Plymouth Devils suffer speedway defeat at Edinburgh
Plymouth suffered a disappointing 56-36 defeat despite raising hopes of an away win by taking a two-point lead after four heats in their Premier League match at Edinburgh on Friday evening.Skipper Cory...
View ArticleCornish Rebels make League debut
SOUTH West Mens Rugby League debutants Cornish Rebels are ready to finally kick off their season against Exeter Centurions at Flowerpots Field, Exeter, today. The Rebels will be taking a 20-strong...
View ArticleFalmouth Gangnam Style policeman Sgt Gary Watts suspended over alleged...
The sergeant behind Falmouth police's Gangnam Style video, which raised thousands of pound for charity, has been suspended pending an investigation into an allegation of misconduct in public office....
View ArticleVIDEO: Queen's visit to St Ives lifeboat station marks the start of major...
The Queen's visit to St Ives lifeboat station yesterday launched the start of a new appeal by the charity. Wearing an elegant lavender wool crepe coat and matching hat, the Queen looked younger than...
View ArticleVIDEO: Polo on the beach kicks off at Watergate Bay
The Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach, at Watergate Bay, near Newquay is getting under way. The champagne deck and barbecue and bar opened at midday, while the action is expected to start at 2.30pm with...
View ArticleUpdate: Bodmin road reopened after two injured in collision
Update 3pm Priory Road has now been reopened by police following a collision earlier today. A female pedestrian was taken to hospital with what were believed to be minor injuries, a police spokesman...
View ArticleVIDEO: Official welcome for Bude's newest lifeboat
In glorious sunshine, volunteers and supporters of Bude's RNLI station formally welcomed a new lifeboat today. The station's new D class inshore lifeboat, the George Bird was officially named by...
View ArticleCornwall through to Twickenham final after thrilling victory
Cornwall 41 Hertfordshire 29Cornwall reached the County Championship final at Twickenham for the first time in 14 years with a thrilling victory over reigning champions Hertfordshire, writes Nigel...
View ArticleConservative leader questions the strength of proposed Cornwall Council...
The leader of the Conservative group at Cornwall Council has questioned the strength of the coalition of Independents, Liberal Democrats and minor parties that are set to lead Cornwall for the next...
View ArticleUPDATE: PHOTOS: Firefighters rescue a dog from a mine shaft near Redruth
A four-year-old dog had a lucky escape last night after chasing a rabbit and falling 10ft down an open mine shaft at Scorrier, near Redruth. Sonia and Joe Dunnett took their dogs Bell and Buster for a...
View ArticleCaravan fire near Bissoe
Firefighters were called to a caravan fire near Bissoe this morning. A crew from Truro Community Fire station went to the scene at Fernsplatt, just after midnight. A spokesman for the fire service said...
View ArticleFirefighters tackle blazes in a chimney and on Bodmin moor overnight
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service was called to deal with a chimney fire on Church Road, Penryn at 8.30pm last night. One crew from Falmouth Community Fire Station attended a fire in the chimney of a...
View ArticleREVEALED: The full transcript of Councillor Collin Brewer's interview on...
This is Cornwall can now reveal the full transcript of an interview given by Cornwall Councillor Collin Brewer, which has prompted calls for his resignation and investigations by the police and...
View ArticleA30 near Launceston reopened after car and caravan crash
The A30 eastbound near Launceston has reopened after a car and caravan overturned. The incident involved a Toyota 4x4 and the caravan it was towing. Two fire crews from Launceston Community Fire...
View ArticleMarazion woman turns 105 on the day Queen visits the town
A Marazion woman turned 105 on the same day that the Queen came to visit the town. Winnie Sevier's family joked that Her Majesty could have hand delivered the telegram sent out for reaching the...
View ArticleLizard gorse fire believed to be arson
Firefighters have been called to deal with a gorse fire at Kennack Sands on the Lizard. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service received calls at 12.20pm this afternoon and crews from Mullion and St Keverne,...
View Article'Cocktail of drugs' leaves man fighting for his life after incident in St Agnes
Police are investigating a drug related incident in St Agnes that left a 26-year-old man in a crtical condition. Detectives in St Agnes are appealing to the public to come forward with information on...
View ArticleCornish Rebels mark league debut with big win
THE Cornish Rebels sent a clear message to the South West Mens League with a convincing 80-6 victory in their historic first game in the league against Exeter Centurions on Saturday.The Rebels took...
View ArticleMarazion residents furious with Cornwall Council over decision to close toilets
Marazion residents and councillors have slammed Cornwall Council's decision to mothball public toilets in the town. A number of concerned locals vented their fury at Marazion Town Council's meeting...
View ArticleA30 at Penzance closed in both directions after car crash
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash that closed both lanes of the A30 at Penzance this afternoon. The grey Vauxhall Astra left the road near Tesco at Eastern Green,...
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