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Wishing on the STARS
Cornwall Life

Wishing on the STARS

Amateur astronomy is a fun, fascinating hobby and Cornwall is one of the best places in the UK to give it a go

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February 2020
Walk of Destiny
Cornwall Life

Walk of Destiny

Robert Hesketh heads out in search of Cornwall’s prehistoric past along the coast taking in shipwrecks, seals and a spot of Iron Age architecture

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February 2020
STAY WELL
Cornwall Life

STAY WELL

If your good intentions for 2020 have slipped away, be assured even Olympic athlete Helen Glover admits to feeling unmotivated sometimes

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4 mins  |
February 2020
CORNISH icon
Cornwall Life

CORNISH icon

Owner Karina Rickards surrounded by iconic Cornishware which is available in a growing range of colours including red and orange

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February 2020
Come snow or high water
Cornwall Life

Come snow or high water

In our new series award-winning photographer David Chapman turns his lens on the Atlantic coast

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5 mins  |
February 2020
A new view at Hope Cove
Cornwall Life

A new view at Hope Cove

It was the view of Hope Cove that sold it to a couple who went on to create a stunning house that reflects the beauty of the area

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February 2020
Garden For Living
Cornwall Life

Garden For Living

A new garden has opened its gates at the Eden Project transplanted from RHS Chelsea via sub-Saharan Africa

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January 2020
Grand Adventure
Cornwall Life

Grand Adventure

Starting a new life in Cornwall is a dream for many people and starting life in a bespoke self built house is high on the bucket (and spade) list for any family

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January 2020
Fashion Conscience
Cornwall Life

Fashion Conscience

Shop locally and be inspired by vintage and designer pieces at this fast-growing Cornwall-born fashion label

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January 2020
Spirit Of The Isles
Cornwall Life

Spirit Of The Isles

Natalie Millar-Partridge journeys to the Isles of Scilly to discover a gin that embodies the spirit of St Mary’s where it is made

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January 2020
Beast From The East Goes West
Cornwall Life

Beast From The East Goes West

Award-winning photographer David Chapman begins his new series exploring Cornwall’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a trip to a snowcapped Bodmin Moor

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January 2020
Sea, Surf & Acrylic Paint
Cornwall Life

Sea, Surf & Acrylic Paint

Capturing Cornwall’s coastline in paint is a centuries-old pursuit - and one artist is finding new ways to present such a familiar scene

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3 mins  |
January 2020
Beach Of The Month
Cornwall Life

Beach Of The Month

Carlyon Bay, near St Austell

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2 mins  |
January 2020
Three Wishes
Cornwall Life

Three Wishes

Almost a third of Cornwall sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – so what three Christmas wishes would save it for future generations?

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2 mins  |
December 2019
Singing Loud
Cornwall Life

Singing Loud

Is the school choir still relevant in the 21st century? Anne Besford, chief executive, and Ben Parry, artistic director and principal conductor, of National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) discuss its importance.

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December 2019
Scarlet Christmas
Cornwall Life

Scarlet Christmas

The festive season is the perfect time to sample Cornwall’s bounteous food and drink - we ask the experts at Scarlet Wines for some of their favourite local tipples and the best way to serve them.

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December 2019
Holy Ground
Cornwall Life

Holy Ground

Cornwall contains many idyllic churches, in beautiful settings, rich in folklore and history and what better time to celebrate them than Christmas, asks Hazel Sillver.

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December 2019
Helping People In Crisis, By Helping Animals
Cornwall Life

Helping People In Crisis, By Helping Animals

A unique Cornish charity is helping people escape domestic abuse situations by arranging safe care for their pets - Abby Driver visits Refuge4Pets

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5 mins  |
December 2019
Have A Cornish Christmas
Cornwall Life

Have A Cornish Christmas

Get all your Christmas shopping done at once with Krowji Christmas Open Studios which begins with a festive evening on 29 November. It promises to be a merry start to the season – with a weekend of meeting makers, supporting local businesses and buying original work directly from the studios of more than 60 of the artists, makers and designers based at the Redruth centre.

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December 2019
Saving The Planet, One Cocktail At A Time
Cornwall Life

Saving The Planet, One Cocktail At A Time

Cornwall is not short of gin-makers but one couple in Newquay have developed the art of distilling to safeguard our coastline

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November 2019
The Sea Beckons
Cornwall Life

The Sea Beckons

Artists have long been drawn to the coast – but painter Penny Rumble discovered her calling for her vibrant seascapes after moving to the Penwith peninsula and exploring Cornwall’s teaching talents

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4 mins  |
November 2019
Winter Wonders
Cornwall Life

Winter Wonders

Cornwall’s beaches take on a different hue in the winter. Bright cold days can be the perfect time to lose yourself in the great expanses of empty sands on offer on Cornwall’s best winter beaches...

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November 2019
Port In A Storm
Cornwall Life

Port In A Storm

Award-winning photographer David Chapman completes his year-long tour of Cornwall with a stop at Port Isaac - and its most famous (fictional) resident Doc Martin

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5 mins  |
November 2019
Surfing The Waves
Cornwall Life

Surfing The Waves

Cornwall has a growing number of dynamic community radio stations. James Lee discovers the appea

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4 mins  |
November 2019
In The Palm Of Your Hand
Cornwall Life

In The Palm Of Your Hand

More than a hundred works are on show at Tate St Ives’ timely exhibition exploring the human impact on the landscape,

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3 mins  |
November 2019
Facing The Atlantic
Cornwall Life

Facing The Atlantic

Newquay is about more than surf and sun: award-winning photographer David Chapman reveals another side to the area around this ancient harbour town

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4 mins  |
October 2019
Down By The River
Cornwall Life

Down By The River

For a UK break with a difference, why not stay in a 17th century farmhouse with eye-catching views and a piece of TV history attached to it

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October 2019
Our Feathered Friends
Cornwall Life

Our Feathered Friends

Anyone who’s had a down day knows the instant boost that comes from a fluffy cuddle with a cat or dog. But chickens? Surely they can’t provide the same therapeutic benefits as more traditional pets? Think again...

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4 mins  |
October 2019
Beach Of The Month
Cornwall Life

Beach Of The Month

St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly

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1 min  |
October 2019
Time To See The Doctor
Cornwall Life

Time To See The Doctor

Martin Clunes returns to our TV screens as Cornwall’s most irascible family doctor in the latest series of Doc Martin where Port Isaac remains the star

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October 2019