Isles of Scilly News
- Life on Isles of Scilly life explored in fascinating new documentary October 1, 2024 5:48 pm Cornwall Live Life on the Isles of Scilly is being explored in a new documentary examining the UK's "tiny islands". Film crews headed to the gardens in Tresco, gig races on Bryher and met the man behind the Scilly 60 race for the series. The makers of …
- Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is 'ideal candidate' for UNESCO status September 24, 2024 7:46 am Cornwall Live Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly would be an “ideal candidate” to become a UNESCO Biosphere, experts have said. Researchers say they have found widespread support for the region to be awarded the prestigious status and believe this could help to boost …
- Isles of Scilly Storm Dodging: ‘We had to gain steerage way from a standing start while neighbouring boats were dancing around wildly’ September 18, 2024 5:51 am Yachting Monthly Ken Endean tries a two-anchorage strategy when cruising the Isles of Scilly and overcomes stormy conditions. He advises you on how you can do the same. Mary and I are very fond of the Isles of Scilly. In fact, we regard the archipelago as the most …
- 'Unreasonable' offer to help desperate parents of Isles of Scilly children September 16, 2024 7:11 pm Cornwall Live An argument has deepened over what is fair funding to help parents on the Isles of Scilly send their children to the mainland in order to study for their A levels. Anger is growing among parents of children in post-16 education who say they are being …
- Isles of Scilly man left fighting for life on holiday after spider bite September 13, 2024 1:30 pm Cornwall Live British holidaymaker Nigel Hunt, 59, was rushed into emergency surgery after a seemingly minor spider bite resulted in his flesh beginning to rot. Holidaying in blissful ignorance, Nigel had no idea that a simple bite sustained whilst resting at his St …
- World War Two grenade found on Isles of Scilly beach August 28, 2024 8:11 pm Cornwall Live A suspected Second World War grenade was found on a beach on the Isles of Scilly. Police and coastguards were alerted to the island of St Martin's at around 7.15pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 27) after the grenade was discovered. They then called a …
- Three power cuts hit Cornwall and Isles of Scilly as 200 homes lost electricity August 8, 2024 3:44 pm Cornwall Live About 200 properties in Cornwall have been hit by power cuts this morning. National Grid is currently reporting three separate power cuts in the county. The first power cut - impacting 42 properties - was reported in the Mullion at 5.43am today. National …
- A car-free adventure on the Isles of Scilly August 8, 2024 6:05 am The Guardian Visitors to the Isles of Scilly, about 30 miles off the Cornish coast, are not allowed to bring cars (except in rare circumstances) so these walkable, flowering islands are one of the UK’s ultimate car-free destinations. A new Ocean Scilly Festival in late …
- Isles of Scilly ferry operators insist new service 'will start this season' July 27, 2024 1:21 pm Cornwall Live The operator of a new passenger ferry to the Isles of Scilly has issued an update after its maiden voyage was postponed. Scilly Ferries has apologised to passengers but insisted that the service will start this summer. The bright yellow and black catamaran …
- New rival Isles of Scilly ferry service delayed for another month July 26, 2024 12:59 pm Cornwall Live The new passenger ferry to the Isles of Scilly may be in harbour ready to take its first passengers over to the islands, but it won't be going anywhere for at least another month. The bright yellow and black catamaran Atlantic Wolff arrived in Cornwall …
- Sailing the Isles of Scilly: Stunning – but challenging – cruising July 23, 2024 6:43 am Yachting World Falmouth-based David Hackett has cruised in Scilly extensively over many years in his Hallberg-Rassy 37. He gives his guide to sailing the Isles of Scilly Often referred to as the sunshine isles, the Isles of Scilly enjoy more hours of sun than the rest of …
- New Isles of Scilly ferry service postpones launch July 19, 2024 4:52 pm Cornwall Live The much-anticipated launch of a new rival ferry service to the Isles of Scilly has been postponed. The new company, Scilly Ferries, has cancelled its crossings that were scheduled for Monday at the last minute. A passenger who was due to travel on Monday …
- ANOTHER delay for new Isles of Scilly ferry service launch as boss quits July 19, 2024 4:52 pm Cornwall Live A planned new ferry service to the Isles of Scilly has hit choppy waters as its boss quit and it has now postponed its launch by over a week. The first Scilly Ferries crossing from Penzance was due to take place on Monday (July 22) but, as reported by …
- Full comparison inside the Isles of Scilly ferry price war July 18, 2024 8:40 pm Cornwall Live For more than 100 years travelling to the Isles of Scilly involved going on the Scillonian from Penzance to St Mary's and since the Sixties, there has also been the option of travelling by air, first by helicopter then by plane from 1984. As travelling …
- New Isles of Scilly ferry service ready for action as boat arrives in Penzance July 17, 2024 7:32 pm Cornwall Live The Atlantic Wolff arrived at Newlyn harbour this evening and is due to start its service next week The new rival passenger ferry service from Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly is set to make its maiden journey after the vessel arrived this evening ( …
- Isles of Scilly's new ship embarks on first journey June 21, 2024 2:19 pm Cornwall Live A new ship that will serve the Isles of Scilly has embarked on its first journey. The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group’s (ISSG) new freight vessel, Gugh, left Penzance on Thursday, June 20, on its inaugural trip to the islands, carrying its first load of …
- Lifeless body found on Isles of Scilly 45 years ago is still eluding cold case investigators June 17, 2024 7:56 am Cornwall Live The discovery of the body of a man on a remote beach continues to elude cold case investigators 45 years on. On February 21, 1979, the lifeless man was found on Porth Minick beach on St Mary's, in the Isles of Scilly. The unidentified man is believed …
- St Ives, West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly candidates for General Election 2024 June 11, 2024 4:02 am Cornwall Live The St Ives constituency - which covers the far west of Cornwall including Helston, Penzance and the Isles of Scilly - has been represented since 2015 by Conservative MP Derek Thomas. However, the latest polls suggest the seat will return to its former …
- Isles of Scilly jobs available right now including one that pays £27k June 11, 2024 4:02 am Cornwall Live If you're looking to escape to a paradise island this summer but still earn a wage, a job on the Isles of Scilly might be for you. And you're in luck, as there are currently roles available on St Mary's and Tresco Island. While some jobs are …
- TOPLINE TRAVEL: Isles of Scilly June 1, 2024 11:23 am Daily Mail By Sophie Hines For You Magazine Published: 07:00 EDT, 1 June 2024 | Updated: 07:00 EDT, 1 June 2024 Coastline Announce that you’re heading to the Isles of Scilly and previous visitors will practically burst with effusiveness. As England’s most …