Excitement is building ahead of the visit by Prince Charles and Camilla to Cornwall this week. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have a busy schedule ahead of them as they meet businesses and representatives of the many charities and organisations who work daily to save people's lives. On Wednesday (July 19) they will visit Porthleven before heading up to three engagements in Truro and a final visit to Bodmin. After a day in Devon on Thursday, they will be back again on Friday for two more...

A man who has pleaded guilty to murdering a hostel tenant was heard demanding money from the victim the day before he was found dead, a court has heard. Two men accused of murder have appeared at Truro Crown Court for a trial that is expected to last around four weeks. Read more: Dagmara inquest stopped as tempers flare and family walk out on day 2 - live updates Three residents of the town's Cosgarne Hall hostel were arrested and charged with the murder of Stephen Bull, 31, earlier this...

Severe weather warnings have been issued as a huge storm brews off the south of Cornwall this lunchtime. The storm can be seen on a live lightning map online (below), which shows instantly where any bolt of lightning is detected. There have already been a number of strikes reported by people across Cornwall on our Facebook page. We'll be bringing you the latest pictures, video, forecast and social media reaction as the storm arrives. You can send us your pictures, videos and messages to...

Cornwall has its fair share of winding rural roads and new research reveals that drivers are setting their own speed limit with a view that 60mph is too high. Do you take extra caution when driving around Cornwall's country lanes? Research from the British vehicle telematics firm Quartix shows that many drivers are doing just that. The firm is calling for extra education for young drivers on the dangers of rural roads, where four in five young motorist deaths occur. Read next: Cornwall in...

Controversy over the sale of an historic building to a cinema company has reignited after an unsuccessful bidder asked for a review of the decision. It all started on January 12, when Bodmin Town Council sold the town's iconic Public Rooms to Merlin Cinemas, which was planning to transform the old building into a four-screen cinema. Read more: Incredible drone footage shows why Bodmin Moor in Cornwall is the best moorland in the worldThe second bidder, Bodmin Public Rooms Trust (BPRT), which...

A huge storm has formed over the sea to the south of Cornwall this lunchtime as severe weather warnings have been issued for the duchy. The storm can be seen on a live lightning map online (below), which shows instantly where any bolt of lightning is detected. There have been a number of strikes just south of Falmouth this lunchtime, with the storm continuing to track in a north easterly direction. Read more: Dagmara Przybysz - inquest into death of Pool Academy student day two -...

One of the youngest pro surfers in the country has been picked up by a leading fashion clothing company. Bude teenager Stanley Norman is already fast becoming one of the most promising young UK surfers. Showing potential in the world of surfing and throwing his all into the sport, the youngster has been has made it into the Pro Juniors and is now looking ahead to the Qualifying Series for the World Surf League. Read more: Surfing - the £150 million industry that's part of Cornwall...

Whether you're buying on a budget or looking for an investment opportunity, these Cornwall properties may be just what you are looking for. Two-bedroom house, Camborne Your Move is marketing this Camborne home at £100,000 and describes it as an older style house offering good-sized accommodation. Read next: Historic Cornwall hotel with links to Hollywood star and Cornish mining captain for sale The interior comprises lounge, modern fitted kitchen and dining room, two double bedrooms,...

Cornwall and the rest of the UK are set for a scorcher as weather experts are predicting that temperatures will soar over the next three months. Hotter than average temperatures are due to set in between July and September and we will have Africa to thank for the hot summer air blowing in from there and a tropical feel with them. And the good news continues as September is looking like providing an Indian Summer with temperatures above the average. It looks like we are going to see a repeat...

Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Tuesday, July 18, 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 Thomas. If you've seen...

The future of several Post Office branches across North Cornwall remains in limbo – although there is better news in some communities. A number of communities in the constituency are seeing Post Office services transferred between different business premises, leading to lengthy and complex contract negotiations. The branches at Tintagel and St Kew Highway remain closed as negotiations continue, while the Post Offices in St Minver and Rock are due to close later this year. There is good...

A holiday park has unveiled its latest £1.6 million development in time for the summer school holidays. Parkdean Resorts has unveiled its latest development of 22 lakeside lodges at its White Acres Holiday Park near Newquay. Surrounded by countryside views located opposite one of the park's 13 fishing lakes, Nelson's Meadow forms part of the company's overall £4.5m investment at its eight parks throughout Cornwall. Newquay's surfers paddle out tribute to wetsuit...

Take cover, flying ant season seems to be upon us in the South West - and it's not just the ants we ought to be afraid of. Antagonised Cornish and Devonians alike have reported sightings of the pesky critters in their droves, as they seemingly swarm the Southern parts of England. A brief walk through Penzance this evening - told the full story, with thousands of the insects flying all over the town. By now the insects have invaded many parts of the country, the Plymouth Herald reports....

The shocking number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Cornwall is to be tackled in a major new £1.1million scheme. The strategy will work by spotting the people likely to end up without a roof over their heads and stopping them from becoming a permanent fixture on the streets. It comes as the number of people sleeping rough in the county has soared to the third highest in the country and concerns mount about the lack of facilities for them. It is estimated that, on any...

All across the globe today people have been celebrating World Emoji Day - but for us Cornish, there's still something missing and it's pretty major. Thanks to the little icons our emotions have never been so concise and so easily portrayed. However, even though the compilation of little characters is ever-growing, there is still something that makes us Cornish a little teasy. Yes, where is the pasty emoji? In January 2016 we told you that there could have been one on its way after the...

Crime is always in the news headlines - and whether it is major incidents or just petty low-level vandalism, it has a huge impact on the lives of those affected. We want to know what effect criminal behaviour has on your life - and to find out just how much of a concern it is to you. Please take two minutes to fill out the short survey below to help us find out exactly what is going on across Cornwall. Read more: Thunder, lightning and torrential rain set to bring floods to Cornwall...

A teenage girl who came to Britain from Poland was found hanged in her school toilets after being tormented by racist bullies, an inquest heard. Dagmara Przybysz, 16, who moved to this country with her family nine years ago, was discovered dead in a cubicle in the maths department at Pool Academy in May of last year. Dagmara was described as a beautiful, happy and popular pupil who had an extremely bright future. But an inquest heard she had confided to friends and family that she...

Thousands poured into Stithians Showground today to enjoy the largest agriculture show in Cornwall. The show, which is one of the biggest in the country, draws the crowds each year to celebrate Cornwall's farming history, traditions and future. A range of agriculture displays and demonstrations took place throughout the day, from the popular sheep parade to the much-loved dog and duck show and a showcase of the latest farming technology - and the crowds were not disappointed. Read more:...

An organisation in Par has warned beach-goers not to feed birds bread as it can cause a disease which stops seagulls from flying. Friends of Par Beach (FoPB) Facebook page has been flooded with pictures of gulls with 'angel wing disease' over the past week, after it was reported that a bird with the condition was found dead. Read more: Inquest into death of teenager Dagmara Przybysz who hanged herself at Pool Academy - live Suzanne Norbury, RSPCA regional press officer for the south west,...

A rescued bull lurcher has finally found a new home – after nine years. The black dog, Mole, arrived at the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) in Hayle when he was just a six-month-old puppy, desperately needing a loving family – unfortunately he waited for almost a decade. That was of course until last Monday, when the timid and shy canine, who had not been socialised before he came to the centre, finally got to go home with a family of his very own. "We're delighted...