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Grace Stearn, 54, from Truro, says she had no symptoms when a mailed NHS bowel-screening kit tested positive for stage one bowel cancer, leading to surgery that she calls life-saving. The piece urges others to complete the free test when it arrives and to consult a GP if anything seems off, highlighting the value of early detection and awareness in Cornwall.
A rare Fata Morgana off Cornwall distorted a distant horizon into an inverted, shifting image that resembled an aircraft carrier, created by a strong temperature inversion and atmospheric ducting that bend light and continually reshape the scene.
Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated Princess Charlotte’s 11th birthday with a new portrait and a video montage of her seaside vacation in Cornwall, including moments with her dogs Otto and Orla.
To mark Princess Charlotte’s 11th birthday, Kensington Palace released a new portrait of the Princess shot by Matt Porteous during the Easter break in Cornwall, followed by a short video from the same holiday showing Charlotte bowling a cricket ball, patting the family dogs, and writing a message in the sand, with birthday wishes from the Prince and Princess of Wales.
To mark Princess Charlotte’s 11th birthday, Kensington Palace released a new portrait by Matt Porteous showing her smiling in a sunlit Cornwall field, plus a short birthday video from the same Easter break in which she bowls a cricket ball, pats the family dogs, and writes a message in the sand; the release comes as the couple also shared a new family portrait to mark 15 years of marriage.
The Prince and Princess of Wales released a new photo of Prince Louis on a family holiday in Cornwall to mark his eighth birthday, showing him on a boat with the sea behind him; the image was shot by Matt Porteous and posted with birthday wishes on social media by William and Catherine.
Nearly 100 bakers and pasty makers competed at the inaugural Global Pasty Championships at the Lost Gardens of Heligan; Bristol bakers swept the top honours, with Vanessa Farr winning the Cornish pasty individual title, Max Baker taking the alternative pasty individual title, Finley winning the alternative pasty junior title, and entrant Yuriko Shigyo traveling from Tokyo.
Dean Cooper turned to daily walks in Cornwall as a form of “street therapy” after burnout and a near-fatal heart scare; he lost weight, rebuilt his life, and now shares his recovery journey online to inspire others dealing with burnout and mental health challenges.
The partner of Sir Mick Jagger’s granddaughter has been reported missing in Cornwall. Alexander Key, 37, was last seen in Boscastle at 14:20 GMT on Friday. Police described him as having a medium build with peroxide blonde hair and bright clothing and have urged anyone with information to come forward. Key has two children with Assisi Jackson, Jade Jagger’s daughter, and the police appeal was shared on social media by Jackson."
A Cornwall-based cake-maker created a highly realistic roast turkey cake as a prank for the BBC's Gone Fishing Christmas Special, impressing the crew with her detailed and edible illusion cake that looked like a real holiday dinner.
David Hale, a man from Cornwall working in Jamaica, has decided to stay after Hurricane Melissa to assist with rebuilding efforts, helping clear debris, repair homes, and deliver supplies, while raising funds to support affected communities.
A Lego shark lost at sea in 1997 from the Tokio Express cargo ship has been found off Cornwall and is set to be auctioned for charity, with proceeds split between Cancer Research UK and Fishermen's Mission.
A sheep in Cornwall tested positive for bluetongue, a disease spread by biting midges that affects ruminants but not humans. The sheep died, but no culling of other animals is planned. Farmers are advised to maintain strict biosecurity and report any signs of infection to authorities.
A bird flu outbreak of the H5N1 strain has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Cornwall, leading to the culling of all poultry on the premises. The UK government has established a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone around the affected area. This is the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 this season, following earlier detections of H5N5 in Yorkshire and in wild birds across England. The virus spreads through birds' droppings, saliva, and contaminated feed or water.
Thousands of by-the-wind-sailors, sea creatures related to the Portuguese man o' war, were found stranded on Portheras Cove beach in Cornwall, likely due to strong off-shore winds. Marine biologist Delia Webb noted this is the second mass stranding this year and highlighted the increasing prevalence of these creatures in UK waters, possibly linked to warmer water temperatures.