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Scottish gran thought she won a horse, then discovered £15 ticket had won her a £4m Cornwall mansion

A 72-year-old Scottish grandmother thought she had won a horse after being contacted by Omaze, only to discover her £15 entry had won a £4 million Cornwall mansion. The mortgage-free property comes with £250,000 cash and £200,000 in furnishings, leaving Mary Dickson and husband John stunned by their life-changing prize.

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This posh Cornish enclave boasts a gorgeous new hotel with rooms from £155 a night

HOTELS: This beautifully restored property opened to fanfare in July 2025, with Gordon Ramsay in attendance at the opening party, says Emilee Tombs

The Independent UK

Swap Biarritz for St Ives and the Swiss Alps for the Cairngorms – the UK spots to visit instead of Europe

Avoid airport stress and high fares with these UK breaks for autumn – Hayley Spencer rounds up the best

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In 2024, a homeless man entered a church in England played Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, now he has a home and $50,000 collection

Rhys Wynne-Jones, who had experienced homelessness for about a decade, gained worldwide attention after a video of him playing Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” at a church in England went viral in 2024. His unexpected fame led to charity performances, more than £40,000 raised for good causes and, eventually, a permanent home…

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Loe Beach near Feock is on sale for £3 million, sparking fears a wealthy buyer could take over

Loe Beach near Feock, Cornwall, has gone on sale for £3 million, offering more than six acres, 78 metres of foreshore, a café, car park and watersports facilities. The sale has sparked concern among locals, who fear a wealthy celebrity or developer could snap up the much-loved stretch of ‘millionaire’s…

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This is officially the best place to visit in the UK, according to you

The Independent’s readers have spoken and this is your favourite staycation spot in the country

The Independent UK

Two beavers were unexpectedly released in Cornwall; they have built a dam six months later

Two beavers have unexpectedly settled at Helman Tor nature reserve. Their dam building and feeding activities are creating a more varied habitat. The new pools and altered water flow are attracting other wildlife species. Cornwall Wildlife Trust is monitoring the pair while planning wider reintroductions. This unexpected arrival supports the…

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A 7-year-old found human teeth on UK's Cornish coast. They may be linked to the 1721 Royal Anne Galley wreck

While exploring the rugged coast of Cornwall, a young boy stumbled upon human teeth, igniting an archaeological inquiry. The investigation uncovered numerous human remains, suggesting it could be a significant burial site. Radiocarbon analysis traced the remains back to the early 1720s, aligning with the tragic Royal Anne Galley shipwreck…

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Meet Arthur, the 7-year-old British boy who found ancient human teeth while exploring a Cornish coastline

In August 2025, 7-year-old Arthur was exploring Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly point of mainland Britain, when he discovered a collection of teeth in the ground. He showed them to Ken Wallace, a Wildlife Watchpoint volunteer who happened to be a retired dentist, and Wallace recognised them as…

The Times of India

Writers’ homes are sites of resistance and renewal

Letter: David Devanny on the challenges in running the late poet Charles Causley’s home in Launceston, Cornwall

The Guardian - UK

South West Water has worst environmental record in England, analysis shows

Exclusive: Friends of the Earth finds greatest sewage discharge in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset

The Guardian - UK

‘Small changes can make a big difference’: how getting farmers, fishers and beavers together could save a Cornish river

A local initiative is testing simple ways to stop algal blooms in the River Fal threatening some of England’s most biodiverse marine habitats

The Guardian - UK

I swapped my morning walks for early swims for 2 weeks - and noticed 5 surprising benefits

Can trading a daily walk for an early morning swim transform how you feel? Back home in Cornwall, Susan Griffin swapped her trainers for a swimsuit to find out

Woman & Home

King Charles and Prince William face £10m energy upgrade bill for estates

New rules could affect nine in 10 rental properties in duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster and at Sandringham

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Government needs to win back trust of farmers, says Andy Burnham

Mr Burnham visited a family-run potato farm near Truro, Cornwall, on Saturday that has been affected by the drought.

The Times of India

Bananas are fruiting in UK gardens after heatwaves: Why experts say this is unusual

In a quiet garden in Seaton, near Looe in Cornwall, something unusual is happening. A banana plant, once a tiny gift, has grown to 11 feet tall and produced 24 pieces of fruit. For owner Cathy Neville, it is a moment of surprise and delight. For experts, it is a…

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‘They do look majestic’: tears and pride as first white storks set free in Cornwall

Twenty-one birds released on Bodmin Moor where it is hoped they will one day return to produce their own young

The Guardian - UK

‘A magical eeriness’: Cornwall comes together for communal moment during solar eclipse

People came from far and wide to witness phenomenon that has thrilled humans for thousands of years

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Solar eclipse tracker: When will it peak in your area?

Devon, Cornwall and the westernmost parts of Pembrokeshire in Wales are set to see the eclipse at its fullest

The Times of India

In 1965, two British sisters bought a Cornish Island for £22,000; they lived there for nearly 40 years and left it forever protected as a wildlife reserve

In 1965, two sisters achieved their lifelong dream by purchasing Looe Island. Following their deaths, the Cornwall Wildlife Trust took on the responsibility of preserving this treasure. The island, now a vital marine nature reserve, protects a variety of wildlife while the trust continuously assesses the health of its ecosystems,…

The Independent UK

Police search for missing school girls, 11 and 12, after 4am sighting in Rugby

Both girls are believed to connections to Cornwall

The Independent UK

Hosepipe ban for millions more Brits – which new areas are affected?

South West Water is implementing temporary hosepipe restrictions for customers across Devon , Cornwall , parts of Dorset and Somerset , and the Isles of Scilly . The ban, effective from midnight tomorrow (Saturday 8 August), is a response to prolonged dry weather, significantly below-average rainfall and high demand. These…

The Guardian - UK

‘Do we really need huge cruise ships here?’ Fears £150m Falmouth Docks plan threatens habitats – and town itself

Plans involve dredging and expanding docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annually

The Guardian - UK

‘I felt sick that he was near my mum’: a top amputation surgeon had his own legs removed due to a fetish. Were his patients safe?

Neil Hopper was celebrated for continuing to do his job despite the loss of his lower limbs. But what the people he was treating didn’t know was that his injuries were self-inflicted. Now they and their families are asking questions

The Independent UK

Michelin-starred chef blasts ‘selfish little brats’ who smashed 30 fertilised eggs at Cornwall pub

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