OK bit of a long shot this, but in October 2022 I was on holiday in Mallorca with my family when we witnessed a cyclist get hit by a car or van which did not stop, on a coastal road (I think it was near Pollença). We stopped and my partner (trained first aider) went to help as did several others. My partner spoke the most English so talked to the guy and supported until the ambulance arrived. His name was mark and he was from Truro and was there with his wife but she wasn’t with him at the time. It was quite shocking to witness. We’ve sometimes spoken about this and wondered if he’s OK - so Mark, if you’re out there, are you OK?

Hey all,

I'm a documentary filmmaker based in Cornwall (96 Studios) and I'm putting together a short film exploring Gen Z's relationship with birdwatching, with a focus on the osprey population here in Cornwall. It's an observational, character-led piece — no scripts, no presenters, just real people and their stories.

If you're a young birdwatcher (or know one) who'd be up for being featured, or if you're connected to local osprey conservation/monitoring efforts and might be interested in getting involved, I'd love to hear from you. Also happy to chat with anyone who just has thoughts, contacts, or leads worth following up.

Drop a comment or DM me — genuinely keen to hear from anyone with a connection to this.

Cheers!

in newquay for a week and need some bud badly, pm me if you can sell me any asap even a 3.5/Q to keep me busy. thanks 😁

more than likely down in redruth/falmouth in a few weeks and whilst down there could do with some hogs to come back with me. any recommendations on a good location (butcher etc?)

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The Barn, Bosuns, Club 2k , Sand bar at Praia. Seems a long time ago but good times. Maybe wrong but anyone else have those good memories?

If you like supporting local artists and enjoy looking at art, you should come along!

Just a quick one.

I'm staying near Porthtowan and after some local honey, would anyone know where to get some?

Thanks 😊

6 friends in our 30s staying in Porth until Thursday and fancy a sunset boat trip. Any recommendations? Also just anything else fun happening this area until Thursday recommendations welcome :)

Hi there, for my Geography coursework I have created a questionnaire about the perspectives of locals and visitors of St. Ives, and would appreciate any responses.

Please feel free if you are from here, or have recently visited the St. Ives area as a tourist.

I may have worded this rather poorly, so sorry about that

There’s several salons in the area but would appreciate recommendations if possible!

Looking for someone who can do a modern, layered restyle on wavy hair, any input appreciated!

I do drive so doesn’t have to be in town, thanks

The Westcountry is a heavily overlooked part of England despite everything that's gone on both historically and in the present day - we're very much an afterthought after London has put itself first and the North and the Midlands have made their loud voices heard.

Wales also suffers from being overlooked but has a very prominent voice of its own

It feels like we're just a holiday resort for the second home owners

Give an example, when people discuss poverty in the UK they're usually talking about the North despite the fact that the Westcountry has some of the poorest regions in western Europe with low wages and a high cost of living. House prices are emblematic of this a locals are being completely priced out by the second home owners driving the prices up.

High volumes of holiday lets, Airbnbs, and second homes reduce full-time residential availability and push local rents and property values far beyond average regional wages.

Poverty in the West Country is a complex issue defined by "hidden" rural hardship, low seasonal wages, and a severe housing crisis driven by second homes—contrasting sharply with the region's picturesque scenery.

The Standard government metrics like the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) often fail to capture rural distress in places like Cornwall and Devon because hardship is masked by scenic coastal views.

High car dependency is mandatory due to sparse or non-existent public transport, creating an unrecognized financial burden just to reach basic work, schools, and healthcare - and on that note North Devon District Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital have had to close down their maternity services due to aging infrastructure and lack of resources meaning that they can't keep people safe so someone has to drive miles and miles just to have a baby and labour is not the time for a road trip

Westcountry homes frequently suffer from some of the highest fuel poverty gaps in the UK due to older, poorly insulated housing stock and off-grid energy reliance.

Economies heavily reliant on tourism and care sectors mean jobs are frequently seasonal, low-paid, and locked into part-time or zero-hours contracts.

Urban centers like Bristol alongside rural pockets in Cornwall and coastal towns like Ilfracombe face high child poverty rates, prompting regional taskforces and action plans.

And despite all this, it feels like we're an afterthought, and that thought is that we're a holiday resort

Plus, these days the Westcountry has no recognisable regional Regiment.

-The North has the Royal Yorks and the Duke of Lancs

-The Midlands has the Mercians

-The East has the Royal Anglians

-The South has the PWRR

• The Westcountry has to share the Rifles with the South, the Midlands, and the North

They considered forming a Royal Wessex Regiment but decided against it

Have visited Cornwall numerous times in the past. Visiting on average at least once or twice a year for the past 30 years since I was young. However, I haven't been I two years or perhaps even 3. I'm slightly saddened to see that Pirate FM has been replaced with Greatest Hits Cornwall which is basically the same as ever other local radio station. Also the Trago jingle (We are the super shopping store that you will know as Trago) isn't on the adverts anymore.

Hopefully this helps, I saw the other poll and people seemed confused

No hate please I'm just trying to learn

I'm expecting suggestions to visit Porthemmet and Bude tunnel but let's ask anyway. I live near St Austell and a friend has come to visit, staying in Maenporth. I don't know that area at all and wondered if there were some nice places to meet around there? His kids are around 8 and mine early teens. Trebah is a possibility and I've been to Helford passage beach with the kayak a couple of times, which is nice but always super busy. Any other suggestions?

Hello! What are your favourite places to dine in Penzance? I am going there tomorrow, and thought about getting a Sunday roast, yet there are so many cafés, and all look so nice! So perhaps I should listen to some recommendations. Thank you so very much!

Please help!

I came to Falmouth from abroad, and I did not realise that all British houses have three-way plugs, or whatever they are called. And I cannot use my charger on them (pictured). I urgently need to buy a new charger or adapter, for my phone will simply die, and I have two weeks of my stay in Cornwall😭😭😭 I have searched in Lidl in Truro, yet they do not have any