Cornwall news

• Remembrance services held across Devon and Cornwall

  13-11-2022 13:21 via BBC News
  A number of services were held across Devon and Cornwall with a two minute silence at 11:00 GMT.
  
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• Owl-ways check your stove before lighting it.

  27-10-2026 14:50 via BBC News
  
  It was no hoot for chimney-sweep Rob Stead when he discovered an owl stuck in a stove
  
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• Chimney sweep rescues owl trapped in stove

  27-10-2026 12:41 via BBC News
  
  Rob Stead was attending a routine chimney clean in Polperro when he made the discovery.
  
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• What does the future hold for the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust?

  27-10-2026 09:59 via BBC News
  
  James Churchfield quizzed two senior hospital managers about the challenges they face.
  
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• 'Living next door to anti-social behaviour has been hell'

  27-10-2026 07:58 via BBC News
  
  Man calls for better support after seven years of anti-social behaviour from neighbours.
  
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• Cornwall shop sees 650% sales rise after government 'stock up' call

  27-10-2026 07:33 via BBC News
  
  Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.
  
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• Budget hopes as hospitality faces 'uphill battle'

  27-10-2026 07:18 via BBC News
  
  Tourism leaders warn the government further taxation in the Budget will "hinder growth".
  
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• RNLI statue plan at popular beach faces opposition

  26-10-2026 15:23 via BBC News
  
  The lifesaver sculpture will not be unveiled at Porthmeor after opposition from the town council.
  
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• Disruption expected as yellow wind warning issued

  26-10-2026 14:07 via BBC News
  
  The coastguard is advising people to take care after a number of incidents in back-to-back storms.
  
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• Nine women paid compensation over police abuse claims

  26-10-2026 07:24 via BBC News
  
  Devon and Cornwall Police also apologise on claims they did not investigate domestic abuse reports.
  
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• Safety fears as bikers use quarry as 'racetrack'

  26-10-2026 07:15 via BBC News
  
  Bosses at a vast china clay quarry warn they are seeing more illegal bikers than ever before.
  
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• Project to help tourism sector benefit from AI

  25-10-2026 13:08 via BBC News
  
  The University of Plymouth says students and graduates will work with the tourism sector.
  
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• Stranger to row Atlantic with crew in ocean dash

  25-10-2026 08:05 via BBC News
  
  The Sea Change Atlantic crew turned to social media after their fourth and final team member had to withdraw.
  
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• Thousands without power as rain and wind continues

  24-10-2026 21:28 via BBC News
  
  A heavy rain warning is in place until 23:00, as a cafe welcomes people with no power.
  
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• Truro City come back to beat Hampton and Richmond

  24-10-2026 18:25 via BBC News
  
  Truro City turn around a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 at Hampton and Richmond Borough in National League South.
  
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• Baby loss mural remembers 157 babies and families

  24-10-2026 13:03 via BBC News
  
  The memorial at the Luna's Fund's Plymouth offices was unveiled as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.
  
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• Charity connects young people with professionals

  24-10-2026 13:02 via BBC News
  
  Young and Talented Cornwall says the initiative young people a chance to broaden horizons.
  
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• Paddleboarder triumphs after cancer diagnosis

  24-10-2026 08:09 via BBC News
  
  Paddleboarder Ginnie Betts wins two gold medals and a silver at the world championships in Italy.
  
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• Historic swimming pond to be restored

  24-10-2026 08:08 via BBC News
  
  Specialists are looking at how to clear the Cornwall bath house pond and understand the tidal inlet.
  
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• Should we switch time zones for lighter evenings?

  24-10-2026 08:06 via BBC News
  
  A move to Central European Time (CET) would mean lighter evenings and darker mornings.
  
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• First storm of season brings day of disruption

  23-10-2026 20:58 via BBC News
  
  Thousands of homes are left without power while schools closed as Storm Austen hit.
  
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• Storm Boelo follows Austen, will it affect us?

  23-10-2026 14:24 via BBC News
  
  BBC Spotlight's Bee Tucker has the details. Photo: Weather Watcher/Beach seeker.
  
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• Gang paid for extra baggage allowance to smuggle drugs

  23-10-2026 13:22 via BBC News
  
  The gang were arrested at Birmingham Airport after flying from Thailand via Paris in 2024.
  
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• How has Cornwall been dealing with Storm Austen?

  23-10-2026 10:31 via BBC News
  
  BBC Radio Cornwall's James Churchfield has the details. Pic: Weather Watcher/Ian D.
  
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• What happens next after police force downgrade?

  23-10-2026 07:14 via BBC News
  
  Devon and Cornwall Police was downgraded from Level Two to Level Three this year.
  
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• Target exceeded in quay £100k fundraising drive

  22-10-2026 14:57 via BBC News
  
  Supporters in Gorran Haven hope the quay is fixed before most winter storms arrive.
  
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• Storm Austen: Weather update

  22-10-2026 13:34 via BBC News
  
  BBC Spotlight's Jonathan Vautrey has the latest.Photo: Weather Watcher/bubbs1965.
  
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• South West Water waiting for 'recharge season'

  22-10-2026 12:53 via BBC News
  
  The company says plans are in place for handling the severe drought declared last week.
  
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• Battening down the hatches before Storm Austen

  22-10-2026 12:40 via BBC News
  
  Wind gusts of up to 80mph (130km/h) are forecast to bring disruption across the South West.
  
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• Woman 'scared to turn heating on' due to oil cost

  22-10-2026 07:29 via BBC News
  
  Roslynn Garner-Gatley starts using a hot water bottle, bed socks and earlier bedtimes to stay warm.
  
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