Badger March

08/07/08

Cornish farmers are marching on London.

They are angry the government has ruled out a badger cull to tackle TB.

A coachload of protestors from the Duchy is joining a rally - urging ministers to change their minds.

They warn almost forty thousand cattle will be lost to the disease this year.

Rail Survey

08/07/08

Things are not getting much better on Cornwall's trains.

That is according to Passenger Focus.

A satisfaction survey says, overall, things on First Great Western have stayed the same with more cricitism from commuters over parking and facilities at stations.

McFlying Visit

08/07/08

A top pop act has been paying a McFlying visit to Cornwall.

The lads have just finished shooting a new video in the Duchy.

It is ahead of Pirate FM's Big Top weekend - starting next Friday.

More Shelterboxes to Burma

08/07/08

Two hundred extra tents are on their way from Cornwall to Burma.

Seven hundred from Shelterbox are already being used by survivors of the devastating floods.

The Helston charity was one of the only aid organisations that managed to get into the secretive country.

999 Call Centre Plans

08/07/08

Plans to answer Cornwall's 999 calls in Somerset are defended.

The government is insisting the fire HQ gets moved to Taunton even though it will save just £64,000 a year.

Unions warn local knowledge will be lost.

Credit Crunch

8/7/08

Throughout the week Pirate FM is taking a look at how you can save money to help crack the credit crunch.

Among today's tips is to join a car-sharing scheme. You can find out more here.