After it was revealed that the top earner at the BBC pocketed more than £2 million last year and the names of those taking home over £150 were published, we've got a quirky way of showing you what this means - in real time. DJ Chris Evans was top of the earners at more than £2 million while other presenters took home hundreds of thousands of pounds per year. But what does this mean they make by the second, we hear you ask. And how does it compare to what you are...

A police appeal has been launched to try to find missing Ken Smith, who was last seen wearing a T-shirt with the words "world's best grandad" on it. Read more: This is why there were so many ambulances and a coastguard helicopter in Hayle today The 70-year-old man who has alzheimer's and a "bad sense of direction", was last spotted in the area of Loggans Road, Hayle, at around 12.50pm today (Wednesday, July 19). Police, a search and rescue helicopter and the coastguards...

'We won't leave until it's done' – that's the message Cornwall Council issued to locals concerned about the devastating damaged caused by flash floods in Coverack. Representatives from several authorities hosted a meeting at the Paris Hotel this morning to update locals on how they will deal with the damage and issues caused by the torrent of water on Tuesday (July 18). The priorities at present are restructuring the main road into the village, which was destroyed by the rushing water,...

A man had to be rushed to hospital with head injuries after falling from a height. Several ambulances assisted by a coastguard helicopter were called out to the incident at 10.18am in Hayle this morning. A spokesman for the South Western Ambulance service said two rapid response vehicles and one ambulance were sent to an address in Albertus Drive.@CornwallLive What was happening in or near Hayle earlier today? Lots of sirens and a coastguard helicopter involved around 11am.— Joe...

A Coverack couple are trying to come to terms with the devastating damage the flash floods caused to their property. Chris and Elaine Price own the Beach House on the waterfront, which is among the properties worst affected by flood damage in the village. Coverack began the long process of recovery this morning after flash floods swept through the village yesterday. Read next: Coverack flash flood sees elderly couple winched to safety as shops and homes washed away Intense rainfall hit...

An appeal has been launched after a baby girl was found abandoned on a stone bus stop floor. The girl has not yet been named, but police say she looks to be healthy and is doing well.She was found last week by a man who said she was naked, motionless and barely breathing. Police have now reached out to the little girl's mother, urging her to come forward, reports Wales Online. Daniel Braxton described last week how he was driving with his partner and 18-year-old daughter when the teenager...

The top earners at the BBC have been revealed - and DJ Chris Evans tops the list, pocketing over £2 million. Only one third of the list of talent earning over £150,000 are women, with the top names being men. Details of stars' pay was revealed in £50,000 bands. And there could be embarrassment for the presenters of flagship Radio 4 programme, Today. Read more: Coverack flood fundraising appeal set up to support the devastated village John Humphrys earns between...

Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. We'll be looking at all the traffic from 7am until this evening, so keep checking back to make sure you get wherever you're going as quickly and safely as possible. We will of course also be breaking news as it happens and keeping an eye on the weather. It's Gareth here until 2.30pm when I hand over to the late team led today by Tom. If you've seen...

The village of Coverack will begin the long process of recovery this morning after flash floods swept through the village yesterday. Intense rainfall hit the village early in the afternoon, and lasted for several hours, with up to an inch of rain falling in just 15 minutes at one point. The first reports of flooding emerged shortly after 3.30pm, and Cornwall Council declared an emergency at 5.40pm. There are no reports of injuries from the area, but up to 50 properties have been hit by flood...

Dozens of families have been forced to spend the night in emergency accommodation and others had to be winched to safety after disastrous flash floods tore through the village of Coverack. A massive isolated storm hit the fishing village on the Lizard peninsula on Tuesday afternoon, sending torrents of water through the streets and destroying homes, shops and cars. Residents described hailstones as big as table tennis balls as the main road into the village was destroyed and they were left...

Cornwall Council has opened its emergency centre in response to today's devastating flooding in Coverack. According to the council, there have been no reported injuries, but around 50 buildings have been affected by the flash floods. People were rescued by helicopter from a roof where they had climbed to escape the rising waters. A council spokesman said: "Cornwall's multi agency emergency centre has been opened in County Hall, Truro to co-ordinate the response to the flash flooding in...

Disaster has hit in the village of Coverack on the Lizard with serious flash flooding leaving roads impassable, shops washed away and homes flooded, with reports of casualties being airlifted from the village. The horrendous storm, which sent torrents of water rushing through the street of the small village has brought back memories of the flooding that hit Boscastle in August 2004, which was the worst in living memory. Huge waterfalls cascaded over the sea wall in the town and there are...

Watch: Adam Powers captured the moment Coverack was hit with flash floods The village of Coverack has been severely hit by the stormy weather, which has led to serious flash flooding. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and there are also reports that some homes have been flooded and stalls washed away. Emergency services are currently on the scene and have appealed to the public to stay away and to not attempt to drive through the flood water. Read more: Emotional tributes...

Emotional tributes have been paid to the three people who died in a fatal collision near Landrake at the start of the month. Devon and Cornwall Police has confirmed, after formal identification processes, that Laura Hopes, 32, and Alfie Hopes, aged six, from Latchbrook, Saltash, were killed on Sunday July 9. Anthony Woodman, 53, of Stonehouse, Plymouth, was also killed in the A38 collision. The family of Laura and Alfie paid tribute to them following the devastating accident. They were...

A Good Samaritan says he has been left unable to go outside after he was savagely beaten while trying to come to the aid of a woman being attacked outside his home. Earlier this month Alan Edwards, 57, heard noises outside his Manor Gardens home in Redruth. He went to the back of his bungalow when he heard what he has described as an "almighty scream". He said: "I thought to myself what is going on here and when I went out I saw a young lady being assaulted. She was shouting...

WATCH ABOVE: Dawn Norris captured this remarkable video of what seems to be a shark in St Ives this afternoon. Visitors and locals alike in one of Cornwall's leading tourist destinations may have been forgiven for not entering the water this afternoon. The silhouette of a finned creature of the deep was spotted near Lambeth Walk, St Ives, very close to the busy harbour front. Dawn Norris videoed the moment and shared it on social media, tagging in friends and saying "Glad we didn't...

The parents of a teenager found hanged in school toilets after complaining of being bullied and suffering racist abuse have asked why nobody from the school was looking for her in the 90 minutes she was missing. Dagmara Przybysz, 16, an aspiring photographer who had been offered a place at Truro College, died at Pool Academy on May 17, 2016, after telling a classmate she was going to the toilet and not turning up to her science class, an inquest heard. Today (July 18) at the inquest in Truro...

Residents will have the chance to air concerns over planned roadworks at one of Truro's busiest roundabouts that could cause months of delays for drivers.The roadworks at Arch Hill are due to start in January next year to transform the double mini roundabout into a single roundabout and they could take 18 months to complete. Read more: When will Arch Hill roundabout roadworks in Truro begin A discussion over the proposed plans for the site will be held at the Truro and Roseland Community...

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are spending Wednesday here in the county and we're covering their visit live. We'll have regular updates from various stops along the way as Charles and Camilla head to Porthleven, Truro and Bodmin. The Duke and Duchess will start by visit Porthleven to meet and celebrate local food producers and businesses. Their Royal Highnesses will also hear how the port has recovered since the storms of 2014 to become a 'foodie' destination and host its own annual food...

The mother of a teenager who has been missing for ten days said she was receiving messages of support from all over the country as the search continues.Finnian Layland-Stratfield, from Tintagel, went missing last Saturday (July 8), after he was last seen near the town's youth hostel.The 17-year-old was last seen between 6pm and 6.30pm on that day by a walker. A rucksack belonging to the former Truro College student was found the next day.Read more: Bodmin Public Rooms Trust urges new town...