A man was arrested in Newquay last night for possessing class A drug Cocaine.CCTV camera operators, Newquay Police force and the Special Constabulary all worked together on the arrest, to help "get drugs off the streets".The arrest saw a large group of people searched after they were spotted acting suspiciously on CCTV.Read more: The Newquay surfing computer geek who stopped the NHS cyber attackCamera operators put in a call to the police last night, Saturday May 13, and the group were...

With just under four weeks to go before the General Election there is still everything to play for as an exclusive Cornwall Live poll reveals up to a third of voters remain undecided. In a comprehensive analysis of local voting intentions, we can reveal that Labour could be on the cusp of an astonishing comeback to the Cornish political scene and that the Lib Dems are neck and neck with the Tories in some surprising places. Health, education and Brexit are revealed to be some of the key...

When Sally Woods was asked what she wanted for her 40th birthday, she replied: "My dad". This was going to prove difficult as her father Roger Johns had passed away a year before with motor neurone disease. Instead her family organised a charity fundraiser in his memory which raised more than £6,000. Sally described Roger as a kind man and a stalwart of the local community in Helston where he lived his life. He grew up in Porthleven and later moved to Helston where he worked...

With the summer nearly upon us and the prospect of heat wave after heat wave on the horizon and even talks of a hosepipe ban as Cornwall is set to bask in unlimited sunshine this summer, we look at the best places to grab an ice cream. There are hundreds upon hundreds of places in Cornwall where you can order an ice cream. We look at the top 13 according to the review website TripAdvisor and how you, the customers, rated these places. According to the site, Moomaid of Zennor in St Ives...

More than 500 women, clad in pink tutus, wigs and running shoes, hit the pavements of Falmouth earlier today to unite in a stand against cancer.The annual Cancer Research Race for Life, inspired a total of 550 people to take part, to help raise funds for vital research to help put a full stop to cancer.Read more: The best places to buy an ice cream in Cornwall according to TripAdvisorSpurred on by the memory of lost loved ones, Sunday morning was emotional for many.But as the start time grew...

Staff and shoppers were evacuated from Asda this morning after a fire alarm went off. Everyone was cleared from the St Austell supermarket at around 10.30am as the alarm sounded. One member of staff said she was doing her shopping before her shift started when the incident happened. Read more: Lidl needs Cornwall staff and the salaries may surprise you She said: "There was a fire alarm going off this morning. I was doing my shopping at the time. I went outside with colleagues. We...

Cornwall's oldest bakery is searching for capable hands to help create its brand of the county's flagship pastry treats. Due to increased seasonal demand Warrens' St Just production unit is recruiting a range of job roles to assist with the creation of its Cornish pasties. The bakery is recruiting pasty crimpers to deliver the crucial finishing touch to their range of pasties. We all know how vital getting the crimping right on a pasty is and it often proves the difference between it being...

HomeMade at Heartlands held its Meet the Designers event last Saturday, revealing how you can design your dream home in Cornwall for £195,000. It's something that's completely new to the UK and Cornwall is getting it first. Set to make us rethink the way we buy property, Heartlands is home to the government's pilot HomeMade 'custom build' development site. Already popular across Europe and in countries such as Australia and the United States, the custom build housing model allows...

Actor Jude Law has named the Isles of Scilly as the place where he's happiest.The Hollywood A-lister, who stars in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, makes regular visits to St Martin's.He's appeared in a promotional video inspired by King Arthur, alongside director Guy Ritchie, called 'What makes Britain legendary?'Read more: Helicopters to fly between Penzance and Scilly again after heliport plans approvedThe Isles of Scilly from above.Law namechecks Scilly and says: "Where am I happiest...

Soaking up the sun doesn't have to be saved for the weekend and precious days off; these jobs let you do it while making a living. Head gardener, Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Not what you're looking for? Browse more job vacancies at Fish4Jobs A full-time position as head gardener is available with the NHS at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske in Truro. The job description states that the successful applicant will be working on grounds maintenance activities at the hospital with...

The number of holiday homes in Cornwall is on the rise, according to a new report. Findings by insurer Home Protect show that the Duchy is one of the top three areas in the UK which has seen the number of holiday homes on the increase along with Gwynedd in North Wales and Norfolk. The figures show that the number of holiday homes listed showed a 41.02% rise, post Brexit vote - a total of 1,576 additional listings over the six months from 3,824 in July to 5,400 in January this year. Read...

A man has been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a ground floor flat.Two fire engines were called to the scene on Trelawney Road in Helston to tackle fire.The crews from Mullion and Helston extinguished it using breathing apparatus, one hosereel and one extinguisher. The co-responders were also on scene and treated one male casualty for smoke inhalation.Read more: Woman aged 27 killed in A30 crash involving three cars and a pedestrianFirefighters from Newquay...

A special exhibition to celebrate the 40th birthday of an iconic Cornish ship is being held in Penzance from next week. The Scillonian III passenger ferry's landmark anniversary will be marked with the chance for people to admire exclusive souvenirs and photographs from its past during a pop-up exhibition. Display boards explaining more about the how the ferry was built and some of the highlights of her four decades of service, as well as a special radio-controlled scale model of the...

A crane driver praised for his quick thinking when it began to topple at Falmouth docks 'undoubtedly' saving lives has been hailed a hero. Derek Allen reportedly realised there was an issue with the machinery while he was operating it over the RFA Tidespring on Wednesday morning and managed to swing it back over the wharf side and lower it to the ground. The arm of the huge 600-tonne crane at A&P dockyard came crashing to the ground shortly before 9am. By a miracle, no one was injured...

There's a Goldfinger, a Golden Gate Bridge and even a Gold Digger (for all you Kayne West fans) and now there is Gold Star, a Biscay 36 yacht and, until recently, it wasn't gold. Thanks to a state-of-the-art paint job (the first time the system has ever been used outside of the developer's facilities) by the Falmouth Boat Co at Flushing boatyard, Gold Star is ready for yachtsman Antoine Cousot to compete in an Herculean sailing challenge next year. The Golden Globe Race 2018 will celebrate...

The man who died after falling from the Tamar Bridge was described as "an amazing man and loving father" by his widow, who hopes it will raise more awareness of mental health and the importance of talking about it. Trystan Bryant died on Thursday night following an incident on the bridge during which police had been negotiating with him to climb down. Traffic was stopped while specially trained police officers dealt with the incident involving the 38-year-old who had clinical...

It's been a big week for the General Election in Cornwall and across the UK.With a little under four weeks until the big vote on June, we've had a visit from Lib Dem leader Tim Farron for a Cornwall Live Q and A in West Cornwall, Labour leaked their manifesto and the Prime Minister went on TV with her husband.In terms of policies, the Conservatives said they'd bring back foxhunting, the Lib Dems said they'd legalise cannabis and Labour pledged to nationalise just about everything. We've also had...

Bude residents have been left amused by a huge sign complete with balloons and bunting which mocks Cormac for the length of time it has taken to complete a roundabout. The sign appeared at Hillhead last night, but has reportedly already been removed by Cormac workers, who seemingly did not see the funny side. Work began nearly two years ago to replace the junction with a roundabout and frustrated drivers and residents have often taken to social media to complain. Read more: There are some...

Mums have joined to together to cut the cost and stress for teenagers at their school proms – with their own prom dress rental service. Helen Stembridge, who lives on the Lizard peninsula, said she was appalled at the cost of dresses and the pressure on girls to look good for their big day. She and Tracy Moys, a fellow mum from Porthleven, have now founded the Helston and Mullion Prom Piskie. They are offering dresses for free to 16-year-olds at the secondary schools in Helston and...

A woman has died in a late-night crash involving three cars on the A30. Emergency services were called to the incident between Loggans Moor roundabout and the Roseworthy Dip, near the most westerly Camborne slip road, just after 10pm. As a result the road was closed for around six and a half hours. Read more: Woman pulled from the water by lifeboat crews - live updates In a statement released this morning, Devon and Cornwall Police said the 27-year-old woman was declared dead at the...