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 Cornwall, UK
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Joined April 2009
The yellow heat-health alert for the South West has been extended until 8pm on Saturday, July 11. In this video, Emma McMasters, Public Health Consultant at Cornwall Council, explains what a heat-health alert means and why it is issued. 🔗 orlo.uk/Stay_Safe_This_Summe…
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Planning a BBQ on the beach this weekend? When finished, make sure it's completely cold before you leave. Never put a hot BBQ in a plastic bin or bury it in the sand - it can cause injuries. Only use BBQs and open fires in designated areas. One spark can start a wildfire.
A split image showing a cooking barbecue on the left and a melted, fire-damaged wheelie bin on the right. Text says: Don't bin hot BBQs

ALT A split image showing a cooking barbecue on the left and a melted, fire-damaged wheelie bin on the right. Text says: Don't bin hot BBQs

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Learn how to talk about your hobbies in Kernewek. In episode 10 of the BBC Learn Cornish podcast, Danni Diston and Cornish Pirates flanker John Stevens learn Cornish phrases for hobbies, sport and free time with Sarah Buck from our Cornish Language team. orlo.uk/Learn_Cornish_Podcas…

Learn Cornish, Dyski Kernewek - 10. Pirates and Pastimes - BBC Sounds

Danni Diston meets legendary former Cornish Pirates captain John Stevens to talk sport.

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More than 120 young people have come together at Lys Kernow today for the Changemakers Summit, sharing ideas to help shape the future of Cornwall. Their feedback will help Cornwall Youth Council set its priorities and campaigns for the next two years.
A person in a 'Children's Rights Cornwall' t-shirt leads a workshop for a group of young people at Lys Kernow.

ALT A person in a 'Children's Rights Cornwall' t-shirt leads a workshop for a group of young people at Lys Kernow.
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"We're using council land to help deliver the homes Cornwall needs - for local people struggling to find a place to live." Our Homes Cornwall initiative aims to help tackle Cornwall's housing crisis by delivering more quality homes for local people. 🔗 orlo.uk/Homes_Cornwall_ExMLI
Cornwall Council graphic featuring a family in front of new homes and a quote from Cllr Peter La Broy about housing.

ALT Cornwall Council graphic featuring a family in front of new homes and a quote from Cllr Peter La Broy about housing.

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Bookings are now open for Time2Move Holiday Programme summer activities for children aged 5-16. Sessions are free to those eligible for free school meals with a unique code. Every session includes a meal. Find out more and book an activity 🔗 orlo.uk/Time2Move_Holiday_Pr…
A group of children in a park with arms raised, promoting the Time2Move Holiday Programme summer activities.

ALT A group of children in a park with arms raised, promoting the Time2Move Holiday Programme summer activities.
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When you’re recycling your soft plastics, make sure you put them in a tied plastic bag before they go out for collection. It helps prevent litter and stops loose plastic getting caught in machinery at the recycling facility. 🔗 orlo.uk/How_To_Recycle_More_…
A clear plastic bag filled with soft plastic waste, with a green banner above reading 'Please bag your plastic bags'.

ALT A clear plastic bag filled with soft plastic waste, with a green banner above reading 'Please bag your plastic bags'.
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A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for the South West from midday on Saturday until 5pm on Wednesday (July 4-8). Hot weather poses a risk to older people, babies and those with health conditions. Keep cool, stay hydrated and check on others. 🔗 orlo.uk/Stay_Safe_This_Summe…
A heat-health alert graphic for Cornwall, featuring a bright sun background and text warning of hot weather.

ALT A heat-health alert graphic for Cornwall, featuring a bright sun background and text warning of hot weather.
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How can we build the homes local people need without 'concreting over Cornwall'? Cllr Tim Dwelly and Cllr Peter La Broy explain the approach behind Homes Cornwall and how the initiative will make use of a small amount of council-owned land to deliver new homes.
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Have your say on bus services in your area. Transport for Cornwall is holding drop-in sessions across Cornwall to hear from local communities. Next drop-in sessions Saturday, July 4, 9.30am-2.30pm at Mount Folly, Bodmin Monday, July 6, 9.30am-1.30pm at St Austell Bus Station
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Have you spotted the colourful verges and roundabouts around Cornwall? We're encouraging wildflowers by planting native species and changing how often we mow in some areas to help nature thrive.
Wildflowers along Pengover Road, Liskeard

ALT Wildflowers along Pengover Road, Liskeard

Wildflowers on Pengover Road, Liskeard

ALT Wildflowers on Pengover Road, Liskeard

Wildflowers along the South West Coast Path

ALT Wildflowers along the South West Coast Path

Wildflowers along the A391 road

ALT Wildflowers along the A391 road

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Our pay-as-you-drive car club, run by Co Wheels, gives you access to hybrid and electric vehicles at council sites across Cornwall. Hire by the hour or day and only pay for the time you use. Register for free using the code CORNWALL10 🔗 orlo.uk/Cornwall_Car_Hire_57…
A white Co Wheels electric car parked in a charging bay under a solar canopy, with text below saying: Pay-as-you-drive car club

ALT A white Co Wheels electric car parked in a charging bay under a solar canopy, with text below saying: Pay-as-you-drive car club
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Blow the whistle on domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can increase around big sporting events. If you're experiencing domestic abuse or you're worried about someone else, support is available. Call Safer Futures on 01208 22 99 22. 🔗 orlo.uk/Safer_Futures_ipZmK
A graphic showing a hand holding a red football referee card against a green pitch background with text saying: Show domestic abuse the red card. Football is no excuse for domestic abuse.

ALT A graphic showing a hand holding a red football referee card against a green pitch background with text saying: Show domestic abuse the red card. Football is no excuse for domestic abuse.
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How do you order a coffee in Kernewek? Find out in episode nine of the BBC Learn Cornish podcast, where Radio 1 DJ Danni Diston visits a café in Newquay to learn useful Cornish words and phrases. orlo.uk/Learn_Cornish_Podcas…

Learn Cornish, Dyski Kernewek - 9. How Kernewek Survived - BBC Sounds

Danni Diston learns to order drinks and discovers how the Cornish language survived

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Nominations for the Proud to Care Cornwall Awards close at midnight tonight, June 30. If you know a care worker or team who goes above and beyond to support people in our communities, now's the time to recognise them. Submit your nomination 🔗 orlo.uk/K63Ir
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You can now recycle plastic and aluminium coffee pods at our household waste and recycling centres in Truro, Falmouth, St Erth, St Austell and Launceston. If you're not planning a visit, use Podback's locator tool to find other collection points 🔗 orlo.uk/Podback_Bccrr
A light blue mug filled with copper coffee pods on a wooden surface, with text explaining where to recycle them in Cornwall.

ALT A light blue mug filled with copper coffee pods on a wooden surface, with text explaining where to recycle them in Cornwall.
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Homes Cornwall, Cornwall Council's new initiative to help address Cornwall's housing crisis, is moving into its first phase. Cllr Tim Dwelly and Cllr Peter La Broy explain how the initiative aims to deliver thousands of quality homes for local people.
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As part of ASB Awareness Week, residents across Cornwall are being urged to report anti-social behaviour. Every report helps build intelligence and supports action to tackle persistent issues in local communities. 🔗 orlo.uk/ASB_Awareness_Week_D…
Graphic about Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week 2026 by Safer Cornwall.

ALT Graphic about Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week 2026 by Safer Cornwall.

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We've launched two new No Cold Caller Zones in Close Hill, Penzance, and the Amal-an-Avon estate, Hayle, to help protect residents from rogue traders and doorstep criminals. Cold calling in these zones is against the law.
A new No Cold Caller Zone has been set up on Close Hill, Penzance

ALT A new No Cold Caller Zone has been set up on Close Hill, Penzance

A new No Cold Caller Zone has been set up on the Amal-an-Avon estate in Hayle

ALT A new No Cold Caller Zone has been set up on the Amal-an-Avon estate in Hayle

A new No Cold Caller Zone has been set up on the Amal-an-Avon estate in Hayle

ALT A new No Cold Caller Zone has been set up on the Amal-an-Avon estate in Hayle
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How will Homes Cornwall help tackle Cornwall's housing crisis? Cllr Tim Dwelly and Cllr Peter La Broy explain how the new initiative aims to deliver thousands of quality homes for local people using council-owned land. Watch the full video 🔗 orlo.uk/What_Is_Homes_Cornwa…
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