‘It has destroyed years of work’: Cornish beauty spot loses 80% of its trees to Storm Goretti

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‘It has destroyed years of work’: Cornish beauty spot loses 80% of its trees to Storm Goretti

Wednesday 14th January 2026, 2:57PM

St Michael’s Mount launches major operation to clear up devastation caused by 112mph windsThe tidal island of St Michael’s Mount in the far south-west of Britain is usually a place of peace and quiet.But it has become a hive of noisy activity as gardeners equipped with chainsaws and wood chippers get to grips with the devastating damage caused by Storm Goretti. Continue reading...

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