It's fair to say we like to be a bit different in Cornwall - and nothing shows that better than our names. From the Angoves of the far west, to the Kitto's of the east, the Cornish have their own set of surnames that really do not appear in the rest of the country. And of course, it goes without saying, there's a bunch of Bastards right on the Devon border. Read more: Cornish pasty made in Devon? Shocking claim forces Historic England to apologise The information comes from an Economic...

A family's beloved Staffie dog that ran away from a fatal car crash in Cornwall four days ago has been found safe and well. The owners of Millie said they were overjoyed that she had been found near the crash scene near Newquay and thanked everyone for their help. People across Newquay pitched in to help find the dog after we reported it had disappeared from the scene of the crash on Monday. The woman who found the dog rang Cornwall Live to let us know and we put her in touch with the owner...

Work to turn the historic grade-II listed Bodmin Jail into a 63-bedroom hotel could start in October after the plan was unanimously approved by council planners. Twelve Architects, a company based in London, which submitted an application earlier this year to convert part of the jail site into a hotel and teaching facility, said it would have builders on site in the autumn to mitigate bat roost issues. The £30m project to turn the old jail into a state-of-the-art hotel and tourist...

An urgent warning of a new scam that is conning elderly people out of thousands of pounds has been issued by police. According to St Austell officers, elderly people are being telephoned and told that they will be arrested unless they buy iTunes vouchers. Read more: Crash closes road near A30 after single-vehicle accident A spokesman for the force said: "It has come to our attention that a scam has been targeting Devon and Cornwall areas, including St Austell. "This call will...

We all know that life can be tough at times. That's why there's now a day dedicated to bringing your pooch to work so life is as it should be, a happy pet-friendly heaven. Today some businesses across in Cornwall will give the paw up to staff strutting in with Princess the pure breed long haired chihuahua or Stalin the Rottweiler - but only if their four-legged friends behave of course. What about your place of work? Will it turn into one giant playground for dogs, a mini version of Crufts...

The shock resignation of Lib Dem leader Tim Farron has left everyone speculating over the future leadership of the party.Mr Farron quit on Wednesday saying was torn between the demands of leading a progressive liberal party and his Christian faith.In a statement Mr Farron said: "From the very first day of my leadership, I have faced questions about my Christian faith. I've tried to answer with grace and patience. Sometimes my answers could have been wiser."At the start of this...

A man was driving while three-and-a-half times over the drink-drive limit and on a provisional licence when the car he and his friend was in crashed, killing them both. The pair, both beloved dads, were killed in a tragic crash on the A39 between Falmouth and Truro, a coroner has concluded at the inquest into their deaths today. David Burnett, 42, was killed along with his good friend Dean Ward after the blue Ford Fiesta that they were travelling in careered into a bridge at Stickenbridge on...

The police are appealing for witnesses after man died in a car crash on the A3058 at Summercourt near Newquay today. The emergency services were called just after 12.50pm to reports of a crash involving a single car. The black Ford Fiesta was driving along Newquay Road towards Summercourt Village near to Castle Cars. Read next: Children at park saw man punch and stamp on friend who 'tried it on' with his girlfriend The police said they are keen to locate the male driver of a silver...

A man from Cornwall who made vile comments following the tragic fire at a block of flats in London has been slammed on social media. At least 17 people are believed to have died after fire engulfed the Grenfell Tower in London the early hours of Wednesday morning. The death toll is expected to rise. Shocking pictures of the terrifying fire featured heavily in the news. The man from the Lizard peninsula, who Cornwall Live has chosen not to identify, made his comments following the tragedy...

A St Austell grandfather died without a date for 'urgent' surgery he had been anticipating for five months, a coroner concluded at the inquest into his death. Terrence George, 72, should have only waited two weeks for surgery after having his first bout of pancreatitis in August 2015, according to guidelines. Read more: Travellers have moved into a car park and locals aren't happy The conclusion of the inquest into his death, held at Truro Municipal Buildings by senior Cornwall corner Dr...

In just over a month's time the new, plastic, Jane Austen £10 note will be formally unveiled to mark the 200th anniversary of her death. The Bank of England announced their launch event on July 18 will be at Winchester Cathedral, with members of the public able to book tickets free here. Jane Austen died in Winchester in 1817 and is buried in the north aisle of the Cathedral. The new note "will recognise her universal appeal and enduring contribution to English literature",...

WARNING: Contains offensive language (obviously enough) Ofcom has ranked every swear word in the English language in order of offensiveness. The communications regulator tallied the results from interviews with more than 200 people across the UK on how offensive they found an array of rude and offensive words and insults. People were asked their opinion on 150 words in total. These included general swear words, words linked to race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, body parts and health...

The mother of a talented musician and bowler who jumped from cliffs at Hell's Mouth said she still cannot understand why her son took the decision to end his life, an inquest heard. The hearing in Truro was told how hugely popular Robert Jose, 43, from Camborne, killed himself on the night of December 21 last year in what seemed to be a spontaneous but deliberate act. After a full-scale search his body was located by a coastguard helicopter in the sea and recovered to the St Ives RNLI station...

A busy road near the A30 has been shut in both directions after a serious single-vehicle crash. This is a breaking news story and will be updated as details emerge. Our live blog will load below shortly... This is the latest information from traffic experts Inrix: A3058 - QUINTRELL DOWNS - BOTH DIRECTIONS - CORNWALL A3058 in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident, single vehicle involved between Trethiggey Crescent and A30 (Summercourt Central / Newquay Turn Off).Road...

A warning has been sent out to business owners in Cornwall after reports of teenagers using counterfeit notes. Devon and Cornwall Police officers say they have been contacted with information relating to similar cases in two busy tourist hotspots. "We have received reports of counterfeit Scottish and Irish £20 notes being handed over to shops in St Ives and Penzance on Monday, June 12, 2017," said a spokeswoman for the force. "The notes were handed over by males aged...

A young dad remains in hospital three days after a serious car crash near Newquay. Daniel Copeland, 21, was one of four people injured in the two car crash on the A3075 on Monday (June 12).Daniel, who was two days into a family holiday in Cornwall, was in the car with his mum Ann, dad Ken, girlfriend Jordaine and six-month-old baby Summer, who was said to have been left "black and blue" after the crash but has been able to return home.Read more: Travellers have moved into a car park...

A homeless man who viciously attacked a friend he suspected was "trying it on" with his girlfriend during a drinking session has been sent to prison. Rickie Brown, 29, formerly of the St Petroc's Society in Truro and Ranelagh Road in St Austell, appeared at Truro Crown Court to be sentenced after pleading guilty on the day his trial was due to start to one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Prosecuting barrister Ramsay Quaife told the court how Brown and girlfriend...

As those annoying and expensive roaming charges that can cause a shock when you use your mobile phone in Europe become a thing of the past, we are here to help you find out exactly how the changes could affect your next holiday. After years of lobbying and campaigning by the EU, phone companies have finally been made to drop the extra fees forced on customers who use their mobiles on the continent. The EU has abolished the charges as of Thursday (June 15), which means you'll be able to call,...

Church leaders in Cornwall have defended the decision to advertise for a senior leadership role in their mission who doesn't have to believe in God. The Diocese of Truro is hoping to recruit a Strategic Programme Manager for a key project which aims to renew Anglican church life. However, the advertisement has raised some eyebrows - particularly among right wing commentators - after stating that the successful applicant need not be a churchgoer. A spokesman for the Diocese said the role...

Aiming to position itself in the driver's seat of the motors industry, Amazon is set to trial selling cars in the UK. Would you buy your next set of wheels from Amazon? The ecommerce site is hoping you'll do just that as it prepares to drive into a new market. You can buy virtually anything from Amazon, but cars will be among its most expensive products to date. The e-commerce delivery experts at ParcelHero revealed to SHD Logistics that Amazon is already hiring automotive industry experts...