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Cornwall News — 19 June 2026

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health

Healthwatch Cornwall Launches Survey on Resident Wellbeing Concerns

Healthwatch Cornwall is seeking input from residents about factors affecting their health and wellbeing. The survey aims to understand local pressures including housing costs, fuel costs, rurality, transport and economic instability facing Cornish communities.

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environment

Conservationists Renew Call for Ban on Flying Rings Linked to Seal Deaths

Campaigners are calling for a ban on flying rings blamed for seal deaths in Cornwall. Cornwall Council backed a motion in 2025 to discourage the sale of the rings, which conservationists described as a major step forward.

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community

Fire Service Launches Bee Mindful Walking Quest Across Cornwall Stations

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is inviting residents to participate in health and wellbeing walks at destinations around Cornwall's 31 community fire stations. Eight walks are currently available as part of the Bee Mindful Quest initiative.

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business

Cornwall House Prices Rise 2.4% to £277,000 Average

The provisional average house price in Cornwall reached £277,000 in April 2026, according to Office for National Statistics data. This represents a 2.4% increase from the revised average of £271,000 recorded in April 2025.

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