A creative Cornish community has set a world record by making and hanging a garland of more than 8,000 pom poms. The madcap attempt on a spot in the Guinness Book of Records was completed after months of preparation as part of a Big Lunch event at Par Running Track. Sue Heyward, of the PL24 Community Association, was the one who came up with the idea - and she even recruited Cornwall-based comedian and actor Dawn French to the cause. Mrs Heyward said: "The record of 6.997 was set two...

Today we reveal the results of the biggest survey we have ever carried out into life in Cornwall. We wanted to know answers to the key issues affecting your life in the county - how happy we feel, how good our local services are, and how healthy a lifestyle we all lead. The results make fascinating reading, providing a snapshot of life in Cornwall in 2017 and highlighting the differences between locations across the county. Here are some of our key findings, which we will report in more...

Every year hundreds of thousands of people across the UK are reported missing. Between 2010 and 2011 an estimated 216,000 were reported missing in the UK. For the most part worried families and friends are lucky enough to be reunited with their loved ones within days - but some can wait years for news, or forever.Read more: Boy aged eight falls from cliffs in Cornwall and is airlifted to hospitalIt is said that about 90% of missing people cases reported to the police are closed within 48 hours...

An eight-year-old boy has been winched from a gulley and airlifted to hospital by the coastguard helicopter after falling from the cliffs at Pedn Vounder near Porthcurno. Multiple 999 calls were made by worried passersby after the incident at about 12.15pm. Read more: London terror attack: Police urge Cornwall people to stay calm as emergency meeting held Coastguards from Sennen Cove, Penzance and Land's End as well as the coastguard helicopter rushed to the scene. The RNLI was also...

People can make the make the most of their young looks by cashing in each time they get asked for ID to buy alcohol, knives or cigarettes in local shops - and even keep the booze. Nobody likes getting asked for ID, but what if we told you that you can get paid up to £20 for each time you buy age-restricted items? REL Field Marketing is offering just that. The group needs 'retail guardians' - essentially mystery shoppers - to perform undercover buying operations in local retail...

Cornwall's police force is urging people in the county to remain calm following the terror attack in London which left seven victims dead. After three men ploughed into pedestrians on London Bridge before getting out of their van and stabbing people in Borough Market before they were shot dead by police, the local force said it was continuing to keep policing under review. Related story: London terror attack: 12 people arrested and two police officers among injured - live Assistant Chief...

Two people were taken to hospital after a collision on the Gannel Road at Newquay. The emergency services were called to the scene of the two-car crash at about 10pm yesterday (June 3) on the A392. A male driver of one car and female driver of the other were taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital by ambulance. Read more: London terror attack: Seven now reported to have been killed as SAS team deployed - live The collision took place near the Duchy of Cornwall housing development just down from...

Just off the bustling main street of Camborne's town centre lies the gateway to a Cornish treasure. With a fascinating history and architectural beauty, Holman Park is a true sight to behold. Conservation architect Elizabeth Anne Price and her husband Reg are at the helm of a captivating renovation project at the heart of Cornwall's mining homeland. Read more: Discover your perfect property here Holman Park, the former six-acre home of the famous Holman mining family on Tehidy Road in...

Travel to London from Cornwall may be of concern today (June 4) in the aftermath of the terrorist attack which left 10 people dead, including the three suspected terrorists, last night. The innocents were killed when a white van was driven into them on the pavement on London Bridge before three occupants emerged and started stabbing people in Borough Market. Armed officers from the Metropolitan Police arrived within minutes and shot dead three attackers. Cordons were still in place in...

It was a bright sunny day when we packed up Peggy – our beautiful bright yellow camper, kindly loaned to us by the Cornwall Camper Company – and headed off to visit the South East Cornwall constituency. The constituency of South East Cornwall will be an interesting one, with the Liberal Democrats hoping to claw back some of the votes that they lost in the 2015 election. Read more: General Election 2017 guide to the South East Cornwall constituency In 2015, Conservative Sheryll...

The A30 has been closed in one direction due to a crash involving one vehicle. The emergency services were at the scene in the westbound carriageway near Redruth. The accident in the wet weather is understood to involve a single vehicle just after the A3047 Scorrier junction just after 8am. It was also reported that there was debris in the road and one lane eastbound was also closed. Read more: London terror attack: The latest news after 3 shot dead and 6 killed at London Bridge Traffic...

A stay in the neonatal ward is not on anyone's birth plan. But precious babies born to about 400 families each year can spend worrying weeks in the unit for extra care and may even be fighting for their lives.While most parents cannot stay in the hospital during their baby's time in the unit, adding to an already remarkably stressful period for everyone, the incredibly dedicated staff who work there can literally change their lives. The members of team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital (RCH)...

With the General Election less than a week away, it's been a busy week in the hurly burly world of politics. Campaigning resumed in earnest after the Manchester bombing atrocity and it's fair to say that all the party leaders have been arguing their case with passion. There was no chance of a day off the campaign trail on the bank holiday and so, here's nine things we learned this week. 1. We could be facing a hung Parliament A shock poll for the Times revealed that Prime Minister...

Police have shot dead three suspected terrorists who were said to have killed six people and left nearly 50 injured in an attack at London Bridge. In the second terrorist attack to hit the UK within two weeks, the attackers brought carnage to the streets of the capital, stabbing a police officer and revellers with 12-inch knives, reportedly shouting "this is for Allah". The trio were pictured wearing what appeared to be explosive vests, with Scotland Yard later confirming they were...

A cannabis smoker and dealer who was so paranoid that someone was hiding in his attic called police to his house where they found £1,200 worth of the drug. Officers were unable to find any intruder but did detect a strong smell of drugs and a court heard how they found a stash of 127 grams of cannabis and £730 in cash. Kane Thomas Spargo, of Chapel Close, Tuckingmill, Camborne, was then arrested and found himself before a judge at Truro Crown Court. The 33-year-old unemployed...

To his school chums in Penzance, young Eric Roberts was destined for the quiet, safe life of a bank clerk and they would never have guessed the crucial role he was to play to defeating fascism. But after being recruited by the spymaster said to provide the inspiration for James Bond's M, Eric's destiny took a turn for the dangerous and he was soon plunged into the life of a secret agent. He was one of the unsung heroes - the men who served their country in the shadows and whose contribution...

A grandmother from Penryn was left with her "eyelid hanging off" after a brutal attack in which she said she was slammed against a bar before being hit with a large rock and having her head smashed into a granite post.Vivienne Street, 41, said she has been left terrified by the assault that left her unconscious and needing hospital treatment. The mother of three and grandmother of one had been at a friend's wedding in Praa Sands when she said she was attacked by a man she did not...

Emergency services had to work fast to rescue a man with a suspected broken ankle on a beach in Bude as the tide was advancing. Bude Coastguard Search and Rescue Team were called to Barrel Rock on Thursday to reports someone was injured. A spokesman said: "On arrival, the team found the casualty attended by adult members of the Nippers from Bude Surf Life Saving Club. Barrel Rock in Bude. Picture by Visit BudeRead more: Armed police swoop in Cornwall as woman suffers knife wounds and...

Armed police swooped on St Ives' harbourfront area following reports of a domestic incident involving a weapon in which the armed man had to be hunted down.An armed response unit, along with a police van and patrol car descended on the area after being called to a property in the town after reports a woman had been attacked by a man with a knife, who then fled the scene.Read more: 'King Cornwall' drug-dealing ring - who did what in flooding Cornwall with crack and heroinInspector Lee Henderson,...

These photos show the utter devastation caused by a fire in a property in Liskeard this morning which was believed to be have been arson. Firefighters from the town, along with crews from Looe, Bodmin and Saltash were called at about 9.30am to Dungarth Green to reports of a blaze. They discovered the fire in the kitchen and after putting it out checked for hotspots.The remains of the kitchen after a fire in Liskeard house.The fire in the Liskeard house is believed to have been arson. A...