‘We’re in a bit of a state’: Cornish villagers frustrated by lack of help after Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti caused widespread damage in Cornwall, UK, last week, leaving many villagers in remote areas without power, water, and phone connections for days. The storm, which brought high winds and heavy rain, downed trees and disrupted essential services. Residents like Linda Williams and Roger Gillespie in New Mill are struggling to cope, relying on neighbors and makeshift solutions for basic needs. Local councillor Juliet Line is working to get utility companies and the highways department to respond, but there is growing frustration over the perceived lack of national attention and government assistance for the affected communities. Many feel Cornwall has been left to cope on its own in the aftermath of the storm.