Controversial hotel approved in St Ives despite fierce local opposition Cornwall Council had originally refused planning permission for the 90-room Premier Inn at St Ives last year. Evening Standard · May 15, 2025
Revealed: England’s worst beaches for water quality A number of popular English holiday hotspots were found to have traces of faecal matter in their waters The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Former acting police chief could still face misconduct proceedings Jim Colwell was the acting chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police until his suspension. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Bronze-age Britain traded tin with the Mediterranean, shows new study – settling a two-century debate Tin was the critical mineral of the ancient world. It was essential to alloy with copper to make bronze, which for many centuries was the preferred metal for tools and weapons. Yet sources of tin are very scarce – and were especially so for the rapidly growing bronze age towns,… The Conversation · May 7, 2025
Cornish tin was sold all over Europe 3,000 years ago, say archaeologists British team says new study ‘radically transforms’ understanding of bronze age trade networks The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025
Bucket and spades at the ready – our travel team choose their favourite beaches in the UK As sunshine hopefully sets the tone for the summer ahead, here are the beaches our travel desk loves right on our doorstep The Independent UK · May 4, 2025
The makings of a legend: how did Tintagel Castle become the place where King Arthur was said to have been conceived? This north-Cornwall fortress found fame in the 13th century thanks to its association with a famous Arthurian legend The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025
Woman jailed for killing violent man suffered abuse after release, Cornwall inquest hears Stacey Hyde, 32, ‘had an incredibly difficult period of time’ and died from bulimia, coroner concluded The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025
Wizz Jones obituary Guitarist, singer and songwriter who performed with John Renbourn, Bert Jansch and Ralph McTell The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025
Wind in the willows! Beaver caught farting on wildlife camera A beaver was caught farting on a wildlife camera set up in a Cornwall nature reserve. The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
Man charged with murdering woman, 22, following incident on Devon A road Devon and Cornwall Police received a report at 4.45am on Wednesday of an incident involving a pedestrian. Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025
Police ‘considering other possibilities’ in murder probe over death of woman, 22 Devon and Cornwall Police said they were contacted on Wednesday regarding an initial report of an incident involving a pedestrian on the A379. Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
The best Airbnbs for surfing around the world, from Cornwall to Queensland Practicality meets radical style at these Airbnbs at world-class surfing spots in Australia, Hawaii and more, Surf’s up! The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
‘An epic expanse of golden sand’: the sweeping appeal of North Devon It’s long been a magnet for surfers, but will this coast’s relaxed vibe and huge beaches persuade a lifelong Cornwall lover to switch allegiance? The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025 ‘The Salt Path gave us back our life’: walking back to happiness on Cornwall’s South West Coast Path As a film of Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir The Salt Path is released, we follow in her footsteps along the Cornish section
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 UK weather: Heavy rain threatens Easter bank holiday washout after Met Office warning for downpours Although yellow warnings have been lifted for most of the UK, more rain is on the way for parts of the country in the coming days
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025 10 of the best places to go in Cornwall to avoid the crowds Avoid the well-trodden tourist trail and visit these quieter spots in one of the UK’s premier staycation destinations
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025 Oscar's Book Prize 2025 shortlist revealed: £10,000 prize showcases writing and illustrating talent from across UK The £10,000 award for the best picture book for young children this year spotlights authors and illustrators based from Cornwall to North Yorkshire
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025 Truro City: after years on the road history beckons for Cornwall’s former nomads The Tinners are back on home soil and four games away from a remarkable promotion to the fifth tier
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 UK’s longest direct train route cancelled by CrossCountry The almost 14-hour journey will stop running from 16 May
Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025 Has the commuter bubble burst? Covid property trends unwind as home buyers choose London City and coastal moving patterns seen over the past five years are beginning to shift again
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025 10 best things to do in Cornwall, from surfing to seafood feasts Sandy beaches, superlative surf and some of the best wild nature the UK has to offer – Cornwall is a perennial favourite with holidaymakers
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025 Bid to build Europe’s first research station on Atlantic temperate rainforest in Cornwall Charity crowdfunding initial sum to build £750,000 facility on Bodmin Moor to study overlooked but biodiverse natural habitat
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025 Surfer sparks backlash after launching fundraiser for new wetsuit rather than rescuers Sam Brenchley almost died after he was knocked unconscious on Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025 Inside the Cornish village dubbed ‘Kensington-on-Sea’ ahead of a second-home tax grab As Cornwall Council prepares to impose a tax raid on second home owners, Alex Ross visits the village of Rock, where priced-out locals fear the measure doesn’t go far enough