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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

The Independent UK · 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

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 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 Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 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 · Apr 7, 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

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Man drives from Cornwall to Scotland – to get a dentist appointment

A MAN drove more than 1000 miles from Cornwall to Scotland and back – to get a dentist appointment.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

Best last-minute UK breaks to book before the Easter holidays

Here’s where to go to soak up the last of off-season travel on the British Isles

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

King Arthur’s Great Halls made watertight after first major repairs in 90 years

The project at the site in Tintagel, north Cornwall, using slate sourced from nearby Trevillett Quarry began in January.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

‘Microadventures have transformed my life, and they can do the same for you’ – Jack Harries on the power of getting out of the city

The presenter and documentary maker, now living in Cornwall, explains why it’s vital to find ways to feel rooted and connected in our ‘always-on’ culture

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

Why wild swimming is better for your mental wellbeing than open-air pools

On Perranporth beach in Cornwall, UK, a local outdoor swimming group called the Perranporth Bluetits is out in force. This group are determined to make the most of another chilly day as they plunge into the Atlantic for a dip. They emerge smiling. Their camaraderie and collective sense of achievement…

The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025