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

 

Any lazy dog owner who leaves their pup's poo behind could face a fine of up to £1,000 - but have you ever wondered how many people pay up? The figures are revealed by Cornwall Council, which said it has a "zero tolerance approach to dog fouling" and employs enforcement officers to slap the doo-doo dodgers with a fine - a penalty notice. Read more: Armed police patrolling streets in Cornwall for first time ever after Manchester attackAlso, when it comes to fly-tippers - who...

Needles have been found in a children's play park in St Austell, the town council has confirmed. It has been reported locally that a member of the public discovered the needles on a footpath in Poltair Park.Less than six months ago St Austell Town Council and Cornwall Council denied claims that 200 used drug needles were found in a children's play park near the Co-op on Moorland Road.Read more: Armed police patrolling streets in Cornwall for first time ever after Manchester attack At the time,...

A 22-year-old from St Austell has pleaded guilty to the murder of a man whose body was found in a children's play park in January. Hostel tenant Daniel Altass admitted the murder of Stephen Bull when he appeared before Judge Geoffrey Mercer, QC, at Exeter Crown Court. Read more: Armed police patrolling streets in Cornwall for first time ever after Manchester attack Two other men, Joshua Buscombe, 24, and Jordan Bishop, 21, continue to deny the murder and are due to face trial at Truro...

A "serious accident" has shut one of the main routes into Truro this lunchtime - with police saying it will be shut for the rest of the day.We'll be covering the event live, bringing you the latest updates as they happen.What we know so far:- The accident happened around 11am- It is on the A39 "between the Kea turning and Playing Place roundabout"- It involved four vehicles- One man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries- Motorists are told to avoid the...

It's not unusual to see an angry resident kicking up a stink on Facebook about the dog poo problem in their area. In fact you could assume that members of the public are taking to social media to vent about lazy pet owners, rather than reporting the incidents to the local authority. Read more: Armed police patrolling streets in Cornwall for first time ever after Manchester attack But which method has more success? One St Austell resident took to the St Austell Friends Facebook page...

A television company is calling on Cornish contestants to take on the toughest obstacle course on TV. Ninja Warrior UK is back for series four and the producers are still looking for someone to climb its monstrous obstacle course. No-one has yet completed the super-sized obstacle course, which is billed as the ultimate test of strength and speed and mental toughness. Read more: If you use Amazon Prime to watch live TV you might need a TV Licence Can you survive to the end to face the vertical...

The tragic death of a Saltash man who fell from the Tamar Bridge has renewed calls for suicide prevention barriers to be installed at the crossing. A campaign group called the Tamar Angels last year set up a petition to have the height of the pedestrian barriers on the bridge increased to prevent people from scrambling over. But since Trystan Bryant fell to his death from the bridge earlier this month and his wife spoke movingly about his battle with depression, the petition has been...

A builder will have to pay back £80,000 after he was caught growing cannabis with a street value of tens of thousands of pounds by police officers investigating a road rage attack. Police have branded Andrew MacDonald as a "lifestyle offender" and will seize the money after making a successful confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The hearing was held at Truro Crown Court on Thursday (May 18). Read more: Playgrounds in Cornwall are banning smoking and these...

A man who was caught in possession of a James Bond style arsenal of weapons has been remanded in custody after admitting a raft of charges. Ashley Grenfell, 30, from Close Hill in Redruth, appeared at Truro Crown court today and admitted three counts of being in possession of a prohibited firearm and three counts of being in possession of a disguised firearm. A clearly agitated Grenfell spoke to confirm his name before the charges were read to him. Read more: Prolific offender Jowan Farghaly...

The snap General Election on June 8 is fast approaching, so we've put together guides to each of Cornwall's Parliamentary constituencies. On June 8 Cornwall will again elect six Members of Parliament - in North Cornwall, South East Cornwall, Newquay and St Austell, Truro and Falmouth, Camborne and Redruth and St Ives. We've looked at each one in detail, covering the constituency itself, its demographics, its issues, what happened at the 2015 General Election and who's vying for your vote in...

It turns out you can actually earn a living through cuddling cats all day. Here's the job vacancy that offers just that. It sounds too good to be true and may well be (see why below), but Just Cats Veterinary Clinic is offering a career like no other. The unusual job post has gone viral online after Mashable reported the professional "cat cuddler" vacancy to the feline-crazed masses. The clinic is seeking a "crazy cat person" for whom a quality referred to as...

Employing the 20 most expensive temporary staff cost Cornwall's main hospital £650,000 in just two months. The revelation comes alongside figures exclusively obtained by Cornwall Live which reveal the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust's (RCHT) under pressure A&E department has born the brunt of spending on temporary staff. Read more: Future of Cornwall's health overhaul questioned as it is savaged as weak, unaffordable and flawed According to the data, costs of temporary staff in...

Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Friday, May 26, 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 Gareth here until 2.30pm when I hand over to the late team led today by Tom. If you've seen something going on and want us to check it...

Highways England is set to lift or complete miles of roadworks in Cornwall in time for this bank holiday weekend. The agency is making 98% of motorways and strategic A roads free of roadworks to help make journeys better for locals and holidaymakers. Read more: Residents owe Cornwall Council a shocking £58 million in unpaid taxesHighways England was planning to either complete the roadworks concerned by 6am today (Friday) or suspend them until 12am on Tuesday (May 30). It said it also...

Crime in Cornwall has increased by more than 10% this year compared to last year, with some of the biggest increases in rape, commercial burglaries and public order offences.Every violent crime, including rape, sexual offences and violence with and without injury has gone up this year, compared to the previous year. There were four homicides recorded in Cornwall in the past year - exactly the same number as the previous year and robbery saw a slight decrease.The latest crime figures from Devon...