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221003 | New Covid-19 symptom discovered as Britain warned of tough winter | confirmed Covid cases risen over past week

2,440,780 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK

New Covid-19 symptom discovered as Britain warned of tough winter

Research shows that two-thirds of people are now experiencing a new dominant symptom instead of a loss of smell or fever  read more »

220714 | NHS in worst state in 74 years thanks to Tory management, says former Lib Dem MP

NHS in worst state in 74 years thanks to Tory management, says former Lib Dem MP

26 ambulances were again spotted queuing outside ED at Treliske this week  read more »

220719 | Woman's 'life saved' by driving to London instead of waiting hours in Cornwall ambulance

Woman's 'life saved' by driving to London instead of waiting hours in Cornwall ambulance

The retired GP believes she was seen faster than if she waited in an ambulance outside of Royal Cornwall Hospital  read more »

220613 | Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'totally sure' Cornwall won't be short-changed by Brexit 'I don't have the figures here b

Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'totally sure' Cornwall won't be short-changed by Brexit

'I don't have the figures here but we're putting a lot of investment into Cornwall'

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By Olivier Vergnault Senior Reporter  read more »

220301 | UK overrules scientific advice lift ban on bee-harming pesticide, Eustice not "rule out completely risk to bees"

To minimise risks to bees, George Eustice says that farmers will be forbidden from growing flowering plants for 32 months after the sugar beet crop.
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220211 | Will banned bee-killing pesticides become the new norm? | Secretary of State ignoring expert advice

Will banned bee-killing pesticides become the new norm?

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220505 | Prices at 'value brand' Tory minister's family farm shop dwarf supermarket rates George Eustice is 'trustee of family'

Prices at 'value brand' Tory minister's family farm shop dwarf supermarket rates

George Eustice is a 'trustee of a family discretionary will trust which owns shares' in a Cornish fruit and veg farm - which sells products at higher rates than supermarkets  read more »

220412 | Cornwall residents and visitors urged take Covid seriously as free testing ends 'Don’t pretend Covid has disappeared'

‘Don’t pretend Covid has disappeared!’ This is the message to Cornwall’s residents and visitors ahead of the busy Easter break.

People are also reminded that all Covid-19 testing sites are now closed as part of the Government’s Living with Covid strategy and move to end free testing for the general population.

Some people – including those living and working in health and care settings – will still have access to free tests but the majority will have the option of purchasing them. More information on this will be available on the Government website.

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220416 | 'Keep your masks on' visitors told | As tourists head West for Easter, health chiefs issue Covid warning

‘Keep your masks on’ visitors told

As tourists head West for Easter, health chiefs issue Covid warning

PUBLIC health experts in Cornwall yesterday urged visitors to wear face masks and keep their distance in crowded places, as warm Easter weather saw crowds flock to the Westcountry.  read more »

220330 | People need to remain vigilant about Covid, experts warning, as free universal testing for the virus ends in England

Covid: Record 4908900 people have the virus in UK

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly  read more »