Meet the heroic dog who saved his owner from a knife-wielding...
A dog that stood up a would-be robber who thrust a knife towards his owner has been hailed a hero.Phoenix, who is nearly two years old, was snoozing on his bed at the back of Central Pet Supplies in...
View ArticleAll you need to know about the A30 roadworks at Bodmin - how to...
The A30 over Bodmin Moor has been a source of frustration for motorists for many years.Continual upgrades left the Temple area as the only section of single carriageway between London and Cornwall.Work...
View ArticleTribute for former Porthleven councillor Vince Curnow
A former teacher and councillor described as an "great community leader" has passed away.Vince Curnow, who lived in Porthleven, was a councillor on the former Kerrier District and Cornwall County...
View ArticleWould you know what a rip current looks like and its dangers?
With hundreds of beach-goers flocking to the Cornish coast to soak up the sunshine and the surf it's worth being familiar with a potential killer at the beach - rip currents. Sometimes called rip...
View ArticleCamborne's alleged samurai sword waver released from police...
A man who was arrested for allegedly being in possession of a sword in Camborne has been released from police custody.Police were alerted at 10:50pm on Sunday to a report of a man walking along...
View ArticleCoach driven by Martin Chun "went up on two wheels"...
A driver following the coach which crashed killing two pensioners said it did not slow down as it approached a bend too fast before he heard its tyres "screeching" and it "went up on two wheels".Philip...
View ArticleFabulous photos from Tregony Heavy Horse Show
Cornish horses aren't just taking centre stage at the Rio Olympics but at a village green too.Visitors spent a sunny Sunday enjoying the Tregony Heavy Horse Show, which is now in its 39th year and...
View ArticleDon't make it easy for opportunistic thieves - especially when...
Police are urging residents to protect their homes while they're out enjoying the sunshine. As we all head outside to make the most of the sunny weather, officers are reminding people to keep doors and...
View ArticleThis surfer claims he's captured on video the moment a shark...
A surfer in Cornwall claims he's captured on video a shark knocking him off his board. Jack Buckingham says he was paddle training at Harlyn Bay, near Padstow, when a huge shark appeared right next to...
View ArticleGorsedh Kernow announces new bards from around the world for...
Nineteen people from around the world have been recognised for the work in promoting Cornwall and Cornish culture by becoming new bards. They include people in the US, Germany and Australia – as well...
View ArticleWill St Austell eco town happen as councillors make last ditch...
The proposed eco town at West Carclaze is still a divisive issue as two Cornwall Councillors make a last ditch effort to stop it from appearing appearing in Cornwall's local plan.The proposal for...
View ArticleCamborne growers distraught after night-time vandals burn...
A green-fingered community has been left crestfallen by heartless vandals who have waged war on their allotments, burning sheds and killing chickens.For some time now owners of allotments between...
View ArticleMount Hawke farmer admits neglect after inspectors find pigs and...
A farmer who was unable to cope after suffering two strokes and going blind has admitted causing "enormous suffering" to some of his sheep and pigs.A court heard how animal welfare officers found pigs...
View ArticleTwo motorcyclists were seen driving dangerously in Saltash - and...
Police are appealing for witnesses after two motorcyclists were seen driving dangerously - and then one was assaulted near the Trerulefoot roundabout.It happened at around 2pm on Sunday, August 7.The...
View ArticleDisbelief as old tyres dumped by fly tippers in Wendron
Thoughtless fly-tippers have dumped a mound of old tyres by the roadside near Helston. Richard Haycock spotted the eyesore by the side of the road near Poldark Mine in Wendron parish.Mr Haycock said it...
View ArticleA man was left with a broken neck after a vicious attack in St...
A man has been left with serious injuries including a broken neck, bleeding to the brain and a fractured eye socket after being attacked in St Austell.The victim was walking along Trenance Road near...
View ArticleThese Newquay fishermen had a close encounter with a 'giant...
A giant man-eating shark could have twice attacked a fishing boat off the Cornish coast to feast off another shark which was being reeled in.These amazing pictures taken by the crew on the Atlantis,...
View ArticleFalmouth's Beacon Centre saved from closure after anonymous...
A community project which has saved the public purse £3.9 million since it began 25 years ago has itself been spared imminent closure.The Beacon Partnership which runs the Beacon Resource Centre...
View ArticleLone sailor on stricken yacht rescued by The Lizard RNLI Lifeboat...
A lone yachtsman short of fuel and with damaged sails has been rescued off the Cornish coast.Coastguards were alerted by the sailor onboard Blue Lagoon, which was off the coast near Coverack on the...
View ArticleSeagull flies into Truro Tesco, attacks customer, sparks...
A seagull on the search for a snack flew into a Truro supermarket and attacked a customer sparking an evacuation of staff and customers.Staff at Tesco supermaket on Garras Wharf were forced to close...
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