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Bournemouth named best beach as thousands plan summer trip to coast
Bournemouth has been voted the best beach in the UK, with holidaymakers praising its miles of sand and attractions including a zipline. A survey of 70,000 people found other popular beaches include Bamburgh in the North East, Brighton in East Sussex, St Ives and Newquay in Cornwall, and Llandudno in Wales. Half of those surveyed by hotel chain Travelodge said they plan to visit a beach during the summer. Almost two-thirds of respondents said they enjoy walking along a beach, one in five make sure they buy fish and chips, while the biggest bugbears include litter, expensive parking and lack of toilets. The top 10 beaches were named as Bournemouth, Bamburgh, Brighton, Scarborough, Blackpool Pleasure, Llandudno West Shore, St Ives, Weymouth, Whitby and Blackpool Sands.
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3 hours ago
- Science
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Darwin-inspired global voyage ends in Falmouth
A global voyage inspired by Charles Darwin's journey aboard HMS Beagle has finished in Cornwall. Dutch tall ship, Oosterschelde, sailed into Falmouth Harbour on Saturday, marking the end of the Darwin200 voyage, which began in Plymouth in 2023. The ship was welcomed into Port Pendennis Marina after clocking up 43,000 nautical miles, 31 ports of call and two years at sea. Organisers said the choice of Falmouth as the homecoming port was "deeply significant" due to Darwin's own arrival there in 1836. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Darwin's original trip on board the Beagle inspired him to develop his theory of natural selection. Stewart McPherson, who founded the Darwin200 project, said the mission had three purposes. Speaking before the Oosterschelde's departure in 2023 he said he wanted to train young conservationists "to change the world", create the "world's most exciting classroom" and undertake research projects to study nature and conservation around the planet. After arriving in Falmouth, Mr McPherson said Darwin200 had "shown what's possible when young people are given the opportunity to learn, to lead and to act". "Conservation isn't about what we've lost, it's about protecting what we still have. That's what this voyage has been about from the very beginning." 'Bridge between generations' More than 600 members of the public sailed the tall ship between ports and about 105 Darwin leaders - young people from 45 countries - were trained aboard and in the field, organisers said. Gerben Nab, captain of the Oosterschelde, said: "This was more than a sailing voyage, it was a bridge between generations, between science and the sea. "We've sailed through some of the world's most challenging waters and to some of its most breathtaking places, where nature remains much as Darwin would have seen it on his own voyage nearly two centuries ago." One of the Darwin leaders - Josh Clarke, 24, from Falmouth, whose had a project in the Falkland Islands to study threatened bird species, described the experience as "life-changing". "Not only have I developed new skills and knowledge, but I'm also now part of a global network of people determined to protect our planet," he said. The Oosterschelde is set to sail again on Monday, bound for London on a "victory voyage" up the Thames. The ship will dock at Tower Bridge Quay where a special visit from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is planned for Friday. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ More on this story Darwin legacy voyage passes halfway mark Ship 'classroom' to set sail on Darwin legacy trip Related internet links Darwin200
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3 hours ago
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Off-duty Newquay RNLI crew member saves choking baby in Paris
An RNLI crew member from Cornwall has been praised for helping to save a baby from choking in RNLI shore crew member Emma Auchnie was off-duty on a recent trip passing through Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport. The RNLI said a woman started screaming for assistance as her baby had stopped breathing and was turning Auchnie, from Newquay, carefully tapped its back until it vomited and began to breathe again. She then held the infant for a short while to monitor their condition, before returning the baby to the Gareth Horner, lifeboat operations manager, surprised Ms Auchnie with the personal commendation issued by the RNLI's medical director. The RNLI said the woman who did not speak English, was extremely grateful for the "quick reaction and care".The RNLI added: "Your actions resulted in a life saved."Mr Horner said: 'The RNLI provides exceptional training, so it becomes second nature for our volunteers to react correctly in any given circumstance. "The station is proud of all its volunteer crew but it's very special when a commendation is awarded – well done Emma."
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3 hours ago
- Science
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Darwin200 global voyage concludes in Falmouth after two years
A global voyage inspired by Charles Darwin's journey aboard HMS Beagle has finished in tall ship, Oosterschelde, sailed into Falmouth Harbour on Saturday, marking the end of the Darwin200 voyage, which began in Plymouth in ship was welcomed into Port Pendennis Marina after clocking up 43,000 nautical miles, 31 ports of call and two years at said the choice of Falmouth as the homecoming port was "deeply significant" due to Darwin's own arrival there in 1836. Darwin's original trip on board the Beagle inspired him to develop his theory of natural McPherson, who founded the Darwin200 project, said the mission had three before the Oosterschelde's departure in 2023 he said he wanted to train young conservationists "to change the world", create the "world's most exciting classroom" and undertake research projects to study nature and conservation around the planet. After arriving in Falmouth, Mr McPherson said Darwin200 had "shown what's possible when young people are given the opportunity to learn, to lead and to act". "Conservation isn't about what we've lost, it's about protecting what we still have. That's what this voyage has been about from the very beginning." 'Bridge between generations' More than 600 members of the public sailed the tall ship between ports and about 105 Darwin leaders - young people from 45 countries - were trained aboard and in the field, organisers Nab, captain of the Oosterschelde, said: "This was more than a sailing voyage, it was a bridge between generations, between science and the sea. "We've sailed through some of the world's most challenging waters and to some of its most breathtaking places, where nature remains much as Darwin would have seen it on his own voyage nearly two centuries ago."One of the Darwin leaders - Josh Clarke, 24, from Falmouth, whose had a project in the Falkland Islands to study threatened bird species, described the experience as "life-changing". "Not only have I developed new skills and knowledge, but I'm also now part of a global network of people determined to protect our planet," he Oosterschelde is set to sail again on Monday, bound for London on a "victory voyage" up the Thames. The ship will dock at Tower Bridge Quay where a special visit from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is planned for Friday.
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4 hours ago
- Health
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Researchers to follow puppies through their lives
A dogs charity is urging owners of puppies from across Devon and Cornwall to sign up for a research study to better understand their health and behaviour. The Dogs Trust needs puppies under 16 weeks old to join its Generation Pup study, the first ever to follow dogs of all breeds for their whole lives. Jane Murray, welfare project and grants deputy head of research at the Dogs Trust said the study hopes to better understand "how early life experiences influence the health and behaviour of dogs throughout their lives". The charity said by collecting information about puppies such as their environment, family, health, behaviour and experiences, it can build a picture of a whole generation of dogs. The charity added that it has almost reached its milestone of recruiting 10,000 puppies, but is still looking for a few hundred more to join the project. Researchers could investigate whether aspects such as environment, social interaction, diet, exercise or daily routine may be important in the development of a range of health and behaviour conditions which impact on the welfare of our dogs. Recent data submitted by owners when their dogs were six, nine, 12, 15 and 18 months old, found that the highest proportion of dogs showing one or more undesirable behaviours was for the 12-month-old dogs, with barking, recall issues, pulling on the lead and jumping up the most frequently reported behaviours. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ More on this story Dog rescue charities call for government support Puppy raisers sought to help train more guide dogs Prince William celebrates birthday with puppy photo Related internet links Dogs Trust
