A LOCAL revealed that tourists are ruining her beauty spot home as she struggles to find parking and can’t take her kids to the beach. Fiona McGowan, who lives near St Ives, Cornwall, claimed residents in the area strongly disliked tourists. 1 The county’s popularity has soared and has become a summer hotspot for Brits … Read more
A UK airport has kicked off a brand-new route to a beautiful island just 40 minutes away. Cornwall Airport Newquay has welcomed its first Aurigny’s airline flight from Guernsey on Wednesday. 2 Newquay airport is the latest one to launch a new route to the small islandCredit: Alamy 2 Guernsey is known for its favourable … Read more
A FAMILY are accused of dining and dashing at two restaurants. The four adults and three children had meals, including lobster, then fled without paying. 3 A family of diners have been accused by two Cornish restaurants of dine and dash incidentsCredit: SWNS 3 The Reef and Beef restaurant in St Ives and the Lewinnick … Read more
THE hapless ice cream man who went to the loo while his van was swept out to sea has been fired, a colleague said yesterday. He had left his truck unattended on the beach as the tide came in. 7 A hapless ice cream man who went to the loo while his van was swept … Read more
Locals fear growing social media attention is turning a once under-the-radar beach into an overhyped and dangerous tourist hotspot. Pedn Vounder, near Treen, is celebrated for its golden sands and turquoise waters. But the beauty spot has seen an influx of visitors due to its soaring popularity online. Residents are concerned that visitors are seeking … Read more
A BELOVED theme park where wannabe-cowboys lived out their Wild West fantasy has got a new lease on life after being left to rot. The Spirit Of The West theme park in St Columb Major, Cornwall, was closed in 2009 and redeveloped into Retallack Resort & Spa. 6 The abandoned general store at Spirit Of … Read more
PLANS for an incredible new Eden Project in Dundee complete with waterfront attractions, play areas and immersive shows have been given the green light. Councillors have given the go-ahead for the £130million project which will be based at the former gasworks site near East Dock Street. 5 Plans for the £130million project have been approvedCredit: … Read more
CORNWALL has been named the most popular place on tourists’ lists this year – kicking Yorkshire off last year’s top spot. A poll of 2,000 adults reveals the UK’s favourite staycation destinations, with the southwest hotspot coming in poll position thanks to its beautiful beaches, picturesque villages and stunning scenery. 4 Tourists in St Ives, … Read more
The UK has some incredible destinations, but only one has been crowned the best place for a beach holiday. St Ives has been named the “best seaside town” by the Express, with readers stating it is the “jewel in Cornwall’s crown” due to its vibrant art galleries and spectacular sights. It is also known for … Read more
A SEASIDE village in English is home to one of the best surf spots in the country. The picturesque village of Sennen Cove sits on the Cornish Coast in England. 5 Sennen Cove is home to thatched cottages, many of which overlook the harbourCredit: Alamy 5 A small fleet of boats often line the harbourCredit: Alamy Located … Read more
