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Teen falls from Cornish Cliff

The 15-year-old was on holiday.

Plans for Cornish traveller sites scrapped

Plans to force local councils to provide residential pitches for gypsy travellers have been abandoned by central government.

Bodmin Murder Suspect Appears in Court

The man accused of the murder of a Bodmin woman has appeared at Truro Crown Court.

Man dies after being hit by train

A man has been killed after being hit by a train in Cornwall.

Situation in Pakistan is dire, according to charities

Pregnant women are now at risk from disease in flooded Pakistan

Surfers Against Sewage hails beach clean victory

SAS claims a victory as Cornwall's "sewage" beaches forced to lower their Blue Flags

RNLI urges beach-goers to stay safe

Safety warnings from the RNLI urge visitors to be extra vigilant this Bank Holiday

Father and son injured in boating accident

A father and son have been seriously injured after being thrown from their boat off Cornwall.

Tourism bosses pray for bumper bank holiday

Many businesses in Cornwall have seen a drop in revenue this summer.

Camerons announce baby's name

The Cornish born child has been named Florence Rose Endellion Cameron

Camerons announce birth of fourth child while on Cornish holiday

The baby, which had been expected in September, was born while the family was on holiday in Cornwall.

Man needs surgery after ear is bitten in attack

A man's been left needing surgery after having his ear bitten during a disturbance in Truro last night.

Cornish charity lends supports to Shelterbox

Joe Way's charity team hopes for aid

Teenage girl apologises after being sent home from Newquay

Over 20 unaccompanied teenagers sent home from Newquay through Safe Partnership Accommodation scheme

Mixed fortunes for local football

Plymouth lose out in their away game to Walsall while Truro City are held to a draw.

Patients use savings to pay for hospital visits

Patients in Cornwall are having to use thier savings to pay for transport to attend hospital appointments.

Audio/Video: Another tough test expected for the Pirates

Last run out ahead of the new season..

Audio/Video: The next generation of Cornish chefs are being sought

Only a few days left to apply at Fifteen Cornwall

Cargo ship saved after engine failure

A cargo ship has been rescued from drifting onto rocks off the Lizard.

Audio/Video: A Level results improve once again

Pass rate rise for the 28th year in a row

Police launch appeal to identify Cornish rail victim

Police are asking for the publics help in identifying a man who died on a Cornish railway last year...

Police confirm body found after Bodmin house fire is missing woman.

Police have confirmed that the body found inside the Bodmin house destroyed by fire over the weekend is that of missing woman Corby Craze.

One of Cornwall's top rugby sides has gone into liquidation.

Launceston Rugby Football Club took the step of going into voluntary liquidation to avoid being put into receivership.

Arrests over Bodmin house fire death

Three people have been arrested in St Austell in connection with the weekend's fatal house fire in Bodmin.

Truro City pick up first win

Evesham United 3-4 Truro City

Teen seriously injured in motorcycle crash

A seventeen year old motorcyclist has been taken to Treliske hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Porthtowan.

Whitsand investigators appeal for public's help

Investigators looking into the enviromental impact of silt dumping in Whitsand Bay are appealing for help from the public.

Cliff fall girl has been named

The Coroner has released the name of the 11 year old girl who died after falling from a cliff in Perranporth.

Cornish campaign groups join forces

Two Cornish campaign groups have joined forces to ask for an inquiry into Penzance's route partnership.

Person dies in house fire

A body has been found following a house fire in Bodmin

Fire death investigation continues

Police will continue their investigations today into a house fire in Bodmin which left one person dead.

Girl dies in cliff fall tragedy

The 11-year-old fell into a water filled cave

A Cornish restaurant's been ranked up there with the UK's best...

Nathan Outlaw's self named restaurant has been placed fifth by the Good Food Guide

The number of people out of work and claiming benefit in Cornwall has fallen slightly.

Nationally unemployment fell by 49,000 between April and June to 2-point-4-6 million according to official figures.

Plymouth Argyle crash out at first hurdle

Pilgrims Carling Cup hopes ended by Notts County

Peter Andre set for return to Westcountry

Intimate show announced at Plymouth Pavilions

Newquay mother jailed for drug dealing

A mother of five from Newquay gets a four-year jail sentence for drug dealing.

Could Cornish youngsters be set for a life on the dole

114,000 youngsters in workless households resigned to life on benefits

Pilgrims up for the Cup

Carling Cup campaign to kick off against Notts County

Plans to cut Anti Social Behaviour successful

Newquay Safe is being hailed a success on its first birthday

Blue Flag status is undeserved

Surfers Against Sewage says some beaches in Cornwall do not deserve Blue Flag staus

Smoking ban ignored at Cornish hospital

Bosses at Treliske say staff and patients are not sticking to the smoking rules.

Open spaces get the green flag

A number of sites across Cornwall have been awarded a green flag.

Waves are worth money to Cornwall

A new report calls for the economic value of Cornwall's waves to be recognised

Is the staycation boom a myth?

Tourism bosses fear many people are taking the staycation too far- and staying at home.

Cornish families set to be hit by benefits cuts

The TUC claims families set to lose out on 12 pounds a week because of the emergency budget.

Drink drive figures remain low

Devon and Cornwall police have conducted a month long crackdown

Latest cancer results withheld

Health campaigners are accusing the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust of a cover-up over Upper GI cancer statistics.

Audio/Video: One of the biggest events of the Cornish summer get underway today...

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Newquay this week for the annual Relentless Boardmasters.

RNLI forced to issue another tombstoning warning

They're reminding people of the dangers of jumping from Cornish cliffs.

Cornish charity to aid disaster hit Pakistan

Over a thousand Shelterboxes to be distributed to families

Man arrested after firearms incident

Police arrested the man in Newquay yesterday afternoon

Cyclist set to smash record for riding around the world

34 year old Vin Cox from Par left from Greenwich back in February

Rowers beat the Atlantic

Oarsome effort to break 114 year old record

Council to transfer gritting responsibility

Cornwall council are defending the decision to transfer the responsibility of gritting some roads this winter to town and parish councils.

Minister praises Newquay Safe Scheme

The Home Office Minister for Crime Prevention visited the resort on Thursday evening.

250 jobs are to be created at Tremough

The Combined Universities of Cornwall campus at Penryn to benefit from extra funding

Cornish runner goes for European glory

Cornwalls Jemma Simpson will be hoping to secure Gold for Great Britain tonight

Holidaymakers rescued from the sea at Newquay

Youngsters caught in rip current at Little Fistral beach

Business leaders meet to discuss safeguarding funding for Cornwall

LEP's will gradually replace Regional Development Agencies.

Anton becomes a Pilgrim

American Anton Peterlin signs with the Greens

Womans body discovered in sea off Falmouth

Police attempted resuscitation but couldn't save her.

Cornwall Council anticipate around 2000 jobs losses...

Cornwall Council to set emergency budget in November to deliver £110 million savings over the next four years

Wave Hub sets sail for Cornwall

The hub has left Hartlepool aboard the Nordica.

Jealous husband stabbed suspected love rival

A jealous husband who stabbed a builder he suspected of having an affair with his wife was jailed for three-and-a-half years today.

Council obtains closure order for flat

Neighbours of the property were blighted by noise and anti-social behaviour

Womans body discovered off Newquay.

The deceased was found 150 feet offshore.

Man dies whilst diving off Falmouth

He was diving with Falmouth diving club at the time.

5 people injured in car crashes overnight

The start of the busiest weekend of the year on the roads gets off to a bad start in Cornwall.

Helicopter rescue after cliff fall near Hayle

A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling at Black Cliffs.

Cornwall to tackle rates of re-offenders

Plans put in place to try and cut the number of re-offenders across the county

HMS Cornwall gets ready for a visit to the County

County's very own warship to invite public on board during visit to Fowey...

Charity appeal to buy limbs for a Cornish youngster hit major milestone..

The Handstand Appeal for Marshall Janson now tops the £200,000 mark

Independent cancer report published

An independent report has ruled that the transfer of some cancer services out of Cornwall WAS in the best interests of patients...

ShelterBox houses Brazilian family

The first ShelterBox sponsored by donors from Brazil was allocated to a family in Uniao Dos Palmares.

Public consulted over lap dancing clubs

Public consultations are being organised in Newquay

Cornish Police to tackle Kilimanjaro

Quartet to raise money for Helston based Shelterbox

Cornish hospital chief awarded compensation after being unfairly dismissed

John Watkinson was sacked as chief executive of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust last year

A new thirty million pound research centre could create hundreds of jobs in Cornwall.

Hundred of jobs could be created in Cornwall as its announced that a Climate research institute is to be built.

Health campaigners shock at NHS payouts

Redundancy payouts up to nine hundred thousand pounds are being awarded.

Carn Brea 'attempted abduction' never happened

The attempted abuction of a teenage girl in Carn Brea a week ago never happened...

Urgent reminder for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly tax credit claimants

HM Revenue & Customs are warning tax credit claimants to renew your claim by the 31 July deadline, or your payments will stop.

Specialist equipment bought for Cornwall Air Ambulance

Emergency medical equipment used by Special Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq has been bought for the Cornwall Air Ambulance.

Cornish beauty queen stripped of title is now celebrating another crown.

A beauty queen who was stripped of her title after lying about her age is now celebrating another crown.

Wave Hub prepared for subsea installation

The latest stage of South West RDA's pioneering Wave Hub project is underway..

Penzance Harbour plans taken to European Parliament

A campaigner against the plans has taken the battle to Brussels.

Cornish MP under the influence in the House of Commons

The MP has been accused of having one too many glasses of wine

Councillors visit lap-dancing club

A group of Cornish councillors have visited a lap-dancing club in Plymouth...

Plymouth Argyle search for a Cornish star

Soccer schools held across the county

Levels of crime fall across Cornwall and Devon

Crimes in Devon and Cornwall fell last year by 10%, making it the fourth safest police area in England and Wales.

Report critisises Cornwall PCT for hiring doctor

A report by the Care Quality Commission has criticised a firm running an out-of-hours GP service after a foreign doctor who was first accepted to work in Cornwall, made a fatal mistake.

Truro City map out new season

White Tigers start at home to Chesham United

Police ask for public help following attack

Female jogger attacked while running on the disused railway track from Pensilva towards Minions near Liskeard

Cornwall could be set to lose millions of pounds following a Government funding freeze

Match funding for the county's Convergence programme has been frozen

Manhunt following attack on Cornish teenager

15 year old girl dragged into bushes in Redruth

Incinerator inquiry set to resume

The inquiry will begin again at Kingsley Village today.

Alcohol confiscated from under age drinkers in Newquay

More than 360 cans and bottles confiscated from teenagers

Man arrested over rape of child in Plymouth

A 24-year old Plymouth man has been charged with the rape of a six year old boy...

First delivery of aid bound for Brazil

Shelterbox team members to help thousands left homeless following devastating floods

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visit the county

The royal couple will spend the next two days touring the county.

Bomb disposal's widow given patronage for troops charity

Christina Schmid has been announced as patron for Tickets for Troops.

Eco town has funding cut.

The eco-town project near St Austell has seen it's budget slashed by fifty percent as part of government cutbacks.

Teenager in coasteering accident

A fifteen year old girl's in hospital after falling 10 metres down cliffs in Newquay.

Fisherman lands giant spidercrab

It has a metre wide claw span.

Workshop fire closes rail line

A 200-metre exclusion zone was set up around the blaze.

Cornish schools lose out in government cuts

The 'Building schools for the future' programme has been scrapped.

Man's body discovered in Launceston.

The body of an unidentified male has been found at an address in the North Cornwall town.

Currie on Pirates' plate in British & Irish Cup

Cornish Pirates find their route to defending their trophy

Prince Charles is to launch a new fund to help Britains struggling farmers..

The Duke of Cornwall launched the Prince's Countryside Fund

The RNLIs lifeboat appeal for a new boat at Looe gathers momentum..

The RNLI's lifeboat appeal for a new boat at Looe gathers momentum..

Police in Cornwall ask for help

15 year olds Isabelle Bean and Roxanne Barron missing since Wednesday

Could Cornwall become part of European 'supergrid'?

Plans are being discussed to make Cornwall part of a European power super grid.

Drink driving campaign launched in Newquay

Firefighters launch a campaign aimed at youngsters who may drink and drive around the resort during the summer months.

RNLI warning over tombstoning

RNLI renew their warning over the danger of tombstoning following another incident this week.

Drunk teenager sent home from Newquay

A 16-year-old boy has been sent back to Wales after drunk and unruly behaviour.

24 hour fire cover comes to Newquay

Newquay fire station is to get 24-hour fire cover for the first time...

Climbing instructor injured in cliff fall

He was leading a group of climbers in Sennen.

Parents warned about giving alcohol to children

A survey by Drinkaware has revealed the shocking number of parents providing their children with alcohol.

Cornish woman drowns attempting to save life of teenager

45-year-old Vivienne Sally Carne tried save the life of a thirteen year old girl in difficulty.

Prince Charles' Taxpayer Funding falls

The amount of money Prince Charles gets from the taxpayer has almost halved.

Peter Reid takes charge at Plymouth

New gaffer has one aim - to return to the Championship as soon as possible

Miss Cornwall stripped of her crown..

27 year old Laura Anness has been stripped of her title, just weeks after bagging the prize...

Open verdict given in cliff fall inquest

An open verdict has been recorded into the death of a teenager who was killed falling from cliffs in Newquay.

Search launched for missing swimmer

A man's still missing and a woman's in hospital after a swimming trip at Fistral beach yesterday evening...

Paddleboarders go for World Record

Team SAS aim to paddle the English Channel in under 5 hours 9 minutes

Beachgoers advised to check tides

The RNLI is warning beach-lovers to check tide times this summer

Peter Reid takes charge of the Pilgrims

Reid has been appointed the new Plymouth Argyle manager.

South West Water move to allay fears of a water ban this summer

A summer hosepipe ban has been branded unlikely by South West Water

Controversial plans for a £250 million pound holiday complex go on show

Fresh plans for the resort at Carlyon Bay revealed

Communities target neighbourhood issues

A 'day of action' is taking place across the county today to address the concerns people have with their neighbourhoods.

Cornish MPs give their responses to the Budget

George Osborne delivers his first Budget to mixed responses

Pensioner killed after car collides with wall

An eighty three year old woman has died after a car she was travellling in collided with a wall last night near Millbrook.

Cornish MPs calling for protection in todays budget

MPs want fairer funding for already under-funded county

Teenage pedestrian suffers serious head injuries

The eighteen-year old was in collision with a cyclist

Village Spar store robbed at knifepoint

Two men are being questioned by police following an armed robbery in Lanivet yesterday evening...

Rail improvements derailed by budget cuts

There could be no new trains for Westcountry commuters.

Pirates to start at home

Cornish Pirates championship fixtures announced

Search and Rescue plans under threat

The axe has fallen on a scheme to replace search and rescue helicopters at RNAS Culdrose...

Review of hospital boss sacking ordered

The health secretary has commissioned an inquiry into the dismissal of John Watkinson.

Pilgrims map out new season

League One route to promotion mapped out

Cornish chough returning in greater numbers

Nine youngsters fledge from the three nest sites

Unemployment falls again across Cornwall

For the third month in a row the figure of people out of work and claiming benefit has gone down across Cornwall

Plymouth City Council to tackle smoking..

Movies which feature smoking are to be given an 18 certificate by a council for the first time.

Plymouth Argyle find out Cup fate

Pilgrims to tackle Notts County

Jellyfish spotted off Cornish coast

Big swarms of Lions Mane Jellyfish have been spotted at some of Cornwall's most popular holiday resorts.

Police launch 'Speed Watch' project

Devon and Cornwall police have launched a major campaign to target speeding drivers...

Truro City announce new manager

Lee Hodges pleased to be top man at White Tigers

Busy weekend for RNLI

It was a busy weekend for the county's RNLI and coastguards...

Shelterbox launch 'Green Box' appeal

The Cornish charity is hoping to raise awareness of the work they do abroad.

Cornish honours in Queen's birthday list.

Men and women across the county have been recognised.

Air Ambulance appeal gets a Royal high five

Atlantic FM and Flambards unveil fundraising promotion for the Cornwall Air Ambulance, called "High Five

Cornish producers meet Royal visitors

Local retailers met the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall this morning at the Royal Cornwall Show

Cornish sailor set to return to the high seas

Pete Goss is to take part in the Route du Rhum race later this year

It's the first day of the Royal Cornwall Show.

Gates for the three-day event open at eight-thirty this morning

Larrieu signs new deal at Home Park

Club captain to stay until 2012

Cornish author could be Big Brother contestant

29-year-old Leanne Grose is one of eighty potential new housemates.

Cornish swimmers help raise more than £10,000 for RNLI lifeguard appeal

Television star Steve McFadden joins Coast to Coast swimmers

Police report rise in internet grooming

Devon and Cornwall Police are reporting a big rise in reports of 'online grooming'

Controversial closure of day centre under discussion

Supporters of a Penzance Day Care centre which was shutdown back in February are meeting tonight to discuss the move.

Cornwall set for opening match

Devon vs Cornwall @ Torquay 11:00

Plymouth Argyle look to add firepower

Northern Ireland international Rory Patterson joins the Pilgrims

Shelterbox is sending aid to Guatamala

The cornish charity is responding to damage by tropical storm Agatha

Newquay to hold disabled surf competition

Cornwall hosts the country's first dedicated competition for disabled surfers.

Hoax message to football fans

Devon and Cornwall police target of hoax internet message

Superstars of rugby head to Penryn

Cornwalls championship winning side of 1999 to tackle a British Legends team.

Teenage girls returned home from Newquay

Two 15 year old girls sent home from Newquay to Bristol for alcohol offences

Cornish volunteer groups praised by the Queen

Three Cornish organisations given the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Widow collects husband's George Cross

Christina Schmid has paid tribute to husband Olaf as she collected his award.

Calls for tighter firework regulations

A Cornwall councillor has asked the Home Secretary to look into tightening up the rules surrounding the sale of fireworks.

Run To The Sun sees drop in crime

Police have reported a drop in crime, alcohol consumption and bad behaviour during this year's Run To The Sun festival

South West beaches improve water quality

The number of South West beaches with excellent water quality has increased.

RNLI urges beach safety after rescue

The RNLI are urging parents to take their children to lifeguarded beaches whenever possible...

Audio/Video: Penryn postman pleads guilty to child sex charges

A postman from Cornwall has pleaded guilty to 27 charges of sexually abusing children and having images of child pornography.

Teenage pair found guilty of firework killing

Two teenagers who started a fire which killed a woman by pushing a firework through her letterbox are found guilty of manslaughter

This years Fal Festival kicks off

The ten day Fal River Festival starts today

Thousands head for Newquay....

24th Run to the Sun to bring thousands of sun seekers to Newquay

2010 Air Day set for take off

Tickets now on sale for action packed day

Inquest to be held into cliffs death teenager

Sixteen year old Paddy Higgins fell from the cliffs at Newquay last summer

Air Southwest up for sale

The Plymouth based airline is being put on the market.

Police ask for public's help in connection to Camborne abduction

Cornish Police are renewing their appeal for a man they would like to speak to to in connection with an abduction in Camborne

Jury retires in firework death case

Two teenagers deny charges of manslaughter and arson.

Fire-hub plans could be scrapped.

The new coalition government could spell the end for regionalisation plans.

West Ham youngster signs with the Pilgrims

Bondz Ngala makes Argyle deal permanent

The Eden Project take over at Chelsea

Scruffy and Co bring the biggest-ever garden at Chelsea bursting into life

Man arrested after fatal collision

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a collision near Helston on Saturday.

Overturn of Hunting Ban could be scrapped

The move to overturn the ban has been put on the back burner.

Hottest weekend of the year so far

Weather forecasters are predicting Cornwall will have higher than average temperatures.

Government prioritises rural broadband

The new government has put high speed broadband for rural communities high on its agenda.

Win or bust for counties rugby team

Win over Gloucestershire a must

The Grand Prix of the sea comes to Cornwall today..

Upto 20 high performance powerboats will be racing off the Cornish coast today..

Row brews over cream tea's

Devon farm takes fight to Brussels.

Best of Cornish business celebrated..

The cream of Cornwall's business crop turned out last night for the annual Cornwall Business Awards.

Man stabbed in Newquay

Police were called to Henver Road in the early hours of the morning.

Cornish Police crush rumours

Anti- English message "is merely a myth designed to incense and irritate"

Cornish domestic abuse charity receives grant.

A domestic violence charity in Cornwall has been awarded nearly four hundred thousand pounds by the Big Lottery fund.

First Pilgrim departure announced

Jamie Mackie pens deal with QPR

Cornish water quality to be tested

Around 200 beaches across the South West are to be tested for the quality of its water

Wave hub making good progress

A pioneering wave-hub project being built off the Cornish coast is on course to be deployed this summer.

A baby octopus has been rescued by Cornish fishermen

2cm curled octopus found near Lands End

Improvement work begins at Chiverton Cross

Disruption expected for 11 months

Health Secretary calls for inquiry into RCHT boss sacking

The new health secretary Andrew Lansley has ordered an investigation into the sacking of a Cornish hospital boss.

2010 Cornish Pirates make history

Pirates beat Munster to seal inaugural British and Irish Cup

Cornish young footballers raise funds for Cancer

World Cup fever comes to Camborne, Pool and Redruth

Tom Daley to miss Diving World Cup

The plymouth based diver is to miss out in the event in China next month.

Steamship company retains Scilly link

The Penzance based company has retained the contract to run the ferry service to and from the Isles of Scilly.

Woman airlifted from cruise ship.

Falmouth coastguard co-ordinated the rescue.

Six Cornish beaches given blue flags for 2010

Number drops for second year running

One of Cornwall's best-loved small theatres set to close

The Acorn Theatre in Penzance is closing this summer due to financial difficulties.

Cornish college has a tournament to remember

Truro College make history in Rugby World Championships

Cornish Pirates aim to end the season on a high

Pirates tackle Munster in the final of the British and Irish Cup

Man dies after crash near St Mawgan

A twenty-year-old man has been killed in a single vehicle collision near St Mawgan.

Stadium for Cornwall study launched..

Feasibility study carried out for 10,000 capacity stadium..

Cornish MPs call for inquiry into unfair sacking of hospital chief

MPs for Truro and Falmouth and St Ives call for independent inquiry

Teenagers face trial over firework death

Mary Fox died on Bonfire night 2009

Cornish sailor saves community from starvation

Alex Bond from Penryn was sailing from Hawaii to Australia.

Man arrested after knife threats

An eighteen year old man was taken into custody after the incident in Newquay

Audio/Video: Camborne and Redruth turn blue

In what seems to be the shock result of the election for Cornwall, the Conservatives oust the Lib Dems by just 66 votes in the Camborne and Redruth constituency

Election 2010

Cornwall wakes up to the results...

Pilgrims to search for new manager

Plymouth Argyle have announced that the club will undertake a search for a new manager.

Cornwall Council defends lap-dancing visit

12 officials sent on a "fact-finding visit" to a lapdancing club.

Newquay could be home to solar farm

The scheme would cost around fifteen million pounds.

Cornish author dies in fire

89-year-old Joan Rendell died in a blaze at her home on Tuesday.

Fishermen's Friends make chart debut

The sea shanty singing men from Port Issac have made it in to the top ten in the album charts.

Man dies after falling from cliffs

A 20 year old man who fell from cliffs at Porthleven has died

Cornwall path to Twickenham is laid out..

Rugby side 3 steps from the home of English rugby

Shark spotters are being sought across Cornwall

If you love wildlife you could help spot sharks this summer.

Lapdancing licencing changes deferred

Cornwall Council defer the decision to introduce new legislation in Newquay.

Submarines could be involved with Fishing Boat tragedy

US Navy asked to disclose whereabouts of submarines in connection with a fishing boat that sank off the Cornish coast.

Six rescued as lift plummets

A Newquay hotel lift has plummeted a hundred feet with six guests inside...

Obby Oss

Residents of Padstow will be taking to the streets for their annual May Day celebrations

The Cornish Pirates Championship dreams are hanging by a thread..

Pirates hope to get one over on rivals Bristol today

Postman from Penryn pleads not guilty to child sex offences

28 year old denies 27 charges of sexually abusing children.

Thousands set for gig championships..

The 21st World Pilot Gig Championships get underway on the Isles of Scilly

Would ewe believe it!!

Un-baa-lievable surfing sheep taking on Cornish waves

Newquay hoteliers agree to under eighteen measures

Accommodation providers in Newquay have agreed to work with the Newquay safe partnership to work to protect teens staying in the resort.

HMS Cornwall ready to set sail

Frigate ready to set sail following stay in Falmouth

Cornish aid comes to the rescue in China

Shelterbox tents given to villagers in earthquake-torn Yushu

Two elderly residents treated in hospital after flat fire

Two elderly people have been taken to hospital after a fire at a block of flats in Falmouth overnight...

The problem of litter on Cornish beaches to be tackled...

A pioneering project to tackle the problem of litter on beaches in Cornwall is launched.

Cornish Pirates make final

The Cornish Pirates ran riot yesterday afternoon to seal a place in the first ever British and Irish Cup final

RNLI name new Lifeboat

The ceremony will be for a Tamar Class boat at Sennen Cove

Firefighters tackle yacht fire

Fire crews from Falmouth were called to a blaze on a thirty ft yacht in Penryn overnight...

Audio/Video: HMS Cornwall visits Falmouth this week

The Navy vessel open's it's doors to the public on Sunday.

Audio/Video: Cornish Pirates one step from Cup final..

Pirates take on Doncaster in the Semis of the British and Irish Cup

Men arrested after firearms operation

Two men have been arrested and a quantity of airguns seized following an armed police operation in Callington.

'Operation Brunel' trialled in Newquay

Police in Newquay are stepping up checks on young revellers arriving in the resort this summer...

Fire damages terraced houses

Fire crews in Cornwall were called to deal with a house fire in St Austell overnight...

The Cornish Pirates sign two more for next season.

Kyle Marriott. 23 Years old. Number 8 Phil Burgess. 21 Years old. Back Row

Air Southwest operate second ash test flight

Local airline Air Southwest have operated a second test flight from Plymouth...

Its the final call for voters.

It's the last day for voter registration and to apply for a postal vote.

Pilgrims board look to reassure fans

Directors answer questions regarding the future of Plymouth Argyle

Crime shorts:

Police asking for help following robbery: Cannabis plants seized in St Austell:

Cornwall still affected by volcanic ash

Flights continue to be disrupted across the county

The "Big Lunch" is launched

The project by the Eden project is launched

RNLI crewman and surfer honoured after rescue

Three lifeboat crew and a surfer have been honoured by the RNLI for the rescue of two men trapped on rocks in January...

Audio/Video: Cornish charity celebrates is tenth birthday

Helston based Shelterbox celebrate 10 years of helping people worldwide

Relegation finally confirmed for Plymouth Argyle...

2-0 defeat condemns Pilgrims to League One

Its D-Day for Plymouth Argyle

Three points vital to ensure Championship status

Attempted child abduction in Camborne

Police are appealing for witnesses after the attempted abduction of a four year old boy in Camborne.

Audio/Video: Flight disruption at Newquay airport

Flights in and out of South West airports are disrupted after volcanic eruption.

The new head of childrens services in Cornwall has been announced

Trever Doughty is the man tasked with improving childrens services in Cornwall..

Police plans to retire officers criticised

Devon and Cornwall police are coming under fire over plans to cut costs by forcing senior officers to retire.

Cornish chef attacked in Italian ski resort

Italian police are investigating an attack in a ski resort which left a Cornish chef beaten, stripped and suffering from hypothermia.

Cash boost for Enviroment and Health research centre

A £6 million injection of funds is making plans for a research centre studying the links between the enviroment and health a reality.

Audio/Video: Work continues for Cornish charity in Haiti

Enough aid for 150,000 people sent to the disaster hit country

Cornish Pirates suffer at the hands of Bedford

Bedford Blues 42-18 Cornish Pirates

Man named following fatal crash on A38

20 year old Richard Neale from Torpoint killed following fatal accident

Here comes the sun

The Westcountry's set to experience it's first glimpse of summer this weekend...

ShelterBox aid to be sent to help Mexico following an earthquake last week

260 ShelterBox tents are being sent to Mexico following the earthquake there last week

Pilgrims in a vital 6 pointer

Watford vs Plymouth Argyle Truro City vs Stourbridge

Holiday fuel-hike companies to be named and shamed

The Devon and Cornwall business council is to name and shame on it's website, companies who rip-off customers during the holiday season.

Search launched after pram found on cliff

A major search was launched in Newquay on Monday night after a pram containing a mobile phone was found near cliffs.

Woman dies in Plymouth

A woman has died following a disturbance at a pub in the City Centre

Decade old murder to be re-opened

The murder of Cornish woman could be re-opened because of a grant from the Home Office.

South West hospice's celebrate funds

Hospices in the South West are to benefit from a £4.4 million cash boost...

RNLI issue Bank Holiday advice

The RNLI is warning visitors to Cornwall's beaches this weekend to stay safe.

Men attacked waiting for bus

Police in Newquay are appealing for witnesses after an attack on two men waiting at the town's bus station on Tuesday morning.

Man dies following A38 crash

One person has been killed in a two-vehicle road collision near Liskeard.

Flood watch alerts around Cornwall

A number of areas of low lying land could be at risk of flooding following high tides

Penzance heliport signs superstore deal

A deal has been signed to sell Penzance heliport to supermarket giant Sainsbury's

Teenager dies in tragic farming accident.

Tributes are paid to sixteen year old Jordan Orriss.

Truro City boss leaves after 18 games in charge

Steve Thompson leaves by mutual consent with immediate effect

Cornish housing not up to scratch

Cornwall Council is not providing enough affordable housing according to a charity.

Cornwall's beaches get a spring clean

The National Trust is starting mass beach cleaning in Devon and Cornwall this weekend.

Lucky escape from fire

One person is treated in hopsital following a fire in Truro.

Is 'twenty' plenty for Bodmin?

Residents of the Cornish town are being urged to attend a meeting tonight to discuss implementing a blanket 20mph speed limit in all residential areas.

Another day care centre closes it's doors

A day care centre in St Ives is closing it's doors for the final time today after more than forty years...

Homelessness strategy approved

Cornwall council have rubber-stamped a new plan to deal with homelessness across the county.

New aerial platform for Cornwall

Two million pounds worth of new engines with aerial ladders for the South West

Jilted constable chased girlfriend in riot van

A special constable has been sentenced to community service after chasing his ex-girlfriend in a police riot van...

Man arrested after 'hit and run'

A man has been arrested after a road collision on Sunday in Helston which left a man dead.

Soldier's widow calls for 'celebrity' wages

Christina Schmid calls for recognition for true heroes.

Council applies for a share of two billion pounds worth of funding

Cornwall council have agreed to submit a bid for PFI funding

Falmouth hopes for 'Stein effect'

Rick Steins new chip shop could boost the local economy

Tolls to cross the Tamar Bridge have gone up

Tolls set to increase by 50 percent

Audio/Video: Cornish bomb disposal awarded the George Cross

Staff Sergeant Olaf Schmid was honoured posthumously for his extraordinary bravery.

Cornish Pirates look to the future...

Pirates sign Nottingham Forward Ian Nimmo

Falmouth coastguard co-ordinate overnight rescue

Falmouth coastguard have co-ordinated the overnight rescue of an injured seaman off the coast of Ireland.

Jobless total in Cornwall show small rise

Figures up just 70 on the previous month

Vital points for the Pilgrims

Plymouth Argyle 3-2 Bristol City Didcot Town 1-1 Truro City

Incinerator inquiry begins.

The public inquiry into the proposed waste-to-energy plant at St Dennis has begun at Kingsley Village near Fraddon.

Police seek witnesses after Par brawl

Patrols have been stepped up by police in Par after a fight involving two groups of men over the weekend.

TV gardener backs schools allotments project

Schools in Cornwall to get their own vegetable patches in a bid to teach children more about food.

Cornish day centre could get a new lease of life

A day centre closed last month could re-open as a dementia unit

Police renew appeal after pedestrian road death

Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a collision near St Austell last Monday in which a sixty-one year old pedestrian died.

BT to close Goonhilly "for Easter and beyond".

Popular Cornish tourist attraction to miss out on first tourist surge of the season

Pedestrian dies near St Austell

A sixty-one year old man has died after being involved in a collision with a car.

Penzance ferry terminal plans approved.

Cornwall council have approved the controversial 'Option A' for a new terminal at Battery Rocks.

Council pay details revealed

It's emerged one council employee recieved twice Gordon Brown's salary.

Council meet to discuss Penzance Harbour.

The future of the project to build a new sea link between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly could move a step closer today...

Audio/Video: Its D-Day for the Cornish Pirates

Winner takes it all today in the British & Irish Cup

Cornish soldier repatriated.

Sergeant Paul Fox will return to RAF Lyneham later.

Royal Patron praises Shelterbox

ShelterBox's work for disaster victims around the world is praised by royal patron, the Duchess of Cornwall.

The former leader of the Labour Party, Michael Foot, has died.

The 96 year old was leader of the opposition between 1980 and 1983.

Latest Eden Session announced.

Indie band 'Doves' announced for next session.

Nearly two hundred people evacuated after garage fire.

A major incident was declared in Liskeard last night as a fire raged at a commercial garage.

The Duchess of Cornwall is heading to Cornwall today...

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall is to visit ShelterBox HQ in Helston and the WILD Young Parents Project in Falmouth.

Car wreckage found in search for missing woman.

Police searching for thirty-one year old Beth Delbridge have discovered car parts at the foot of cliffs.

Pirates head for St Ives

The fourth installment of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise will be filmed in St Ives.

Cornish soldier is the latest victim in Afghanistan

34-year-old Sergeant Paul Fox from St Ives died on Friday near a check point in Helmand.

The Pirates get ready for a derby duel

Cornish Pirates vs Exeter Chiefs' PT III

SAS hold spring beach clean.

Surfters against sewage are launching their annual beach clean at Porthtowan.

Rare footage from 1920's uncovered.

A film depicting Newquay nearly ninety years ago has been discovered.

A woman in her seventies has died after being hit by a lorry this morning in Plymouth.

The driver of the truck has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

A teenager has died in hospital after being found with serious injuries..

13 year old boy found with serious injuries at a house in Liskeard.

Pirates 'Play-off' dates confirmed

Championship Stage 2 confirmed by the RFU

Two people have died in a road crash just outside Hayle

The A30 has been closed at Hayle after a crash involving a petrol tanker and two cars.

Concern is growing for missing Helston woman

31 year old Elizabeth Delbridge,better known as Beth, was last in contact with friends and family around 6.30am Monday 22nd

Cornwall fails in bid to become 'City of Culture'

Birmingham, Londonderry, Norwich and Sheffield left in the running

Dance legends to head to Cornwall.

Leftfield announced to headline Relentless Boardmasters

A dead whale is washed up on a Cornish beach..

The carcass of a 56ft Fin whale washes up at Porthtowan

£3 Million digital breast screening equipment for Cornwall

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust will begin work installing £3 Million of new breast screening equipment.

Convincing win for City

Truro City had a convincing win over Bedford

Plymouth Argyle take a point

Plymouth Argyle draw their game with Leicester

Street Pastors welcome new rules on alcohol labelling

The church run scheme backs the idea of warnings on alochol bottles.

Local residents face £600,000 bill for roads

Cornwall Council refuse to adopt four roads until they are in a good state of repair.

Aid continues for Haiti

Shelterbox commits more aid to the earthquake hit Haiti

Football action for the weekend

Local and National football round-up

Fatal collision closes A30

A motorcyclist has died following a collison during wintery conditions at Roche

Icy roads cause havoc around Cornwall

Wintery showers affect the counties roads

More Cornish X Files revealed

Newly released files from the MoD show Tintagel sighting

A Cornish Soldier killed in Afghanistan has been returned home...

Two South West soldiers have made their final journeys home today as they've been repatriated to RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire.

Man dies in accident on A39

The fire brigade have confirmed that a man has died after a single vehicle incident in the early hours of this morning.

Council meet to discuss council tax rise.

Council tax could rise by 2.9%

MOD confirm death of Cornish soldier in Afghanistan.

A soldier from 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards killed in Afghanistan on Thursday has been named as Corporal Darren Hicks from Mousehole.

Man held over internet child threat

A helpline's been set up for parents in the Falmouth and Penryn area worried their children may have been targetted by an internet predator.

Housing Minister is set to announce funding for the proposed eco-town at St Austell this morning..

St Austell plans to share £60 million pounds with three other eco town schemes

Mixed weekend for sport across Cornwall

Plymouth Argyle 0-1 West Brom Truro City 2-2 Leamington Cornish Pirates 15-30 Exeter Chiefs

New stroke clinic to open

Royal Cornwall Hospital to help educate people and prevent strokes.

Local sport preview

Rugby and football action this afternoon

Cornish Tourism industry could get a boost

A switch to European time could generate millions for the local economy

Fears over Cornish Post Office

Concerns raised about the closure of Launceston Post Office.

The funeral takes place of a Cornish soldier..

Captain Daniel Read who was part of eleven EOD Regiment, the Royal Logistics Core was killed by a bomb blast in Afghanistan in January

Biggest fundraising day for the RNLI

Charity hopes to raise thousands following announcement of their busiest year on record

Calls for South West police forces to merge

Jobs could be lost if Devon and Cornwall police merge with other South West forces.

Fire investigation underway

A house has been destroyed by fire in Newquay

Audio/Video: Could we see a 20th anniversary SAS Ball?

Campaign grows for one of the South West biggest events to make a return

Busiest year on record for RNLI

Lifeboats launched 1,648 times, Lieguards respond to 10,253 incidents.

A blocked pipe led to an award winning Cornish beach being covered in raw sewage earlier this week.

Porthtowan beach near St Agnes was contaminated with raw sewage earlier this week after a pipe became blocked.

Ex RAF servicemans bid for compensation turned down

A serviceman from Cornwall who broke his neck during an "It's a Knockout" type event has had his bid for damages turned down.

Audio/Video: Cornish Pirates hoping to bounce back

Cornish Pirates vs Rotherham, Camborne Recreation Ground 2PM

South West sports teams back in action...

Plymouth Argyle vs Barnsley OFF, Cambridge City vs Truro City, Cornish All Blacks vs Newbury, Blaydon vs Redruth

Road repair costs could top five million.

The cost of repairing Cornwall's roads after the recent severe weather could top five million pounds according to the council.

Audio/Video: Crime in Devon and Cornwall down

Crime and Drink driving continue to fall across Devon and Cornwall

A rare white beaked Dolphin has been found washed up on a Cornish beach

The dolphin was initially reported to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Marine Strandings Network as a porpoise at St Mawes

Tributes paid to mother and son killed in house fire

44 year old Patricia Philpotts and her 10 year old son Ben died after a house fire at Trevarrian near Newquay.

Councillors reject rise in allowances.

Plans to increase councillors allowances by up to a third are rejected.

Rugby season extended for Championship sides..

Season extended for Cornish Pirates, Plymouth Albion and Exeter Chiefs following poor weather

Penzance man found guilty of murder

A former Penzance estate agent was today found guilty of murder after strangling a woman in the flat they shared in Morrab Road.

Cornish footy fans views sought

Your views on grassroots football could win you big prizes

Cornish soldier repatriated.

The body of the latest soldier from Cornwall to be killed in Afghanistan will make the journey home this morning...

A mother and child have died in a suspected arson attack....

44 year old Patricia Philpotts and her 10 year old son Ben died after a house fire at Trevarrian near Newquay.

Thats snow way to drive safely..

Elderly motorist caught driving with windscreen covered in thick snow

Audio/Video: Shelterbox sends aid to Haiti.

The Cornish disaster relief charity are responding to the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Cornish soldier killed in Afghanistan named.

The ministry of defence have named the soldier from Cornwall who died in Afghanistan on Monday.

Pilgrims up for the cup

Newcastle United vs Plymouth Argyle

Audio/Video: Cornish family launch campaign to save son's grave tributes.

A campaign has been set up by a family left devastated when a Cornish council told them to remove a teddy bear from their son's grave.

Another popular Cornish nightspot has ceased trading

Sandsifters at Godrevy closes its doors

Plymouth win rights as a 2018 World Cup Venue

Plymouth Argyle have won their bid to host World Cup matches if England is chosen as the host nation

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