Bank Branch Closures Hit Rural Communities, MP Says
The closure of face-to-face banking services has left small businesses and communities "struggling", an MP says. South Devon MP Caroline...
Record 161 Chough Fledglings Boost Cornwall Population
Tintagel was once the greatest stronghold for Choughs, but now it is thought a pair may have bred lately near Bude.
Discover Teignbridge’s Historic Churches on Open Day
ANGLICAN churches across Teignbridge will open their doors to visitors on Saturday, September 12, as part of Devon Historic Churches Day.
Ison Alli’s Truro Death No Longer Suspicious
A man who was previously arrested has been told there will be no further police action against him.
Councillors Overrule Advice to Allow Farming Family Barn Home
Councillors have gone against officers' recommendation to refuse and have allowed a farming family to convert a barn so they can stay in the...
Charity Plans 80-Mile Walk to Mark Eight Decades in Cornwall
Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) is marking its 80th anniversary with an 80‑mile fundraising walk along the South West Coast Path...
Dog Bans Lifted Across Cornwall As Beaches Reopen
Dog owners across Cornwall can once again enjoy unrestricted access to many of the Duchy's beaches, as seasonal dog bans officially lift for...
Planners Approve New Cranbrook School and Nursery
The new school will form part of a development near Exeter that includes more than 1400 new homes.
New Cranbrook School and Nursery Approved
A new primary school and nursery with places for more than 700 children has been approved by planners. The school, on the edge of Cranbrook near Exeter, will have space...
Woman Arrested, Man Hospitalised After Penryn Disturbance
A woman was arrested and a man was taken to hospital after a disturbance in Penryn town centre. Emergency services responded to an altercation involving multiple people on Lower Market...
Residents Push for Reopening of Road Closed Since Storm Goretti
Cornwall Council is working on a plan to repair the road that closed in January.
Murder Probe Dropped as Truro Death No Longer Suspicious
The death of a man in Truro is no longer being treated as suspicious as a suspect who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been told no...
Retired Devon Teacher Dies After Being Pulled From Sea
An inquest has opened into the death of an 87-year-old retired teacher who passed away in the sea in East Devon.
Thug Jailed for Home Attack Over Internet Access
A drug-addicted thug attacked a man in his home after accusing him of cutting off the internet, weeks before he threatened to burn a woman's retina with a lit cigarette....
Queen of Spain Fritillary Spotted at Eden Project
A rare continental butterfly has been spotted in Cornwall as warmer weather draws more migrant species to the UK, an attraction says.
Devon MP Looks Forward to Backbench Role After Reshuffle
Devon MP and former shadow chancellor Mel Stride, who lost his job in a Bank Holiday reshuffle, says he is looking forward to working from...
Devon Body Likely That of Man Missing Since 2024
A body found in Torquay, Devon, on August 7 is believed to be that of a man reported missing in 2024.
Torquay Remains Believed to Be Man Missing Since 2024
A body believed to be that of a man who went missing in 2024 has been found in Torquay. Article continues below. Devon and Cornwall Police...
White Hart Landlady Aims to Make Newton Abbot Pub a Community Hub
A NEWTON Abbot pub is gearing up for a day of celebrations, charity fundraising and entertainment as it prepares to officially launch its...
Billionaire’s £200m Yacht Blocks Devon Sea Views, Angering Tourists
The former Tottenham Hotspur owner's luxury boat 'does not belong off the quiet Devon coastline'. News. Tom Bevan, SWNS and Shannon Brown...
Billionaire’s Superyacht Blocks Sea Views, Tourists Say
The former Tottenham Hotspur owner's luxury boat 'does not belong off the quiet Devon coastline'
Late Goal Hands Truro City First League Defeat
Truro City suffered their first league defeat of the season, with a late loss away to Dorking Wanderers in the National League South.
Police Appeal After Bodmin Man Goes Missing
Kevin Eddy has been missing since Saturday, August 29 and has not taken his medication with him (credit: Devon and Cornwall Police).
Callington Town Cap Fine Week With Four-Goal Win at Millbrook
CALLINGTON Town made it back-to-back 4-0 wins in South West Peninsula League Premier West on Saturday with a comfortable success at East...
Hospitality Wants Permanent VAT Cut, Not a Gimmick
Hospitality and tourism businesses in Cornwall are calling for the government's temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended. The £300m Great British Summer Savings scheme was designed to...
Mum of Five Dies Suddenly After Chest Infection Turns to Bronchitis
Tammy was an 'extraordinary' mum with 'a smile that would light a room and a laugh that was contagious'. News
Cornwall Businesses Seek Permanent VAT Cut, Not a Gimmick
Hospitality and tourist businesses in Cornwall are calling for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended. The government's £300m Great British Summer Savings scheme aimed to help...
Hope Cove Residents Fear Luxury Hotel Plan Will Price Out Families
Locals in a small Devon village are striking out over plans to turn a family-run hotel into a new luxury venue. Residents in Hope Cove say...
Penzance Man Jailed for Extreme Knife Attack on Girlfriend
A woman made a desperate call for help after her partner slashed her neck and stamped on her, leaving her battered and bleeding. Martyn Boyns and his now ex-partner were...
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.
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...
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...