Cornwall
Coverage of Cornwall in the Nexus archive.
- Cornwall van dwellers face homelessness amid council crackdown
Residents in Cornwall living in caravans and horseboxes on farms due to housing affordability issues face eviction after a council crackdown on planning regulations. Half of the county's planning infringement notices target caravans in agricultural fields, with Cornwall council ranking among England's top five authorities for enforcement.
- Buy a luxury home if you want to keep using famous coastal path, say millionaire developer who has blocked Cornwall tourist attraction
A millionaire developer in Cornwall has advised buying a luxury home to retain access to a famous coastal path, which they have blocked from public use. The developer's actions impact a tourist attraction by restricting access to those who own property in the area.
- Second little boy dies days after crash that killed eight-year-old in Cornwall: Man in his 60s is arrested
A second young boy has died days after a crash in Cornwall that initially killed an eight-year-old, leading to the arrest of a man in his 60s.
- High seas: Mind-boggling mirage off the coast of Cornwall leaves spectators baffled - as one claims it looks like a 'huge bear on the horizon'
A mind-boggling mirage off the coast of Cornwall has left spectators baffled, with one observer describing it as resembling a 'huge bear on the horizon'.
- Boy, eight, is dead and another is fighting for his life after a multi-vehicle crash in Cornwall
An eight-year-old boy has died and another is in critical condition following a multi-vehicle crash in Cornwall. The incident involved multiple vehicles and left one child deceased and another fighting for his life.
- Forget Cornwall, THESE are the best places to buy a beachfront bolthole: Ultimate guide to little-known 'up and coming' coastline havens (without the massive premium)
The article highlights emerging coastal destinations as more affordable alternatives to Cornwall for purchasing beachfront properties, emphasizing their potential without the high price tags of established spots.
- Cornwall hotel owner condemns Labour's tourism tax hike and brands it 'English economic self-harm' - as Brit holidaymakers face shut down hotels
A Cornwall hotel owner has criticized Labour's plan to increase tourism tax, calling it 'English economic self-harm'. The owner believes this hike will lead to shutdown hotels as Brit holidaymakers are deterred. This criticism comes as the tourism industry faces potential decline.
- Wreck of deadliest US naval loss of World War I found after more than a century: 'Lost with all hands'
The wreck of the US Coast Guard cutter Tampa, which sank in 1918 and resulted in the deadliest US naval combat loss of World War I, has been found off the coast of Cornwall, UK. All 131 people on board died in the sinking. The discovery was made by a British technical diving team called Gasperados.
- British divers find missing WWI wreck of US combat vessel: Remains of USCGC Tampa are discovered off the coast of Cornwall 108 years after the ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat
British divers discovered the wreck of the USCGC Tampa, a US Coast Guard vessel, off the coast of Cornwall 108 years after it was torpedoed by a German U-boat during World War I. The discovery marks a significant historical find related to the conflict.
- British divers find missing WWI wreck of US combat vessel: Remains of USCGC Tampa are discovered off the coast of Cornwall 108 years after the ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat
British divers discovered the wreck of the USCGC Tampa, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, off the coast of Cornwall 108 years after it was sunk by a German U-boat during World War I. The vessel was lost in 1915 and its remains have now been identified through the search efforts.
- Coast Guard wreck found after century, confirms World War I tragedy that killed all 131 aboard
The wreckage of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter 'Tampa,' which sank during World War I in 1918 killing all 131 crew members, was discovered off the coast of Cornwall, UK, after a century-long search. A British technical-diving team confirmed the wreck with historical records, and the Coast Guard plans underwater research to honor the crew's sacrifice.
- Cornwall tourist tax will 'choke' small business already on the brink over Labour rate hikes - with holidaymakers facing shut-down hotels and closed restaurants
Cornwall's proposed tourist tax is criticized for harming small businesses already struggling due to Labour's rate hikes. The tax could lead to hotel and restaurant closures, worsening the situation for holidaymakers.
- Happy Birthday, Prince Louis! Young royal beams in adorable portrait taken on family holiday in Cornwall as he turns 8 years old today
Prince Louis, the youngest child of the British Royal Family, celebrates his 8th birthday with an adorable portrait taken during a family holiday in Cornwall. The image highlights the royal family's time together in the UK.
- Stern warning: one man’s mission to clear the rotting boats poisoning Cornwall’s creeks
Steve Green, a Cornwall boat engineer, is removing 166 abandoned fibreglass yachts from the Helford and Fal rivers to prevent environmental harm. His modified van, Cecil, uses recycled materials and a crane system to collect toxic debris, addressing marine pollution linked to fibreglass toxins.
- Aristocratic family with links to royalty and prime ministers wins court fight over £1.2m inheritance tax 'mistake' - after High Sheriff of Cornwall was found shot dead on estate
An aristocratic family with historical ties to royalty and prime ministers successfully challenged a £1.2 million inheritance tax 'mistake' in court. The case was linked to the High Sheriff of Cornwall, who was found shot dead on the family's estate.
- Fury in Cornwall over herbicide plan to tackle weeds
A council in Cornwall has proposed using glyphosate to control roadside weeds, sparking public outrage due to concerns about potential harm to humans and the environment. The herbicide was largely phased out in the region over the past decade amid similar concerns.
- Cornwall locals who branded tourists 'ants' are now desperate for them to return - as restaurants, hotels and pubs are left on the brink by Labour's skyrocketing rates
Cornwall locals who previously criticized tourists as 'ants' are now urging their return as businesses face collapse due to Labour's high tax rates. Restaurants, hotels, and pubs are struggling amid rising costs linked to government policies.
- Luxury hotel owner in Cornwall offers to foot British tourists' petrol bills to ease financial pain of staycation
A luxury hotel owner in Cornwall has offered to cover British tourists' petrol costs to alleviate the financial burden of staycations. The initiative aims to attract visitors by reducing travel expenses during a period of economic strain.
- B&B owners warn Rachel Reeves' 'holiday tax' will be the 'nail in the coffin' for hospitality in Devon and Cornwall
B&B owners in Devon and Cornwall are warning that Rachel Reeves' proposed 'holiday tax' will severely impact the hospitality sector. The tax is described as a potential 'nail in the coffin' for local businesses, raising concerns about economic harm.
- Goonhilly Earth Station tracks Artemis II
Goonhilly Earth Station is tracking Artemis II, NASA's upcoming lunar mission, highlighting Cornwall's growing role in the space sector. The station's involvement underscores advancements in space tracking technology and regional aerospace development.