The older brother of murdered teen Scarlett Keeling took a fatal overdose after a decade blaming himself for her death, their mother said today. Halloran Richard Keeling, 28, was found dead in temporary accommodation in Newquay after taking an overdose of morphine, an inquest heard. A coroner said there was insufficient evidence to conclude that he had intended to take his own life. Read more: Dean Lowe accused of murder of Kirsty Noden of Marazion sent to mental health facility But...

After they were hunted to extinction, Beavers have returned to Cornwall for the first time in more than 400 years.The mammals used to be a common sight in the wilds of Great Britain, but were hunted for their fur until they had completely disappeared.Read more: Video captures shark swimming close to Smeaton's Pier in St IvesA partnership between the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and the Woodland Valley Farm has now reintroduced them, hoping not only to bring back the much loved creature back to its...

The Muslim community in Cornwall has spoken out after the latest terror attack in London in which a van was driven into worshippers leaving one man dead and eight injured.The attack at about 12.20am (June 19), targeted a group of Muslim worshippers in Finsbury Park, London, as they left a mosque after prayers.Read more: Cornwall woman alleged to have tried to poison victim with saltFollowing the attack the Cornwall Asian Islamic Community Centre at Carnon Down near Truro released a statement...

As the temperature continues to soar across Cornwall, health experts are warning the public of the dangers of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Both are potentially lethal conditions caused when the body becomes too hot, but they can both be easily prevented, and, if they area caught early enough, can sometimes be treated with just some simple first aid at home. Heat stroke has some common signs and symptoms, some of which you can spot visually or can work out with the aid of a simple...

Things are looking up for Falmouth's food and night time economy as one of its most prominent empty pubs is set to re-open this summer and talks are taking place to transform another. As work continues apace on the King's Head in Market Street, pre-application discussions are taking place with Cornwall Council over the currently closed Waterman's, which fronts onto the town centre car park. It comes as a couple hope to open a café'/restaurant in the High Street, a hairdressers in Bank...

A woman has appeared in court accused of trying to poison somebody with salt. Danielle Marie Cogan, 29, of Bodmin Road in St Austell, appeared at Bodmin Magistrates' Court charged with one count of unlawfully and maliciously administering a poison or other destructive or noxious thing (salt) to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm. Read more: Andrew Robson shoved over wife and then attacked serviceman who tried to help her with knife The alleged offence took place on April 26 of last...

"There's a shark! There's a shark!" were the cries of children jumping into the clear blue waters off the main pier in St Ives. And the six-foot creature was filmed as it made it way casually past the seaward side of Smeaton's Pier. This footage was filmed by Tristan Campion, over the pier wall, and shows the large shark swimming effortlessly through the crystal clear water. The tide was in and the concrete walkway down from the pier is clearly visible under the water. Read next:...

Crowds have been swarming a new takeaway in Launceston which is offering healthy smoothies, indulgent shakes and tasty food. Subs 'n' Shakes on Broad Street was even forced to close for one day shortly after opening to replenish stock, after having customers regularly queued out the door. Read more: Heat health alert issued as a heatwave hits Cornwall with temperatures expected to rise The town centre shop has now addressed stock levels and manager, Daniel Theobald, has promised there's...

The heatwave is here but the soaring temperatures mean it can be a real struggle for parents to keep their kids cool. Sleep nanny Lucy Shrimpton, has shared her tips on how to keep babies and young children cool during hot weather - and help them get to sleep. Newborns are at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) if they overheat so check your newborn does not have a moist head or neck which are signs of sweating. If the face is redder than usual or he has a rash or you notice...

A man from Manchester made a hoax call that caused a £18,000 multi-agency rescue operation in Cornwall, a court has heard. On Boxing Day last year a vessel taking in water off the coast of Bude was reported to the local coastguard and rescue team.Read more: Why dressing up for battle in the Cornwall countryside is the purest form of escapismThe call led to a multi-agency response, Bude police explained after the court hearing, with lifeboats from the town and from Padstow, a rescue...

Anyone who grew up playing video games in the 1970s and 1980s is in for a real treat after Atari announced it is launching a new 'retro' console. In news that will please every fan of Pac-Man, the company, – who revolutionised "gaming" in the 70s and 80s – has confirmed that its rumoured "Ataribox" is real. Now a teaser video has been released on the Ataribox website which shows a metal grill and wooden front panel. Read more: Kodi box add-ons disappear as...

A national animals welfare charity has issued a hard hitting video to raise awareness of the dangers of leaving pets in hots cars on warm days. The RSPCA released the heartbreaking video of a man who was prosecuted by the charity for leaving his three dogs in his car while he went to the gym. All three dogs died. The hard hitting video is part of a national campaign by the oldest animal welfare charity called Dogs Die in Hot Cars and has been backed and endorsed by 11 other charities,...

A paraglider who got caught in a turbulent wind crashed into the side of a cliff and filmed his rescue by Bude coastguards. Darren Shepherd, 42, had to carry out an emergency landing on Friday (June 16) afternoon after he lost control of his paraglider. Read more: Manchester man sentenced after he made a hoax call and triggered an £18,000 rescue operation in Bude The pilot, who has been flying for six years, got caught in a 'turbulent' wind when the crash happened. "My...

Soaking up the sun doesn't have to be saved for the weekend and precious days off as these jobs let you do it while making a living. Here's how you can work serving ice cream and waiting outdoors.Ice cream parlour worker Not what you're looking for? Browse Cornwall's job vacancies here Does work get much better than serving ice cream on the beach? It's not too late to get an enviable summer job in Cornwall as many of the county's popular ice cream vendors are currently seeking seasonal...

A van has been driven at Muslim worshippers in London as they left a mosque after prayers, leaving one man dead and eight in hospital. A witness claims a suspect screamed "I'm going to kill all Muslims" before he was tackled to the floor. Politer confirmed a 48-year-old man was arrested at the scene and that counter-terror cops are now investigating. Witnesses described seeing police giving emergency medical treatment to victims after the incident at 12.20am on Monday in Seven...

One of the most complex negotiations ever undertaken will start today - the project to extricate the UK from 40 years of EU laws, agreements and accords. The decision of last year's referendum paved the way for the formal Brexit negotiations which today will start in Brussels. Last year, Cornwall voted it wanted to quit the union despite being a net beneficiary of EU funds in that it got out in grants more than it paid in.Read more: Cornwall's Tory MPs back Theresa May but she should learn...

The resurgence of the Labour Party which occurred in Cornwall at the General Election could be a taste of things to come nationally.According to a new opinion poll, Labour has overtaken the Tories in popularity following the shock General Election result while four in 10 people think Theresa May should resign. Research by Survation for Good Morning Britain (GMB) gave Jeremy Corbyn's party a three point lead over the Conservatives, as 44% of respondents backed Labour, 41% opted for the Tories,...

Two in five hard-pressed parents are already trying to cut back on spending as they prepare to entertain their children over the summer holidays, research suggests. Some 39% of mothers and fathers of schoolchildren rein in their spending in June to boost their budgets during costly months of July and August, deals website Groupon found, putting aside an average of £220 during this month. Nearly one in 10 (9%) parents claim they start planning and saving for the summer holidays as far...

A tram-style Metro link between Plymouth and Tavistock could transform journeys into the city from North Cornwall.The new train line to Plymouth could be in place within five years, connecting up with a cross-city tram-style Metro system by 2024. A first step would be to reopen the train line to Tavistock, reinstating the Plymouth to Exeter routes via Tavistock and Okehampton. Work is already under way to make that a reality.Read more: What caused a huge fire at a recycling centre in Pool?But...

A 'heat health watch warning' has been issued to health officials as temperatures continue to rise after a sizzlling Sunday and fears emerge that people could die because of the intense heat.As more hot air pushes north from France and Spain, an amber level 3 Government heat health warning - one tier below a level 4 national emergency - has been issued to ensure hospitals and GP surgeries prepare to look after those who may suffer and fall seriously ill as the region sizzles.Temperatures are...