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BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Police crackdown on 'dangerous' A30 U-turns in Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Police is targeting drivers carrying out U-turn manoeuvres at a collision hotspot in Zero South West and National Highways have installed signs along the Hayle bypass section of the A30, where "dangerous U-turns" have led to multiple crashes and one said the signs would encourage drivers to report U-turns to police as part of its Operation Snap Highways senior road safety engineer, Oliver Dash, said: "Carrying out U-turn manoeuvres on a road such as the Hayle bypass is incredibly dangerous. Although we've installed a U-turn ban, it doesn't appear to be a sufficient deterrent." A U-turn ban and associated signage was implemented in the area in 2021, after a study identified eight collisions in the area since 2014 as a result of collisions resulted in one death, with five people seriously injured and 12 with minor injuries."We're working with Vision Zero South West and Devon and Cornwall Police's Operation Snap initiative to raise awareness of the risks and encourage responsible road users to report any drivers undertaking these manoeuvres," Mr Dash with dashcam footage of drivers carrying out the manoeuvres have been urged to submit it to the police to "make the A30 safer for everyone".
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Cornwall cafés take top five places in Times top 19 seaside eating spot list
The Times newspaper has chosen its 19 best places to eat beside the sea – with the top five all in Cornwall. The paper's deputy editor Hannah Evans chose her very own gourmet hotspots for a feature in the paper. 'Discovering a lovely beach café presents a very middle-class dilemma. On the one hand, you hope it becomes a neighbourhood gem so that you can tell your friends about the 'gorgeous little place on the beach' you've found," she wrote. 'On the other, once you've found a good beach hut — great views, local catch, reasonable prices, crowd-free, right on the water — you want to keep it hush-hush. The worst thing that could happen would be for it to become a scene — the quality dips and the tables disappear.' The list was prompted by the destruction in a fire of the Beach House in Devon, a popular café on the seaside between Hope Cove and Thurlestone. The café had local connection as it was run by Tamara Costin and William Speed who are also owners of the Beach House at Swanpool and the Harbourhouse in Flushing. The top five of the list with Hannah's assessment of each is: 1. The Cove Café, Hayle, Cornwall The beautiful golden sandy beach at Hayle Towans in St Ives Bay (Image: Getty Images) The sunsets seen from this Cornish beach hut perched among the cliffs at Riviere Towans, near Carbis Bay, give Malibu a run for its money. In the kitchen is the former professional rugby player turned chef Rupert Cooper, who also owns Philleigh Way Cookery School and cooks up a menu of seafood and barbecue classics, which can be eaten on the beach at the bottom of the rocky steps leading from the café's door. Don't miss Cooper's beach wine-tasting sessions and steak nights Open daily, Simon Stallard's beach barbecues are worth the wait 2. Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick Beach, Cornwall Hidden Hut (Image: Howard W/Tripadvisor) Once upon a time, the chef Simon Stallard's small beach shack was a little gem that only insiders visited. Now it's become a destination that foodies queue for, and Stallard a local celebrity. Still, it's very much worth the wait to get a table so you can sample the daily-changing dishes cooked over Stallard's 50ft barbecue. If you manage to go to one of his famous feast nights hosted on long tables on the beach, you are in for a night to remember. Open daily, 3. Sams on the Beach, Polkerris, Cornwall What was once an old RNLI lifeboat station built almost 170 years ago has been restored and converted into the most popular of the Sams locations in Cornwall by the small chain's owners, Sam and Emma. Order the seafood pizza, topped with prawns, mussels, anchovies and scallops (when available), and cooked in a custom-made wood-fired oven. Or try the signature bouillabaisse made with seafood caught fresh that day, some of it from Sam's own boat, and which you can eat while sipping a cocktail and watching the sun set over the sea. Open daily, 4. Porthminster Beach Café, St Ives, Cornwall Porthminster Beach Cafe, St Ives is at number 4 You can't go to St Ives and not visit this café that has even received approval from Michelin. Housed in a cheery 1930s beach house with a superb location looking out over the golden sand of Porthminster Beach, a spot at one of the tables here on a fine day takes some beating. Locally sourced seafood is naturally the star of the menu, which has a mix of influences; choices have included Indonesian fish curry and moules marinière. Open daily, READ NEXT: Budget cruise line to sail from Falmouth this year not once but four times! RNLI urges public to stay safe ahead of May half term week in Cornwall UK's largest jellyfish caught on camera swimming in Falmouth waters 5. Fat Apples Café, Porthallow, Cornwall The best way to arrive at this charming family-run café is by boat: Fat Apples is a 15-minute walk up the hill from Porthallow cove — though there is also a car park if you'd prefer to drive. The café is tiny — just 30 covers inside — and only open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, but there are picnic tables outside for fair-weather meals. Don't miss Jacci's lunchtime salads, but do book ahead. Wednesday to Sunday and bank holidays,
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Award-winning restaurant shuts with NO explanation in heart of seaside town leaving customers ‘absolutely gutted'
AN AWARD-WINNING restaurant has suddenly closed its doors after giving no prior notice. The luxury eatery first opened up in 2020 and quickly earned very prestigious accolade. 3 3 3 The Proper Greek was based in Hayle, Cornwall, and has most recently opened up in The Bird in Hand pub. It was a major hit with diners, who flocked to the Greek restaurant and gave it a 4.8 score on TripAdvisor. However, the restaurant - which had won an award for the best Greek food in Cornwall - suddenly closed without warning on May 20. In an update to fans on Facebook, a spokesperson thanked its customers for their support. The post read: 'We are sorry to announce that Proper Greek is now closed and won't be opening again. This was a hard decision that was not taken lightly. 'All of us at Proper Greek would like to thank Nick S Reynolds and the Bird in Hand for hosting us for the last few years. We had some really good times over there and shared lovely moments with all of you. 'We would also like to thank all our lovely customers for supporting us. We would not have achieved the Best Greek Food in Cornwall award without you. 'It has been a hell of a ride! 'Proper Greek out.' Underneath the post, one devastated fan commented: 'Oh no!!! Why are so many pubs and bars closing? 'What about one last blast and we can have a Greek party. All your lovely customers to give you a big send off. 'Absolutely gutted!! 'All the best for the future guys. You will be greatly missed. 'Yamas!!!!' What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans. Another wished them luck for the future by posting: 'sorry to hear this - i hope your family is well and that there is something wonderful in store for you all.' The spokesperson replied to the outpouring of love from fans - in a comment underneath the post. The comment read: 'thank you all for your lovely messages. it means a lot' Proper Greek's closure comes after a devastating year for restaurants on the high street. Many Michelin-starred restaurants have been forced to close as the price of renting soars and inflation grows. Some restaurants blamed the Chancellor's decision to raise national insurance contributions for employers, but Rachel Reeves has said that her actions were necessary to stabilise the economy she had inherited. The economy grew by 0.7 per cent between January and March, as investment in the UK soared due to anxieties over Trump's tariff war. Other eateries, like La Goccia in Covent Garden, instead blamed 'covid' and 'Brexit' - saying that both events had made it more difficult to hire qualified staff.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- BBC News
Cornwall beach party halted in police operation
Police say they prevented a large beach party taking place in Hayle as part of an operation in the Cornish clothes and uniform officers patrolled key parts of the town on 3 May in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour, the force said they also moved on two men from a local supermarket for "causing disruption".Another man was arrested and charged with possessing a knife and a public order offence. The 34-year-old has been remanded on conditional bail to appear at court in June. Police said the planned beach party had the potential to draw crowds of up to 200 young people, including those under the age of Dee Evans said stopping the party was a positive outcome for the community."Events like these previously caused disruptions for residents, who were impacted by noise, littering, and raised concerns for welfare of young attendees," she said."We are committed to making Hayle a hostile environment for those who intend on causing harm, while ensuring the town remains a safe and welcoming place for residents and visitors alike."We urge the public to continue reporting any crime or antisocial behaviour. Your reports help shape our patrol strategies and ensure we are targeting areas where incidents are occurring."Sgt Michael Friday who led the operation said antisocial behaviour (ASB) in whatever form, could cause worry and concern."It was important for us to send a message to the public that this behaviour will not be tolerated – our officers are on the streets ready to pursue offenders," he said
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
First flamingo egg of 2025 laid in Cornwall
First flamingo egg of 2025 laid in Cornwall The first flamingo egg of 2025 has been laid at Paradise Park in Cornwall. It was found on Saturday and keeper Becky Waite said the team were "very happy". Ms Waite said the park, in Hayle, was more "hopeful" this year after the expectant parents Penelope and Colin - named after the characters on Bridgerton - lost their chick in 2024. "Colin and Penelope are our first flamingos to lay an egg this year but we also have Derek and a Doris and we're hoping in the next week they will also lay an egg," she said.
