Clik here to view.
Accident at A39 in Penryn cleared
THE A39 in Penryn has reopened following an earlier accident between Kernick Road/Antron Hill and Hill Head roundabout.Closures are still in place between ASDA and Hill Head roundabout.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Speedboat tragedy widow launches new 'night-flying' Cornwall air ambulance...
CORNWALL'S air ambulance service received a major upgrade on Monday when it took charge of two new aircraft, equipped for the first time with a Night Vision Imaging System to extend flying hours.The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Firefighters remove roof tiles to extinguish Carnon Downs fire
FIREFIGHTERS were forced to remove roof tiles to tackle a fire at a bungalow in Carnon Downs in the early hours of this morning.A total of 30 firefighters attended the scene after several repeat calls...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sir Ben Ainslie rescued on honeymoon in paradise
Cornwall's Olympic hero Sir Ben Ainslie had to be rescued on his honeymoon when a boat he was sailing on developed a fault, according to Sir Richard Branson.The Virgin owner and multi-millionaire said...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Three weather warnings in place as Cornwall prepares for snow, heavy rain and...
Three weather warnings are in place for Cornwall for tomorrow, with snow, ice, heavy rain and storm force winds all forecast.The snow and ice warning comes into effect from 6pm this evening, and lasts...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Man comes forward after train at Truro forced to make emergency stop
A PERSON has come forward after a public appeal for information after a man stood on the tracks in front of an approaching train at Truro railway station.The British Transport Police released CCTV...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cornwall Council warns residents to prepare for severe weather
Cornwall Council has issued safety advice to residents ahead of the severe weather expected to strike the county over the next 48 hours.The Met Office has issued weather warnings for strong winds and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Planning appeal in progress over refusal of solar farm at Edgcumbe, between...
An appeal into the refusal of a solar farm between Penryn and Helston is currently under way.Cornwall Council refused the application by Antigua Solar Limited for land south of Butriss Farm at Edgcumbe...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fundraising in memory of Penryn baby William Mead now over £2,185
A fundraising campaign in memory of a Penryn baby who died just before Christmas has raised more than £2,185.Paul and Melissa Mead set up a JustGiving page after their son William died two weeks after...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Heartlands custom-build housing plots set to go up for sale
THE first plots on a pioneering custom build scheme on part of the Heartlands site in Pool are set to go on sale.Self-build specialist Potton has teamed up with Cornish contractor and developer R G...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cornwall placed on flood alert for Wednesday and Thursday
Cornwall has been warned to expect some disruption from flooding over the next two days, with heavy rain expected to sweep across the county.The Environment Agency has placed the whole of Cornwall on a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrating Cornish arts in London on St Piran's Day
Now in its sixth year, Kernow In The City returns to the Rich Mix Arts Centre, Shoreditch, in 2015 for a night of Cornish music, culture and language to celebrate St Piran's Day.This year's theme is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Snowfall on the A30 Bodmin Moor: Highways Agency warns drivers to take care
THE HIGHWAYS Agency is warning road users to be vigilant and to drive with extra care tonight due to the changing weather conditions forecast for this week.Traffic is currently slowing down on the A30...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rare seal pup found on Portreath beach dies
A RARE seal pup has died after being washed ashore on to a Cornish beach in rough seas.The small grey seal, estimated to have been between 10 and 12 weeks old, was found by a walker at 9am on Portreath...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Death of angler Chris Newton from the Lizard Cornwall was an accident
A LONE angler who fell overboard off the coast of Cornwall died a result of a tragic accident, a jury decided yesterday (Tuesday)Questions about confusion during the rescue attempt were raised at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weather latest: Cornwall hit by thunder, lightning, snow, sleet, rain and hail
THUNDER, lightning, rain, hail, sleet and snow battered Cornwall tonight.This picture of lightning was taken over Perranporth as the worst of the weather hit the Duchy.Twitter was full of reports of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Late night lightning strikes Hayle household
A bolt of lightning blew a hole through a TV in Hayle last night.A total of 12 firefighters were called to the property that had been struck and was smelling of burning.On crews there was no fire at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Double awards delight for Nissan
IT WAS a successful night for Nissan at the annual What Car? Awards in London as the brand scooped an overall category win along with a Best Buy Family Car accolade.For the second year running,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Extreme weather to continue to batter Cornwall say Met Office
THREE weather warnings remain in place in Cornwall as extreme conditions tighten their grip on the region.Last night the county was battered by strong winds, heavy rain and even lightning and the Met...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Progress for Stadium for Cornwall plans but developers not out of the woods yet
THE long-running Stadium for Cornwall saga could finally be showing signs of movement after councillors set a date for a planning meeting to decide the financing scheme.Despite the signs of progress in...
View Article