Local news from Fowey and the surrounding area
After many years of pulling pints and welcoming visitors, Graham Allen and Gill Pascoe, the much-loved publicans of the Safe Harbour, are hanging up their aprons! We're wishing them a very happy retirement as they say goodbye to Fowey.
Get ready, Fowey! Our very own Fowey Sailing club is set to host the prestigious Musto Lark National Championship in 2026. This is fantastic news for our sailing community and a real showcase for our beautiful harbour!
Exciting news for our shores! Fowey's very own RNLI has welcomed its newest lifeboat, officially named in a touching ceremony. It's a wonderful occasion that celebrates the dedication of those who support our brave lifesavers right here in Fowey.
Get ready for some thrilling sailing action right here in Fowey! The Musto Lark National Championship is underway, and our very own Fowey Sailing is proudly hosting the event. We'll be bringing you all the highlights from Day 3 of this exciting competition.
What a fantastic day for Fowey! We're thrilled to report that a beautiful new Atlantic 85 lifeboat has been dedicated to our very own RNLI station. A huge thank you to the generous family who made this possible, and to everyone who turned out to celebrate this vital addition to our harbour's safety.
What a spectacle down on the water! Our very own Fowey Sailing Club is playing host to the Musto Lark National Championship 2026, and the action is already hotting up. We've got the latest from day two of this fantastic event right here.
Oh dear, it sounds like our neighbours over at St Just have had a bit of a scare with a wildfire. It's a good reminder to all of us in Fowey and the surrounding Cornish countryside to be extra careful, especially with the dry weather. We're so glad to hear the Fowey Community Fire Station was involved in the aftermath.
His next of kin have been informed
Exciting news for Fowey! A beloved historic pub, boasting stunning views of our very own River Fowey, is set to go under the hammer. This is a real chance for someone to own a piece of our town's heritage.
Oh dear, we've heard some upsetting news this week. A serious incident involving a motorcyclist has occurred on the roads near our lovely Fowey, and our local police are keen to hear from anyone who might have seen anything. Let's all keep an eye out and help them with their enquiries.
The status follows some hard campaigning by the local community
June Smith, 77, won a £4.5m Omaze mansion overlooking the Fowey Estuary in Cornwall in 2023 and sold it to help her children get on the property ladder and secure her grandchildren's futures
Great news for our local waters! The River Fowey is set to undergo important water quality testing, ensuring our beautiful Cornish waterway remains pristine for everyone to enjoy. We'll be keeping a close eye on the results!
Oh dear, another callout for our brave Fowey RNLI! It sounds like a bit of a dramatic situation out on the water today, with someone unfortunately blown out to sea. We're all sending our best wishes for a swift and safe rescue for everyone involved.
Blimey, our amazing Fowey RNLI volunteers have been busy bees! They've had their third call-out in just three days, a testament to their dedication keeping our waters safe. It's brilliant to see our local heroes in action once again.
Our brave Fowey and St Austell rescue crews have been out assisting with a medical emergency. It's always reassuring to know our dedicated teams are ready to help when needed.
Having moved to Devon earlier this year, former BBC and ITV presenter Michael Barrymore ventured across the Cornwall border this week on one of his 'munchie runs'
Kai Madgwick, from Fowey, decided to buzz in a distinctive way to show solidarity with a previous contestant
Well hello Fowey! We've got some wonderful news about our stunning coastline. Thanks to a generous gift, a beautiful stretch of land right on our doorstep is now in the care of the National Trust, securing it for us all to enjoy.
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