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BBC News
22-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Firefighters tackle large blaze at waste site in Cornwall
Firefighters are tackling a large waste fire that has broken out at a landfill Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the incident at Lean Quarry in Horningtops, near Liskeard, at about at 05:30 residents have been warned to keep their windows and doors closed, due to a large smoke plume. They have also been urged to avoid nearby roads.A spokesperson for the fire service said crews will be at the site "for a prolonged period", while it deals with the blaze.
BBC News
27-06-2025
- BBC News
Teenage biker seriously injured in collision in Liskeard
A 17-year-old motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision near Liskeard, police have and Cornwall Police said no other vehicle was involved in the incident which took place near the Cattle Market Car Park at about 05:00 BST on said the man had been taken to hospital with serious appealed for anyone with any relevant information, dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward. They also thanked members of the public for their patience while the road was closed.
The Independent
25-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
Dive-bombing seagulls behind Royal Mail delays, postal workers say
Aggressive seagulls are causing havoc for postal workers in Cornwall, who have had to abandon their routes due to 'safety issues'. Royal Mail has apologised to residents in Liskeard after the dive-bombing gulls forced staff to suspend their deliveries in the area. The postal service has offered locals alternative arrangements – including a safer delivery address away from the offending birds and mail being held in an office. It also suggested residents wait until the aggressive birds have calmed down and stopped protecting their young – but this could be at the end of the August. In a letter to residents, Royal Mail assured customers the situation would be monitored on a daily basis. The letter said: "As you may be aware, we are currently experiencing some difficulties safely delivering to you and your neighbour due to seagulls in the area, swooping at delivering staff in order to protect their young. "The purpose of this letter is to firstly advise you of the issues we are experiencing but also to assure you that we will continue to attempt deliveries every day." It added: "Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this may cause but whilst Royal Mail is committed to providing a consistent daily delivery to addresses, we do place the highest priority on the safety of our employees." Seagulls typically raise their young from May to late August each year and in this period, they can be more aggressive. The RSPCA says that gulls that swoop suddenly on people or pets are often trying to protect their chicks and will stop when the person or animal has moved away from their young. However, this behaviour usually only lasts for a few weeks until the chicks have fledged and are able to protect themselves, according to the animal charity. One local in Liskeard, Naomi, told the BBC the gulls nest on her neighbouring property for six weeks every year – in this time she said it's 'sort of deadly to go out'. "It's really a daily occurrence where I'm seeing people that are walking by or delivering things getting swooped,' she said. Another resident told The Telegraph: 'These birds are so terrible for being so protective of their young. Something has got to be done about these birds to stop them attacking humans.' However, others suggested the posties should just wear a hat or a safety helmet.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- BBC News
Man airlifted to hospital after assault in Liskeard town centre
A man has been airlifted to hospital after an alleged assault in Liskeard town centre, police and Cornwall Police said officers responded to calls at about 15:40 BST, following reports of a man being assaulted in the was reported a male suspect then left the scene and a road closure was put in victim was taken to hospital but the extent of his injuries were not yet known, the force added.
Telegraph
25-06-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Royal Mail sorry for delays after seagulls ‘dive-bomb' postmen
Royal Mail has apologised after aggressive seagulls caused postmen to abandon their routes. Locals in Liskeard, Cornwall, were warned of disruption to their post after deliveries were suspended owing to 'safety issues'. The dive-bombing gulls forced Royal Mail to offer locals alternative arrangements – such as a safer delivery address away from the worst offenders. One local, who did not want to be named, shared a letter they were sent by Royal Mail, warning them of 'difficulties'. Sent from the Royal Mail's USO (Universal Service Obligation) and Customer Experience department, it said: 'As you may be aware, we are again experiencing some difficulties safely delivering to you/and your neighbours due to seagulls in the area swooping at delivery staff in order to protect their young.' Gulls typically raise their young from May to late August each year. It added: 'The purpose of this letter is firstly to advise you of the issues we are experiencing, but also to assure you that we will continue to attempt deliveries every day. 'If on any day we are unable to deliver to you safely, your mail will be returned to the office below, where it will be held securely until we can attempt delivery again the following day.' The letter said the Royal Mail appreciated that it 'may not be ideal' for residents. 'So protective of their young' It also stated people have been offered 'alternative arrangements', which includes mail being held in an office named within the letter – until they can pick it up again – or another 'alternative address' away from the gulls. The letter added: 'Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, but whilst Royal Mail is committed to providing a consistent daily delivery to addresses, we do place the highest priority on the safety of our employees.' The situation will allegedly be 'monitored on a daily basis', and has left some locals bemused. One said: 'Royal Mail will soon be providing safety helmets.' Another said: 'These birds are so terrible for being so protective of their young. Something has got to be done about these birds to stop them attacking humans.'
