CornwallLive

Cornwall Live serves as the premier online platform for news, sports, entertainment, and information relevant to Cornwall. It provides real-time updates and insights about our beautiful county. This site is the digital extension of well-known publications such as the West Briton, Cornish Guardian, Cornishman newspapers, and Cornwall Today magazine. With a dedicated team of reporters and photographers, Cornwall Live has been delivering important news from Bude to Penzance for over two centuries. The site is currently under the editorial guidance of Jacqui Merrington.

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Cornwall dog rescue centre kennel rebuild begins five years after sudden closure

2 days ago | cornwalllive.com | Lorna Hughes

Work has started on new kennels for a dog rescue centre in Cornwall - five years after the sudden closure of the previous facility. St Francis Dogs Home has been concentrating on fostering since January 2020. The old kennels were closed because the deteriorating condition of buildings meant they no longer met modern Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) standards.
Fire crews tackle caravan blaze in seaside resort town

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Ellie Kendall

A mobile home in Perranporth caught fire on Sunday, April 27, with two fire crews called out to tackle the blaze. The caravan is said to have been located at The Tywarnhayle Inn. In a statement at 4.30pm, Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service said: "Two appliances attended this incident, one from Perranporth and one from Newquay, plus a flexi duty officer.
One Cornwall spot has warmest sea temperatures in the UK

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Kirstie McCrum

A popular Cornwall spot has the warmest sea temperatures in the UK, according to new figures. A new study from SIXT has analysed the UK destinations with the warmest seas. And it's named Portloe as the place to head to if you want a salty dip. In total, six Cornish spots have made the top 10. Fishing village Portloe is known for its scenic views, and, now as home to the warmest sea in the UK, with an average maximum temperature of 15.9C throughout the year.
Stunning example of a modernist home is for sale at £1.25m

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Gillian Adams

Around four miles from Penzance, set in over an acre of secluded grounds, this splendid art-deco residence designed by Geoffrey Bazeley in the mid 1930s is a stunning example of Modern Movement architecture, full of original details such as crafted timber panelling, exquisite period light fittings, beautiful bespoke joinery and door furniture befitting of its era.
Live: Crash and heavy car show traffic causing gridlock on A39

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Oliver Astley

A crash combined with heavy traffic as a result of a large car show in Cornwall are causing gridlock on the A39 this afternoon, Sunday, April 27. There is very heavy traffic around the Royal Cornwall Events Centre, in Whitecross, outside Wadebridge, with drivers reporting gridlock. Traffic maps show several miles of queuing traffic in both directions. We will keep you updated on the situation with our live blog posts below.
Surfer conquers biggest waves in the world - despite only having one leg

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | John Bett

A surfer has conquered the biggest waves in the world - despite only having one leg. Pegleg Bennett was born with a birth defect that led to the amputation of his foot at 13 months old. But his disability did not stop him from chasing waves as he learnt to surf without a leg, initially using a beach activity leg provided by the NHS.
Nervous child derails Britain's Got Talent as he pulls out live on air

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Daniel Bird

A child magician derailed the first semi-final of Britain's Got Talent 2025 after pulling out of his performance live on air. Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Teddy Magic, who is eight years old, has unexpectedly withdrawn from his scheduled performance, forfeiting his opportunity to impress the judges. The beloved ITV talent show made its return to television screens this past weekend, with a fresh group of semi-finalists vying for a coveted spot in the grand finale.
Cornish escape room launches pasty-fuelled zombie experience

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Lorna Hughes

A Cornish escape room attraction is launching a pasty-fuelled zombie experience for visitors. It's all set in a corner shop during a "pasty-related infection outbreak" - and it's replacing a classic game. "28 Pasties Later" - a nod to 2002 post-apocalyptic horror thriller 28 Days Later - will replace Cabin Fever, a Cold War bunker experience that's one of the original games at Escape Rooms Cornwall in Penzance.
Cornwall's teen Olympic sensation is the new face of Weetabix

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Kirstie McCrum

A teen skateboarding sensation from Cornwall has been announced as the new face of Weetabix. Olympic skateboarder Lola Tambling is calling on young people to step out of their comfort zones and get involved in new sports and physical activities. Her message follows the results of a recent poll of 1,000 children and parents, which revealed that four in 10 children have been held back from trying new sports.
102-year-old veteran who loved positivity among latest death notices

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Olivier Vergnault

Kathleen Orchard was 102 when she passed away. A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Kate was known for her love of colours and positivity. Kate was loved, admired and respected by so many. She's among loved ones remembered in recent death notices for Cornwall. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements.