Uber Influx in Cornwall Fuels Taxi Competition Debate
CornwallLive readers have been sharing their views on Uber and taxi regulations in Cornwall, with mixed opinions on pricing, safety, and how the rules are enforced. Local taxi drivers have...
Devon Mayor Proposal Raises Unanswered Questions
Devolution will be one of the biggest changes to local government in Devon for half a century.
Devon Energy Reshuffles Executive Leadership Team
Leadership reshuffle at Devon Energy Devon Energy (DVN) has announced a reshuffle of its executive team, with new leaders taking charge of...
Cornwall Achieves First Kidney Cancer Treatment Success
KIDNEY cancer patients in Cornwall are set to benefit from improved access to a minimally invasive treatment, following the successful...
Central Devon MP Mel Stride Loses Shadow Chancellor Role
Central Devon MP Sir Mel Stride has been removed as shadow chancellor, almost two years after Kemi Badenoch handed him the brief following...
Exeter Restaurant Staff Delighted by Michael Barrymore’s Surprise Visit
The Kingsbridge resident has been showcasing his Devon adventures on TikTok.
Jayden Wareham Departs Exeter City for Wycombe Wanderers
Exeter City striker Jayden Wareham has left the club to sign for League One side Wycombe Wanderers for an undisclosed fee. Wareham joined City from Reading in the summer of...
Famous Poldark Cave Buried Forever in Cornwall Cliff Collapse
A well-known beach cave that appeared in the TV series Poldark has been buried under tonnes of rock after a cliff fall in Cornwall. The collapse at Holywell Cave, also...
Penzance Protesters Drag Huge Poo Along Seafront
Artists from Newlyn built a 'huge poo' and dragged it from Newlyn Green to a controversial development site near the Jubilee pool, Penzance,...
Cornwall Council Confirms South East Cornwall Road Closures
PUBLIC notices cover a range of applications, ranging from licensing applications for liqueur or entertainment to planning applications,...
Love Is Blind UK’s Jack Admits Alcohol Struggles
Cornwall reality star Jack Bradshaw has opened up about his troubled relationship with alcohol, revealing it is something he has been...
Torquay United Suffer Dismal 2-0 Defeat at Farnham Town
If Torquay United are to challenge for promotion this season, they will need to be far better than they have been at the start of this National League South season....
Cornish Schoolboy Seriously Injured in Motocross Crash
A schoolboy motocross rider from Cornwall is in hospital after suffering life-threatening injuries in a catastrophic crash.
Mum Startled by Eel in Shallows at Devon Beach
A holidaymaker was left startled as she paddled in the sea just off the shore at a popular Devon beach this weekend - only to spot an eel...
Cornwall Council Announces Road Closures in Bude, Stratton and Launceston
Cornwall Council has announced a series of road closures in Bude, Stratton, and Launceston for upcoming maintenance and works.
A30 Reopens Near Yarcombe After Accident
The A30near Yarcombe has reopened following an accident on Monday, August 31. The incident, which took place on the turn off to the A303, caused hours of queueing traffic. Traffic...
South Devon Football League Returns for 124th Season
The South Devon Football League is back for its 124th season, and it is in better shape than it has been for some time, writes Alastair Muirden. You would have...
Cliff Fall Destroys Beloved Cave at Cornwall Beach
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
Warning Issued After Rockfall Smothers Famous Cornish Cave
At present the cave is completely covered by the rock fall and is inaccessible."
Camborne Youth Band’s Room Trashed in Break-In
A youth brass band has been left with "devastation" after its rehearsal space was broken into and "trashed" over the bank holiday weekend,...
Devastating Break-In Trashes Camborne Youth Brass Band’s Space
The leaders of a youth brass band say they are left with "devastation" after their rehearsal space was broken into and "trashed" over the bank holiday weekend. Camborne Youth Brass...
Teen Arrested for Drink Driving After Camborne Coach Crash
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car and a coach collided in Cornwall. Article continues below.
Miniature Wombley Stadium Features Torquay United and Streakers
A model village has unveiled a miniature football ground named Wombley Stadium, complete with streakers. The recently updated football stadium at the Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay, Devon, features more...
Bodyboards Repurposed for Devon Coastal Surveys
The Environment Agency is repurposing the boards collected at Devon's Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Camborne Brass Band Home Trashed by Vandals
Mindless yobs have trashed the home of one of Cornwall most successful amateur bands - causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Newborn Baby’s Death Sparks Major Murder Probe in Sheffield
The newborn baby girl was tragically declared dead at the scene on Sunday (National News)
Devon Sports Leaders Shortlisted For Inclusion Award
Four people who work to make sport more inclusive have been shortlisted for an award. The group includes a rower, a boxer, a dancer and an athlete. They are changing...
Devon Families Get New Guide for Children Leaving Home
Devon County Council's public health team has launched the resource to assist those starting college, university, or moving into independent...
Exiles Show Explores Cornwall’s Global Communications Legacy
An imaginative and atmospheric production celebrating Cornwall's unique place at the heart of global communications comes to Wheal Martyn Clay Works, near St Austell, on Saturday, September 26. Exiles is...
Two Men Arrested for Immigration Offences in St Austell
The road was closed and police say concerns were raised about the number of people inside the building. Two men in their 20s and 30s were...
Exeter City Face Barnet Test Amid Transfer Deadline Questions
Exeter City have plenty of questions to answer after a mixed start to the season. Including the Carabao Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle, they have lost three of their four...
Devon Police Investigate Death of Teenage Girl
A teenage girl has died at a property in Devon. Article continues below. Police investigations are underway following the death in the...
Coastguard Ends Search for Two Missing French Fishermen
The search for two men missing from a French fishing vessel that sank in the English Channel has been called off. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said that despite...
UK’s Five Best Beaches Named, None in Devon or Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall have missed out on the UK's five best beaches, with a popular Dorset destination taking the top spot.
Scone Debate Rages On Over Jam or Cream First
The correct way to eat cream teas divides Devon and Cornwall, but they remain popular.
Mr Tee Cancels St Austell Dessert Shop Plans
After announcing his highly anticipated takeaway in St Austell, Mr Tee King of Desserts has confirmed he will not open the new branch after all. Mr Tee said he had...
Met Office Forecasts Rain for 18 Cornish Areas on Bank Holiday
Nearly 20 areas in Cornwall will see showers on bank holiday Monday, but sunshine will still peak through the clouds for most.
Cornwall Pub Vows to Keep Going After Tough Spell
The owner of an historic Cornwall pub is determined to keep it running despite a string of recent bad luck. Rose Cottage, in Redruth, closed on Friday, August 28, before...
Kitten Boom Leaves Plymouth Rescue Centre Near Breaking Point
Gables animal rescue in Plymouth is dealing with a surge of kittens. The centre currently has 54 kittens in its care, and pregnant cats are due to give birth soon....
Hot Summer Boosts Visitors to South West Outdoor Pools
Outdoor swimming pools and lidos across the South West have seen visitor numbers climb this summer, with some venues reporting their busiest season in years. Bovey Tracey Pool in Devon...
Halliburton to Lead Cornwall Lithium Project
Cornish Lithium has awarded the contract for its Cross Lanes Geothermal Lithium Project to Halliburton. Halliburton is an American multinational corporation and the world's second-largest oil service company, responsible for...
Council Vows to Deliver Affordable Homes Despite Protest
Cornwall Council is under fire after campaigners accused it of not delivering on its promise for affordable homes in Penzance.
Devon Road Closures to Cause Diversions for Drivers
Devon County Council has issued and intends to make three temporary traffic orders affecting routes in North Bovey, Witheridge and...
Spiteful Mum Shared Revenge Porn to Humiliate Man
She admitted she used it 'as a weapon' out of 'anger and spite'
Thorncombe: Devon Village Transferred to Dorset in 1844
With its quaint cottages, steep streets and stunning countryside, Thorncombe looks just like one of many small, picturesque villages...
Northam Backs Neighbourhood Plan by 93% in Referendum
The people of Northam have backed a neighbourhood plan which will give them greater say in future planning decisions.
Sex Offender Jailed in Latest Devon Court List
A 65-year-old convicted sex offender has been jailed for breaching a sexual harm prevention order. James Defalco, from Paignton, was first given the order at Exeter Crown Court in 2005....
Discarded Bodyboards Help Environment Agency Survey Mudflats
Bodyboards rescued from Devon's recycling centres are being used to help scientists protect local seagrass habitats.
Overnight Barn Fire in Devon Involves Straw, Grain and Machinery
Firefighters have been battling a blaze at a Devon barn that is packed full of 'straw, grain, and machinery' overnight — and warned...
Crews Battle Stubborn Blaze at Dawlish Biomass Site
FIREFIGHTERS from Dawlish and Teignmouth were called into action on Friday after smoke was reported coming from a storage shed containing...