Isles of Scilly

Emergency services had to launch a major rescue effort after a teenager 'borrowed' a motorboat while intoxicated, lost control and ran it onto rocks. He tried to flee the wreck of the boat but was injured and had to be airlifted to hospital. The ...

FLUSHING & MYLOR ladies' crew produced a sensational performance to finish second in the women's senior race at the World Pilot Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly this afternoon. It is the first time in their history that they have been on the ...

The 3,000 rowers in the Isles of Scilly for the World Pilot Gig championships this weekend face a challenging day as sunny weather gives way to a band of rain sweeping in from the west. A fresh south westerly breeze is expected to pick up as well as ...

A young man was airlifted from the Isles of Scilly to the mainland after the pleasure boat he was driving crashed into rocks. The 19-year-old was found by coastguards after two neighbourhood police officers raised the alarm after seeing "the ...

The project is now complete and the Help for Heroes Gig Rowing Team had the pleasure of receiving H4H Valiant; named following a public competition; on the Isles of Scilly. The gig, painted in Help for Heroes' colours, went through sea trials with the ...

The world's biggest rowing event is underway on the Isles of Scilly. More than 150 boats are taking part in the World Pilot Gig Championships - the biggest in its 27 year history. Three thousand rowers straining every muscle to try to beat their rivals ...