Bronze Age Britain
Period of British history from c. 2500 until c. 800 BC
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| 2021 | A major archaeogenetics study revealed significant migration patterns into southern Britain during the period from 1300 to 800 BC, uncovering genetic evidence of sustained population changes and cultural interactions with mainland Europe. |
| 2021 | A major archaeogenetics study revealed a significant migration into southern Britain from 1300 to 800 BC, with newcomers genetically similar to ancient individuals from Gaul. These migrants contributed around half the ancestry of subsequent Iron Age people in southern Britain. |
| 2017 | Genetic research reveals a major population shift, suggesting up to 90% of Britain's Neolithic gene pool was replaced by people from the Lower Rhine region, with significant steppe ancestry. |
| November 5 2016 | Coast FM (formerly Penwith Radio) community radio station was launched, broadcasting in West Cornwall on 96.5 and 97.2 FM. |
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