A biker died on his way to work after clipping the car in front of him as it braked to avoid a dead badger sticking out into the road before veering into the path of oncoming traffic. An inquest heard how Dominique Monnereau had been travelling on his pride and joy black Suzuki GSX500F along the A393 Lanner to Penryn road at the time of the crash. The 52-year-old French engineer, originally from Orleans, was on the road he took every day for years to go to work in Falmouth. Read more:...

Theresa May has been referred to as a "dead woman walking" by a previous Conservative colleague since last week's General Election, while a former Cornish MP has told the country to prepare for another vote. Former Chancellor of the Exchequer and current editor of the London Evening Standard, George Osborne, seemingly took pleasure in describing Theresa May as a "dead woman walking" after she unsuccessfully gambled with her majority. It has led many to speculate as to...

The bustling summer season is almost upon us here in Cornwall and there's still time to get your hands on an exciting seasonal job. Here are five of the best. Outdoor waiting staff, Scarlet Hotel Could you avoid becoming distracted by this view? The Scarlet Hotel in Mawgan Porth is seeking food and beverage hosts to cater to its customers, largely across the hotel's outdoor pods and coastal meadow. For those who don't know the Scarlet, it boasts exceptional views across Mawgan Porth...

Celebrity chef Rick Stein had been celebrating his 70th birthday last night when one of his Cornish restaurants caught fire. Rick spent last night with friends and family for the milestone - which he started celebrating on his actual birthday back in January. But as he spends a lot of his time in his Sydney home, it seems he's continuing the festivities while back in the UK. Huge thanks @Taylor_Luke @SalarBrock @SteinBarnes for the best party for @Rick_Stein 70th birthday .Best night...

A teenager has tragically died after falling from a landmark statue in Devon. Emergency services confirmed they were called to the General Buller statue in Exeter, shortly after 11pm on Saturday night. Police confirmed a teenage male from the Exeter area fell from the statue, at the junction of Hele Road and New North Road, and later died from his injuries in hospital. Read next: Drink drive cop from Devon and Cornwall force is allowed to keep job after crash A representative for South...

He's been gone too long and we're a little giddy with excitement that our Ross is about to be back on our screens. So excited, in fact, that we've only gone and started a live blog about the return of series 3 so we can all watch it together in some sort of 18th-century-meets-21st-century wormhole. We'll be relaxing on the sofas of Cornwall Live HQ, shop-bought popcorn in one hand and a bottle of mead in the other, ready to see what happens with the Captain after the dramatic finale of...

Welcome to eighteenth century Cornwall, land of sumptuous landscapes, confusing personal pronouns and Captain Ross Poldark. As the third series promises to be all about the collision of past and future, catching up with Poldark might seem daunting, so here's all you need to know about the story so far.Series OnePlayed out against the wild and beautiful backdrop of coastal Cornwall, series one was the very definition of sweepingly romantic, a heady mix of high emotion and economic hardship. In...

A Devon and Cornwall police officer convicted of drink driving following a car crash has kept their job. The force said that following a "special case hearing" held in private on May 25 and chaired by Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer, the officer received a "final written warning". Documentation released by Devon and Cornwall Police noted how the officer – whose name, age, rank and gender has not been released – was subject of the special case hearing which took...

Fraudsters have been targeting Cornish homes with letters claimed to be from the Postcode Lottery announcing huge winnings. The fake letters say that the recipient has won thousands of pounds in the popular competition but police are warning that it is all a scam.One claimed that the winnings were as high as £355,000.Read more: Top cop dons old gear to go back in time to celebrate Devon and Cornwall Police's 50 yearsThe letters have been said to look like they are authentic, reportedly...

When the second series of Poldark ended last November in a dramatic finale fans couldn't wait for the start of series three, but now the wait is over. Here's what you need to know about series three. Read more: Steamy Poldark series three trailer released by the BBC and there is a shirtless scene When does Poldark series three start? The third series of Poldark will start tonight (Sunday, June 11) at 9pm on BBC One. Usually airing in the autumn, an earlier filming schedule this year has...

Young and aspiring actors in Cornwall have a chance to hit the silver screen as the filmmakers of a Harry Potter spin-off are looking for fresh talent. Warner Bros' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2 is set to hit the big screen in November next year and budding unknown actors and actresses are being urged to put themselves forward to fill some new roles. An open casting call for teen actors to play the younger versions of Albus Dumbledore and other Potter characters was launched on...

A photography teacher who captured a stunning set of Cornish images - some in the style of Poldark - has let Cornwall Live into some of his secrets. Mark Walker, a portrait photographer based in Falmouth, teaches the art from Penzance to Bodmin. On his latest project, he set out to show how stunning Cornwall is but with a twist. He even included a couple influenced by the revival of Poldark.He will holding a masterclass on how to create the Poldark look later in the year (see below) but has...

A rescue was launched early this morning after an 'extremely drunk' man tried to swim across the River Tamar on the Torpoint Ferry route. Police were called to the Devonport slipway at about 6.30am after reports that there was a man "up to his neck in the water". A Ministry of Defence Police launch was called in to assist as Devon and Cornwall Police officers raced to the scene. The Torpoint Ferry was halted mid river and passengers watched as the man repeatedly tried to swim away...

A top dietician has warned the rise in popularity of red velvet cupcakes is fuelling an increase in food allergies. The cupcakes are a favourite of Mary Berry and Nigella Lawson but the science behind allergies is evolving along with our diets. With the food industry using ground-up South American cochineal bugs for colour, there has been an increase in patients diagnosed with allergies linked to its use. Dieticians and allergy experts said there had been an enormous growth in the UK of...

A pedestrian has suffered injuries following a collision with a car in Newlyn on Sunday morning. Police say an elderly lady in her seventies suffered possible arm injuries in the incident, which happened on New Road near the junction with Creeping Lane just before 11am.Paramedics were called to the scene, and the woman was conscious upon their arrival.Read next: Teenage child rapist from Cornwall jailed for crimes against three girls aged under 17 A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police...

This is how you can get your hands on a free games console in exchange for reviewing the latest releases and features. What's not to like? If you're looking for a job that combines work and play, it doesn't get much better than being an Xbox One tester and reviewer. Product Testing UK is recruiting eagle-eyed gamers across the country to play and review the latest Xbox titles. Read next: Here are Cornwall's latest job vacancies Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, gamers, prepare to...

Perhaps it's my sleep-deprived, Jelly Babies-infused, screen-fried brain after what feels like an election all-monther, never mind an all-nighter, but this election has been one of the strangest I've ever experienced.What sort of an election result is it when, effectively, the Tories won but lost and Labour have lost but won? And now it's over, it feels as though everyone is looking at the state of the nation through the slightly wonky prism of a social media that only deals in extremism - not...

Ever wished you could run your own corner shop and make a success of it? Now is your chance after a Londis village store came up on the market. The Pod store, which is branded as Londis, and off-licence is located in the village of Egloshayle near Wadebridge, and is in need of a new owner. Are you looking for a new job? Click here. The convenience store has come on the market after the current owners of 14 years decided to retire. It could be yours to owner on a freehold basis for...

Cornish Bard and retired West Briton journalist Colin Gregory was at both Lady Mary Holborow's first ceremony and her last, when she celebrated her retirement with a huge party at the Eden Project. Here he remembers the wonderful lady who passed away on Friday, aged 80. Lady Mary, on being appointed the first female Lord Lieutenant in 1994, was concerned that she might not be accepted by the Cornish.She was an "outsider" who had moved down from London on her marriage to Geoffrey...

A dad from Lanner has told how he was left frightened and in shock when his daughter Victoria was diagnosed with a brain tumour 18 months ago. Victoria Rundle had just finished her first year studying English literature and history at Cardiff University when she found out she had oligodendroglioma.The student was forced to stop studies and take a year out to undergo a serious operation as well as gruelling chemotherapy treatments.Read more: Shocking video of groom-to-be run over in a hit and run...