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Trains into Cornwall delayed after lightning strike causes signal problems

Trains into Cornwall are delayed for at least an hour tonight due to problems caused by a lightning strike. First Great Western and CrossCountry services between Plymouth and Penzance are on hold due...

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Tributes paid to "brave and proud Cornishman" Corporal James Walters killed...

Tributes have been paid to a "brave and proud Cornishman" from west Cornwall who died while on active duty in Afghanistan. Corporal James Walters, 36, from Horsedowns, near Leedstown, was one of five...

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Ludlam stunner hands Bodmin victory over leaders Parkway

Bodmin Town 1 Plymouth Parkway 0 Jonny Ludlam's spectacular 38th minute free kick goal was enough to give Bodmin victory over Carlsberg South West Peninsula League leaders Plymouth Parkway at Priory...

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Have your say: Are we still a Christian country?

Despite the Prime Minister declaring 'Britain is a Christian country' this week, a former church leader has insisted the country is now going into a 'post-Christian' phase. Responding in the Daily...

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Tributes flood in for Truro theatre legend Trevor Hitchings

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Truro man who dedicated much of his life to mentoring young people in performing arts.Renowned actor and director Trevor Hitchings lost his three-year battle with cancer...

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Alexandra Ashley Jones, chef from Jamie Oliver's Fifteen, knocked woman...

An apprentice chef who was a star pupil at Cornwall's Fifteen restaurant knocked another woman unconscious outside a bar. Alexandra Ashley Jones, 21, of Green Lane, Redruth, admitted assaulting Chloe...

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David Cameron insists EU referendum is key for any future coalition

A referendum on the UK's future in Europe will be the key issue for David Cameron if he is forced into any coalition negotiations following the 2015 general election. The Prime Minister said he will...

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Delays on A30 following accident at Callestick

Drivers are facing delays on the A30 near Callestick after an accident blocked the eastbound lane this morning. There are long queues in the area following the smash, which took place at the...

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Japanese visitor learns about St Agnes legend ahead of weekend festival

A JAPANESE visitor learned all about St Agnes' Giant Bolster Festival while on a trip to learn about Cornish legends. Makiko Yamamoto from Kyoto, arrived in St Agnes at the weekend and was fortunate to...

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Redruth is Cornwall's 'most Cornish' town - while Saltash is the least

Redruth has been revealed as the 'most Cornish' town in Cornwall with more than one in five people classing their national identity as Cornish. Those who apparently associate themselves the least with...

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More thunderstorms lead to a second severe weather warning in two days

A severe weather warning has been issued for much of the south Cornish coastline for this afternoon, with heavy rain possible across the area. It is the second day in a row the warnings have been...

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Local MP calls for London depot to be moved to Long Rock after HS2 debate

THE DEPUTY chairman of the Conservative Party has once again called for a depot facility to be built at Long Rock – which could see the creation of up to 60 engineering jobs. Truro and Falmouth MP...

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Atheist textbook sent to every school in Cornwall

Every secondary school in Cornwall will soon own a copy of a landmark atheist text. The British Humanist Association (BHA) is sending out copies of The Young Atheist's Handbook: Lessons for Living a...

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Truro City boss Tully signs up four more for next season and four are released

Truro City boss Steve Tully has continued his team building plans for next season, with four more players signing up for the 2014-15 campaign. Striker and supporters' player of the year Cody Cooke,...

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Camborne's UKIP chairman Rosie Ward boasts of 'fantastic' marijuana party on...

The United Kingdom Independence Party's youngest ever party chairman is in hot water after a Facebook photo album from a marijuana-fuelled party was discovered online. In March 17-year-old Rosie Ward...

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Pixar in Concert comes to Eden Project

THE music of some of the most celebrated animated films of recent years is to be performed at the Eden Project on July 5 at the acclaimed Pixar in Concert show. A breathtaking blend of live music and...

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Long delays on Truro to Falmouth A39 after crash and breakdown

Commuters are facing long delays on the main road between Truro and Falmouth after two traffic incidents. A large motorhome broke down on the A39 near Playing Place shortly before 5pm causing tailbacks...

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Hayle residents raise concerns over scale of future development

Residents in Hayle have raised concern about future development in the town following a public exhibition on plans for more than 200 new homes. Linden Homes held a second public exhibition last night...

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UKIP's Farage admits he doesn't know about immigration in Cornwall

United Kingdom Independence Party leader Nigel Farage has admitted he does not know much about immigration in Cornwall- despite the topic being a key issue in their election campaign. The politician is...

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Generous help for flood victims

MORE than £130,000 has been raised in donations to help people affected by the winter flooding in Cornwall.The Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) raised £132,000 and has so far distributed nearly...

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