Isles of Scilly News
- Raw sewage is being dumped off the Isles of Scilly – and no one will be prosecuted July 29, 2026 7:26 am The i paper Untreated sewage has been dumped into the ocean surrounding the Isles of Scilly in water that is home to some of the rarest and most diverse nature in Britain. Puffins, seals and humpback whales are among the wildlife that can be spotted on the islands, …
- Urgent call for fair public transport on Isles of Scilly July 27, 2026 5:08 pm Bude and Stratton Post The soft-focus, chummy, man-of-the-people-with-pork-scratchings, with his antidote to metropolitanism, and his Manchesterism outreach project has progressed and his evident desire to combat cost-of-living problems has been generally well-received. And, yes …
- Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly in prolonged dry weather July 17, 2026 9:26 am Crediton Courier The National Drought Group, which includes the Met Office, government, regulators, water companies, the National Farmers’ Union, Canal & River Trust, anglers, and conservation experts, are monitoring the situation and will next meet on July 20.
- Airline suspends flights between Newquay and Isles of Scilly flights July 17, 2026 9:07 am Cornish Times "We recognise this news will be disappointing and frustrating, particularly for those who have already made travel plans, and we sincerely apologise for the disruption and inconvenience this will cause.
- Newquay to Isles of Scilly flights suspended as Skybus hit by pilot shortage July 17, 2026 9:06 am The Packet Passengers flying between Newquay and the Isles of Scilly face disruption after Skybus announced it is suspending its Newquay–St Mary’s route until 31 August because of aircraft and pilot shortages In an email to customers, seen by the Packet, Isles of …
- Environment agency declares prolonged dry weather for Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly July 17, 2026 2:10 am Britain Daily By Britain Daily Staff on July 16, 2026 © Cris Balincuacas The Environment Agency has declared a state of prolonged dry weather for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly following a record-breaking spring and a series of summer heatwaves. The decision …
- Skybus suspends Newquay to Isles of Scilly flights July 16, 2026 7:43 pm Cornwall Live Passengers board a Skybus plane at Newquay Airport(Image: Skybus) Flights between Newquay and the Isles of Scilly have been suspended for the summer due to a shortage of aircraft and qualified pilots, Skybus has announced. The airline said its services …
- Massive boat fire breaks out near Isles of Scilly July 5, 2026 10:15 am Cornwall Live A 60ft motor boat was engulfed in fire off the southern coast of Cornwall. The vessel was filmed ablaze off the Isles of Scilly after its engine reportedly exploded. The 60ft-long boat was spotted 20 miles south of the coast burning for hours yesterday …
- South West: Isles of Scilly street light audit July 3, 2026 3:08 pm Construction Index Tender Details Reference ocds-h6vhtk-06c364 Common Procurement Vocabulary Street-lighting equipment Procurement Method Below threshold - open competition Value £30,000 More Tenders » Tender Details Reference ocds-h6vhtk-06c364 Common Procurement Vocabulary …
- New 'lifeline' freight vessel for Isles of Scilly finally arrives in Penzance June 22, 2026 2:47 am The Packet Menawethan, the new freight vessel for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, docked in Penzance this morning after a two-month delivery journey from Vietnam via the Cape of Good Hope. Purpose-built to serve the Isles of Scilly for decades to come, …
- Yacht smashed aground in Isles of Scilly after dramatic 1am 'Mayday' in gale force conditions June 6, 2026 9:05 pm Cornwall Live A yacht was grounded in the Isles of Scilly after it was dragged ashore at St Agnes in gale force conditions. The vessel sounded 'mayday' at The Cove in St Agnes just before 1am on Saturday, June 6 in a full gale, St Mary's RNLI said. RNLI …
- Drunk Isles of Scilly skipper crashed into moored boat causing £55k damage June 5, 2026 12:18 pm The Packet Joshua Street, 29, was found by police the following morning asleep on his boat. Street, of Bryher, Isles of Scilly, was prosecuted for a boating offence under the Merchant Shipping Act. He appeared at Truro Magistrates’ Court for sentence on Monday 1 June …
- Skybus accused of prioritising Alderney over the Isles of Scilly June 4, 2026 7:24 am Guernsey Press and Star ‘Week after week the service is not delivering for visitors or for locals,’ Andrew Sells from Visit Isles of Scilly told BBC Radio Cornwall yesterday. ‘Scilly is a tourism-based economy, and honestly we need a better service. A lot of people are arriving …
- Prince William’s Powerful Message From the Isles of Scilly June 3, 2026 11:52 pm ARY News Prince William is proving once again that modern royalty isn’t just about ceremony — it’s about showing up. During his latest visit to St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly on Friday, the Prince of Wales delivered what palace aides called a “powerful message of …
- The unique race that takes place on the Isles of Scilly May 30, 2026 5:19 am Great British Life Euan Rodger, executive vice chair for Visit Isles of Scilly, highlights the stories and events taking place on the islands Tiny islands, big adventures Scilly60 Events is a homegrown success story that continues to draw adventurers to our shores. It began …
- Prince William makes heartfelt gesture for locals at Isles of Scilly May 23, 2026 1:06 pm GEO TV
- Prince William travels to the Isles of Scilly by boat for royal engagement May 22, 2026 11:15 pm GB News Prince William arrived by sea this morning for a day of engagements across the Isles of Scilly, stepping ashore at Hughtown harbour on St Mary's. The Duke of Cornwall, as he is known locally, made the crossing aboard the John Guy, a newly commissioned …
- Prince William reveals 'clear shift in strategy' on Isles of Scilly trip May 22, 2026 10:30 pm GB News Prince William has praised the Duchy of Cornwall, his £1billion estate in the south of England, as he visited the Isles of Scilly this afternoon. The Prince of Wales arrived in style today, making waves on his journey into the islands as he made the …
- Future King's visit to Isles of Scilly leaves locals inspired May 22, 2026 10:08 pm GEO TV The British future monarch, Prince William, surprised locals as he travelled to the Isles of Scilly by a new pilot boat to attend a series of engagements. The Prince and Princess of Wales sahred the details of William's trip on their official …
- Prince William shares why Isles of Scilly is so sentimental to him as he opens new hospital wing May 22, 2026 3:21 pm Heart Radio 22 May 2026, 15:57 Prince William spoke to Heart Breakfast about the importance of Isles of Scilly and the upgrading of their care system. Picture: Heart Breakfast The Duke of Cornwall speaks exclusively to Heart Breakfast's Amanda Holden and Jamie …