The shocking number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Cornwall is to be tackled in a major new £1.1million scheme. The strategy will work by spotting the people likely to end up without a roof over their heads and stopping them from becoming a permanent fixture on the streets. It comes as the number of people sleeping rough in the county has soared to the third highest in the country and concerns mount about the lack of facilities for them. It is estimated that, on any...

All across the globe today people have been celebrating World Emoji Day - but for us Cornish, there's still something missing and it's pretty major. Thanks to the little icons our emotions have never been so concise and so easily portrayed. However, even though the compilation of little characters is ever-growing, there is still something that makes us Cornish a little teasy. Yes, where is the pasty emoji? In January 2016 we told you that there could have been one on its way after the...

Crime is always in the news headlines - and whether it is major incidents or just petty low-level vandalism, it has a huge impact on the lives of those affected. We want to know what effect criminal behaviour has on your life - and to find out just how much of a concern it is to you. Please take two minutes to fill out the short survey below to help us find out exactly what is going on across Cornwall. Read more: Thunder, lightning and torrential rain set to bring floods to Cornwall...

A teenage girl who came to Britain from Poland was found hanged in her school toilets after being tormented by racist bullies, an inquest heard. Dagmara Przybysz, 16, who moved to this country with her family nine years ago, was discovered dead in a cubicle in the maths department at Pool Academy in May of last year. Dagmara was described as a beautiful, happy and popular pupil who had an extremely bright future. But an inquest heard she had confided to friends and family that she...

Thousands poured into Stithians Showground today to enjoy the largest agriculture show in Cornwall. The show, which is one of the biggest in the country, draws the crowds each year to celebrate Cornwall's farming history, traditions and future. A range of agriculture displays and demonstrations took place throughout the day, from the popular sheep parade to the much-loved dog and duck show and a showcase of the latest farming technology - and the crowds were not disappointed. Read more:...

An organisation in Par has warned beach-goers not to feed birds bread as it can cause a disease which stops seagulls from flying. Friends of Par Beach (FoPB) Facebook page has been flooded with pictures of gulls with 'angel wing disease' over the past week, after it was reported that a bird with the condition was found dead. Read more: Inquest into death of teenager Dagmara Przybysz who hanged herself at Pool Academy - live Suzanne Norbury, RSPCA regional press officer for the south west,...

A rescued bull lurcher has finally found a new home – after nine years. The black dog, Mole, arrived at the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) in Hayle when he was just a six-month-old puppy, desperately needing a loving family – unfortunately he waited for almost a decade. That was of course until last Monday, when the timid and shy canine, who had not been socialised before he came to the centre, finally got to go home with a family of his very own. "We're delighted...

Primark has urgently recalled a range of flip-flops over fears they could cause cancer.The budget fashion retailer operates stores across the UK, with the one Cornwall store in Truro.But, worryingly for shoppers, the chain has revealed three versions of the Cedar Wood State range in khaki, black and blue contained chrysene.Read Next: Former Primark employee reveals inside secrets including tip for discounts and 'book of faces'Chrysene has been noted to be a carcinogenic risk to humans and can...

An organisation in Par is making plans to transform a former auction house into a new creative hub, which hopes to make arts and performance more accessible to local people. The Par Bay Community Trust says that converting the former Bonhams auction house into the hub will bring a diverse range of creative activities together under one roof. Read more: Devastated family pay tribute to 'golden boy' who died on A38 The creative hub hopes to attract local artisans, crafters and other social...

The heat of the day is set to give way to thunder, lightning and torrential rain causing flash floods with the possibility of hail storms tomorrow evening (July 18). The Met Office says to expect thundery showers pushing across southern parts of the UK through Tuesday evening. These may become more widespread towards midnight. There is a chance of localised flooding of homes, businesses and susceptible roads, while some areas may not be hit by the rains. Read more: Inquest into death of...

We've all criticised weather forecasters in our time - remember Michael Fish - but now you have the chance to find out just how tough the job really is. The BBC are looking for a presenter to work from their Plymouth weather hub, delivering bulletins across the south west. The job, which is being offered on a six month fixed term contract, offers up to 28 hours a week and a 'competitive' salary, according to the Plymouth Herald. Read more: Hundreds of jobs on offer across...

Aldi has unveiled its largest-ever recruitment drive, which includes jobs across Cornwall with salaries worth more than you might expect. The discount supermarket chain has told Fruitnet that it needs more staff to match its growth plans. Some 4,000 jobs are up for grabs across the country both in stores and distribution centres to match Aldi's plans for expansion and rising sales figures, Fruitnet reports. The company has said that it received 900,000 new shoppers in the past year and is...

The Royal Mail has released a set of stamps celebrating contemporary British architecture - featuring Cornwall's very own Eden Project. The images are said to capture the distinctive lines and shapes of the structures that have become famous landmarks. Read more: Stithians Show 2017 - live updates from the showground A spokesman said: "The past two decades has seen a surge in the construction of new public buildings in the UK. "A great many of these adventurous and...

Small and feisty and designed for anyone – the Mirror dinghy has stood the test of time since it was created in 1963 and is an important part of Cornish sailing. This month the World Championships will take place in Cornwall. In fact one of the men behind the design of the tiny boat with a big personality had a home with a workshops in St Mawes and often tested his boats out on his twin sisters who lived in Cornwall. Barry Bucknell, who died in 2003, was a big personality at the time,...

Police in Camborne have warned illegal parkers they face a fine and a three point penalty after they snapped numerous examples on a Saturday night patrol. Officers patrolling the town centre captured on camera three examples of vehicles parked on white zig-zags on the approach and exit of pedestrian crossings last night.Then they posted the photographs on Facebook for all the world to see.Read more: Arson suspected after fire at derelict home possibly occupied by squatters A statement on the...

Fears that the new dual carriageway on the A30 at Temple could merely push congestion further down the county are unlikely to be realised, according to transport chiefs. Friday marked the official opening of the Temple to Higher Carblake road, ending a two year project and one of the worst bottlenecks in the region. However concerns have been voiced that the vast amounts of traffic which accumulated in peak season when the dual carriageway turned into a single track road just before Bodmin...

In case you missed it the first time around Prince Charles and Camilla will be visiting Cornwall this week and we've got details of where you can catch them. The Royal couple will be visiting the duchy – as they did last summer – and calling in at a number of different towns and villages, chatting to locals and visiting local businesses. Prince Charles and Camilla will arrive in Cornwall on Wednesday and visit Great Cornish Food, Newquay Road, Truro - an independent grocery...

A 25-year-old British actress has been confirmed as the first ever female Doctor Who. It has been announced that Yorkshire-born Jodie Whittaker will be the 13th Doctor Who. The BBC confirmed that the Broadchurch star who filmed in South West will take over from Peter Capaldi following the 2017 Christmas episode. The much-anticipated announcement was made on Sunday July 16 on BBC One after the Wimbledon men's final. New head writer and executive producer Chris Chibnall who takes over from...

A total of 25 firefighters were needed to tackle a fire at a farmhouse near Penzance this afternoon. At 12.57pm Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service received a call alerting them to a fire at the unoccupied farmhouse at Alverton, Penzance. Two crews from Penzance were dispatched to the scene and on arrival the firefighters noted fears that people may have been trapped inside. The crews requested further assistance and before long were joined by other teams from Penzance, St Just, Hayle and a...

Two cars went up in flames within a few miles and a couple of hours of each other. Fire crews attended the scenes at the Truro City Football Club car park and an estate in Threemilestone. Just after 9am a crew of five firefighters from Tolvaddon Community Fire Station at Camborne found a car "well alight" at the football club's ground off Treyew Road, Truro. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: "Five firefighters from Tolvaddon attended a call to a car fire in a carpark off...