A budding writer has drawn on his own gritty experiences of violent relationships, sexual assaults and with a serial killer in his midst for what he hopes will be his debut novel. Benjamin G Wilson, who describes himself as queer rather than gay, said he felt a duty and responsibility to tell the story which is set around the time of the Stephen Port murders. It also explores the relationship between addicts and the reality of sexual violence for many queer men in London. Port met his...

As the national Mirror dinghy championships come to a close, excitement is building for the Worlds which get under way on Sunday. Five hard days of racing face the competitors of the 50 boats which will take part. Many of the competitors are youngsters from across the world, including South Africa, Australia, Ireland, Japan and the Netherlands. Among them are three teams from a disadvantaged part of South Africa, who have been able to take part due to donations being given. The...

Flood alerts have been issued for several rivers in Cornwall as heavy rain is forecast overnight. Flood Alerts Cornwall said rivers on both coasts are at risk, as well as the River Tamar, Tavey and Walkham in Devon. A spokesman said: "Heavy rainfall is forecast for this evening and overnight in the St Austell and Par Rivers Area. "Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected, the main impacts predicted between 8pm and 12pm. "Currently the main areas of concern are...

Upset, appalled, angry, outraged. These are just some of the words used to describe the effect a recent national news website feature on a Newquay night out has had on locals. The headline on the Mirror Online's feature was: 'A night out in 'Magaluf UK': Crowds of teens swig vodka in Newquay streets and sing "we're gonna get shagged"'. Read next: Newquay really has changed since the days of 'Ibiza UK' and 'Shagaluf', and here's the proof No more needs to be said; you can read...

Cornwall can often become gridlocked on the roads, particularly at times when thousands of tourists flock to the county, but posts of Twitter are taking a more light-hearted approach to the issue. Cows, sheep and even rabbits have been raising a smile on the social media site Twitter as people post their photos and videos of #cornwall #gridlock. But is not just animals who have been snapped causing 'traffic jams' - some people have posted photos showing open roads with a not a car in...

A cartoon cat with 9 million Facebook followers is featured on the latest "must have" item from Primark. The store has released a pair of Pusheen slippers which see the cat getting a bit of a makeover as a unicorn. The £4 pair were featured on the company's Instagram page and have been getting customers all kinds of excited. "School's out for summer! Put your feet up with these," said the store on its Instagram. Read Next: How Cool Is Your Dog campaign to help...

Nearly one in four shops in the region are breaking the law by selling knives to children according to a swoop which found that in one case a youngster was even able to buy a machete. The Local Government Association (LGA) said the worrying investigation came as latest official figures show a 20% annual rise in knife crime in England and Wales. Read next: Children as young as 13 arrested for knife crime in Cornwall The organisation said that following the recent government proposal to ban...

Visitors to Pendennis get a pretty free reign to explore the castle and the grounds, which overlook Falmouth bay and across the water to St Mawes.But over the years there have been rumours that there may be more to the site than meets the eye.Cornwall Live went behind the scenes with the keeper of the keys - Jade Bone, property supervisor - who shared some of the secrets with us.Disappointingly the first thing she tells us is that in fact the biggest secret about the secret tunnels, is there are...

A team of divers have been photographing the colourful and weirdly wonderful life beneath the sea off Cornwall. In all, 13 experienced volunteer divers has been surveying and cataloguing life on The Manacles, a treacherous rocky reef that juts out from the Lizard peninsula. The underwater haven is famous for its shipwrecks and is also designated as a Marine Conservation Zone. Cornwall Wildlife Trust has now carried out a Seasearch Dive expedition to survey its marine life. Read next: This...

An MTV Crashes Plymouth star had to warn the crowd to go "easy" after a thrown smoke bomb came within inches of hitting him mid-set. DJ Wilkinson managed to dodge the burning purple smoke bomb but was taken by surprise. The incident happened as he performed his remix of Rag'n'Bone Man hit Skin. He immediately told the crowd to the left of the stage to go "easy". The flare was being waved around in the air by someone in the crowd before it was suddenly launched towards...

Our How Cool Is Your Dog summer campaign is well under way and Cornwall supermarkets and businesses are getting on board to spread the word. Since launching the campaign earlier this month with Carrs Volkswagen & Helston Garages we have received over 200 cool canine entries to the photo competition. The public have so far sent in a fantastic range of prize pooch pictures with many of their beloved dogs sporting their own snazzy shades to raise awareness around the dangers of leaving dogs...

The body of a man has been found on Towan beach in Newquay in an incident police say they are treating as unexplained. Emergency services were called to the scene just after 6.30 this morning after a member of the public found the body during an early morning walk. Inspector Howard Brugge, of Devon and Cornwall Police, said the force was treating the death as unexplained at the moment. He said enquiries were ongoing, but it did not appear as though that man had been in the sea, raising...

A Russian spy plane has been photographed above the South West. The Antonov-AN30 aircraft was pictured by a keen eyed resident in Dartmouth flying a reconnaissance mission over Britannia Royal Naval College in South Devon. The plane caught the eye of photographer David Brown who snapped the picture above. It was flying a mission under the Open Skies Treaty which allows Russia to make reconnaissance flights over Britain Mr Brown said: 'I was using my camera, it was a lovely sunny day and...

If the sound of someone eating their lunch drives you to edge of criminal insanity or repetitive slamming, clapping, banging, mechanical noises make you instantly violent then you likely suffer from misophonia. Sharp shrills, drilling, clanging, stomping, screeching, crying, screaming, tapping, knocking, banging and even lip smacking are some of the noises of living in our modern world. But for some people, these sounds can trigger an emotional response so strong that they will react with...

Several stretches of the A30 have become a car park after a number of incidents around the same time. The official traffic system operated by Inrix has issed four alerts in the past hour, two in the last few minutes. All are causing delays with heavy traffic but only one currently has an explanation. The worst seems to be the A30 at Summercourt where a broken down van car and caravan has partially blocked the Westbound route. Read Next: Man, 82, killed after Truro bus crash, named as...

A heart-breaking letter home from a soldier killed just days later in the First World War marks the start of a period of remembrance for one Cornish town. A century ago Helston lost six men in the space of just three weeks. These losses are just a small snap shot of the many killed across Cornwall as the war dragged on into its third year and must have left the community reeling. Many were killed in Belgium in the Third Battle of Ypres, such as William Paul. You can listen above to his last...

It could be the latest trendy snack to hit the High Street and may be a money spinner for Cornwall's hard-pressed fishermen. Jellyfish crisps are a thing now and, putting aside a perfectly natural revolution, researchers reckon they are a healthier alternative to traditional deep fried potatoes and salted nuts. The good news for Cornwall is that the edible versions are freely available and wafting around in considerable quantities off the coast. Jellyfish has long been a delicacy in some...

Two teenagers were winched to safety after being cut off by the tide in conditions so extreme that lifeguards were unable to reach them. Rescuers were called out just after 4pm yesterday to an area of the coast between Greenaway and Polzeath. The winchman is lowered down the cliff. There were reports that two teenagers had been cut off by the tide and Rock RNLI, lifeguards from Polzeath, Boscastle Coastguard Team and a rescue helicopter were summoned to the scene. Rock Lifeboat and Polzeath...

A driver has been reported to the police after a man from Cornwall spotted cows in the back of his vehicle. A member of the public was concerned when he spotted a small Suzuki van transporting four calves. The picture, which was taken at Alphington on Friday afternoon before the van came off the A30, was posted on Twitter by Marcus Wilks of Launceston. The bizarre incident was reported to police, who have said they will be looking into it. Read Next: Man falls overboard from his own boat at...

This is what a few million gets you in one of Cornwall's most sought-after property locations. One of many spectacular dream homes currently on the market across Cornwall, this double fronted farmhouse resides in a village which has been named by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the South West. St Agnes is among the county's most picturesque coastal destinations. Not only does it encompass part of Cornwall's designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but it also has...