Son Who Witnessed Abuse Sues Police After Cornwall Murder
The son of a woman murdered by her partner in Cornwall is suing the police and probation service, saying there were multiple chances to save her but she was let...
Man Seriously Injured in Plymouth Forklift and Lorry Incident
Police were called to the manufacturing and engineering facility on Broadley Park Road on Monday morning.
Cornwall Council Approves New Road Closures in South East Cornwall
PUBLIC notices cover a range of applications, ranging from licensing applications for liqueur or entertainment to planning applications,...
Witness Appeal After Unexplained Exeter City Centre Death
Police officers are searching for a man believed to be a witness following the unexplained death of a man in Exeter. Devon and Cornwall...
Police Investigate Liquid Attacks on Woman in Torpoint
Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed what happened or captured relevant footage to come forward.
A30 Hayle Bypass Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash
The A30 has reopened after being closed this morning (Tuesday, August 18) following a two-vehicle crash. The Hayle Bypass was closed between the St Erth roundabout and the Loggans Road...
Police Investigate Death of Man Found in Truro Car Park
The body of a man has been found on the ground floor of a multi-storey car park. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called by the...
Arrest After Man’s Body Found in Truro Car Park
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 41-year-old whose body was found on the ground floor of a multi-storey car park. Devon and Cornwall Police...
Licences Suspended for Four Torbay Taxi Drivers
Four Torbay taxi drivers have had their licences suspended. Councillors heard that two had been booked for speeding while the other two waited for fares outside designated ranks. The first...
Council Approves 54-Bed Mental Health Hospital Plans
Plans for a 54-bed mental health hospital near a primary school in Exeter have been approved, despite more than 200 public objections over the location. Exeter City Council first granted...
Devon Councillors Warn of Democracy Dilution in New Interim Wards
Councillors have warned of the “dilution of democracy” as new interim ward arrangements are set out for unitary authorities in Devon. In the biggest local government shake-up in 50 years,...
Police Investigate Unexplained Death at Truro Car Park
Police have launched an investigation following the unexplained death of a man at a public car park in Truro.
Police Confirm Death of Man at Truro Moorfield Car Park
A man has been found dead on the ground floor of a car park in Truro. The incident was reported as a concern for a person's welfare at...
Devon County Council Submits Final A379 Slapton Restoration Bid
Devon County Council has published its full and final bid to the Government's Structures Fund, seeking support to restore and strengthen the...
Twenty Babies Born Since Maternity Unit Closure
NHS bosses decline to say when a birthing unit in north Devon will reopen following staff shortages.
Trerice Solar Near St Dennis in Cornwall Wins Planning Permission
“Wider environmental outcomes include native hedgerows, biodiversity gains, new scrub mosaic, wildflower grassland underneath the arrays and...
Julian Giraffe Vandalism Leaves Crowlas Community in Mourning
Residents of a small Cornish village are grieving after a garden mascot called Julian Giraffe was destroyed in an act of vandalism. Valerie Grace Boakes, of Crowlas, near Penzance, built...
Expectant Mothers in Devon Face £150 Taxis and No Signal
Health chiefs have denied that suspending birthing services at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) is a "deliberate downgrading" of the most remote acute mainland hospital in England. They say they...
CRCC Celebrates 80 Years of Support at Truro Market
Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) will take centre stage at Truro Farmers Market on Lemon Quay this week offering visitors the chance...
Cornwall Council Approves Distillery Plan for Bodmin Jail
Cornwall Council has given the green light to the plans for a new distillery at Bodmin Jail.
Winemakers Say Heat Leaves Them in Uncharted Territory
Winemakers have said the sustained period of hot dry weather has left them in "uncharted territory." Sam Lindo, from Camel Valley near Bodmin, said he may not be able to...
Burnham Backs Cornwall Tourist Levy, Readers Want Funds Kept Locally
Cornwall Live readers have heard that Prime Minister Andy Burnham has backed an overnight tourist levy for Cornwall. He said it could become a major new source of funding for...
Giraffe Statue Destroyed by Vandals in Crowlas
The statue in Crowlas, near Penzance, has been at the spot for 10 years.
Devon Woman Says Social Housing Search ‘Gone Beyond Desperation’
"I feel like I am banging my head against a brick wall." Susan Musselwhite, from Paignton, Devon, said she had been searching for social...
Vandals Destroy Cornwall’s Landmark Giraffe Statue
The statue in Crowlas, near Penzance, has been at the spot for 10 years.
Met Office Lists 18 Devon Towns Expecting Rain on Wednesday
The Met Office has named the 18 Devon towns set to see rain on Wednesday as downpours continue. . While last week was dominated by...
Criticism Over Delays to Exeter Road Reopening Timetable
Devon County Council has refuted claims that it is delaying a move to bring traffic back to a blocked Exeter street. Article continues below.
Met Office Maps Forecast Wednesday Downpours for Nearly 20 Cornish Towns
The Met Office says nearly 20 Cornish towns are expected to get rain on Wednesday as downpours continue. Last week was a scorcher, with the UK's fifth heatwave of the...
Devon Council Hails £65m Support for Drought-Affected Farmers
Devon County Council has said the funding could offer relief for farmers in the South West.
Cornish Escape Rooms Join Forces to Support Quieter Residents
Escape rooms across Cornwall are coming together for the first Cornwall Escape Room Challenge. The event will support Quiet Connections CIC. Escape Rooms Cornwall in Penzance, Locked in Escape Rooms...
Two Teenagers Arrested Following Cullompton Assault
Two arrests have been made after an assault in Cullompton. The attack took place in the St Andrews Estate on Saturday, August 15. Devon and Cornwall Police say one arrest...
Hay-Lorry Fire Closes A303 in Devon as Blaze Reaches Verge
Images shared online show several cars halted behind the large blaze.
Nearly 900 Sign Petition Against Illogan Cricket Field Homes
Nearly 900 people have signed a petition calling on Cornwall Council to reject plans for 40 new homes on Illogan's 'Cricket Field'. Campaigners describe the 1.6 hectare site off Mary's...
Photos Capture Ongoing Police Incident at Truro Car Park
Police and paramedics were called to a Cornish car park "following reports of concern for the welfare of a person" this afternoon,...
Artist Remembered as ‘Strong, Bright’ After Fatal Crash
The family of Elizabeth Brown pays tribute, describing her as a "warm,bright" person.
Cornwall Police Urge Help Finding Teen Sisters Missing for Days
The force have launched an urgent appeal after two missing teenage sisters have not been seen since Friday, as they become 'increasingly...
Ground Floor of Truro Car Park Cordoned Off by Police
Police say they have closed the car park after getting calls about the welfare of a person.
Cornwall Fire Service Says Don’t Call 999 About Neighbour’s Barbecue
Shock as remains of disposable barbecue found on parched golf course in county.
Police Close Ground Floor of Truro’s Moorfield Car Park
Police say they have closed the car park after getting calls about the welfare of a person.
Woman Rescued After Slipping on Rocks at Golitha Falls
East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team was called to the beauty spot on Bodmin Moor at around 3.54pm on Saturday.
Carriageway Closed in Devon After Serious Fire and Smoke
A major road has been closed because of a serious fire and smoke which has spread to the central reservation and a nearby field. Devon and...
Serious Fire Closes A38 as Smoke Drifts Over Carriageway
The A38 was closed in both directions after a wildfire broke out on an embankment next to the road. Drivers should expect delays on the dual carriageway at Dean Prior,...
Padstow Sea Safari Boats Join Rescue of Six Swimmers
Boats looking for wildlife were first on the scene to help sea swimmers who got into trouble.
Tribute Paid to Artist Elizabeth Brown After Fatal Shaldon Crash
The family of Elizabeth Brown, a beloved artist described as a "dear friend to many," have paid tribute after she died at the scene of a crash in Devon. Brown,...
Burglar Who Lived in Devon Holiday Home Attic Given Suspended Sentence
A 'sponging' drug user broke into a family's holiday home in Devon and ransacked the property, a court heard. Article continues below.
Firefighter Calls For Permanent Ban On Disposable BBQs
A senior firefighter has said he wishes disposable barbecues were permanently banned. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews...
Devon Councillor Welcomes Drought Package but Calls for Bluetongue Action
A Devon councillor and sheep farmer has welcomed the £65 million Government support package to help farmers cope with drought, extreme heat and wildfire risk, while calling for greater action...
Devon May Launch Legal Challenge Over 2028 Council Plan
Councillors have warned of the “dilution of democracy” as new “interim” warding arrangements are set out for unitary authorities in Devon. The changes form part of the biggest local government...
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Connor Downs Motorcycle Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a motorcycle collision in Connor Downs on Sunday. Emergency services were called to Gwinear...
Cornwall Fire Service Thanks Public as Fire Risk Eases
With no new incidents to report, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has thanked the public for its support and cooperation during the...