The Conservatives have pledged that Cornwall will get the cash it stands to lose after Brexit, according to a senior minister who visited the county. Cornwall Live spoke to the Conservative's Damian Green, an MP of 20 years and currently the secretary of state for the Department of Work and Pensions, in the back of our General Election campervan, which will be touring the county in the run-up to the vote on June 8 to canvass opinions from the public and talk to key players. You can watch our...

A young mum who died after her car plunged into an isolated lake has been named locally. The 29-year-old woman, who has been named locally as Hazel Brown, died after her silver Ford Fiesta, left the road alongside Stithians Lake on Tuesday evening. The incident happened at around 9pm at Hillside, just outside of the hamlet of Carnmenellis, by the south side of the lake. The young mum-of-two from the Redruth area with her husband Ben and had worked at the Acorns parent toddler and group at...

If you have plans that will require you to leave the house this weekend, you might want to be prepared as we're in for a very mixed bag of weather, according to The Weather Channel. Don't be fooled into thinking that it will be a complete wash-out this weekend - despite a seemingly wet Saturday, the sun is on its way, bringing highs of 16°C. Read more: Campaign for bollard to stop people driving onto Newquay beach looks set to fail - for now Friday Despite early sunshine, scattered...

Police in west Cornwall are sending out a warning after outbuildings nearby were damaged - with one even being used for sleep. Devon and Cornwall Police are asking people who own greenhouses and sheds to be vigilant and make sure their buildings are secure after a series of criminal damage reports. "We have received a report of a greenhouse on a plot on the allotments in Love Lane, Penzance being entered and items damaged", said a spokeswoman for the force. Read more: Tributes...

A 51-year-old London man has admitted causing the death of a woman walking in a lane near Wadebridge. Jonathan Kane pleaded guilty to causing Kate Bailey's death by careless driving at St Minver. A member of the public called police just before 4.45am on July 19 of last year following the discovery of a woman's body on Trewiston Lane at St Minver. Police later named her as 45-year-old woman Kate Bailey, who lived in the Wadebridge area. Read more: Man in court over fatal alleged...

Burglars snatched £1,600 worth of items including jewellery and a TV after a lunchtime break-in at the home of a retired couple in Truro. The police said that diamond engagement rings, several other rings, a diamond necklace, a ruby and opal brooch in the shape of a buttery and a Samsung television were pilfered in the raid. The items were taken after the home off St Clement's Hill was broken into on Monday sometime between 1.30pm and 3.15pm. Entry was gained by breaking a locked a...

The family, friends and fiancée of a "loving and special" Penzance dad, who died suddenly at the age of 21 last year, have paid tribute after his inquest. Andrew Cheal, a "perfectly fit and young" self-employed roofer, died only six days after his son Lincoln turned two. An inquest held yesterday concluded that his death was drug related, his family now hope it will serve as a lesson to others who use drugs like cocaine recreationally. "Andrew was the funniest...

Benjamin Franklin once said "By failing to prepare, you are prepaing to fail". The expression has since become widely applied to the business world, and it could not be more true when it comes to job interviews. The key to a successful interview is all in the preparation. Planning ahead will help you to feel relaxed and confident on the day and ensure that you have some well-thought-out answers to wow your interviewer. Here is a definitive list of the most commonly asked interview...

Mums of little ones can get free nappies next week thanks to the latest offer from Superdrug.Quidco are offering Superdrug shoppers the chance of £10 free to spend on nappies online just by signing up to the online platform.Families who tend to do their nappy shop on the high street are in for a treat, because now you can redeem this offer in a few easy steps online.Read more: Supermarket launches gin and tonic ice lolliesTo redeem the offer, you need to sign up to Quidco by May 28 and...

Heavy rains have resulted in dramatic scenes in a Cornish town as shops were close to be flooded and dead rats were seen floating in the streets. Residents and shop keepers had a certain sense of déjà vu yesterday when they reported deep water in some areas of Falmouth. Read more: Witnesses sought after child and two others taken to hospital following multi-car crash The town centre started to flood around 11.45am after a severe downpour, and the incident lasted a few...

This is the "heartbreaking" photograph that shows why it's no fun for anyone who wants to visit the newly opened toy shop The Entertainer in a wheelchair. The high street shop has sparked outrage among parents and on social media within weeks of opening after the mother of one boy posted the photograph of her son trapped on the ground floor of the Boscawen Street store. Adam, 10, has neuromuscular condition and is a full-time wheelchair user. Unsurprisingly, just like most other...

Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Friday, May 19, 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 Dave here until 2.30pm when I hand over to the late team led today by Charlotte. If you've seen something going on and want us to...

A St Blazey betting shop was targeted in a burglary during the early hours of Wednesday (May 17) morning. Cornish Racing Services on Station Road was hit in a burglary between 2.30-3am and police believe the suspect/s used a block to smash a door in order to gain entry. Read more: Pooing pigeons 'endangering lives' in Cornwall town Police have also confirmed that the incident is under investigation. A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Officers are investigating a report of...

A campaign for a bollard to be installed at the entrance to a Newquay beach looks set to fail after council officers said they would install signs instead. Great Western Beach leaseholders Lee Gamble and Adam Griffiths are campaigning for a bollard to be put in place to prevent a tragedy from occurring following a bizarre incident last week. A 38-year-old man from Newquay was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a VW Golf was reportedly "driven into the sea" in the late...

Police are appealing for witnesses to a three-car crash that injured three people including a child.The accident took place two days ago on the A389 near Washaway, which is between Bodmin and Wadebridge.Read more: A boat is blocking an M5 slipway after it fell from a trailerIt involved a blue Volkswagen Golf, a silver Volkswagen Golf and a black Jeep.A woman and a seven-year-old child from the Jeep were injured and taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske. The male driver from the blue Golf...

Fisheries minister and Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle, along with party colleague and fellow candidate Derek Thomas, who is hoping to clinch St Ives, are visiting Newlyn this evening. The duo are meeting with around 30 fishermen in the port to talk over some of the points of the Conservative Party manifesto, which was released today. Both Mr Eustice and Mr Thomas were passionate Brexiteers and their stance in favour of leaving the EU will chime with many...

Our political leaders have always relished the chance of a photo-shoot in sunny Cornwall. Our beautiful county lends itself naturally to the idea that our leaders are all men and women of the people – sharing the same simple pleasures of life that we all enjoy. Whether it's enjoying a beach holiday, tucking into some chips, visiting our many tourist attractions or admiring freshly-caught fish, Cornwall is a press officer's dream. Read next: Third Tory heavyweight lends support in...

A Newquay man has been found guilty of murdering a two-year-old boy by punching or kicking him in the stomach in a loss of temper. Joseph Eke, 22, inflicted the fatal injuries on May 26 last year when he had been left alone with Harry House at their family home in Broadmayne, Dorset, for a few minutes while the child's mother popped to the shops. Following a three-week trial a jury at Winchester Crown Court found Eke - who grew up in Newquay before moving to Dorset - guilty of murder as well...

Dramatic pictures of Falmouth streets have been published on social media after the town was flooded without warning. Deep water was reported earlier today in Falmouth streets after severe weather conditions. Read more: A boat is blocking an M5 slipway after it fell from a trailerPictures show cars and pedestrians struggling in the flooded streets including Market Strand. The incident is thought to have started around 11.45am. Police have warned people to be careful when driving around the...

A busy road is being blocked this afternoon - by a boat. Police said they were called to the slip on to J30 of the M5 just before 1pm after a boat came of a trailer. Read more: These are the cars and colours you are most desperate to buy as secondhand sales hit record high The vehicle is currently blocking the road and drivers are being warned of delays. Exeter, Sandygate lane for M5 South onslip J30 boat in the road HG pic.twitter.com/udz3b9t7bO— Devon Alert (@DevonAlert) 18 May...