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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A30 crash leaves biker seriously injured

15 hours ago | cornwalllive.com | Oliver Astley

A biker has been seriously injured in a crash that has closed a section of the A30 today. The incident involved two cars and a motorcycle near Jamaica Inn at around 11am this morning, Friday, June 27. The air ambulance was called to the site of the crash where the motorcyclist suffered a serious leg injury. His female passenger was also injured in the collision. The eastbound carriageway of the A30 remains closed at the time of writing.
Wetherspoons unveil 15 new £2.99 pints as 10-day sale begins

1 day ago | cornwalllive.com | Alex Richards

A 10-day craft cider festival is kicking off at 'spoons from tomorrow, introducing 15 new ciders for a locked-in price of £2.99 each. From June 27 until Sunday July 6 punters will be able to sup a wide variety of the Westcountry favourite that's suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.
'Plane passenger asked to swap seats so he could sit with girlfriend, he had no right'

2 days ago | cornwalllive.com | Paige Freshwater

A man has been praised for standing his ground and refusing to swap seats on a plane so an 'entitled' passenger could sit with his girlfriend. The 29-year-old, who was returning from a work trip, had pre-booked an aisle seat specifically for the extra legroom due to his height.
Sought-after coastal town is 'UK's the French Riviera' and it's not in Cornwall

2 days ago | cornwalllive.com | Isobel Pankhurst

The French Riviera is renowned for its breathtaking coastal scenery and vibrant cities, making it a highly sought-after holiday destination. You don't necessarily need to travel abroad to experience turquoise waters and sandy beaches, as one UK town has been likened to the French Riviera. Salcombe in Devon has been hailed as a stunning alternative to jetting off to France by a traveller.
Check your pockets for 'ordinary' looking £1 coin worth £500

2 days ago | cornwalllive.com | Fiona Callingham

Brits are being urged to examine their £1 coins with a keen eye for a tiny error that might boost their value immensely. At first glance, these coins may seem normal, but on closer inspection they could be worth an impressive £500. In a clip shared on TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard demonstrated what enthusiasts should be on the lookout for. He showcased the contemporary 12-sided £1 coins that are now commonplace in the UK.
Five dogs rescued from 'dangerously hot vehicle'

3 days ago | cornwalllive.com | Oliver Astley

Five dogs had to be rescued from a hot vehicle by members of the public on one of the hottest days of the year. After being freed they were showing signs of distress. Devon and Cornwall Police were called when concerns were raised about the welfare of the small dogs. They were suffering in what police described as "dangerously high temperatures".
'St Awful' slammed but locals say 'St Austell is still a pleasant town'

4 days ago | cornwalllive.com | Claire Elliott

CornwallLive readers have been discussing a damning article published by the Daily Mail earlier this month about Cornwall's largest town, St Austell, branding it 'St Awful' and highlighting rampant drug abuse. The report followed a YouTuber named JoeFish who claimed he was offered drugs within minutes of arriving in St Austell, where he allegedly found "dozens of drug addicts passed out in the town centre in the middle of the day".
'Iconic' Truro bridge plan replaced with cheaper option - 'just get it built!'

4 days ago | cornwalllive.com | Claire Elliott

CornwallLive readers are frustrated to hear that plans for a multi-million pound 'iconic' bridge in Truro have been scrapped due to escalating costs, with a cheaper alternative now being proposed as part of the city's £23.6 million Town Deal scheme. The Truro Town Deal Board has ditched the idea of a lifting bridge, which would have connected Boscawen Park with Newham, and is now considering a less expensive swing bridge instead.
Old man pins child down by his neck in Goonhavern Park

4 days ago | cornwalllive.com | Oliver Astley

Bystanders were alarmed to see an elderly man swear at a young boy then pin him down by his neck during a distressing incident that took place in Goonhavern Park. When confronted by a concerned bystander who saw the incident, the man said that he was "restraining" the boy. Officers are treating the matter as an assault on the child. The elderly man's behaviour was reported to Devon and Cornwall Police who are now looking to identify him and the child seemingly in his care.
'Stop ruining green fields' plea from people in Cornwall

5 days ago | cornwalllive.com | Claire Elliott

A solar farm spanning 25.5 hectares could obliterate the last remaining green fields in the landscape near St Austell, according to several local councillors who voiced their opposition to a planning application for the development on agricultural land. They contended that the solar farm would be visible from across St Austell Bay, impacting the area's natural beauty. CornwallLive readers are happy to see the application turned down.