman at 8:06am 17th July 2020.

A warning has gone out about a strong current at a west Cornwall beach.

The RNLI says there is currently a deep hole in front of the lifeguard unit at Mexico Towans, in Hayle.

At mid to high tide this is causing a strong rip current in the areas.  read more »

200505 | Mystery road appears in middle of West Country beach

Mystery road appears in middle of West Country beach

There are various arguments to why it is there  read more »