MPs in Cornwall who opposed a Housing Bill amendment against slum landlords said now was not the time to play politics despite questions being raised in the aftermath of the horrific disaster at Grenfell Tower in London. The death toll is expected to be as high as 60 after fire engulfed the 24-story high rise block of flats in Kensington earlier this week. Emergency services are continuing their search for bodies in the burnt-out tower. Read more: Fury at vile comment by man from Cornwall...

The whole of Falmouth came to a halt after a three-car crash on the A39. Dracaena Avenue was shut in both directions by police after the crash just before 2pm near the petrol station. Police say three vehicles were involved between North Parade and Kimberley Park Road, Traffic was queuing as a result, with congestion on the B3292 The Praze to Truro Lane (Penryn). Road closures were in place following an accident near the petrol station. This is a live, developing news story and our...

With the weather forecast set to scorchio for the weekend, Asda is offering the ultimate luxury on a roasting hot day. Admittedly, Cornwall may have a pretty good supply of bathing waters, but thanks to the supermarket giant we could be swimming in our back gardens this summer. They are selling a giant inflatable family pool which costs just £30, which, after news of the incredible deal went viral on social media yesterday, sold out online in record time. Read more: Fury at vile...

If you're looking for a bargain this weekend, you've come to the right place.Whether you're a seller who has had to battle away the vultures trying to get into your boot as you park or a buyer who has uncovered a diamond in the rough at a rock-bottom price, car boot sales are certainly a unique experience.Cornwall, like anywhere, has its fair share of car boot sales so we've racked our brains and searched around on the internet to put together a list of gatherings in the county.Thanks to our...

Police said they investigating alleged offensive comments made by a Cornishman about the victims of the London Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. At least 30 people are known to have died in the blaze which engulfed the block of flats in west London on Wednesday morning. Many more people are still unaccounted for and the death toll is expected to rise as investigations continue. Rob Brown, from the Lizard peninsula, posted a public Facebook comment yesterday. He said he was relieved that many of the...

Police have confirmed that an investigation has been launched after a social media post about a group of Muslims in Cornwall caused upset in the community. A local man posted a picture publicly on Facebook last week of five men in Penzance town centre saying he feared terrorist bombing – he was later slammed and accused of being a racist. It is understood that the group was visiting to raise money for charity. Read more: Cornwall is up in arms over Tory-DUP union and will host...

A jealous husband who violently shoved his wife and then attacked a man who came to her aid with a knife has avoided a prison sentence. Andrew Robson, 25, of Heron Close in Milbrook, appeared at Truro Crown Court today and admitted three counts of common assault, one count of unlawful wounding and being in possession of a bladed article in public. Prosecutor Philip Lee told the court how on May 14 of this year Robson was on a night out with his wife Charlotte in Torpoint. During the night...

At least 30 people have died in the Grenfell Tower fire, police have revealed this lunchtime. Metropolitan Police commander Stuart Cundy confirmed the death toll as he spoke near the scene of the devastating blaze in west London on Friday. "I'm able to say at this point in time at least 30 people have died as a result of this fire," he said.Mr Cundy said the victims included one person who had died in hospital. Read more: An elderly man has died following a serious collision in...

An elderly man has died following a serious collision in Looe last month.Emergency services were called around 12.20pm on Friday, May 19, to reports of the collision between a Citroen C3 and Ford Ranger on the A387, Polperro Road.The Citroen driver, a 78-year-old man from Looe, received life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital. He died in hospital on Tuesday 13 June.The driver of the Ford, a 52-year-old man also from Looe, was not injured in the collision.Read next:...

It's fair to say we like to be a bit different in Cornwall - and nothing shows that better than our names. From the Angoves of the far west, to the Kitto's of the east, the Cornish have their own set of surnames that really do not appear in the rest of the country. And of course, it goes without saying, there's a bunch of Bastards right on the Devon border. Read more: Cornish pasty made in Devon? Shocking claim forces Historic England to apologise The information comes from an Economic...

A family's beloved Staffie dog that ran away from a fatal car crash in Cornwall four days ago has been found safe and well. The owners of Millie said they were overjoyed that she had been found near the crash scene near Newquay and thanked everyone for their help. People across Newquay pitched in to help find the dog after we reported it had disappeared from the scene of the crash on Monday. The woman who found the dog rang Cornwall Live to let us know and we put her in touch with the owner...

Work to turn the historic grade-II listed Bodmin Jail into a 63-bedroom hotel could start in October after the plan was unanimously approved by council planners. Twelve Architects, a company based in London, which submitted an application earlier this year to convert part of the jail site into a hotel and teaching facility, said it would have builders on site in the autumn to mitigate bat roost issues. The £30m project to turn the old jail into a state-of-the-art hotel and tourist...

An urgent warning of a new scam that is conning elderly people out of thousands of pounds has been issued by police. According to St Austell officers, elderly people are being telephoned and told that they will be arrested unless they buy iTunes vouchers. Read more: Crash closes road near A30 after single-vehicle accident A spokesman for the force said: "It has come to our attention that a scam has been targeting Devon and Cornwall areas, including St Austell. "This call will...

We all know that life can be tough at times. That's why there's now a day dedicated to bringing your pooch to work so life is as it should be, a happy pet-friendly heaven. Today some businesses across in Cornwall will give the paw up to staff strutting in with Princess the pure breed long haired chihuahua or Stalin the Rottweiler - but only if their four-legged friends behave of course. What about your place of work? Will it turn into one giant playground for dogs, a mini version of Crufts...

The shock resignation of Lib Dem leader Tim Farron has left everyone speculating over the future leadership of the party.Mr Farron quit on Wednesday saying was torn between the demands of leading a progressive liberal party and his Christian faith.In a statement Mr Farron said: "From the very first day of my leadership, I have faced questions about my Christian faith. I've tried to answer with grace and patience. Sometimes my answers could have been wiser."At the start of this...

A man was driving while three-and-a-half times over the drink-drive limit and on a provisional licence when the car he and his friend was in crashed, killing them both. The pair, both beloved dads, were killed in a tragic crash on the A39 between Falmouth and Truro, a coroner has concluded at the inquest into their deaths today. David Burnett, 42, was killed along with his good friend Dean Ward after the blue Ford Fiesta that they were travelling in careered into a bridge at Stickenbridge on...

The police are appealing for witnesses after man died in a car crash on the A3058 at Summercourt near Newquay today. The emergency services were called just after 12.50pm to reports of a crash involving a single car. The black Ford Fiesta was driving along Newquay Road towards Summercourt Village near to Castle Cars. Read next: Children at park saw man punch and stamp on friend who 'tried it on' with his girlfriend The police said they are keen to locate the male driver of a silver...

A man from Cornwall who made vile comments following the tragic fire at a block of flats in London has been slammed on social media. At least 17 people are believed to have died after fire engulfed the Grenfell Tower in London the early hours of Wednesday morning. The death toll is expected to rise. Shocking pictures of the terrifying fire featured heavily in the news. The man from the Lizard peninsula, who Cornwall Live has chosen not to identify, made his comments following the tragedy...

A St Austell grandfather died without a date for 'urgent' surgery he had been anticipating for five months, a coroner concluded at the inquest into his death. Terrence George, 72, should have only waited two weeks for surgery after having his first bout of pancreatitis in August 2015, according to guidelines. Read more: Travellers have moved into a car park and locals aren't happy The conclusion of the inquest into his death, held at Truro Municipal Buildings by senior Cornwall corner Dr...

In just over a month's time the new, plastic, Jane Austen £10 note will be formally unveiled to mark the 200th anniversary of her death. The Bank of England announced their launch event on July 18 will be at Winchester Cathedral, with members of the public able to book tickets free here. Jane Austen died in Winchester in 1817 and is buried in the north aisle of the Cathedral. The new note "will recognise her universal appeal and enduring contribution to English literature",...