Drugged Attacker Tasered and Beat Man in Newquay Burglary
Three violent intruders broke into a home in Cornwall and used a taser and a baseball bat on a family man who confronted them in his kitchen. Jason Paget and...
Exeter to Receive £2m to Tackle Rough Sleeping
Rough sleepers in Exeter will be helped off the streets when the city receives almost £2million through a government drive to tackle...
Newquay Airport Subsidy Jumps From £5m to £10m
Taxpayers are paying almost £10m a year on airport running costs, a council meeting has heard. Cornwall Council, which owns Newquay Airport, met on Wednesday to discuss how the loss-making...
Ottery St Mary Leak Blockage Prompts Council Action Plan
A probe into an ongoing water leak on a main route in Ottery St Mary has found a blocked gully, prompting an action plan to prevent future problems. Water was...
Airport Running Costs Jump From £5m to £10m a Year
Taxpayers are paying almost £10m a year on airport running costs, a council meeting has heard. Cornwall Council, which owns Newquay Airport,...
Devon Zoos Stay Open Amid Bluetongue Precautions
Zoos and animal attractions in Devon are open for “business as usual” throughout the bluetongue outbreak that is sweeping the county as the...
Devon Man Graduates University at 42 After Failing GCSEs
David Spelman encourages anyone thinking about returning to education to "go for it".
Man Who Failed GCSEs Graduates with Degree at 42
David Spelman, from Topsham in Devon, has graduated from the University of Exeter with a degree in history at the age of 42. He decided to retake his English GCSE...
Cornish Sawmill Boss Fined and Banned Over Safety Failures
Truro Sawmills Ltd, based at Penhallow near the A3075 Newquay road, has been fined for failing to ensure the health, safety and welfare of its employees. The company pleaded guilty...
Cornwall Hoteliers Oppose Tourist Tax Plans
Andy Burnham might be a fan of the tourist tax, but Cornwall hoteliers have expressed fears it could lead to off-putting rates.
Police Appeal Over Missing 74-Year-Old in Penzance
Concerns are mounting for the welfare of Terry Williams, a 74‑year‑old man who has been reported missing while on holiday in Cornwall.
Charity Appeal Launched for Newquay Puppy After £3,000 Surgery
A rescue puppy in Newquay is fighting for her life after a £3000 emergency surgery, with St Francis Dogs Home issuing an appeal for help.
Praying Mantis Breeding in Cornwall Could Be UK First
The discovery of praying mantis nymphs could be the first evidence of the insects breeding on the UK mainland, according to a wildlife trust. Cornwall Wildlife Trust said 10 European...
Fundraising Total Announced As Thousands Turn Falmouth Pink
More than £20000 has been raised for the Mermaid Centre at Royal Cornwall Hospital thanks to a well‑attended community event in Falmouth.
A30 Crash Leaves Girl, 11, with Life-Changing Injuries
An 11-year-old girl has suffered life-changing injuries following a crash on the A30. Emergency services were called at 12.40pm on Thursday, August 20, after the crash on the eastbound carriageway...
Firefighters Tackle Significant Wildfire Near Tamar Bridge
Firefighters are dealing with a "significant wildfire" in a field near the Tamar Bridge. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the...
Homeless Man Killed by Train Was Witness in Exeter Murder Trial
A well-known Exeter homeless man died when he was struck by a train, an inquest has heard. Victor Zeyu Nelson, 23, was struck on the Plymouth to London line at...
Devon’s Young People Look Beyond Results Day
Thousands of young people across Devon have been receiving their exam results in recent weeks, including A Levels, T Levels,...
Three Teenage Boys Arrested Over Liskeard Sexual Assault
Three teenage boys have been arrested in connection to a sexual assault. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to a report of...
Crash on A39 Near Bude Causes Traffic Chaos
The A39 has re-opened near Bude after a crash this morning (August 21). Both directions at Treskinnick Cross were experiencing slow traffic...
Drunken Truro Woman’s 9am Concrete Ornament Revenge
An alcoholic woman who "doesn't get on" with another woman she has had issues with for years carried out a revenge attack with a concrete garden ornament at 9am on...
Cornwall MP Intervenes Over Heartlands Pond Fish Deaths
A Cornwall MP is working alongside organisations, charities and local residents to ensure the safety of a pond in which several fish have...
Leigh Frost Calls for Cornwall to Be UK’s Fifth Nation
Leigh Frost, leader of Cornwall Council, has called for Cornwall to be recognised as the UK's fifth nation, saying the status would reflect the Cornish language and the specific challenges...
Cornwall Train Shortage Prompts Cancellations
A shortage of trains is causing cancellations on Cornwall's railways this morning, with services between Truro and Falmouth Docks disrupted...
Council Criticised Over Moretonhampstead Road Closure Failings
Moretonhampstead’s “catastrophic” road closure, which has cut businesses off from customers and caused traffic chaos, was actioned with no consideration of how it would affect the community. Closing the A382...
Dry Weather Keeps Reduced Rail Timetable in Place
SWR says the Exeter and London service will remain two-hourly until there is "significant rainfall".
Crowlas Giraffe Vandals Confess, Agree to Pay for Repairs
A local sports team has admitted damaging the sculpture after a drunken night out in west Cornwall.
Cornwall Leader Urges Serious Debate on Tourist Tax
The prime minister raised the possibility for Cornwall to introduce a tourist tax on a recent visit.
Devon Farmer Vaccinates 1,700 Sheep Against Bluetongue
A farmer has spoken about the impact of protecting livestock from the bluetongue virus which can make sheep and cattle lethargic and lame,...
Cornwall Council’s Parking Permits Raise Over £216,000
A Freedom of Information request by used car retailer Cinch has revealed that Cornwall Council made more than £216,000 from the sale of residential parking permits between January 2024 and...
MP Says Boundary Plan Kicks Villagers in Teeth
An angry Devon MP has accused a local council leader of dishing out a 'kick in the teeth' to villagers who face having their community split...
Acorn Blue Pauses Second Luxury Housing Project in Cornwall
Acorn Blue said work will resume at the burnt-down site once it has 'addressed the impact of recent construction cost inflation and...
Cornwall Nurse Returns After Global Prostate Cancer Conference
A leading nurse specialist from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has returned from Australia after representing Cornwall on the...
Man and Two Boys Rescued After Tide Cuts Off Fistral Beach
A man and two boys were rescued by coastguards on Fistral Beach after they were swept into the sea.
Hayle Surf Lifesaving Club Wins First National Youth Title
Hayle Surf Life Saving Club has been crowned the 2026 Surf Life Saving GB National Youth Champions – for the first time in the club's...
Helston Man Charged After Incident Appears in Court
A man has been named and charged after an incident in Helston. The alleged incident happened in the Cunnack Close area in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, according...
Newquay Airport’s £10m Annual Cost Prompts Council Review
It is now costing Cornish taxpayers almost £10m a year to run Newquay airport....
Two Hospitalised After A30 Crash Between Tractor and Van
The A30 was closed after a crash between a tractor and a van this morning (Thursday, August 20). Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to the scene at...
A30 Reopens After Tractor and Van Crash
The A30 in Devon was closed after a crash between a van and a tractor. The road was shut westbound between the A386 (Sourton Down) and the...
Cornish Taxpayers Now Fund Newquay Airport at Nearly £10m a Year
It is now costing Cornish taxpayers almost £10 million a year to run Newquay airport. The eye-watering amount was revealed yesterday (Wednesday, August 19) at an extraordinary Cornwall Council meeting...
Devon and Cornwall Pupils Collect GCSE Results
An aspiring engineer says he is feeling "a little nervous" ahead of receiving his results.
Man Says Childhood Stolen by Mother’s Fake Illness Claims
A man whose mother falsely claimed he was suffering from serious illnesses as a young boy says part of his childhood was stolen from him.
Cornwall PIP Claims Soar as Disability Benefits Debate Continues
Cornwall has around 40000 personal independence payments (PIP) claimants as the number of people in England and Wales claiming has passed...
Council Seeks to Use Cornish on Road Signs
Cornwall Council has asked the Government for permission to put both
Andy Burnham Invited to Ilfracombe to See Rural Poverty
The Prime Minister had been invited by councillors to Ilfracombe.
Cornwall Launches First International Strategy to Boost Global Role
Cornwall has set out its ambition to step confidently onto the world stage with the launch of its first International Strategy.
Met Office Lists 19 Devon Towns Facing All-Day Rain on Friday
It will be unseasonably cool and wet on Friday - but it looks like better weather could be on the way at the weekend. News. Ethan Davies.
Met Office Names 13 Cornish Towns Set for Friday Rain
The Met office has issued its forecast for Friday and it doesn't make for ideal reading.
Cornwall Council’s First International Strategy Aims to Raise ‘Fifth Nation’ Profile
Cornwall Council has launched its first international strategy to raise the profile of what it calls the Fifth Nation of the UK.
Arrested Man Released Without Charge in Truro Car Park Death
The body of a man was found in a car park and one man was arrested on suspicion of assault grievous bodily harm, administering a noxious...