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Cornwall

Hemlock taken by Prof Ian Rotherham.

Warning issued as dog walker discovers ‘fatal’ plant on beach

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Aurora Borealis, Northern lights. Mumemories - stock.adobe.com

Aurora Borealis: Why 2023 is a good year to see Northern Lights

Aurora taken from Isle of Skye on Sunday, February 26 2023. Taken between 10pm and 11.30pm at Kensaleyre.
Aurora taken from Isle of Skye on Sunday, February 26 2023. Taken between 10pm and 11.30pm at Kensaleyre.

Northern Lights to be visible again in UK - best places to see them

Lorde performs on the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)
Lorde performs on the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Boardmasters Festival: Lorde announced as Friday headliner

A waterfront mansion worth £4.5 million is up for grabs, as the UK's biggest ever house draw is launched.
A waterfront mansion worth £4.5 million is up for grabs, as the UK's biggest ever house draw is launched.

Waterfront mansion up for grabs in UK’s biggest ever house draw

7,000 jobs will be on offer
7,000 jobs will be on offer

Haven Holidays announces more than 7,000 jobs available across UK

A human skull has been found during a beach clean on the Cornish coast. Photo: Cornwall Council.
A human skull has been found during a beach clean on the Cornish coast. Photo: Cornwall Council.

Human skull found by volunteers during UK beach clean

Computer generated image (CGI) issued by SaxaVord UK spaceport of a rocket taking off from Lamba Ness in Unst. The UK's first orbital rocket launch could blast off from the Shetland islands in October or November this year, spaceport bosses have said. SaxaVord spaceport, on the northern tip of the Shetland Islands, is preparing to host the first vertical launch of satellites from UK soil.
Computer generated image (CGI) issued by SaxaVord UK spaceport of a rocket taking off from Lamba Ness in Unst. The UK's first orbital rocket launch could blast off from the Shetland islands in October or November this year, spaceport bosses have said. SaxaVord spaceport, on the northern tip of the Shetland Islands, is preparing to host the first vertical launch of satellites from UK soil.

First orbital rocket launch from Scotland could blast off in October

Beth Matthews’ mother, Jane, described her as ‘an incredible character’ who was ‘bright and vivacious’ (Photo: Beth Matthews/Life Beyond the Ledge)
Beth Matthews’ mother, Jane, described her as ‘an incredible character’ who was ‘bright and vivacious’ (Photo: Beth Matthews/Life Beyond the Ledge)

Blogger died after ordering poisonous substance online inquest finds

A brightly coloured Babakina adononi sea slug is just one of the 'spectacular' lifeforms to be found off our shores (Picture: Allen Murray/The Wildlife Trusts/PA Wire)
A brightly coloured Babakina adononi sea slug is just one of the 'spectacular' lifeforms to be found off our shores (Picture: Allen Murray/The Wildlife Trusts/PA Wire)

Wildlife Trusts' warning about protecting marine environment should be heeded

Bumblebees have struggled, linked to weather extremes in 2022
Bumblebees have struggled, linked to weather extremes in 2022

Litany of weather extremes challenged wildlife in 2022, National Trust says

The most searched for areas for home buyers in 2022 according to Rightmove .
The most searched for areas for home buyers in 2022 according to Rightmove .

Ten most searched-for buyer locations in 2022 according to Rightmove

George Eustice is the former environmental, food and rural affairs secretary. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images
George Eustice is the former environmental, food and rural affairs secretary. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Former environment secretary cites ‘serious problems’ with farm worker visas

Rightmove has announced the happiest places to live in the UK according to its annual Happy at Home survey
Rightmove has announced the happiest places to live in the UK according to its annual Happy at Home survey

Rightmove’s top 20 happiest places to live in UK 2022 announced

Galashiels is the happiest place in Scotland
Galashiels is the happiest place in Scotland

Galashiels is UK's second happiest place - survey

Will you be heading to Boardmasters Festival in 2023?
Will you be heading to Boardmasters Festival in 2023?

Liam Gallagher to headline Boardmasters 2023 - see the full lineup

The Glasgow-built satellite will be sent into space via the Virgin Orbit launch. Picture: Spaceport Cornwall
The Glasgow-built satellite will be sent into space via the Virgin Orbit launch. Picture: Spaceport Cornwall

Scots satellite set to enter space with groundbreaking orbital launch

Euan Walker shows off the trophy after winning the British Challenge presented by Modest! Golf Management at St. Mellion Estate in Cornwall. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.
Euan Walker shows off the trophy after winning the British Challenge presented by Modest! Golf Management at St. Mellion Estate in Cornwall. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Euan Walker has DP World Tour card in sights after landing maiden Challenge Tour...

Martin Lewis issues bleak price cap update

After being bitten by a Shark in British waters, the female swimmer was met by paramedics at Penzance Harbour in Cornwall.
After being bitten by a Shark in British waters, the female swimmer was met by paramedics at Penzance Harbour in Cornwall.

Swimmer bitten off the British Coast in ‘freak event’

Stuart Ralston
Stuart Ralston

Flavour Profile: Aizle and Noto's chef owner, Stuart Ralston

Discount chain Poundland said it was 'resetting' its 850-plus stores to ensure it would best meet the needs of customers amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Discount chain Poundland said it was 'resetting' its 850-plus stores to ensure it would best meet the needs of customers amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Poundland makes pricing and product pledge amid cost-of-living crisis

Paul Lawrie gets his hands on the trophy after winnng the European Legends Links Championship hosted by Ian Woosnam at Trevose in Cornwall. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images
Paul Lawrie gets his hands on the trophy after winnng the European Legends Links Championship hosted by Ian Woosnam at Trevose in Cornwall. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images

Paul Lawrie lands second Legends Tour title with Trevose triumph

Falklands veteran Peter Pascoe was homeless before being put in touch with Scottish Veterans Residences.
Falklands veteran Peter Pascoe was homeless before being put in touch with Scottish Veterans Residences.

Falklands veteran who became homeless prepares to mark conflict anniversary

Tim Cornwell was a dogged foreign correspondent before he became an arts writer (Picture: Neil Hanna)
Tim Cornwell was a dogged foreign correspondent before he became an arts writer (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Scotsman Obituaries: Tim Cornwell - An Appreciation

Tourists warned not to swim at 14 popular UK beaches over health fears

Kilmarnock, Scotland
Kilmarnock, Scotland

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Outbreaks of bird flu, or avian influenza, increase the chances that the virus will jump the species barrier into humans (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Outbreaks of bird flu, or avian influenza, increase the chances that the virus will jump the species barrier into humans (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Huge bird flu outbreak could be the source of another human pandemic

Gordon Ramsay said Covid lockdowns had eliminated bad restaurants
Gordon Ramsay said Covid lockdowns had eliminated bad restaurants

Gordon Ramsay: Lockdown shut bad restaurants taking advantage of good locations

World Book Day celebrates its 25 year anniversary

Glenton coach holidays for captivating destinations and the ultimate in luxury
Glenton coach holidays for captivating destinations and the ultimate in luxury

Ad Feature The ultimate in luxury on a Glenton coach holiday

Get together with friends for a great winter drive (Drobot Dean - stock.adobe.com)
Get together with friends for a great winter drive (Drobot Dean - stock.adobe.com)

Enjoy UK from the warmth and comfort of your car: Best winter drives

Andrew Lamond has swapped sub-hunter RN helicopters for central heating systems.
Andrew Lamond has swapped sub-hunter RN helicopters for central heating systems.

Edinburgh-based HeatFix Scotland aims to be No. 1 boiler service repair company

Hunting has delivered 20,000 ft (approx. 6,100m) of casing to support the Eden geothermal project.
Hunting has delivered 20,000 ft (approx. 6,100m) of casing to support the Eden geothermal project.

Hunting's Aberdeen arm enters geothermal arena with work on Eden Project

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Picture: Eddie Mulholland-WPA Pool/Getty Images
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Picture: Eddie Mulholland-WPA Pool/Getty Images

Camilla: 'I was a pony mad child and Black Beauty was my favourite book'

These are the top 10 most ‘in-demand’ seaside towns for house hunters in 2021

Ardvrek Castle is in the national scenic area of Assynt-Coigach.
Ardvrek Castle is in the national scenic area of Assynt-Coigach.

Scottish Highlands area named as Britain’s top beauty spot

These devastating photos show the future of the UK’s beautiful coastlines – if B...

Picture: Thomas Haywood
Picture: Thomas Haywood

Stirling to represent Scotland in next UK City of Culture contest

Gearing up for exciting cycling holiday

(Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)
(Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)

UK areas with highest Covid rates amid warnings of autumn wave

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly  has the highest Covid-19 case rates in England (Photo: Getty Images)
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly  has the highest Covid-19 case rates in England (Photo: Getty Images)

Tourists urged not to visit Cornwall as Covid rates reach highest in England

Jill Murphy has died at the age of 72 following  a long struggle with cancer (Photo: Nic Knight / Pan Macmillan).
Jill Murphy has died at the age of 72 following  a long struggle with cancer (Photo: Nic Knight / Pan Macmillan).

Famous children's author who wrote The Worst Witch Novels dies aged 72

The full list of 20 UK places bidding to become City of Culture 2025 - from Corn...

Isle Martin, home to Scotland's first ever seaweed festival PIC: Caroline Williams
Isle Martin, home to Scotland's first ever seaweed festival PIC: Caroline Williams

Blistering bladderwrack! It’s Scotland’s first seaweed festival

National Trust ranger Seth Jackson looks on as large waves caused by Storm Ellen strike Cornwall in 2020 (Photo by Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images)
National Trust ranger Seth Jackson looks on as large waves caused by Storm Ellen strike Cornwall in 2020 (Photo by Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images)

‘It will get worse before it gets better’: Met Office’s warning as Storm Evert h...

Holidaymakers enjoy the sunny weather at Porthmeor Beach in St Ives, Cornwall (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Holidaymakers enjoy the sunny weather at Porthmeor Beach in St Ives, Cornwall (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

How I discovered a staycation wasn't actually a wasted holiday – Stephen Jardine

Devon and Cornwall Police has said that “most” parts of South West England are on amber wildfire alert (Photo: Getty Images)
Devon and Cornwall Police has said that “most” parts of South West England are on amber wildfire alert (Photo: Getty Images)

Devon and Cornwall on amber wildfire alert as UK bakes in 30C temperatures

MSIP is a joint venture between Michelin, Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise, founded to regenerate the former Michelin tyre factory site in Dundee.
MSIP is a joint venture between Michelin, Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise, founded to regenerate the former Michelin tyre factory site in Dundee.

Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc seals deal with Cornwall's Eden Project

Andrew Marr outside BBC Broadcasting House in central London. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire
Andrew Marr outside BBC Broadcasting House in central London. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Andrew Marr suffered 'nasty' bout of Covid despite two vaccine doses

EasyJet has announced four new domestic routes connecting Scotland to England. (Credit: Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images)
EasyJet has announced four new domestic routes connecting Scotland to England. (Credit: Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images)

EasyJet has announced four new domestic routes connecting Scotland to England

David Attenborough is to issue a stark warning to G7 leaders (Getty Images)
David Attenborough is to issue a stark warning to G7 leaders (Getty Images)

Sir David Attenborough warns that G7 leaders fact some of the most important dec...

World leaders are set to agree the 'Carbis Bay Declaration' at the G7 summit in Cornwall
World leaders are set to agree the 'Carbis Bay Declaration' at the G7 summit in Cornwall

G7 agree historic declaration aiming to avoid repeat of Covid-19 pandemic

G7 leaders to pledge 1 billion vaccines to world’s poorest countries

The offshore naval vessel HMS Tamar patrols off St Ives, Cornwall ahead of the G7 summit of world leaders, which starts today. PIC: Getty.
The offshore naval vessel HMS Tamar patrols off St Ives, Cornwall ahead of the G7 summit of world leaders, which starts today. PIC: Getty.

G7 must offer not just ritual but vision in a world wracked by doubt - Scotsman ...

All eyes will be on Boris Johnson, and the way he represents the UK, at the G7 summit in Cornwall which begins today (Friday). PIC: PA.
All eyes will be on Boris Johnson, and the way he represents the UK, at the G7 summit in Cornwall which begins today (Friday). PIC: PA.

Where is Boris' diverse, generous, and welcoming nation? - Joyce McMillan

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The then prime minister Boris Johnson (right) at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London,.
The then prime minister Boris Johnson (right) at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London,.

Five key questions as Boris Johnson prepares to face Privileges Committee

Supporters fly a flag featuring Donald Trump near his Mar-a-Lago home after the former president called on his supporters to protest a possible arrest and indictment. Picture: Getty Images
Supporters fly a flag featuring Donald Trump near his Mar-a-Lago home after the former president called on his supporters to protest a possible arrest and indictment. Picture: Getty Images

Could former US president Donald Trump be arrested this week?

David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.
David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.

MSPs condemn ‘monstrous’ payments to deposit return scheme executives

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