A teenager who died after falling from a statue has been named locally as Tom Callaway. Tributes have been left in the form of flowers and messages of condolence at the foot of the statue on the junction of Hele Road and New North Road. Friends have paid tribute to the 18 year old, DevonLive reports. One, Will Squier, said that he lived life to the full and 'never stopped laughing'. "Looking through all my old photos of us together," said Will, "I remember how we first...

The fire service has said it has not ruled out arson after a blaze at the restaurant of celebrity chef Rick Stein. Firefighters said they fought the fire with only a matter of minutes to spare before the entire restaurant was destroyed. The restaurant in Porthleven - one of two owned by the Padstow chef and run by son Jack Stein - caught fire at around 1am on Monday morning. Read next: Hero parents battle risky pick-ups and near misses outside school The emergency services were called and...

Government funding for major projects in the county could potentially be delayed by political wrangling at Westminster, the new leader of Cornwall Council has warned. Speaking as the authority's Lib Dem and Independent coalition was confirmed and sat together for the first time today, leader Adam Paynter said the hung Parliament returned by last week's General Election was a surprise. However, he called on the county's newly re-elected Conservative MPs to secure the best deal for residents...

Four people have been taken to hospital and one has suffered possible life-changing injuries after a serious crash near Newquay. According to police, two vehicles were involved in a "head on collision" on the busy A3075 between Goonhavern and Newquay. Emergency services including the Cornwall Air Ambulance, police and fire service were rushed to the scene. Read more: People in Plymouth have been warned about a nuclear emergency Police earlier confirmed that one person had been...

A group of hero parents have working to battle a dangerous school drop-off zone which has caused pedestrians to nearly get hit by cars. Mums, dads and governors have spent the past 12 months trying new initiatives to improve road safety around St Mewan Primary School. Read more: Tributes pour in for Cornwall's iconic former Lord Lieutenant Lady Mary Holborow According to Zoë Howard, who started a campaign called 'Action on School Congestion' on Crowdfunder, said there are a...

Sun-seekers who are excited to be going on a summer holiday have been warned not to write about their jollies on Facebook. Devon and Cornwall Police have advised against selfies by the pool, as they say it might broadcast that you aren't at home. Read more: EasyJet pilot 'asked for vote' over faulty engine takeoff A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Going on holiday this year? It is recommended that you don't broadcast it on social media before and during your holiday.Read...

Being the mum of TV presenter Philip Schofield, Pat Schofield might be forgiven for envying her son when he gets to meet celebrities or go to glamorous functions. But the 80-year-old, who lives in Newquay, said there was just one thing she had seen her This Morning presenter son do which left her jealous – a daredevil wing walk. The mother of the ITV This Morning presenter said: "Philip did it for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme and I said to him, I have never envied you anything,...

Jubilant Labour party officials across Cornwall say they are seeing a jump in new members following the party's surprise surge in last week's election. Confounding many political pundits who had predicted a humiliating defeat for Jeremy Corbyn, the party gained 30 seats nationally, and grew its share of the overall vote by 10%. Despite failing to win a seat in Cornwall, the figures from last week's vote paint a rosy picture for Labour here. Read more: General Election 2017: The election...

Thousands of people have been warned about a nuclear emergency in Plymouth. Those living near Devonport Dockyard are to receive new warnings about what to do in the event of a nuclear accident. Authorities have warned that people could be exposed to gamma and beta radiation. In some circumstances radioctive material could escape from the Devonport Site and affect areas close to, or downwind of it. So, homes and business that fall within the official public information zone are being sent...

A biker died on his way to work after clipping the car in front of him as it braked to avoid a dead badger sticking out into the road before veering into the path of oncoming traffic. An inquest heard how Dominique Monnereau had been travelling on his pride and joy black Suzuki GSX500F along the A393 Lanner to Penryn road at the time of the crash. The 52-year-old French engineer, originally from Orleans, was on the road he took every day for years to go to work in Falmouth. Read more:...

Theresa May has been referred to as a "dead woman walking" by a previous Conservative colleague since last week's General Election, while a former Cornish MP has told the country to prepare for another vote. Former Chancellor of the Exchequer and current editor of the London Evening Standard, George Osborne, seemingly took pleasure in describing Theresa May as a "dead woman walking" after she unsuccessfully gambled with her majority. It has led many to speculate as to...

The bustling summer season is almost upon us here in Cornwall and there's still time to get your hands on an exciting seasonal job. Here are five of the best. Outdoor waiting staff, Scarlet Hotel Could you avoid becoming distracted by this view? The Scarlet Hotel in Mawgan Porth is seeking food and beverage hosts to cater to its customers, largely across the hotel's outdoor pods and coastal meadow. For those who don't know the Scarlet, it boasts exceptional views across Mawgan Porth...

Celebrity chef Rick Stein had been celebrating his 70th birthday last night when one of his Cornish restaurants caught fire. Rick spent last night with friends and family for the milestone - which he started celebrating on his actual birthday back in January. But as he spends a lot of his time in his Sydney home, it seems he's continuing the festivities while back in the UK. Huge thanks @Taylor_Luke @SalarBrock @SteinBarnes for the best party for @Rick_Stein 70th birthday .Best night...

A teenager has tragically died after falling from a landmark statue in Devon. Emergency services confirmed they were called to the General Buller statue in Exeter, shortly after 11pm on Saturday night. Police confirmed a teenage male from the Exeter area fell from the statue, at the junction of Hele Road and New North Road, and later died from his injuries in hospital. Read next: Drink drive cop from Devon and Cornwall force is allowed to keep job after crash A representative for South...

He's been gone too long and we're a little giddy with excitement that our Ross is about to be back on our screens. So excited, in fact, that we've only gone and started a live blog about the return of series 3 so we can all watch it together in some sort of 18th-century-meets-21st-century wormhole. We'll be relaxing on the sofas of Cornwall Live HQ, shop-bought popcorn in one hand and a bottle of mead in the other, ready to see what happens with the Captain after the dramatic finale of...

Welcome to eighteenth century Cornwall, land of sumptuous landscapes, confusing personal pronouns and Captain Ross Poldark. As the third series promises to be all about the collision of past and future, catching up with Poldark might seem daunting, so here's all you need to know about the story so far.Series OnePlayed out against the wild and beautiful backdrop of coastal Cornwall, series one was the very definition of sweepingly romantic, a heady mix of high emotion and economic hardship. In...

A Devon and Cornwall police officer convicted of drink driving following a car crash has kept their job. The force said that following a "special case hearing" held in private on May 25 and chaired by Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer, the officer received a "final written warning". Documentation released by Devon and Cornwall Police noted how the officer – whose name, age, rank and gender has not been released – was subject of the special case hearing which took...

Fraudsters have been targeting Cornish homes with letters claimed to be from the Postcode Lottery announcing huge winnings. The fake letters say that the recipient has won thousands of pounds in the popular competition but police are warning that it is all a scam.One claimed that the winnings were as high as £355,000.Read more: Top cop dons old gear to go back in time to celebrate Devon and Cornwall Police's 50 yearsThe letters have been said to look like they are authentic, reportedly...

When the second series of Poldark ended last November in a dramatic finale fans couldn't wait for the start of series three, but now the wait is over. Here's what you need to know about series three. Read more: Steamy Poldark series three trailer released by the BBC and there is a shirtless scene When does Poldark series three start? The third series of Poldark will start tonight (Sunday, June 11) at 9pm on BBC One. Usually airing in the autumn, an earlier filming schedule this year has...

Young and aspiring actors in Cornwall have a chance to hit the silver screen as the filmmakers of a Harry Potter spin-off are looking for fresh talent. Warner Bros' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2 is set to hit the big screen in November next year and budding unknown actors and actresses are being urged to put themselves forward to fill some new roles. An open casting call for teen actors to play the younger versions of Albus Dumbledore and other Potter characters was launched on...