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Cornwall Live - Newquay

Couple absolutely devastated as life's work goes up in smoke

'In the space of a few hours, a lifetime's work, equipment, and everything we’ve built has been lost'

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Cornwall Live - Newquay

Bid to end death and serious injury on Cornwall's roads by 2040

More 20mph speed limits are being rolled out across Cornwall in 2026 as part of the action plan to improve road safety

Cornwall Live - Newquay

St Austell locals demand removal of '£80K kebab' statue - where pigeons are living

Locals have relentlessly mocked the 11.5m high 'eyesore'

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Cornwall Live - Newquay

Judge slams thug who punched girlfriend - 'you told persistent, obvious lies'

'I don't think you are sorry at all'

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Fate of Cornwall taxi drivers to be decided next week

Will six zones become one countywide area, which some taxi drivers fear will impact rural areas and result in higher fares?

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Huge fire at Devoran sends billowing black smoke into sky

Multiple fire crews were on the scene

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Desperate search for missing woman last seen at Newquay pub four weeks ago

Holly Collinson, 29, originally from Hinckley, is known to have visited a pub in Newquay before losing contact with her family

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Transsexual woman suffocated nan because they 'liked the idea of playing God'

They also tried to suffocate a fellow patient over her 'annoying crying' and threatened to kill their boyfriend. 'Your desire to kill your victims is troubling,' says the judge.

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Green Party candidate snubs Reform UK man's handshake after Cornwall by-election at Newquay

As seen in our video. 'The rudeness was not just bad form, it was truly appalling and a real lack of respect.'

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Cornwall Council by-election: A good night for Reform UK, a bad night for Labour

A taxi driver has succeeded his late friend as the newest elected member of Cornwall Council

Cornwall Live - Newquay

'Emotional' Warwick Davis enjoys iconic sight at Cornwall airport

He witnessed a "truly special moment" as the aircraft touched down

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Growing anger at Cornwall Council's 'complete U-turn' on using chemical weedkiller

Councillors will demand a U-turn on the U-turn at a council meeting which will also see a public protest

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Cornwall Council homeless pods where man died are closing

'These units are now approaching the end of their useful life'

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Cornwall samurai sword attack victim left unable to communicate with deaf son

After seeing the attacker convicted, Justin speaks out about being almost killed and doctors' stark warning about his future. 'It's like it's cut my tongue away. Not being able to communicate with Leighton really gets to me.'

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Yet another car almost lost to sea as driver misjudges St Ives tide

Kind-hearted locals waded in to help

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Coastguard helicopter hovers over Bedruthan Steps area after worrying discovery

A huge convoy of emergency vehicles was pictured at the scene

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Four Cornwall fishermen fined for berried lobster and crawfish offences

The offences included catching 'pregnant' lobsters and undersized crawfish

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Cornwall tourism 'on the brink' as costs soar and visitors stay away

Cornwall saw a 12 per cent drop in tourist numbers in 2024, with only a modest recovery in 2025

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Teenager ends up three inches taller after life-changing surgery

She was born with a rare congenital heart defect and spent the first few years of life fighting for survival

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Padstow dog attack victim 'screamed for help but they stood and watched'

A quiet Cornwall dog walk became "a real life nightmare"