Holiday Fatigue

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Established in 1992, the South West Film & Television Archive collection spans from 1893 to the present day containing more than 250,000 items. Formed from a variety of depositors, including broadcast news and programmes material from the Westward and TSW archive. In 2018 the archive collection transferred to The Box in Plymouth.

Holiday Fatigue (Today South West)

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Travel can put a strain on any holiday.

Doctors warn holidaymakers heading for Cornwall that the stress of travelling there could kill them. Although this sounds rather alarmist, the health risks from stress are very real. There are a lot of expectations around the holidays and stress or depression can ruin them and affect your overall health. 10% of hospital beds are used by tourists during the summer months each year.

58-year-old Peter Knowles finds himself in such a bed at Trelisk hospital in Truro, admitted after he had a heart attack while on holiday and walking in Mullion Cove. Doctors offer warnings about the dangers of travelling in high temperatures or with conditions such heart disease.


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