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Weather warning for Cornwall - heavy rain could make driving conditions...

Cornwall is braced for heavy rain throughout the day after a weather warning was issued by the Met Office. The Met Office warned the downpours could cause problems for drivers with difficult conditions...

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Protest organised against "eugenicist" Collin Brewer in row over...

A protest will be held in Truro against the "barbaric" comments from a councillor who compared disabled children to deformed lambs killed at birth. Collin Brewer stood down from his position when...

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French sailors invade Fowey

When French sailors arrived in Fowey during the Sailtica race they were treated to the best of Cornish hospitality and the worst of its weather. During Sunday, May 5 and Monday, May 6, 20 yachts and...

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Falmouth man Trystan Beecroft to stand trial over charge of indecent exposure...

Falmouth man Trystan Roy Thomas Beecroft will stand trial for an allegation that he exposed himself on a beach. The 24-year-old from Bar Terrace is accused of the offence at Gyllyngvase Beach on April...

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Drivers urged to take care during emergency road closure in Penryn

Drivers are being urged to take care in Penryn this morning as South West Water carries out emergency repairs in Market Street. A road closure has been put in place and this has caused some issues,...

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TV presenter Kate Humble signing copies of new book Humble by Nature at Lost...

A TV STAR will be signing copies of her new book at the Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey tomorrow, 3-5pm. BBC TV presenter Kate Humble, who specialises in wildlife and science programmes, is...

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Power boat stolen from Gorran Haven prompts police appeal

A POWER boat has been stolen from Gorran Haven, prompting a police appeal to catch the thieves. The vessel, its trailer and outboard motor were snatched from a boat park some time during the last three...

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VOTE NOW: West MPs join EU revolt - now you can join our online poll

Westcountry MPs have joined a growing Conservative rebellion over Britain's membership of the European Union.Up to 100 Conservative backbenchers are expected to register their anger that the...

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Newquay: Town beach death "tragic but inevitable"

DEATHS on the streets of coastal resorts such as Newquay are "tragic but inevitable", community and tourism leaders have said.They were speaking after a man in his early thirties was discovered on the...

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Come Dine With Me looking for contestants in Cornwall

Cult television series Come Dine With Me is looking for top dinner hosts in Cornwall to appear on the show. The hugely successful show will be returning for a new prime-time series and is looking for...

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Glovers aiming to be 'ahead of the game' on Sunday

Gary Johnson wants to keep his Yeovil Town team one step ahead of Brentford in their preparations for Sunday's npower League One play-off final at Wembley before showing superior commitment on the...

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Controversy over top Tory's defection to Independents continues

The controversy surrounding the shock defection of a top Tory to the Independent group at Cornwall Council is intensifying. Mike Eathorne-Gibbons, previously tipped as a leader of Conservative party in...

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High winds leave homes without power across Cornwall

SEVERE weather across west Cornwall left homes without power last night as high winds brought down power cables. The high winds were causing problems until early this morning, with Penzance Community...

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Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta 2014 dates announced

The dates for the Tall Ships Regatta in Falmouth next year have been announced. Up to 50 ships will gather in Falmouth for a three days of festivities from August 28. And the race itself will start on...

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Government Minister to visit Cornwall to mark start of work on £27m...

THE SECRETARY of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin will cut the first turf to mark the start of works on the Camborne-Pool–Redruth link road tomorrow afternoon. The visit follows the Department...

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Fire crews rescue trapped persons after road collision

Fire crews rescued two people that had been trapped in their cars following a collision at Ladock this morning. Appliances from Truro and St Dennis along with the Rescue Tender from Camborne attended...

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Secret garden Ken-Caro, near Liskeard, welcomes visitors

A secret garden near Liskeard is welcoming visitors on Sunday May 19 as part Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Open Gardens Scheme. Described as a tardis garden, Ken-Caro in Bicton, will be open between 10am...

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Roads closed as wild winter weather hits the South West

Wild and wintry weather hit the South West with a vengeance last night. Winds of up to 69mph were recorded at RNAS Culdrose and Princetown on Dartmoor saw snow blizzards. The unseasonal weather brought...

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Liskeard charity shop launches manikin challenge

A Liskeard charity shop is inviting people to take part in a competition to create the best dressed manikin. The Sue Ryder store in Baytree Hill, which raises money to help care for people with...

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Climber, 65, is airlifted from cliffs

A CLIMBER had to be rescued after falling around 20 feet from rocks in west Penwith.The man, believed to be aged around 65, was with a group when he tumbled from Vessacks rocks between Porthchapel and...

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