It was a bright sunny day when we packed up Peggy – our beautiful bright yellow camper, kindly loaned to us by the Cornwall Camper Company – and headed off to visit the South East Cornwall constituency. The constituency of South East Cornwall will be an interesting one, with the Liberal Democrats hoping to claw back some of the votes that they lost in the 2015 election. Read more: General Election 2017 guide to the South East Cornwall constituency In 2015, Conservative Sheryll...

The A30 has been closed in one direction due to a crash involving one vehicle. The emergency services were at the scene in the westbound carriageway near Redruth. The accident in the wet weather is understood to involve a single vehicle just after the A3047 Scorrier junction just after 8am. It was also reported that there was debris in the road and one lane eastbound was also closed. Read more: London terror attack: The latest news after 3 shot dead and 6 killed at London Bridge Traffic...

A stay in the neonatal ward is not on anyone's birth plan. But precious babies born to about 400 families each year can spend worrying weeks in the unit for extra care and may even be fighting for their lives.While most parents cannot stay in the hospital during their baby's time in the unit, adding to an already remarkably stressful period for everyone, the incredibly dedicated staff who work there can literally change their lives. The members of team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital (RCH)...

With the General Election less than a week away, it's been a busy week in the hurly burly world of politics. Campaigning resumed in earnest after the Manchester bombing atrocity and it's fair to say that all the party leaders have been arguing their case with passion. There was no chance of a day off the campaign trail on the bank holiday and so, here's nine things we learned this week. 1. We could be facing a hung Parliament A shock poll for the Times revealed that Prime Minister...

Police have shot dead three suspected terrorists who were said to have killed six people and left nearly 50 injured in an attack at London Bridge. In the second terrorist attack to hit the UK within two weeks, the attackers brought carnage to the streets of the capital, stabbing a police officer and revellers with 12-inch knives, reportedly shouting "this is for Allah". The trio were pictured wearing what appeared to be explosive vests, with Scotland Yard later confirming they were...

A cannabis smoker and dealer who was so paranoid that someone was hiding in his attic called police to his house where they found £1,200 worth of the drug. Officers were unable to find any intruder but did detect a strong smell of drugs and a court heard how they found a stash of 127 grams of cannabis and £730 in cash. Kane Thomas Spargo, of Chapel Close, Tuckingmill, Camborne, was then arrested and found himself before a judge at Truro Crown Court. The 33-year-old unemployed...

To his school chums in Penzance, young Eric Roberts was destined for the quiet, safe life of a bank clerk and they would never have guessed the crucial role he was to play to defeating fascism. But after being recruited by the spymaster said to provide the inspiration for James Bond's M, Eric's destiny took a turn for the dangerous and he was soon plunged into the life of a secret agent. He was one of the unsung heroes - the men who served their country in the shadows and whose contribution...

A grandmother from Penryn was left with her "eyelid hanging off" after a brutal attack in which she said she was slammed against a bar before being hit with a large rock and having her head smashed into a granite post.Vivienne Street, 41, said she has been left terrified by the assault that left her unconscious and needing hospital treatment. The mother of three and grandmother of one had been at a friend's wedding in Praa Sands when she said she was attacked by a man she did not...

Emergency services had to work fast to rescue a man with a suspected broken ankle on a beach in Bude as the tide was advancing. Bude Coastguard Search and Rescue Team were called to Barrel Rock on Thursday to reports someone was injured. A spokesman said: "On arrival, the team found the casualty attended by adult members of the Nippers from Bude Surf Life Saving Club. Barrel Rock in Bude. Picture by Visit BudeRead more: Armed police swoop in Cornwall as woman suffers knife wounds and...

Armed police swooped on St Ives' harbourfront area following reports of a domestic incident involving a weapon in which the armed man had to be hunted down.An armed response unit, along with a police van and patrol car descended on the area after being called to a property in the town after reports a woman had been attacked by a man with a knife, who then fled the scene.Read more: 'King Cornwall' drug-dealing ring - who did what in flooding Cornwall with crack and heroinInspector Lee Henderson,...

These photos show the utter devastation caused by a fire in a property in Liskeard this morning which was believed to be have been arson. Firefighters from the town, along with crews from Looe, Bodmin and Saltash were called at about 9.30am to Dungarth Green to reports of a blaze. They discovered the fire in the kitchen and after putting it out checked for hotspots.The remains of the kitchen after a fire in Liskeard house.The fire in the Liskeard house is believed to have been arson. A...

June will be a spectacular month for sky watching with a number of events in the coming weeks that can only be witnessed once a year.Cornwall will provide prime viewing for six incredible sky events this month, including a very tiny moon, the summer solstice, planets moving to their closest position to the Earth and even a meteor shower with hundreds of shooting stars.Read more: Pool Academy successfully launches school mascot Buzz the Bear into spaceWith so many magical events in the skies...

Amidst a strong sea breeze were laughing children and enthusiastic conversations about the much-anticipated opening of iconic Jubilee Pool at Penzance as it opened for its 82nd year. Standing by the benches at the top of the pool with two suitcases was Keith Shippey, a retired teacher from Essex who had come down to visit family in Penzance and was making his way to another hotel when the pool was opening. The opening hit a last-minute hitch related to its maintenance contract and was...

Burlesque dancers, a secret gin garden, comedy and performances by Echo and the Bunnymen and actor and funk DJ Craig Charles are just some of the highlights of Cornwall's newest festival which is in full swing. The Great Estate at Scorrier House near Redruth opened its gates to festival guests on Friday (May 2) and is a diverse new event featuring live music, shopping and everything else you can wish for. Picture by Mike Searle. As it got under way the event welcomed a string of artists...

A family-owned Cornish farm has signed a deal to supply milk for 11 Starbucks outlets across the South West. Managers from the coffee shops in Truro, Fraddon, Plymouth, Bideford, Torquay, Exeter, Taunton and Yeovil visited Trewithen Dairy at the start of June to meet the family and team responsible for producing the milk at Trewithen Dairy. Starbucks franchisee, part of the Amsric Group, has signed a new deal with the business at Lostwithiel to supply milk for 11 of its coffee shops across...

It's the end of a half term and a weekend which can only mean one thing – traffic congestion on the A30. If you are heading out beware and give yourself plenty of extra time. Traffic cameras are showing some heavy congestion around Bodmin and Carminow Cross with substantial tailbacks in both lanes heading out of Cornwall. There are reports of problems on the A30 between the A390 and A39 Newquay, the A36 between the A30 and A338 and westbound on around the junction from the A30 to the...

Take a look inside these eye-catching homes currently on the market, including a world famous pub, notoriously haunted castle and a certain Lamorna house you'll recognise. You don't have to look too far on the property market before you stumble across something with more than its fair share of Cornish heritage. Chances are you'll recognise some of the following homes that are still waiting to be snapped up. Lloyd's Signal Station, The Lizard How about that for a view? There's a lot to take...

A car was caught in dashcam footage as it careered out of control and ploughed into the window of an estate agent. The brief but dramatic video shows the moment the vehicle headed into a roundabout before disappearing from view for a moment. It then shoots into the front of the business at Okehampton in Devon. The driver apparently loses control, narrowly misses pedestrians and mounts a pavement. Read more: 'King Cornwall' drug-dealing ring: Who did what in flooding Cornwall with crack and...

Police are appealing for help finding a woman who has gone missing in Cornwall. Officers are concerned for the welfare of Stacey Herring, 29. They said she was last seen at about 4.15pm yesterday (May 2) in Saltash. Stacey is 5ft 2in and has brown hair with blonde highlights. The police said it was not known what she was wearing the last time she was seen. They said her hair was tied back at the time. She was also said to be carrying a tent in a tweet from Devon and Cornwall Police...

A resident had to be treated by paramedics after a fire at a house in Carbis Bay. Fire crews from St Ives and Hayle were called to the home at Boskerris Road at 5.45pm yesterday (May 2). The fire was in a cupboard on the ground floor and they used breathing equipment, a hose and tools to put it out. An ambulance was called and paramedics treated a woman at the scene for smoke inhalation. Read more: 'King Cornwall' drug-dealing ring: Who did what in flooding Cornwall with crack and...