Crippling roadworks have been affecting journeys of thousands of people for months at several key places on the A38. The question now is: will they all be done by the summer season?Summer is a key season for Cornwall with thousands of holidaymakers and drivers coming in and out of the county. The A38 is always much used and although most of its roadworks were planned to be completed before June, three different programmes have still been running lately.Read more: Former Saltash nurse Sharon...

Filming the incredible lightning strikes turned terrifying for one man as a gigantic one struck a few metres away – but he still managed to capture it on camera.Alex Sawyer of Plymouth was outside taking images on his mobile phone of the storm when he said a bolt narrowly missed him and his friends.The bolt in fact struck a building nearby and the 23-year-old student described the events as like "fire raining down from the sky".The lightning bolt which struck in...

The fierce storm which lashed North Cornwall in the early hours of this morning gave a spectacular lightning display but prompted widespread emergencies as strikes caused small fires to break out and heavy rain brought flash flooding. It was a far cry from the glorious sunny and warm weather experienced across the county yesterday. Read more: Watch videos of amazing lightning around Cornwall But how can the weather change so dramatically? Here the experts from the Met Office explain...

People across Cornwall were awake in the early hours of Saturday morning to witness an impressive lightning storm. Many compared it to a tropical storm more likely to be seen in Florida - and plenty of you had your cameras at the ready. The storm also kept firefighters busy, with crews dealing with 10 incidents in just 20 minutes.The torrential rain caused flash flooding while a number of lightning strikes started small fires - with most of the emergencies confined to one area.The good weather...

Users of video streaming platforms such as Kodi, VLC and Popcorn Time have been warned that they risk being hacked. Experts from Check Point Security Technologies said the players used software that pull in subtitle files. However, the cyber security boffins also told The Mirror that the subtitle files are often corrupted with undetectable malware. Read more: Amazon bans 'pirate streaming' Kodi boxes The rogue programmes allow hackers to infiltrate the user's PC, smartphone or streaming...

A furious storm which swept through parts of Cornwall last night kept firefighters briefly but intensely busy, with crews dealing with 10 incidents in just 20 minutes. The torrential rain caused flash flooding while a number of lightning strikes started small fires - with most of the emergencies confined to one area. The first call-out was bang on 5am on Saturday at Pipers Pool near Launceston, when firefighters from Launceston, Bodmin and Lostwithiel attended two stables that were hit by...

It's an arresting opportunity. Two former police stations are available for rent or set to become blocks of flats in south east Cornwall and you could live in or start a business in them.Callington police station was closed a couple of years ago as part of a national cost-saving move and it is now on the market. Another one, at Torpoint, could make way for a block of residential flats, a planning application has revealed.Read more: These public toilets have been turned into the cutest beach shop...

Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Saturday, May 27, 2017. We'll be looking at all the traffic 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 Steve and Lyn here until this afternoon and then Ginette into the evening. If you've seen something going on and want us to check it...

Do you loath getting stuck behind a tractor on the way to work? Are roads clogged with holidaymakers getting you down? These are UK motorists' top pet hates, but what are yours? We all know how busy Cornwall roads can get during peak season and it's during times like this that dubious traffic antics often become more frequent. With summer fast approaching, the AA has released the results from a timely poll which reveal the top pet hates shared by drivers on Britain's roads. More than...

This amazing footage shows the skies above Bodmin Moor lighting up in the early hours of Saturday morning as a storm hit the area after a sunny day on Friday. Cornwall Live photographer Tom Last was there to shoot was he described as a "tropical" storm that was "incredible". Read more: Crane hits three-year-old child and two adults before demolishing a wall A still from Tom's video He took the footage at around 2.30am on Saturday at Bolventor and said that the...

Converted chapels typically offer striking external architecture with spacious interior living space, making for an unusual and enviable home. Here are some of Cornwall's finest on the market. St Martin, Helston Dating back to 1902, this former chapel has been transformed into two properties which boast an impressive eight bedrooms between them. The interior consists of large open plan living areas which are complimented by large stained glass windows, an eye-catching reminder of the...

A three-year-old child in a buggy has been injured in an accident involving a crane that hit a wall in St Ives tonight. The child was taken to hospital along with an adult male and adult female following the incident in the Ayr area of the town. Police said a crane hit three people and then hit a wall, which then collapsed. A spokesman said the injuries were being treated as serious but it was not yet known if they were life-threatening or life-changing. Read more: Everything we know so...

A man is currently in hospital suffering with potentially life-threatening injuries following a serious accident on the A39, Truro. Emergency services were sent to the scene between Playing Place and Arch Hill just after 11am this morning (Friday May 26) after receiving reports of a four vehicle collision. The roads at Arch Hill and Kea Church were swiftly closed by police, who were on scene making diversions. Read more: Make the most of the 'ansome weather Cornwall - things are about to...

If you have been stuck in an office or classroom all week longing for the Bank Holiday weekend to come along so you can soak up the fine weather we've been enjoying; we have got some very bad news for you. From tonight the glorious weather Cornwall has been revelling in will, true to form, transform into thundery showers and weather warnings have even been issued. We urge you to get outside now and make the most of it. Weather experts say the duchy will enjoy a warm and sunny evening –...

Cornwall's Summer Masked Ball is just beginning to kick off and thanks to a winning combination of sparkly glitter and scorching sunshine it looks like it could be one of the best yet. Cornwall Live has today been behind the scenes to give you a glimpse of what to expect, or if you can't make it this year, what you're sadly missing out on. The spectacular themed event is staged by a group of friends who "just love throwing parties". Read more: 11 reasons why you must not miss the...

Seven people have been sentenced for their roles in a huge cannabis growing operation which resulted in the seizure of almost £17,500 worth of cannabis and equipment so state of the art that a judge said he had never encountered it before. The six men and one woman appeared at Truro Crown Court to be sentenced with all the men admitting charges of conspiracy to produce cannabis and the female, Rachel Liddicott, pleading guilty to a count of money laundering. Prosecutor David Sapiecha...

Dithering women could hold the key to electoral success for the candidates fighting to become Cornwall's next MPs. According to an exclusive poll conducted by Cornwall Live, in the run up to the last general election in 2015 women had largely made up their minds on how to cast their vote. But this time around, nearly as many are undecided and what is more striking is the contrast to the number of men. The poll, which used Google Surveys to compile the views of more than 3,000 people, is...

A 30-year-old man who died after being tasered by police in Falmouth has been named as local man Marc Cole.Mr Cole, who was born and brought up in Falmouth, died on Tuesday, May 23, after an incident involving police in Langton Road.Reports suggested that the police had been called to the scene as Mr Cole was "slashing himself" with a knife.Police said that they tasered Mr Cole due to the severity of the incident.Read more: 22-year-old pleads guillty to murder of man who was found in...

There is an air of enthusiasm and optimism in Liskeard which permeates the town and the high street is full. There are floral displays everywhere. Shoppers dart in and out of a wide array of mainly independent shops and new businesses are flourishing. This is a town looking up. A town transformed. Read more: The City high-flyer fighting his way to the top without leaving Cornwall Five years ago Liskeard was in the doldrums, with a low shop occupancy rate and a high street blighted by...

Release date:  Fri, 26/05/2017 (All day) Main image:  Summary:  It’s June and that marks the start of 30 Days Wild!

For a whole month everyone throughout the country, including Cornwall, is being encouraged to take part in 30 Days Wild and for each day of June carry out a “random act of wildness”. Could be walking barefoot on the beach, feeding the birds in the park, anything which makes a connection with the natural world and brings nature into your everyday life.

A daily dose of nature, even in bite size chunks is good for you. University studies show that people who did something wild each day for a month felt happier, healthier and more connected to nature.

This is the perfect opportunity for everyone to enjoy what makes Cornwall such an amazing place to live without spending a single penny. Whether it is delving into a rockpool, going on a woodland adventure or visiting a local nature reserve, you can be part of something much bigger.

Last year, thousands of people carried out 1.8 million RandomActs of Wildness during 30 Days Wild. The Wildlife Trusts aim to double that number this year, and hope that the connections people make with the wild around them will ensure that it is better protected in the future too.

Mark Nicholson, Chairman of Trustees for Cornwall Wildlife says,

“Contact with nature and – better still – active engagement with it is scientifically proven to be good for people. So do yourself a favour by doing something wild every day. You’ll feel happier and healthier, and you’ll soon see why Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places are well worth protecting.”

You have until June 9th to apply for your free 30 Days Wild pack which includes a packet of UK native wildflower seeds, activity sheets, a calendar to record adventures, stickers and a poster. You can also download the phone app. Sign up for your pack at www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/30dayswild