Gramasows, granny granshers or chuggypigs? What do you call the common woodlouse and why does it have so many names? It seems or every place in the country has a different name for a woodlouse and in some places, it's different depending where in the county you've grown up. It does not matter where you go or how many of the little creatures you see, there will be someone who will leave you baffled by giving them a name that sounds as though it cannot be made out of English. What is more...

The man who was found dead in a garden in St Austell over the weekend was only 28 years old, police have revealed.His body was discovered on Saturday around 8pm by a visitor at the side of a house in Ocean View in the Carclaze area.Police were called by a member of public and attended the scene, where they found the man's body outside the house, along the side of the building.Pick-up truck destroyed by fire in Lostwithiel following arson attackOne resident said he returned home to find several...

A video of two police officers responding to an incident by speeding at 140mph on the M5 has sparked a strong debate on social media. Devon and Cornwall Police sergeant Harry Tangye posted a video of himself and a colleague travelling at break-neck speed on the motorway while on their way to an ongoing suspected theft of metal from a scrapyard 15 miles away. The video shows the BMW X5 marked cars, with lights and sirens on, travelling at more than twice the legal speed limit on motorways and...

Police in Newquay say they have no plans to take any further action over cliff safety following two major incidents in the town.Father Adam Fenton, 32, fell to his death last month following a night out in the resort.His body was discovered at the foot of cliffs on Towan beach in the early hours of Saturday, July 29, after he failed to return from his first night to the pub with pals since being given the all-clear from cancer.Three days later, a woman fell 40ft from a cliff at the same beach....

If you thought Cornish bodice-ripping drama Poldark couldn't get any better - how about putting it to music. Winston Graham's tale of love lost and found (and lost again) against the backdrop of the eighteenth century tin mining skullduggery could be set for the ultimate modern make-over. According to scriptwriter Debbie Horsfield, Poldark - The Musical could be hitting the board and she reckons it would rival long running stage triumph Les Miserables. The now obligatory picture of a...

A pick-up truck has been found destroyed by fire in what is believed to be an arson attack.The incident took place in Lostwithiel in the early hours of this morning. A vehicle was reported to be on fire on Bodmin Hill at around 1.18am.A crew from the town's fire station attended the blaze and two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hosereels to deal with the flames.Read more: This is when Merlin Cinemas' proposal to transform Bodmin Public Rooms into a cinema will be decidedA...

Whether you are looking to return to healthcare after a career break or are seeking to take the first step onto a career ladder in the industry, the NHS wants to hear from you.The NHS and the local authority is looking for the 'brightest and best nurses, health care assistants, social care workers and health professionals' to help deliver exceptional care in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The aim is to do this through 'One Workforce'.Sharon Linter, director of nursing, explains:...

Rebellious customers of celebrity chef Rick Stein's posh fish and chip shop have dubbed him "rip off Rick" after being asked to fork out up to £1.25 for dips to accompany their meal. The restaurant and takeaway based in Padstow is hugely popular with visitors to the Cornish town and long queues form to sample the food, which goes for an eye-watering £11 for cod and chips. Read next: Rick Stein Porthleven fire could have destroyed restaurant and arson investigation under...

A group of bio-hazard suited protesters have kicked up even more of a stink as they continue to press on with their fight against an unbearable stench which has lingered for more than 40 years.Earlier this summer Cornwall Live reported the plight of villagers in St Erth who are being forced to live with a smell which has, at times, left them unable to open their windows or sit outside and even resulted in young children vomiting.The gruesome smell emanates from South West Water's Hayle Sewage...

Yet more Cornwall businesses have rushed to offer up accommodation and transport for those affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy or involved in the recovery effort.Responding immediately to a plea last week by Cornwall Hugs Grenfell for local transport, First Kernow is offering free bus passes to the 100+ Grenfell Tower survivors and firefighters now booked to visit Cornwall this year on the different holidays offered by the initiative.Alex Carter, managing director, First Kernow, handed over...

Cornwall parents have been warned to return a faulty bouncer chair immediately after a baby slipped through it and cracked his skull.High street baby chain Mothercare has issued an urgent recall for one of its baby bouncer chairs after 10-week-old River Bennett fell through the chair and injured himself on the hard floor.Angry mum Kelsea Hutson told The Mirror how she was sitting behind her baby son when the bouncer gave way causing the tot to fall through and hit the laminate flooring beneath...

Isles of Scilly residents and businesses will be able to import and export more thanks to a new freight ship doing the daily trip from Penzance.Cars, frozen goods, fridges and everything else from TVs to concrete bags and pallets of beers have been transported to the islands by boat.The Gry Maritha has delivered vital supplies to the archipelago for the last 27 years. Now the trusty old boat is being replaced by an even bigger fright ship - the Mali Rose.The Mali Rose is the Isles of Scilly...

The death of a four-week-old boy who died last year after suffering serious injuries at his home in St Blazey and whose father killed himself while under suspicion of his murder will be investigated by a coroner today. The inquest of Cooper Eddie Johnson-Hicks will get under way at 10am in Truro on Monday (August 7) and senior coroner for Cornwall Emma Carlyon is expected to deliver her conclusions on Wednesday. His parents Tristan Hicks, 20, and 22-year-old Bryony Johnson, were arrested on...

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man and causing potentially life threatening injuries in an incident in St Columb Major. Emergency services were called after a 27-year-old man was found lying unconscious on the ground in a public car park on West Street shortly after 10pm on Thursday (August 3). Read next: Tragic dad fell from cliff on first night out to celebrate being cancer free The man had sustained serious head injuries and was taken to a specialist head...

Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Monday, August 7, 2017. We'll be looking at all the traffic from 7am until this evening, 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 Charlotte. If you've seen...

The public consultation on Cornwall Council's scheme on the county's future is about to end and residents of a town are saying no one knows about it and have not been consulted.County Hall has been asking people's opinion on the Cornwall Site Allocations Development Plan, a scheme on the development of Cornish towns for the future, for two months.The consultation started on Monday, June 12 and will close on Monday (August 7).In Bodmin, the framework sets several objectives including improving...

Over the last few years there have been a number of tragic deaths in the Newquay area with people falling from the cliffs at the popular north coast destination.Here in Cornwall we have arguably some of the best and most beautiful coastal scenery in the world, but the stunning destinations have also been host to a number of deadly falls.Read more: Inquest to begin into death of baby killed by his dad in Cornwall who then killed himselfIn this article we take a look back at ten horrific incidents...

There's a long-standing rivalry between Cornwall and Devon that people never understand unless they live here.This week, it emerged the Germans had no idea that Devon was even a different place to Cornwall. They thought it was all Cornwall.But the historic border along the River Tamar marks a dividing line between two counties with a sometimes bitter, but mostly friendly, rivalry between them,Both would both claim to be better than the other. But we know Cornwall is oh so much better in every...

Wherever you go in the world, there are certain unspoken rules, things that you just shouldn't say to the locals.We thought we would share a bit of inside knowledge, to help give out some useful tips on things you just really shouldn't say to a Cornishman.From sparking up a conversation about seagulls, to confusing Cornwall with Devon or complaining about our roads, these are just a few things that are best to avoid if you want to have a pleasant natter with a true Cornishman.Read more: There's...

Hordes of German tourists who head to the South West of England for holidays every year, don't know the difference between Devon and Cornwall, it has been reported.The travesty was reported in The Telegraph yesterday, with suggestions that while Cornwall remains one of the most popular holiday hot spots for people in the country (obviously), Devon is still relatively unheard of.Which means that many German tourists get confused over the difference between the two counties and often believe that...