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Worries concerning airline strikes and flight cancellations have seen significant Google search increases for Cornwall holiday parks

IAN GROVES/MEDIADRUMIMAGESA red squirrel explores a field of native bluebells on the Isle of Wight. Both species are at risk in England: the squirrel is classed

The successful applicants will live in a tent on Looe Island and assist its permanent staff.

These rural retreats – from a woodland ‘truffle’ in Devon to a Welsh house of straw – are perfect for a back-to-nature holiday and a digital detox

Wake to to sea views at these coastal campsites Credit: Getty Imagine its one of those bright, blue-sky summer mornings. You wake to the sound of birdsong and the odd sheep. Outside, you catch a glimpse of a green swathe of grass with glittering sea beyond. Its the sort of view youd pay a fortune to bag if you were staying in a hotel – but its yours for just a few pounds at one of Britains coastal campsites.  Many sites have direct access to the beach, perfect for a swim or surf before break...

Dead whale spotted off Looe identified as a humpback whale "Theres been a number of sightings of them around the coast over the last few months" Updated A dead whale spotted floating near Looe has been identified as a humpback whale. The body of the animal was mistaken for an overturned yacht, which prompted a search and rescue mission yesterday afternoon. Dan Jarvis of British Divers Marine Life Rescue identified the species of whale. He said: "Sadly its a humpback whale. We have had a number ...

Dead whale spotted floating near Looe prompts rescue mission Whilst the lifeboat crew were "relieved" nobody was in trouble, they were "saddened" to find the dead whale Updated A lifeboat crew member alongside the body of the dead whale (Image: Looe RNLI/ Clive Palfrey) Never miss a big story in Plymouth again with our daily newslettersInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. ...