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22:49 Incredibly beautiful UK beach goes viral as it's dubbed ‘Bali of the UK’

A little-known corner of Cornwall is the UK's unassuming answer to Bali, according to one TikTok creator.

22:49 The best village in Cornwall according to a tourist that visited them all

A tourist has shared her experience of visiting Cornwall - she says one village stands out among the rest.

19:54 Cornwall town rallies around dementia group after travellers spark chaos

A dementia centre is at loggerheads with a group of Travellers and is now asking the public for urgent help.

18:53 Huge boost for UK town as 'rundown' shopping centre gets massive revamp

Tourism across Cornwall is looking to bounce back this year after numbers across the county hit a 10-year-low last year

21/04 Amazing map shows where the UK’s ancient languages are still spoken

Recent data has suggested a positive change for the country's non-English dialects.

19/04 Horror in Cornwall as 'poo and tampons' found in water off popular seaside town

Residents in St Ives have reacted with fury after brown, smelly liquid was seen in the area's seas following a period of heavy rain.

19/04 The beautiful little seaside village with the 'UK's warmest water'

The village's beach is a perfect place for those seeking a dip in the sea.

19/04 ‘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

18/04 UK village could get new adventure park - with paddle-boarding and aqua park

The outdoor adventure park could open as early as next year in the south of England.

17/04 The pretty UK seaside village that has no roads, no cars – and no noise

Polperro is a small village situated on the south coast of Cornwall, renowned for its no cars allowed rule.

16/04 Cornwall crisis as warning issued to anyone visiting 36 beaches

Anyone travelling to the popular staycation spot this East Bank Holiday has been warned to not enter the water in certain places.

15/04 Fury in Cornwall as popular seaside town threatens £100 fines

With their summer season hanging in the balance, businesses said the 'crushing news' has already resulted in 'thousands' of money lost.

15/04 UK seaside town in furious pleasure boat row as owners fined for touting on beac

The new system would also require companies to organise one booth per business, rather than one pitch per boat - which the council says is more fair

15/04 UK weather: heavy rain warning issued for western England and Wales

Met Office says gloomier and unsettled conditions are on the way after recent warm and dry spell

14/04 Huge cliff collapse at beauty spot where protesters are trying to stop new homes

Over 2,000 tonnes of rock plummeted to the ground next to a controversial luxury development.

12/04 UK's 'Caribbean-like' beach with crystal-clear waters voted one of world's best

The beach sits between Varadero Beach in Cuba and Eagle Beach in Aruba in the rankings.

12/04 A Dartmoor village is paying Prince William £1.5m-a-year for an abandoned prison - and former inmates say it gave them cancer

As ex-prisoners sue over claims that high levels of radon gas have led to serious illnesses, taxpayers continue to foot the rental bill

12/04 'I feel sorry for injured surfer who become most hated man on internet'

His offending post had one critic asking if it was a delayed April fools.

11/04 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

11/04 UK's longest train journey spanning an incredible 774-miles to be scrapped

After having served the country for more than 100 years, this scenic railway route is set to be closed for good.

10/04 Cornwall dealt huge blow as massive infrastructure project is axed

Carbon capture plans have been scrapped following concerns surrounding the impact of chemicals on marine wildlife.

10/04 Horror in popular UK seaside town as 4 people die in hotel in just months

Two men and two women have died at the hotel since December.

08/04 Anglo-Boer war whistleblower Emily Hobhouse celebrated in Cornish home

Series of events mark 165th anniversary of birth of forgotten pacifist who exposed conditions in British concentration camps

07/04 Fury in Cornwall seaside towns as urgent action demanded over rich outsiders

Politicians have argued the housing market is in crisis for locals as people from out-of-town snap up property.

07/04 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

07/04 The breathtaking 7-mile seaside walk that starts and ends at UK’s best beach

The three-hour route passes through stunning beaches and natural beauty - and through a village recently named among Britain's best.

06/04 The incredible 100-mile UK road trip that stops at 10 beautiful waterfalls

Road trip in a spot famous for its beautiful coastline offers an epic journey that takes in some truly stunning sights

05/04 Bookings at Cornwall seaside town’s restaurant soar after it’s spotted on Bey...

The Sardine Factory, owned by the Great British Menu contestant chef Ben Palmer, became an overnight hotspot following its appearance in Beyond Paradise.

05/04 Prince William's huge plan to transform UK's 'most haunted' woods

The Duchy of Cornwall is working alongside Natural England, Moor Trees, the Woodland Trust and tenant farmers to expand Wistman's Wood

03/04 Fury in Cornwall as teens cause chaos with boozy parties on beach

Headteachers from five schools in Penwith have written to parents about gatherings in St Ives, as police seize alcohol from young people in Hayle.

30/03 Man drives from England to Scotland - for a dentist appointment

Mark Formosa drove more than 1,000 miles from Cornwall to Scotland and back - to get a dentist appointment.

29/03 The unassuming British isle home to 30 people that was captured by pirates

You can visit the tiny island for day trips or stay overnight for as little as £168 for four nights.

29/03 World's 'biggest living labyrinth' that spans 183ft is near pretty UK lake

The designer of the living labyrinth in Cornwall said it will last for 4,000 years.

28/03 Military items crash through roof in UK seaside village

A dummy missile and other items fell from a plane and into a home in Cornwall leaving a "gaping hole".

27/03 Cornwall residents told they can snitch on second-home owners amid tax war

Cornwall Council has told residents to report properties being used as holiday lets or second homes as it increases the council tax rate by double.

27/03 UK theme park named 'most beloved attraction' sells all its best rides

A theme park once described as among the UK's "most beloved attractions" is auctioning off its rides after being forced to close.

26/03 Prince William to star in Clarkson's Farm after meeting TV star Kaleb Cooper

Prince William travelled to Bristol on Wednesday and became the new Patron of We Are Farming Minds.

23/03 The incredible £4m bridge in Cornwall that 'you need to visit before you die'

Opening in 2019 this incredible £4m offers coastal views not seen since the Middle Ages.

23/03 The pretty seaside town with UK's 'best beach' where house prices are plummeting

Brits may be falling out of love with our most popular seaside towns with house prices plummeting in a gorgeous seaside town.

23/03 Prince William's rarely-used royal title that gives him access to £1.2bn fortune

Prince William has inherited the vast private estate of the Duchy of Cornwall which was first established by King Edward III.

23/03 Prince George to own top British party town – thanks to royal rule

The young Prince George is one day set to inherit an estate in Britain's most renowned party town - along with hundreds of acres of land.

20/03 Royal Navy recruit suddenly dies at UK military base

Both police and HSE are investigating the death of the 38-year-old man.

20/03 Fury as 'money-making scam' speed cameras installed on road used by thousands

A set of new speed cameras on Cornwall's A38 has sparked controversy as residents have branded it a 'waste of money'.

20/03 ‘Every stone tells a story’: Cornish hedge labyrinth opens on Bodmin Moor

Artist behind giant piece of land art made using ancient Cornish hedging technique says work is a message to future generations

19/03 ‘I’ve had seals nibble my toes!’ How sunkissed Cornwall became a 422-mile surf paradise

Surfing? It’s as Cornish as piracy and pasties. As a thrilling exhibition opens in ‘Britain’s California’, we enter a heady world of coffinboards, hotdogging Aussies – and bans dished out to gangs fighting on the beach

16/03 ‘Fishing in Cornwall is like a metaphor for life’: photographer Jon Tonks on landscape, community and the perfect catch

Tonks spent 18 months documenting the fisherfolk of the south-west, learning about the community’s relationship with the sea, and how the future could be more sustainable for the fishers

15/03 20 of the best spring breaks in the UK

Make the most of longer, warmer days by puffin-spotting in Mull, stargazing in Northumberland, or finding Narnia in the Mourne Mountains

13/03 Fury in Cornwall as seaside town locals say ‘stop doing this to so many homes’

Residents at are loggerheads over plans to turn guest houses into HMOs.

10/03 Property in UK seaside town closed down after street fighting and drugs reports

The persistent antisocial behaviour has had "a real impact" on the livelihoods and wellbeing of local residents.

09/03 Huge neighbour row erupts over vehicles being allowed onto £13m walking route

Residents in a UK seaside town are up in arms over plans to open up a £13m footpath to motor traffic.

09/03 Popular UK seaside town sees tourists flock after beautiful natural phenomenon

A seaside town has a new tourist attraction unlike anything else seen after some curious creatures have been spotted with increasing frequency in the area.

09/03 The UK's abandoned village that's 1,500-years old and has a hidden tunnel

It is considered one of the best-preserved ancient villages in southwest England and can still be visited.

03/03 Horror as woman dies after collapsing in Wetherspoons in Cornwall pub

A woman has died after "hitting the decks" of a Wetherspoon pub in Truro.

02/03 Tax war brews over Britain’s charming little getaways by the sea

Second home owners are poised to fight back as Cornwall prepares to impose double council tax – leaving councillors fearing for their budget

02/03 ‘Ultimate bringers of life’: How one Cornwall farmer is using beavers to stop flooding

Chris Jones is behind change in law to release beavers in England after witnessing the incredible benefits on his land

01/03 Land’s End lighthouse fog alarm sounding every 13 seconds

Buy a set of earplugs, maritime charity advises those hoping to sleep near Cornwall’s Longships Lighthouse

28/02 'Pathetic!' Fury in seaside town as council places ban on seafront

Councillors have come under fire for a decision which has angered some locals in this pretty seaside location.

27/02 People in Cornwall urged to buy earplugs due to beep going off every 13 seconds

Locals have been advised to buy earplugs in an attempt to block out the loud and blaring noise.

26/02 The beautiful UK seaside town that's now 'London-on-sea' with £1million houses

Locals are furious after the houses prices in their precious seaside town have skyrocketed to the point of being unaffordable

25/02 One item is contaminating UK beaches – what to do if you spot it

An environmentalist has issued a warning to anyone visiting certain UK beaches after spotting thousands of identical items washing up on the coastline.

25/02 Nigel Farage scores new victory as Tory defects to Reform UK

Nigel Farage announced the defection of a Tory councillor to his party, meaning that Reform UK now holds a Cornwall seat for the first time.

24/02 Stories from Cornwall brought to life in new Michael Morpurgo play

White Horse is based on beloved book and explores importance of place, family, home and belonging

23/02 Wet and wild: the magic of Cornwall in winter

The crowds have left and the elements reign supreme on an off-season escape to Newquay

21/02 UK snow maps show south of England white barrage as 16 counties hit - full list

The south of England is set to be hit by another snow barrage with new weather maps showing a white sheet stretching across 16 counties.

19/02 Pretty Cornwall seaside town named place to move to 2025 - 'better than St Ives'

Newlyn in Cornwall was named one of the best places to live, particularly for its vibrant art scene and exceptional culinary offering.

18/02 UK weather maps turn purple with snow as far south as Devon and Cornwall

Wintry conditions will remain in place for days before the spring begins to settle in, the weather maps have suggested.

18/02 Tourists warned not to swim at gorgeous Cornwall beach - 'danger to human life'

Although the beach remains popular with swimmers and holidaymakers, warnings about serious safety risks have been in place for years.

16/02 UK seaside hotspots turning into 'ghost towns' as second homes left left empty

This beautiful corner of England is reported to be becoming an eerie outcrop of holiday boltholes.

15/02 'I live in a beautiful seaside town but I can't afford to move out'

EXCLUSIVE: A 26-year-old builder from Cornwall makes a living renovating holiday homes - but high prices mean he can't find a permanent place of his own.

12/02 Mystery in UK seaside village as body of woman in 20s found on bottom of cliff

Devon and Cornwall Police said her death is being treated as "unexplained" but "not believed to be suspicious".

11/02 Urgent warning to dog walkers as killer plant washes up on UK shores

Hemlock has been found on several beaches across the UK - and just a small amount can be deadly to both humans and dogs, people have been warned.

11/02 Fury at huge plan to build 2,500 on farmland owned by Prince William

Residents are not happy with plans to potentially transform the land.

10/02 No 10 denies dragging king into politics after visit to Cornwall with Starmer

Government says timing of visit to ‘sustainable community’ days before major housing announcement is a coincidence

10/02 King Charles joins Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner on visit to housing project

King Charles gave the Prime Minister and Housing Secretary a guided tour of his sustainable housing project in Cornwall.

10/02 Body found in Cornwall during search for missing woman

Colette Marshall vanished from Perranporth, Cornwall, on February 1, prompting Devon and Cornwall Police to release images of the 44-year-old.

07/02 The 13 UK seaside towns with worst sea water so dirty they won the 'Brown Flag'

The UK's filthiest beaches have been exposed as 13 seaside spots earn the dreaded 'Brown Flag' for poor water quality.

06/02 Dogs dying from deadly plant washing up on UK beaches as urgent warning issued

At least four dogs have been killed and several others have fallen sick after walking on beaches in Cornwall and Carmarthenshire and ingesting substances

04/02 NASA to build 'world's deepest pool' in popular UK seaside town costing £150m

NASA is planning to build the world's largest and deepest pool in a UK seaside town.

04/02 Rachel Reeves's tax grabs 'pushes hard-up pensioners to foodbanks'

Cornwall's elderly population "can't afford to eat" and are turning desperately to food banks after losing up to £300 in winter fuel payments, it has been warned.

04/02 ‘No evidence of murder’: Appeal bombshell for nurse found guilty of killing seven babies

Lucy Letby’s legal team have made a new bid against her convictions claiming her original case was a “miscarriage of justice”.

03/02 Taxi driver filmed trying to 'run over' teens says 'I would do it again'

Cornwall taxi driver defends driving toward teens, claiming he was protecting homeless men from intimidation.

30/01 Fury in Cornwall as sand keeps getting 'stolen' from one of UK's best beaches

Residents and visitors to Hayle in Cornwall have complained that lorries are scooping the sand from the beach along the estuary and taking it away.

29/01 'I met Prince William and one thing about him really surprised me'

Prince William visited the Lower Blakemere Farm on the Duchy of Cornwall estate yesterday, January 28.

28/01 Major tourist attraction to slash jobs after ‘flat’ year for tourism

The Eden Project, one of Cornwall's most popular destinations, is cutting its workforce by 20% as it blames 'considerable economic challenges'

28/01 Prince William goes casual during solo visit hours after Kate's appearance

The Prince of Wales was out in Hereford today to visit one of the Duchy of Cornwall's Focus Farms.

27/01 Labour Cabinet rift widens as Miliband hints Heathrow expansion may not happen

Shortfalls in wind and solar energy threaten the UK's flagship energy pledge.

27/01 The ‘insane’ £35k pumping station on sale in pretty UK seaside town

The quirky coastal property offers a unique, off-grid living opportunity in a picturesque spot.

26/01 Mum in Cornwall flies to Spain and back to pick up new car as it's cheaper

A woman flew over 1,300 miles to Malaga and back to the UK to pick her new car - as it was a cheaper than getting a train.

24/01 'Beautiful' mum killed in street attack named and pictured for first time

Claire Chick, a university lecturer, died on Thursday morning after being attacked the previous evening.

23/01 Police issue major update after woman killed in city street attack

Paul Antony Butler, 53, is wanted over the death of the woman who died in hospital during the early hours of Thursday.

23/01 Major update on huge UK city incident as police say person 'seriously injured'

Police in Plymouth have issued a major update on a large-scale incident on West Hoe where reports said a girl had been stabbed and locals feared a wider attack

21/01 Body found on popular UK beach as police probe 'unexplained' death

Police do not believe the person died as a result of suspicious circumstances - but are still unsure of what happened.

18/01 Beautiful UK beach with 2 miles of golden sand that didn't exist 200 years ago

A stunning beach in Cornwall born from mining waste, Carlyon Bay's golden sands weren't always there for all to enjoy.

18/01 Cornwall in crisis as number of tourists hits 'lowest level for 10 years'

Tourism chiefs in Cornwall say they are determined to attract more visitors after numbers dropped in 2024.

15/01 Warning to locals as 100-year-old railway reappears on popular beach

Beachgoers have spotted "jagged" outlines of a 100-year-old tramway on the British coast.

14/01 Cornwall hotel bans pork and alcohol due to owner's beliefs

A Best Western branch in Lostwithiel has stopped selling alcohol and pork due to its new owner's cultural views.

07/01 Plans for 9,000 plot Muslim burial site withdrawn after public outcry

A charity's dream to create a Muslim burial ground in rural Cornwall has been dashed, as local objections saw the move cancelled.

06/01 Fury as 'evil' man wears Ku Klux Klan costume in Cornwall pub

A quaint pub in the southwest has found itself at the centre of a dispute after a New Year's Eve party costume caused fury among locals.

06/01 How I learned to paint in St Ives, Cornwall

A novice painter finds the artistic heritage of St Ives somewhat daunting initially, but expert tuition in a dream artists’ studio soon gets the creative juices flowing

05/01 Cornwall plots to copy Wales with huge change to tourism and holiday homes

The six Labour and Liberal Democrat Cornish MPs have called for the region to be given similar autonomy to that enjoyed by Wales

05/01 Fury in popular UK seaside town as gigantic luxury resort gets the go-ahead

A new luxury resort in a popular coastal region in the UK will go-ahead despite mounting opposition from locals.

02/01 Second-home council tax rises to fund police patrols in Devon and Cornwall

Force could receive extra sum of up to £6m when local authorities double rates for holiday homes from April

02/01 Warning after mum lost £280 on fake Cornwall holiday says 'I died inside'

She asked for the scammer's ID and a utility bill but still ended up as a victim of fraud.

31/12 Prince William 'intervenes' in Cornwall abandoned boat row

Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall estate has agreed to help remove some of the hundreds of old boats abandoned on rivers and harbours in the west country.

30/12 Tourists warned they could face disruption in Cornwall due to £57m project

Major roadworks in a seaside town in Cornwall could see residents and visitors disrupted for months as a major project gets underway.

30/12 UK weather maps show date Britain gets snow as far south as Cornwall

Unsettled conditions are likely to bring freezing temperatures across the country, weather maps have suggested.

29/12 Incredible new posh sleeper train through the UK

The Britannic Explorer is set to launch next year, boasting elegant private cabins, a spa, and the kind of fine dining you'd expect at high-end hotel.

29/12 Seaside train journey that only takes 10 minutes but might be the UK’s best

A beautiful train line between seaside towns in Cornwall is the perfect way to stave off the winter blues.

28/12 The UK's 'most depressing' seaside town named by tourists as locals hit back

Locals fired back after the seaside destination in one of Britain's most popular areas for staycations got the damning assessment, insisting the arty town is always busy and full of tourists.

28/12 On the towering cliffs, my family found a sanctuary. It still pulls me back today | Kat Lister

My grandmother called it the Haven – a shack perched high above the beach. Years later, another special woman rekindled my love of that place, says author Kat Lister

28/12 Fury in Cornwall as 14,000 second homes ‘sit empty’ and locals struggle to buy

EXCLUSIVE: Cornwall has retained its status as the second home capital of England, with a 7.5% rise in empty or holiday properties this year.

21/12 Fury over plans for a 'monstrosity' holiday park in beautiful UK seaside town

Residents in one of the UK's most popular seaside destinations are fuming over a proposed plan which would see a massive holiday park built in their area.

21/12 Prince William to end feudal restrictions on his Duchy of Cornwall estate

The royal has bowed to pressure over residents’ right to buy freeholds on parts of his hereditary land

18/12 Mysterious UFOs filmed over RAF base as several sightings reported within weeks

The mysterious lights were spotted in Cornwall over the past couple of weeks.

18/12 Seaside village risks becoming 'third word country' as people 'poo on beach'

Angry locals are fighting council plans to close public toilets on a seafront - saying it will drive visitors to "poo on the beach".

18/12 Brothers cleared of Cornwall double murder after spending 20 years in prison

Robert and Lee Firkins have convictions quashed after being jailed in 2006 for murders of Carol and Graham Fisher

14/12 UK's most beautiful county turning to 'dark tourism' after really tough year

One local is hoping to capitalise on Cornwall's history of ghosts and ghouls to boost trade during the quieter months.

13/12 Fury as disused military camp on 'fragile' clifftop set to become holiday park

Proposals for a holiday park on the coast of Cornwall look set for approval by the local council despite local opposition.

12/12 UK snow latest as maps show winter storms hitting as far south as London

Cold weather conditions are likely to spread to the southern areas too, weather maps suggest.

11/12 Panic in Cornwall as locals rage against tourist haters: 'don't throw away £40m'

Tourism decline in Cornwall sparks fears of economic fallout as locals warn of job losses and reduced revenue from holidaymakers.

08/12 Pretty market town that's one of cheapest in Cornwall - buy a home for £200k

Its scenic views and comparably cheap properties make the area a good place to buy a home

05/12 UK weather: Storm Darragh to bring 80mph gusts as amber wind warning issued

Fourth named storm of the season follows concern over lack of flooding warnings for Storm Bert last week

02/12 Divers make incredible discovery in UK seaside town after finding ship

It encountered tricky weather conditions and ultimately sank with 20 crew onboard.

30/11 Cornish tourist spot unveils spider-related haiku spun by Simon Armitage

Work first in a series from poet laureate about wildlife that exists in the Lost Gardens of Heligan

30/11 The incredible 6-mile UK walk that boasts 'world's best beach' and cosy pub

Featuring spectacular views, unique wildlife including wildflowers with a famous beach and an award-winning pub and you'll get one of the most incredible UK walks.

28/11 Devon and Cornwall chief constable suspended over work phone claims

Jim Colwell, who is acting in the role after suspension of predecessor, is also being investigated in another matter

28/11 Devon and Cornwall police chief suspended pending investigation

Independent Office for Police Conduct to look into allegations Jim Colwell breached professional standards

27/11 Locals up in arms in beautiful UK seaside town over plans to plant more flowers

Volunteer gardeners in Penzance say they can't look after more plants as the town authorities look to get more in the ground.

27/11 Three injured as car crashes into hospital, leaving two trapped

A car crashed into a temporary building at Torbay Hospital in Torquay, Devon, at around 10.50am this morning. Two people were trapped under a car in the hospital car park

27/11 The £25k robot dogs that could change everything for UK farmers

A robot dog is helping scientists measure the health of a Cornish farmer's fields in a bid to boost productivity.

25/11 ‘Enormous fin’ spotted off UK coast at popular tourist hotspot

A huge shark fin has been spotted in UK waters. Many were surprised at its size, which suggests which species it might belong to.

24/11 The colourful UK cave believed to have healing powers

The cave has been visited for centuries with people leaving crutches behind as sign of their miraculous recoveries.

22/11 Farmer fury as daughter removed from school for inheritance tax welly protest

A farmer was left furious after her daughters were removed from school and sent to the wrong farm after wearing wellies to show solidarity with striking farmers.

19/11 The pretty market town that’s one of cheapest in Cornwall - with homes at £200k

Launceston had been Cornwall's ancient capital, and retains impressive relics of its history to this day. This includes the ruins of a Norman castle with grounds to explore.

19/11 ‘Kindle a fire and enjoy complete solitude’; a magical winter cottage in Cornwall

Tucked away near Helford River, 19th-century Frenchman’s Creek is rented by the Landmark Trust and offers serenity and cobweb-blasting walks

17/11 ‘Iconic’ pub in UK seaside town on the hunt for new landlord

A multi-award winning pub seeks a new landlord for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

17/11 The incredible 5-mile seaside walk in the UK that ends at paradise beach

The walk boasts dramatic coastal views, a stunning beach, a nearby pub - and even an amphitheatre.

16/11 UK County named top staycation destination for 2025 - and boasts gorgeous walks

The county, known for its stunning scenery and beaches, eclipsed the competition with a 76.3 score among the top trending UK holiday spots.

16/11 Beautiful UK market town away from tourist traps with homes for less than £210k

The beautiful inland town is said to be quieter than its more popular neighbouring towns and cities like Truro and St Ives, but has a growing reputation for being a hidden gem.

14/11 King Arthur's Hall in Cornwall is 4,000 years older than previously thought

The name exudes glamour. King Arthur's Hall. Upon hearing that name, the mind activates the springs of imagination and glimpses powerful walls, high colonnades, brightly colored stained glass windows, long tables, a multitude of maidens and knights and a grand banquet. Reality, as always, is more austere. King Arthur...

14/11 Warning after rare venomous stinging jellyfish wash up on popular UK beach

Mauve Stingers aren't lethal to humans but their sting can be extremely painful.

11/11 The Times learned how Elizabeth II joked about Johnson and the funeral

After Johnson's resignation, Elizabeth II joked two days before her death: “Well, at least now I won’t let that idiot organize my funeral,” according to the book by The Times journalist

10/11 British man killed fighting for Ukraine’s foreign volunteer platoon

Family of Callum Tindal-Draper, 22, say he died following his ‘heart, soul and morals’ and was ‘as brave as they come’

10/11 How long will we stomach sermons from royals made rich by their own charities? | Catherine Bennett

Despite their huge untaxed duchy revenues, King Charles and Prince William are still trying to claim the moral high ground

10/11 The pretty UK islands owned by Prince William that sees 125k tourists per year

Today the Duchy of Cornwall owns most of the land and nearly a third of the residential buildings on the islands.

08/11 UK's 'best' road trip is a 98-mile drive between seaside towns

Motorists looking to discover some of the most beautiful scenery the UK has to offer from their own cars have been advised to take a 98-mile coastal road trip.

07/11 Cornish monument is 4,000 years older than was thought and ‘without parallel’

Original purpose of King Arthur’s Hall is a mystery and archaeologists say it is unique anywhere in Europe

07/11 Archaeology breakthrough as mystery of ancient monument solved after 5,000 years

This monument in Cornwall has been subject to much research but archaeologists have finally discovered new information about the site.

06/11 UK seaside city hit by warning as harbour 'crumbles into the sea'

Plymouth's historic harbour is in need of repair after pictures revealed that the structure is crumbling into the sea.

06/11 Queen Camilla suspends her scheduled events due to lung infection

Queen Camilla, wife of British sovereign Charles III, was forced to postpone this week's engagements due to a lung infection, the...

06/11 22 sixes.. 17 fours... double century in T20 cricket, bowlers begged for mercy in front of this dreaded batsman.

Double Century Record in T20: Till date no batsman has been able to do the miracle of scoring a double century in T20 International cricket. Leave aside T20, no one has been successful in doing this even in One Day International.

04/11 Iconic theme park announces it's closing for good

'It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell.'

04/11 ‘Nail in the coffin’: family farmers respond to inheritance tax changes

Rachel Reeves announced in her budget that after April 2026 heirs will pay tax when farms are passed on

03/11 Prince William makes vow to 'transform' £1.3bn estate riddled with black mould

Up to one in seven rental homes owned by Prince William's £1.3billion Duchy of Cornwall estate have F or G-rated EPCs.

03/11 Horror as teenager killed and six injured after two cars collide in Cornwall

An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by careless driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

02/11 William's tenants claim royal rentals 'uninhabitable' and riddled with mould

A bombshell new investigation has revealed that Prince William's rental properties are riddled with mould and damp as the Duke tries to fight homelessness.

02/11 King Charles and Prince William make £50m in rent from the taxpayer

The two most senior royals make £50m a year from their inherited estates, according to a new investigation.

31/10 The 10 best seaside towns to downsize in the UK

You can buy your dream home in a beautiful part of the country for less than £300,000 in some areas.

31/10 Eight people hurt after land train crashes near holiday park

Police were called to the scene at the Tregoad Holiday Park in St Martin, near Looe at around 7pm on Wednesday.

30/10 Horror in Cornwall as police rush to the scene of holiday park 'train crash'

Eight people have been injured in land train incident at Looe's Tregoad Holiday Park in Cornwall. Emergency services are at the scene.

30/10 Full list of England's best and worst counties to live in - check your area now

Found out below where your county ranked as new data reveals which part of the UK is the best place to live.

27/10 Cornwall's 'best places to live' including one 'returning to glory days' - list

The top ten best towns in Cornwall to live in have been revealed, with one place making a comeback, historically dubbed as "Brighton of the West".

27/10 Tiny Mousehole AFC rises up football leagues – but potholes are a problem

Cornwall club attracts players from across UK and may be promoted but needs to fix road to campsite that funds it

24/10 Dad faces two years in prison for mooring his 86ft boat on his own land

Dean Richards has a court showdown scheduled for later this month, as he confronts the possibility of being jailed for mooring his barge on his own foreshore.

22/10 Małgorzata Mirga-Tas review – vivid, joyful stitchings from the Pole who shook Venice

With a series of fabric collages, the artist pays tender, nuanced and beautifully realised homage to the Roma of Czarna Góra and the suffering they endured

22/10 The UK seaside town at war over £125k beach huts that 'haven't made a penny'

Shockingly the council-owned holiday accommodation has reportedly never been rented in six years.

19/10 Prince William makes low-key visit to cosy pub during latest appearance

The Prince of Wales made a low-key visit to southern England's highest pub this week.

17/10 Prince William agrees to selfie with royal fan - his '1 condition' for agreeing

The Prince of Wales, 42, stopped to take selfies with royal fans today as he stepped out in Cornwall for another royal engagement.

17/10 Prince William pictured at crime scene - but royal fans do not have to worry

Prince William was hands-on during a CSI training exercise during a college in Cornwall.

17/10 Prince William beams as he steps out in Cornwall for poignant visit

Prince William makes his third appearance in a week as he heads to Cornwall for poignant visit.

15/10 Stark map shows the UK seaside towns that will be underwater by 2050

Worryingly, these favourite seaside spots may cease to exist as early as 2050, say experts.

15/10 Town that eats the most Cornish pasties in the world - and it's not in Cornwall

The town even has its own museum dedicated to all things pasty.

14/10 Woman and child fighting for life after crashing into school bus in Cornwall

Five children were injured by the crash.

14/10 Oysters are back on British menu – but will red tape stifle the shellfish boom?

Dispute over use of invasive species could hit production at seafood farms

13/10 Panic in Cornwall as tourists abandon seaside towns leaving holiday homes empty

EXCLUSIVE: Cornwall has seen a huge decline in visitation compared to last year, with the increased sales of holiday homes having a "detrimental" impact on the industry.

12/10 ‘It’s just crazy’: the retired Cornish builder making thousands from his whale paintings

Steve Camp had no formal training but his compositions, created in left-over emulsion, are making waves in the art world

10/10 Stunning UK seaside county offering free parking to attract more tourists

For three dates later this year the stunning coastal county will be offering spaces on the house.

10/10 Prince William's method of eating scones is the 'only correct one'

It's an age-old debate about whether to apply jam or cream first but Prince William's approach is supposedly the right one

07/10 PCC Alison Hernandez: Why I am supporting James Cleverly for Tory leader

James Cleverly's message of lower taxes and economic growth resonates with hardworking people, argues PCC Alison Hernandez.

05/10 Famous English city that's furthest from a motorway - a whopping 92 miles away

Truro's closest motorway is a whopping 92 miles away which will take you over an hour and a half to reach.

04/10 UK seaside town fury over plans to stop £28m hotel at airport

There is "deep concern and disquiet" over Cornwall Council's stalling of a multi million pound project which could boost local economy

03/10 UK second homeowners are rushing to sell amid council tax bill fears

The tax rise is set to take effect in April 2025 and will see second homes in this hotspot facing a 100 percent hike in council tax.

03/10 Pub starts charging people for leaving food on their plates

The landlord said it was the first time the long-running rule had been enforced.

03/10 Lorry gets completely stuck for 48 hours after driving down tiny country lane

The lorry took a wrong turn and got stuck down a tiny country lane in Cornwall.

30/09 Cocaine worth £3.1m washes up on Cornish beach

Drug package found in cave by dog walker in Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes

30/09 Archaeology breakthrough as new UK discovery uncovers new Bronze Age details

The site, near Camborne, Cornwall, features post holes indicating some form of structure together with evidence of a 'fire pit', suggesting a domestic setting.

24/09 ‘It’s now controlled by the actual people here’: the Cornish town that saved its own music festival

Promoter after promoter couldn’t make Looe’s annual festival work – so landlords and locals came up with their own. We don some glittery face paint and find out how

22/09 National Trust surveyor jailed for swindling charity out of £1m

Roger Bryant sentenced to six and a half years in prison over nearly 150 false invoices for work that was never carried out

22/09 New £86m UK road where a huge underground black hole has opened up

The opening to the ancient mine was uncovered in the middle of the new long-awaited road.

21/09 Pretty UK seaside town with one of Britain's biggest and best beaches

Perranporth on the north coast of Cornwall has been attracting holidaymakers and daytrippers since the Sixties.

21/09 The ridiculously pretty beach people 'simply can't believe is in the UK'

This pretty little beach in Cornwall is "one of the most picturesque spots on the island," visitors say.

21/09 Inside King Charles’s 540-acre housing estate with only 1,200 residents

King Charles's Cornwall community may appear like any other UK town, but it's got its own set of bizarre rules.

19/09 Council tells villagers: This is the way to tap your heads on rocks

The tradition of Beating of the Boundaries dates back to Queen Elizabeth I’s charter of 1585

18/09 £86million link road construction reveals entrance to ancient tin mine

The huge fissure was spotted on a stretch of land being prepared for the new St Austell to A30 link road, in Cornwall.

18/09 Lucy Letby’s chilling words to mum

Lucy Letby told the mum of a premature boy that she though he was going to die - after she had injected him with air to murder him, it has been revealed.

16/09 Inside the old 'capital' of Cornwall now booming - but it has major problem

This beautiful Cornish town is known for its quirky, artsy feel and rich, varied history.

15/09 Four men charged after cocaine worth £100m found on fishing boat

The boat was intercepted at sea near Newquay by National Crime Agency officers on Friday afternoon.

15/09 British police intercept a fishing boat carrying a ton of cocaine - Youm7

The United Kingdom's National Crime Agency (NCA) announced that police intercepted a fishing boat on the coast of Cornwall, southwest England, carrying a ton of cocaine.

15/09 Harry's net worth gets huge boost today – but it's nothing compared to William's

The Duke of Sussex is set for a huge cash boost today thanks to the late Queen Mother. But his net worth is trumped by his older brother Prince William.

15/09 Four men charged after ton of cocaine seized on Cornish fishing boat

Officers confiscated the drugs from aboard the Lily Lola which was stopped at sea near Newquay on Friday

13/09 Girl in Cornwall has a very different journey to school every day

The Cornwall teenager paddles 20 miles each morning.

13/09 ‘Secret Garden on steroids’: the Cornish cottage that comes with its own jungle and private beach

Guests staying at a new holiday cottage in the grounds of Trebah Gardens will get after-hours access to this sub-tropical wonderland and its private cove

12/09 Anger as tonnes of sand removed from UK's 'best beach' to be flogged for profit

Locals in Cornwall have launched a petition to call for the halting of excavation work which sees tonnes of sand removed from a popular local beach.

12/09 Picturesque Cornwall beach’s sand being ‘mined and sold for profit’

Residents claim Hayle Beach is being exploited by local council and launch petition to stop ‘day and night’ removal

11/09 Cornwall goes to war to protect its beaches - and not against tourists

Throughout the height of summer, dogs have been barred from a large number of Cornish beaches - but some locals think it should be in place all year.

09/09 Couples may soon be able to marry in the sea in Cornwall

A ceremony at Bude Sea Pool could be held in the sea, or on it such as in canoes – or nearby at the beach huts or rocks

08/09 Deaths of women and child at Cornwall house treated as 'unexplained'

Both were given medical treatment but died at the scene.

08/09 Police investigate 'unexplained deaths' of woman and child

Police believe it was an isolated incident

07/09 Local names the one beautiful seaside village in Cornwall as 'ghastly'

The charming village is famously hard to pronounce but according to one resident that hasn't stopped it being flooded by visitors.

07/09 The beautiful British seaside town that actually welcomes cruise ships

Passengers won't face tourist taxes or angry locals when they disembark at this friendly UK fishing port.

06/09 Two neighbouring UK regions battling to have their own powers in drastic move

Plymouth City Council wants Cornwall to be included in wider devolution discussions across the region.

04/09 There are thousands of dragons, octopuses and Lego sharks in the sea, and a piece can be next to us

Would-be 'treasure hunters' still find Legos lost in ocean in 1997 shipwreck

01/09 Warning of 'serious danger' in UK seaside town after children's 'harmless fun'

A group of children, supervised by their parents, dug a massive hole in the sand, creating a potential hazard.

31/08 The beautiful UK town that's best to visit in October when it's free of tourists

Trevone Bay in Cornwall is among the best travel spots in Europe in autumn.

27/08 Man dies and child fighting for life after crash at junction

He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

26/08 Wallaby dies after being hit by car in Cornwall

The wallaby did not make it after getting lost on a busy A-road after dark.

26/08 Dark side of UK's 'millionaire's playground' as explorer discovers 'ghost town'

Cornwall has been named as the second most deprived region in northern Europe - but it's also a popular destination for wealthy second-home owners

26/08 The beautiful UK seaside town on sale for £725k - but there's a big catch

Lee Gregory's family have owned Polperro Model Village for nearly 40 years. He says it's given him a great lifestyle - but comes with some unusual drawbacks

24/08 Tourism plummets for 2 regions as expert warns 'last payday before Christmas'

As tourism numbers plummet in Devon and Cornwall businesses are gearing up for the August Bank Holiday which could be the "last big pay day before Christmas".

24/08 Horror moment huge wave sweeps child off pier as Storm Lilian barrelled to UK

A boy was swept off a pier in Cornwall by a huge wave as Storm Lilian smashes into the UK on the busiest weekend of the year on Britain's beaches

24/08 Charles makes £1.4m a year from renting royal houses, study shows

The Royal Family own many properties and now according to a new study, they could be ould be raking in over £1.4million a year just from their holiday lets.

19/08 CCTV hunt after 'rottweiler savages child and mum' in horror beach attack

Police are hunting for three women after a child and their mother were allegedly savaged by a 'rottweiler type dog' in a horrifying attack on a UK beach

18/08 Pictured: 58,000-ton cruise ship dominates skyline in tiny Cornish town

German vessel the Vasco de Gama brings 1,258 passengers to the town of Fowey, which has just 2,000 inhabitants

17/08 Beautiful seaside town tourists miss in a rush to get to its famous neighbour

Hayle is a port town on the Hayle River in west Cornwall that often goes unnoticed by tourists.

17/08 Instant regret for Morrisons thief as he gets tackled to the ground

It wasn't the smoothest crime ever.

16/08 Cornwall’s scone tradition in doubt as younger people prefer them Devon style

A recurring flashpoint in centuries-old rivalry between counties flares up as under-30s advocate cream before jam

14/08 Prince William earns £800k a year from industry that goes against his pledges

Prince William is reportedly earning an extra £800k from something that goes against his green pledges, it has been revealed.

14/08 Seaside town so overrun with holiday homes UK army veteran forced to live in van

A popular seaside town in Cornwall is so overrun with second homeowners one local army veteran has been forced to live in a van.

14/08 Police believe bus driver murder suspect has fled 230 miles after stabbing

Detectives are still searching for Kamar Williams almost two weeks after Derek Thomas was stabbed to death near Stoke Newington Common on August 1.

13/08 Man died after knocking himself unconscious trying to lift 45kg barbell

'He collapsed with the bar and his head hit the floor.'

11/08 Britain's best hidden beach with beautiful turquoise water and best way to visit

This beach has been described as Britain's best hidden beach.

10/08 Elderly woman, 89, 'declared dead' by HMRC had her pensions stopped for months

A stunned Elizabeth Harris was shocked to read a letter from HMRC that declared she had died.

10/08 ‘Catch of the week’: fisher lands Lego shark lost at sea for 27 years

Man finds rare item from ‘Great Lego Spill of 1997’ on top of his fishing nets after an expedition in Cornwall

10/08 ‘It’s just a rich man’s playground now’: how St Ives became patient zero of British overtourism

The Cornish resort may be the picturebook seaside town but, through a desolate winter and a crowded summer, artists, fishers, visitors and locals reveal a community in danger of losing its soul

10/08 The 'beautiful' UK beach with England's 'clearest water' and sheltered from wind

The beach is dog friendly, features rock pools, and is located near old World War 2 defences.

10/08 Pretty county usually packed with tourists at risk of becoming ghost towns

EXCLUSIVE: Home to some of Britain's most popular staycation resorts - this stunning county simply isn't seeing the same amount of tourists this year.

10/08 Festival-goers injured in ‘terrifying’ crowd surge at Boardmasters in Newquay

‘Small number’ hurt and receiving care, say police, as English music festival confirms Sammy Virji’s planned set cancelled

10/08 People hurt in crowd surge at Boardmasters music festival

Police say injured attendees were treated at the scene in Newquay

08/08 ‘I feel like I’ve been run over by a tank’: Scottish woman breaks world sheep-shearing record

Una Cameron has sheared 517 sheep in a feat of athletic endurance to rival those of any Team GB Olympian

08/08 Sheep shearer breaks world record by shaving 517 ewes in nine hours

Organisers say 51-year-old Una Cameron’s feat is equivalent to ‘running two marathons back-to-back’

08/08 Neighbours go to war with new housing estate towering over quiet cul-de-sac

Locals living next to a sprawling housing development claim their complaints have not been upheld, with one saying: "We've all been s*** on."

08/08 Beautiful UK seaside town where locals say 'tourists don't know we're here'

This quiet town nestled between two famous Devon neighbours thrives without the huge crowds - and its residents reveal why.

08/08 Princess Kate set to miss beloved holiday hotspot in favour of Balmoral

The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to travel to Balmoral with their three children next week.

08/08 A car-free adventure on the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall

The Cornish archipelago has stunning coastal walking trails, flora and fauna in abundance, festivals and delicious food, with a soundtrack of roaring waves and birdlife

07/08 Children run from sea after 10ft shark spotted in Cornwall harbour

Juvenile basking shark enters shallow waters in St Ives, sending swimmers fleeing to shore

07/08 Panic as shark spotted metres from UK beach as horrified children flee

The shark was spotted in the clear blue waters of St Ives Harbour in Cornwall on Monday, while around a dozen children were swimming in the water.

07/08 Cornwall vet swims to rescue of trapped calves in race against rising tide

Polly Dugmore put on wetsuit late at night after a herd of 10-week-old animals escaped their field on to a beach

06/08 Farmer’s partner saves £10k herd of calves stranded 200m offshore by swimming with them to safety

Polly Dugmore, who is also a vet, donned a wetsuit and lifejacket to guide the animals one-by-one for 90 minutes as the midnight tide rose

06/08 Watch: Man knocked to the ground by police shield during riot

Devon and Cornwall Police said six people were arrested amid violent and disorderly scenes in Plymouth

06/08 Vaccinating badgers more effective than culls in stopping bovine TB, study finds

Percentage of badgers with bTB fell to zero in Cornish study, raising hopes of end to cull of 210,000 badgers since 2013