All news on the topic: Cornwall

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Met Office issues warning for tonight as drivers rescued from cars & river bursts banks amid flooding chaos
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for tonight as drivers had to be rescued from cars amid flooding chaos.
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Pensioner forced to return to work after being left with £6 a month to live on
Rob Trewhella, 67, says all the money he gets through his State Pension is spent on his rent, council tax and electricity - forcing him to take a job as a taxi driver to survive
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Cate Blanchett accused of 'destroying holidays' with eco-home
Lord of the Rings star Cate Blanchett is building the 'eco-home' with her husband Andrew Upton in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall. Neighbours are furious by the disruption caused by the work
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Shop in posh seaside town that controversially turned blue is repainted
Residents in St Ives, Cornwall, were furious after the shop was redecorated. But the owner has now taken action to return it to its original facade much to locals' relief
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Locals in upmarket town fume as new owner paints shop bright blue
A business owner in St Ives, Cornwall, left the council and locals furious when it repainted the walls of its shop a blue colour without planning permission, sparking a row in the fishing town with one ranting 'it looks like Benidorm'
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Locals fuming as council blocks stunning sea view with dog poo bin
Efforts are now being made to have the bin removed urgently and restore the scene to its natural beauty. Locals say they were shocked by where it was located
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Rare striped dolphin dies after washing up on UK beach
The rare striped dolphin was spotted on Saturday at Praa Sands in Cornwall and despite the best efforts of local to refloat it, they were unable to save it
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Locals living in 'UK's most depressing town' welcome new title for clever reason
Falmouth, in Cornwall, has been described as the UK's most depressing town and, although some residents were left fuming, others have welcomed the news for a clever reason
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'Soul-destroying' town named 'most depressing in Britain' - but locals hit back
The poll by iLiveHere gave thriving Falmouth, known for its creative buzz and beauty, the unfortunate title of the most depressing place in Britain, to the fury of some
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Charming UK town loved by tourists - but nobody can pronounce it
This charming Cornish town has been voted as one of the must-see places of 2024 to visit - due to its lovely buildings, narrow streets and a plethora of independent shops and galleries.
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Charming UK cottage sitting next to mystifying ancient village goes up for sale
Boasting charm and character throughout, the secluded property is ideal for buyers on the hunt for a peaceful retreat surrounded by woodland and ancient history
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UK's 'most popular holiday spot' for 2024 has Caribbean-worthy beaches
Cornwall has taken the top spot in a list of Britons' favourite places for a holiday this year, with more than 150,000 searches in the last month alone, according to data put together by Parkdean Resorts
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UK's gorgeous 'posh seaside village' has incredible beaches and amazing chippies
Brits looking for UK seaside holidays may want to consider a posh seaside village with amazing beaches for surfing and a whole host of brilliant restaurants nearby
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Public bogs with 'stunning sea view' in UK tourist spot could be yours for £20k
The block of public toilets, dubbed loos with a view, are up for sale in the UK's second home hotspot and look out at one of Britain's most iconic views
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'Coolest place in Cornwall' has incredible beaches and brilliant pubs
Falmouth in Cornwall is the ninth best place to visit in the UK, according to Time Out, thanks to its lively student population, great pubs and the many beautiful beaches
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Gordon Ramsay 'spotted leaving his £313,000 Ferrari on double yellow lines'
Gordon Ramsay doesn't have to worry about parking tickets - as he's worth an estimated £610 million - but the celebrity chef has managed to anger Cornish locals again
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UK's favourite seaside hotspot considers new tourist tax to cope with crowds
The issue of too many people coming in a short period of time was something that the council and its partners, such as Visit Cornwall, had to look at long term
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UK's iconic 'Great Wall of China' sabotaged in explicit items prank
A famous landmark in Cornwall dubbed Britain's 'Great Wall of China' has been decorated with sex toys in a mystery that's left a community buzzing with questions
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XL Bully puppy owner plans candlelit vigil ahead of New Year dog breed ban
Two dog lovers who abhor the impending ban on the controversial dog breed have decided to show their feelings and honour any of the canines who die as a result of the government's action
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Famous Land's End signpost to be removed after 66 years
Hundreds of thousands of people including a host of famous faces have posed alongside the iconic Land's End signpost in Cornwall since it was first put up in the 1950s
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'Massive' shark spotted off UK coast as video captures fin poking out of the sea
Rebekka Werren was walking along the Penzance Promenade when she saw what she claims is almost certainly a shark swimming for around 15 minutes
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Girl with extra rare disease to enjoy special Christmas thanks to strangers
Thea Mae suffers from Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC), a rare neurodevelopmental disorder - and her family are being supported by a children's hospice over Christmas
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UK snow forces school closures across UK – read the full list of affected areas
Some schools have confirmed they will either stay closed, open late or close early today due to snow and ice which have sparked disruption across parts of the country
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Incredible moment entire cliff falls into sea on British coast in 'wake up call'
Tonnes of rocks fell from the 200ft cliff edge at Whipsiderry Beach - and members of the public are now being asked to stay away over fears of further coastal erosion
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Armed police find handgun after swooping on train station to find hooded man
Officers sealed off the area around Camborne Railway Station in Cornwall this afternoon. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed arrests were made and a gun was recovered