Cornwall is in mourning today following the death of its former Lord Lieutenant, Lady Mary Holborow. Described by many on social media as "a real lady", she died aged 80. Known to so many in Cornwall for the her role she performed from 1994 to 2011, she celebrated her retirement with a huge party at the Eden Project. She also did a huge amount of charity work as well as sitting on the boards of businesses such as South West Water. Read next: Cornish bard and reporter Colin...

The engineering work to bring back Cornwall's most iconic Art Deco seawater pool to life after it was battered by storms three years ago has been shortlisted for a national award. In 2017, the New York Times's 52 Places to Go listed Penzance at number 14 and said Jubilee Pool was the best thing to see and enjoy in the town. Last year was a terrific year for the pool which re-opened after two years after being badly damaged in the 2014 winter storms. Read more: From Poldark to space age - 20...

You could train to be a potter with some of the best in the world thanks to an apprenticeship scheme launched by a Cornish fashion brand. Seasalt, the fashion and retail company set up in Falmouth nearly 40 years ago, is again teaming up with he world-renowned Leach Pottery in St Ives to encourage the artists and potters of tomorrow to come forward. Now in its fourth year the Seasalt bursary aims to support creativity in the community and helps keep Cornwall's rich heritage and creativity...

As you drive from Carbis Bay into St Ives, one of the most iconic representations of the arts and crafts movement of the 20th century is being torn down. The St Eia hotel was built in the early 1900s by British maritime artist Julius Olsson which he used as his home and studio and is now being replaced by five townhouses, one apartment and two maisonettes. "That building was real St Ives. Now it doesn't relate to St Ives or what the town is all about," said Tamsyn Williams, town...

A teenage child rapist from Cornwall has been jailed for more than eight years from crimes against three victims. Brandon Lipscombe, of Bude, appeared at Truro Crown Court on Thursday (June 8). He was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. The offences were committed between 2011 and 2014 against three female victims aged at the time between 12 and 16 years old. Read more: Crying parents told they were unlikely to get refund if...

Parents have heaped praise on Rosemellin School at Camborne after dozens of delighted pupils returned from a three-day trip to London in the wake of the terrorist attack. Concerns were raised and some upset parents complained when they were told they were unlikely to receive refunds if they pulled their children out of the Year 6 trip due to fears about terrorism. Head teacher Jonathan Peck had told an emergency meeting that he would try to get some of the £300 back for any of the 36...

Whoever said Bodmin was not attractive might soon change their mind. Businesses and local authorities are trying to invest in the town, and their projects might change it for good.Many planning applications have been submitted over the last year for projects including new attractions, shops, a cinema, improved transport and homes. The town, which is the seventh most populated in Cornwall, is set to change forever and attract new inhabitants and tourists.Read next: 20 things you'll only know if...

Plymouth City Council has apologised for an error which saw an entire ward's votes missed out of the election count. Labour councillors have already called for an independent investigation into claims that the 6,599 Efford and Lipson ward votes were not counted in the final figure for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport. While the loss of the votes does not affect the outcome – which saw Labour's Luke Pollard take the seat from the Conservative's Oliver Colvile – it does represent yet...

Day two of the Royal Cornwall Show may have seen sunshine, royalty and a house made of potatoes but today was a Saturday. It's the biggest event in the Cornish calendar and our photographer Tom Last was at the show on the final day to give us a taste of what's it's like to be there, so you didn't miss out entirely if you couldn't make it to Wadebridge in person. Read more: Royal Cornwall Show Day Two: Sunshine, royalty and a house made of potatoesHere are some of the day three...

Gillian Molesworth learns about a manor house with royal connections... "I think the most amazing thing about Tredis House is the views," says the vendor. "Under the huge skies are far-reaching views over the countryside towards the sea. It is dramatic and always changing." The vendor moved from Birmingham 13 years ago with his wife and two children, then in their teens. "It was a lifestyle change for us. We were looking for somewhere to get away from the rat race," he...

The ringleader behind the London Bridge terror attacks tried to hire a 7.5 tonne lorry but was only stopped because his payment failed. Detectives believe the attack could have been much worse if terrorist Khuram Butt's plan had succeeded. After he failed to secure the lorry, Butt moved onto 'plan B' and rented a white van. Read next: Penzance man's Facebook picture of Muslims warning of attack sparks backlash and claims of racism This is the vehicle that was used to target pedestrians as...

1960s Batman star Adam West has died at the age of 88 after a short battle with leukaemia.A statement from his bereaved relatives said: "Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight and aspired to make a positive impact on his fans' lives. He was and always will be our hero."He died in Los Angeles surrounded by his wife Marcelle, his six children, five grandchildren and his two great-grandchildren.On his rise to fame in the late 1950s, Adam found himself starring in Paul Newman's...

Every year Cornwall is visited by thousands of tourists drawn to the county for the stunning scenery, sea air and the promise of a proper Cornish pasty – but while life in Cornwall might be laid back and simple, our roads are not.Locals and tourists alike, we all have our problems on the Cornish back roads whether it's getting stuck in a face-off with an oncoming driver down tiny windy country lanes just wide enough for your car, or getting confused by the difference between an actual mile...

A Devon & Cornwall Police sergeant has been 'viciously attacked' by another officers dog. Sgt Harry Tangye - winner of the Best Police Twitter award 2016 - posted a video this week showing him in an undisclosed field. The video starts by showing the dog perhaps 20 yards away but it isn't long before he's floored by the animal. Not long after making a dash for the copper, who turns in circles in a desperate attempt to avoid the dog's terrifying thirst for affection, the dog has him on...

So, you've survived the entire general election campaign - but could you survive in the wild? If you think you have what it takes, you could end up stranded on an island with just a few tips from Bear Grylls to see you through. The survival expert is looking for new contestants to take part in the new series of the Channel 4 show The Island. Read next: Royal Cornwall Show goodie bag item is urgently recalled due to fire risk concerns The contestants are marooned on a remote Pacific...

Cyber cops are warning people to increase their online security measures after a firm was hacked and their customers' card information stolen. Detectives on Operation Zephyr – the Southwest Regional Organised Crime Unit – didn't reveal which company had been targeted by the online criminals. But they detailed how the online trader had been targeted by a cross site scripting (XSS) attack. They said: "A company in the South West has been a victim of a XSS attack whereby hackers...

Theresa May's closest advisors have resigned in the wake of the Conservatives' failure to win the general election. Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill, who have been by May's side since she became Home Secretary in 2010, have been blamed for the disastrous election which saw them lose their majority. The PM had been warned she faced a leadership challenge on Monday unless she sacked the pair. Mrs May has said she intends to stay as prime minister and is seeking support for the Democratic...

Britain's oldest heroin dealer was caught red-handed by police at the age of 81 – with drugs stashed in his crutch. Granddad Albert Maycock was supplying the drug to a member of his family in Plymouth, a court heard. Maycock, walking with a crutch, admitted having 7.38 grams of heroin worth about £730. Read next: Police cordon off area around park after body found He had previously been caught with crack cocaine inside children's chocolate eggs and a watering can. Maycock...

A Bodmin-based firm as issued an urgent safety alert after one of its Royal Cornwall Show goodie bags contained an item which could be a fire risk. The white USB car charger was inside goodie bags distributed at the event by Sekoya Specialist Employment Services. But the firm has now issued an urgent recall for the item after it received reports that one of them was "smoking and melting", leading to concerns of a fire risk. Read next: It's day three of the Royal Cornwall Show and...

Residents in the Truro area are currently without water as engineers attempt to fix a burst water main. Proporties in Threemilestone, Chacewater and Perranwell have been without water since around 8am this morning. A spokesperson for South West Water said a repair team is in the area and the water supply should be reinstated by 3pm. Read next: Police cordon off area around park after body found "South West Water has a burst water main which may be disrupting the water supply to your...