Hundreds of children take part in free creative activities at Cast-off festival

The event, the first in this year’s CAST-Off programme, was held in the walled garden at Penrose and saw 469 participants take part.

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Devon and Cornwall Police use facial recognition in Newquay

Police say they are using facial recognition in the town but not on the Boardmasters festival site.

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Father tried to save daughter before both drowned, inquest told

Coroner hears John and Samantha Collins were fishing when they got into trouble in the water.

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Teens' behaviour was 'not acceptable' in Cornwall resort

Police used special powers to deal with problems in Charlestown, seen in many in films and TV shows.

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St Agnes road set to close for two days at the end of month

Wheal Butson Road in St Agnes is set to close for two days.

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Summer tea treat with music and games to return to Cornish village

A summer tea treat bursting with music, games, and tradition is set to bring the community together in Carleen.

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Devon farmer says she 'felt so alone' when her sheep got bluetongue

Farmers say they fear bluetongue cases are higher than official figures and are dreading more cases.

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Cornwall village road to close for cabling works this month

A road in St Day is set to close for cabling works.

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Road in Truro set for weekday closures from the end of this month

Cornwall Council will temporarily close Coosebean Lane for resurfacing works from Monday, August 24, to Friday, September 4.

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Record collector only wants vinyl back after assault on parents leads to contact ban

A man who assaulted his parents told magistrates he did not care if he never saw them again – as long as he could retrieve his vinyl collection.

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How parents and pupils took on 'cruel', 'authoritarian' schools - and won

Discipline at an academy trust went too far - parents, pupils and former teachers tell BBC Panorama.

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Firefighters tackling large fire near A39 in Cornwall

Six fire engines are battling the blaze near Carland Cross, firefighters say.

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Truro town centre road to close for five nights

Cornwall Council announced the closure is necessary for water connection works.

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Cornish road to close for resurfacing at end of August

Cornwall Council plans to shut the road from Chacewater Hill to Cross Lanes from Monday, August 24, to Friday, September 4.

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New planning applications registered in Cornwall this week

Cornwall Council has received a range of planning applications in the week ending 22 July 2026.

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The Skipper: South West Water can

The water firm, which has throughout the years been under constant criticism for its handling of sewage and water treatment, has kept bills at…

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Falmouth hairdresser named one of the country

Laura Bell, who runs Laura Bell Salon at Falmouth Business Park, is in the running for the national title at this year’s UK Hair and Beauty Awards.

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Stunning Cornish coastal pub ranks among UK’s top beer gardens

The Gurnard’s Head near Zennor has been ranked among the UK’s best beer gardens for 2026, praised for its clifftop setting and sweeping Atlantic…

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Boardmasters 2026: What you need to know

This year's festival will take place from 5-9 August at Watergate Bay and Fistral Beach in Newquay.

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Restoration of Saltash Pebble Memorial is complete

The 141 pebbles honour soldiers from Saltash who died in World War One.

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How scientists finally confirmed rare pink seaweed as new species

An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.

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'Incredible' Cornwall pub in 'absolutely beautiful' location among UK's best

The Watering Hole in Perranporth, Cornwall, has been named among the UK's 22 best pubs according to Time Out.

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How can you check bathing water quality in Devon and Cornwall?

From beach ratings to apps and flags, we take a look at how swimmers can check water quality.

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Cornish village road to close 24 hours a day for sewer works

Cornwall Council has announced a temporary prohibition of traffic on the road from Arch Hill to the junction south of Bridge House in Calenick.

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Police convict 138 of sexual offences in 6 months across Devon and Cornwall

The convictions were recorded between January and June 2026, with 55 of them related to rape.

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RNLI lifeguards across Cornwall celebrate 25 years of service

To celebrate the milestone, Lifeguard Appreciation Day on July 31 will honour lifeguards across Cornwall and the South West.

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Gas engineers working to repair major leak in Liskeard

Wales & West Utilities says a gas pipe running beneath the road had been damaged.

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'Landmark moment' as Cornwall national park areas get £1m plus in funding

The funding will support nature recovery, community stewardship, and climate resilience through habitat restoration, biodiversity improvement, and…

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Group's mission to appreciate every piece of food in South West

Food in Community takes unwanted and surplus produce from growers and farmers.

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Major gas leak sparks 300ft safety cordon in Liskeard

Police say engineers are working to isolate the leak on Pengover Road in Liskeard.

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