CornwallLive

1 week ago | cornwalllive.com | Lisa Letcher

From sprawling gardens and woodlands to dramatic coastlines and countryside estates, National Trust sites let families learn something new, explore nature, burn off energy and enjoy fresh air together. Kids can run around, build dens, or spot wildlife, while adults relax and soak in the scenery. There’s always something new going on - from craft workshops and storytelling to outdoor theatre and seasonal festivals - so no two visits are the same either.

1 week ago | cornwalllive.com | Oliver Astley

A man filmed a "mini-tornado" in Cornwall as it raced across a field and dumped cut hay all over his back garden. Simon Root says he was amazed as the "dust-devil" headed towards him and his back yard. It has been described as like 'The Wizard of Oz'. Hay was dragged way up in the sky and flung around in a big circle. Eventually the mini whirlwind passed over Simon's garden and preceded to dump the hay all over his pristine lawn.

1 week ago | cornwalllive.com | Thomas Fair

The ban on the sale of disposable vapes comes into force this weekend, as a measure from the government to protect the environment and to try to deter young people from picking up a nicotine habit. The ban was first announced in January 2025, and vapers have been reported to be stocking up on the single-use devices before it comes into effect. Have your say! Do you see vapes in litter in the street? Do you think it will help prevent children and young people from picking up the habit?

1 week ago | cornwalllive.com | Lisa Letcher

A holidaymaker has accused a private parking farm of "robbing" her after debt collectors sent a bill for £170 over a parking charge notice she says she never received - for a less than 10-minute overstay. Amy Lathan, 40, from Nottingham, overstayed in the St Michael's Mount and Long Stay Marazion car park in early April by seven minutes believing there was a 15-minute grace period. The mum-of-two was on holiday with her family in St Ives at the time but says she won't be returning anytime soon.

1 week ago | cornwalllive.com | Lily Shanagher

A seaside town that was once known as 'Britain's Magaluf' is unrecognisable after cleaning up its image - and banning mankinis, locals claim. Businessowners and locals say they hardly recognise Newquay in Cornwall, since a concerted effort to shed its 'wild west' reputation. The coastal spot had a long had a reputation for rowdiness - with stag dos, lads holidays and drunken teenage shindigs the norm. The council finally had enough and back in 2009 introduced a “mankini ban”.