Local News
- Armed police descend on Cornwall holiday park after knife attack reported
on 19 April, 2026 at 11:12 amA woman was taken to hospital as a manhunt spread
- Car catches fire on A38 layby as road into Bodmin partly closed
on 19 April, 2026 at 10:51 amDevon and Cornwall Police have confirmed details
- Cornwall town confused as car ends up with boot in the air
on 19 April, 2026 at 9:56 amYes, it’s an oldie, but a goodie – ‘can’t park there mate’
- Luxury hotel St Moritz to offset guests’ petrol costs to get there
on 19 April, 2026 at 8:55 am‘We have to be very innovative, very deft of foot in the hospitality industry at the moment, because the government is just making life so difficult for us’
- Much-loved twin among those remembered in recent Cornwall funeral notices
on 19 April, 2026 at 5:00 amOur thoughts are with the family and friends of MIllicent and all those who have lost a loved one in our list
- Kennack Sands holiday hotspot on the Lizard Peninsula up for sale
on 19 April, 2026 at 5:00 amIt even comes with owner’s accommodation
- Cornwall dad can’t communicate with deaf son after Penzance samurai sword attack
on 19 April, 2026 at 5:00 amJustin may never get full use of his hand back and is unable to use sign language with his deaf son
- Mark McIlwaine jailed six years for sexual assault at Truro Crown Court
on 19 April, 2026 at 5:00 amHe ‘showed no consideration for the victim in this case as he sought about fulfilling his own sexual desires’
- London Marathon 2026: The people from Cornwall taking on this year’s race
on 19 April, 2026 at 5:00 amIncluding a cancer sufferer, teenager with cystic fibrosis and runner aiming to set a world record – dressed as a chicken. ‘Quite emotional’.
- Cornwall planning: Homeless mum’s fight to reunite with ill daughter in ‘forever home’
on 19 April, 2026 at 5:00 amEsther Clarkson’s family has been local since 1678 and she has called this community home for over 20 years. I’ve got a sick daughter, I need to stay in the area, I’m a local person. It doesn’t seem to count if you’re Cornish and local.’
- Police raid Newlyn property and seize Class A and B drugs
on 18 April, 2026 at 8:31 pmA man was arrested and has since been bailed as enquiries continue
- Cornwall Councillor’s chemical weedkiller promo sparks backlash
on 18 April, 2026 at 5:43 pm‘Please rethink. Tidiness is extremely old fashioned. It’s not 21st century enlightened thinking’
- Cornish metal band Moosehead more popular in USA than at home
on 18 April, 2026 at 3:00 pmThe biggest Cornish band you’ve never heard of, with songs like Blood – ‘a ballad about a vampire stuck on a planet who feeds on the astronauts Earth keeps sending out when the crews never come back’
- Cornwall planning: 28 new planning applications include reducing a historic boundary wall
on 18 April, 2026 at 3:00 pmThere are also dozens of homes, sauna that would affect a right-of-way and new surf lifesaving clubhouse and lifeguard station
- Devon and Cornwall B&B owners slam tourist tax as a ‘nail in the coffin’
on 18 April, 2026 at 3:00 pmThe proposed ‘holiday tax’ has been deemed as being ‘ridiculous’
- Falmouth Kona bar to boost Cornwall cocktail scene
on 18 April, 2026 at 3:00 pmOne’s Beard by name and the other by face
- Cornwall tin barons’ historic house saved for the nation
on 18 April, 2026 at 3:00 pmTheir ancestors also fought alongside Admiral Nelson against Napoleon’s forces. Now the new owners will look at ways to open up the house to the public, while the current holiday lettings will continue.
- Cornwall village angry at ‘grossly inadequate’ flood protection scheme
on 18 April, 2026 at 5:00 amThe Environment Agency says the £17.5 million project addresses the risk of flooding, which ‘remains a significant threat’. Residents believe it is wrong, with one prepared to go to extremes to stop it.
- Cornish Harry Potter and BBC star Lox Pratt named on Young Power List 2026
on 18 April, 2026 at 5:00 amHe has been described as being ‘one of Britain’s most promising young acting talents’ – well done Lox!
- Best beaches in Cornwall which ‘look like they are abroad’
on 18 April, 2026 at 5:00 amThere’s no need to travel abroad when it’s all right here