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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

‘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

The Guardian - UK

Santander: Full list of 95 branches set to close

High street banking firm Santander has said it will shut 95 branches in a major overhaul of its operations.

Evening Standard

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‘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

The Guardian - UK

Drones used to sow tree seeds in scheme to restore lost South West rainforests

The scheme is part of efforts to triple Atlantic temperate rainforest in Devon and Cornwall by mid century.

Evening Standard

Delivery driver inspired by ‘Hardest Geezer’ quits job to run length of UK

Jack Ward started the challenge on February 26 at John O’Groats in Scotland, and aims to finish on March 29 at Land’s End in Cornwall.

The Independent UK

Starmer reaffirms Cornwall’s national minority status on St Piran’s Day

Saint Piran’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Piran, is the national day of Cornwall, held on 5 March every year.

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7 of the best hotels in Padstow for coastal views and luxury retreats

Whether it is a foodie retreat to the Cornish coast or a ramble around the harbour, these are the best hotels in Padstow for 2025

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Locals told to buy earplugs to cope with faulty lighthouse alarm which sounds every 13 seconds

Longships Lighthouse in Lands End, Cornwall has been emitting an ear-splitting foghorn

The Independent UK

‘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

The Guardian - UK

Rare lichen brought back to East Anglia with help of bookbinding glue

Small patches of scrambled egg lichen moved from Cornwall to Breckland region, where it was last seen in 1994

The Guardian - UK

Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall 'don't belong to royals', report claims

The Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall “are public property” and do not belong to the royal family, a fresh report has claimed.

The National (Scotland)

Calls for King and William’s duchies to be abolished to create ‘national estate’

Republic is campaigning for an end to the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall portfolios, with their revenue to be spent on local communities.

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Chaos in Cornwall as Reform UK Rally Erupts Amid Clashes with Masked Protesters

A politically charged atmosphere gripped Cornwall on Wednesday as Reform UK’s rally in the county was beset by masked protesters.

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

Energy price cap set to rise in April, according to forecast

Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%, or £85.

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Evening Standard

King hosts Prime Minister and devolved leaders at Windsor

Sir Keir Starmer was invited along with the First Ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The Guardian - UK

No 10 denies dragging king into politics after visit to Cornwall with Starmer and Rayner

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

Evening Standard

No 10 denies dragging King into politics after joint visit with Prime Minister

The King, Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner toured a housing development in Cornwall on Monday.

The Independent UK

Prime Minister and deputy join King for tour of Cornwall housing scheme

It is rare for the King to be accompanied by senior politicians during official royal engagements.

The Independent UK

19 of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall to visit this summer

Some of the UK’s best shores can be found on its southwestern tip

The Independent UK

Europe’s best walking trails to hike in 2025

As the days lengthen, it’s the perfect time to lace up your boots, writes Sarah Marshall

The Guardian - UK

Ed Ferrett obituary

Other lives: Engineering and technology lecturer who made a second career in health and safety

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