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Police say "little hope" of finding Jordan Cobb

In a statement issued on Friday, Devon and Cornwall Police have said that there is now "little hope" of finding Jordan Cobb, the 16-year-old teenager who jumped from the Torpoint Ferry.Extensive...

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Police appeal for information on bogus caller

Police have warned residents in Cornwall to be on their guard for a bogus caller preying on elderly people in a calculated bank card fraud. Devon and Cornwall Police report that two women, aged 95 and...

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Jimmy Savile investigation: Five victims from Devon & Cornwall area

A newly-released report into abuse by Jimmy Savile has revealed that five victims are from the Devon & Cornwall area. Three victims are from the Exeter area and one from Cornwall. Another victim,...

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Shutters come down on Jessops in Cornwall

Two Jessops stores in Cornwall, at Truro and Penzance, have closed as a result of the photographic company going into adminstration, with the loss of 1370 jobs across the country. The joint...

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Truro City suffer huge blow to hopes of escaping the drop

 Truro City 2 Billericay Town 4Truro's hopes of Blue Square Bet South survival suffered a probably  fatal blow as they went down to fellow strugglers Billericay, who played for more than an hour with...

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Dobwalls made to work hard for win at Perranporth

Perranporth 1, Dobwalls 2 DOBWALLS ran out deserved winners at Ponsmere Valley, but Paul Andrews' men certainly made hard work of it.The visitors were dominant for long spells of an entertaining game...

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"Gangnam Policeman" video fundraising reaches £10,000

A video released on Monday to raise funds for a young boy has now been viewed more than 170,000 times and brought in more than £10,000. The money is being sought for Joshua, who has had surgery to...

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LIVE BLOG: Cornish Pirates v Dundee High

The Cornish Pirates take on Dundee High today at home from 2pm. Catch the game live via our live blog below:Cornish Pirates v Dundee High

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Crackdown on festive drivers catches 136

More than a hundred drivers were charged with driving while under the influence of drink or drugs by Avon and Somerset police over the festive period.The Operation Tonic anti-drink and drugs campaign...

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Runaway car demolishes porch near Davidstow

The porch of a house in North Cornwall was completely destroyed at the weekend after a car lost control on the A39 and careered into the building.The emergency services were called to the crash site...

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Exmoor search after woman found dead

A major search was being carried out on Exmoor yesterday for a man wanted in connection with the death of a woman in Wiltshire. Police confirmed that the body of the woman had been found at a house in...

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Traditional fishing harbour Coverack lands £100,000 upgrade

One of Cornwall's most picturesque harbours is to get a £100,000 cash injection to secure the future of its fishing industry.Coverack, near Lizard Point, is home to about dozen full and part-time...

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Free school unveils site for new campus

The new Plymouth School of Creative Arts has selected a site near the city's docks for its new campus. The facility in Millbay is expected to open in September 2014, subject to planning permission and...

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Nick Clegg upbeat at start of tour to shore up Lib Dem votes

It's a busy Friday flight from London to Newquay. Busy given that it's mid-January and the appetite for a weekend in one of the UK's leading resorts at this time of year is usually fairly modest. It is...

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Opponents of gay marriage take to streets of Cornwall

Opponents of gay marriage have been out on the streets in Cornwall to spread their message.Activists for the Coalition for Marriage (C4M) group urged people in Truro, Camborne and Liskeard to lobby...

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Are you paying too much for your MOT in Cornwall?

Advertorial feature If you're a motorist, you'll already know that, by law, your vehicle must be MOT tested at least once every 12 months. Regular servicing is also important for the wellbeing of your...

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Start saving – you might have home deposit in next 10 years

Housebuyers in the South West need a period of nine years and 11 months to save-up enough money for a deposit for a new home, according to the latest study from industry experts.The region comes second...

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Millbrook B&B owner reveals 'to the Manor born' secret

A couple from Cornwall with a major secret have pitched their bed and breakfast business against others from across the UK in the Channel 4 television show.Viewers will see Megan Edgcumbe and her...

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Nick Clegg puts faith in his MPs' local popularity

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg believes his MPs will be able to successfully defend their Westcountry seats on their record – despite almost unprecedented pressure from the Conservatives at the next...

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Lottery funding success for project to rebuild fire damaged Ponsanooth Hall

WORK to give a burnt-out community hall in Ponsanooth a new lease of life can begin this year after the project secured a lottery grant of £346,682.It has been nearly five years since the Methodist...

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