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...
Liskeard Flat Fire Forces Resident Evacuations
Firefighters are at the scene of a fire that started in a building containing flats in Liskeard. Crews from Liskeard, Bodmin, Lostwithiel,...
Saltash Motorists Given Final Parking Warning After North Road Visit
Officers worked alongside Cornwall Council Enforcement Officers after receiving numerous complaints from local residents, councillors and...
Police Identify Family of Three Who Died at Shoreham Beach
Police have named the three people who tragically died off the coast of Shoreham [National news]
Mother Still Believes Faking Son’s Illness Was Right
Ahead of a Channel 4 documentary, Lisa Hayden-Johnson's son Matthew reflects on her actions.
New Support Network Launched for Foster Families in Liskeard Area
The group forms Cornwall's fourth Mockingbird constellation, a network designed to give foster carers and children a stronger sense of...
Serious Crash Shuts A35 in Devon
A "serious" crash shut a Devon A-road this afternoon, August 19. The A35 was closed in both directions between Elsdons Lane and the B3165 after the crash, according to traffic...
Exeter Wildfire Damage at Country Park Still Being Assessed
More than 50 acres of Mincinglake Valley Park were severely damaged in the fire.
Devon Farmer, 80, Dies After Being Trampled by Cow
An 80-year-old farmer passed away after being trampled by a cow, an inquest heard. At a short public hearing on August 19 at Exeter Coroners...
Truro Car Park Cordon Remains Two Days After Body Found
A police cordon is still in place, two days after the body of a man was found in a car park in Truro. A 41-year-old local man, Ben Gough,...
Falmouth Docks £150m Cruise Expansion Prompts Environmental Concerns
A £150 million plan to expand Falmouth Docks so larger cruise ships can berth has drawn environmental concerns from critics. The planning application to Cornwall Council includes demolishing current buildings,...
Farmer, 80, Dies From Injuries After Cow Trampling
An inquest has heard an 80-year-old farmer died after she was trampled by a cow on her farm. Jennifer Uglow from Whitstone near Holsworthy,...
Andy Burnham Open to Cornwall Overnight Visitor Levy as ‘Game-Changer’
The prime minister said he was open to giving Cornwall the power to introduce an overnight visitor levy under a devolution agreement.
Cornwall Scheme Pairs Landowners With New Food Growers
A pilot scheme to partner up landowners who have spare land with people who want to start up food and farming businesses has been launched...
Devon Council Signs £1.29m A377 Weirmarsh Stabilisation Contract
Devon County Council has awarded a £1.2M contract including VAT for highway stabilisation works on the A377 at Weirmarsh slip.
Nationwide Phone Alert Uncovered Hidden Phones in Devon Prisons
The government's surprise wildfire phone alarm led to the discovery of several illegally held smartphones in Devon's jails. The national alert last Friday was designed to warn about the dangers...
Land Match Scheme Pairs Owners With Growers in Cornwall
A pilot scheme in Cornwall is pairing landowners with spare land and people who want to start food and farming businesses. Tamar Grow Local has been working towards the project...
Newquay Complete League Double Over Gunnislake
NEWQUAY completed the double over Gunnislake on Saturday after a three-wicket victory in Division Five East, writes Stephen Lees.
Two Teenagers Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Man’s Death
Police say the 18-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were detained after a man died near Chudleigh.
Nine Suppliers Selected for £65m Devon Resurfacing Deal
Devon County Council is set to appoint a raft of companies to a resurfacing framework valued at just shy of £65m.
Two Arrested After Man, 81, Dies at Devon Home on Christmas Day
Two people from South Devon have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of an 81-year-old man on Christmas Day. Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 10.50am...
Police Launch Appeal After A30 Collision Injures Motorcyclist
A motorcyclist is in hospital following a serious collision on the A30 in Cornwall on Tuesday, August 18.
Hayle Community Set to Honour Rick Rescorla on 9/11
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York, and Hayle Town Council will remember one of Cornwall's own who died...
Teenage Sisters Missing in Cornwall Are Found Safe
Two teenage sisters who were reported missing in Cornwall have been found safe and well, police have confirmed.
English Heritage Offers Free Ice Cream Replacements at Cornish Castles
VISITORS enjoying a summer day out at two of Cornwall's best-known castles can now enjoy their ice creams with a little less worry – thanks...
Teens With Braces Left Without Care After Cornwall Orthodontist Shuts
Jacob is one of hundreds of teenagers in Cornwall left with braces stuck on his teeth after his orthodontic practice unexpectedly closed...
Blue Cross Urges Devon Cat Owners to Neuter as Kitten Crisis Grows
A surge in abandoned kittens is placing growing pressure on animal welfare services in Devon. The Blue Cross is calling on cat owners in the...
Tributes Paid to British Newlyweds Killed in Greek Helicopter Crash
Tributes have been paid to a "beloved" man who died with his wife in a helicopter crash while they were celebrating their honeymoon in Greece. Alex Cromie and his wife...
New Map Reveals Cornwall PIP Claim Hotspots
A new map has laid bare the reality behind Cornwall’s rising benefits bill, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned that a generation has been let down by a lack of...
Heat Stress Blamed in Plymouth Tree Branch Collapse
The stress of the heatwaves on trees has been blamed for the sudden collapse of a branch.
Exeter Councillor Allowance and Expense Figures Published
A full list of figures has been published revealing how much Exeter city councillors were paid in allowances and expenses for the last year.
Exeter Council Faces £260K Boiler Repair Bill to Avert Museum Closure
The heat is on Exeter City Council to borrow more than a quarter of a million pounds to repair failing boilers at the city's museum.
Joe Cummins Signs for Cornish Pirates, Loaned to Redruth
Versatile back Joe Cummins joins Cornish Pirates and will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Redruth.
Devon Wildlife Trust Urges Refusal of Starcross Commercial Units
THE Devon Wildlife Trust has recommended that a planning application for nine commercial units at Starcross is refused, raising concerns...
Community News Briefs From East Devon
Community news in brief from East Devon covers Budleigh Salterton, Axminster, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Whimple, Cranbrook and Ottery St Mary. Email your news, photos and what's on to [email protected]. Around four...