The top earners at the BBC have been revealed - and DJ Chris Evans tops the list, pocketing over £2 million. Only one third of the list of talent earning over £150,000 are women, with the top names being men. Details of stars' pay was revealed in £50,000 bands. And there could be embarrassment for the presenters of flagship Radio 4 programme, Today. Read more: Coverack flood fundraising appeal set up to support the devastated village John Humphrys earns between...

Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Wednesday, July 19, 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 Tom. If you've seen...

The village of Coverack will begin the long process of recovery this morning after flash floods swept through the village yesterday. Intense rainfall hit the village early in the afternoon, and lasted for several hours, with up to an inch of rain falling in just 15 minutes at one point. The first reports of flooding emerged shortly after 3.30pm, and Cornwall Council declared an emergency at 5.40pm. There are no reports of injuries from the area, but up to 50 properties have been hit by flood...

Dozens of families have been forced to spend the night in emergency accommodation and others had to be winched to safety after disastrous flash floods tore through the village of Coverack. A massive isolated storm hit the fishing village on the Lizard peninsula on Tuesday afternoon, sending torrents of water through the streets and destroying homes, shops and cars. Residents described hailstones as big as table tennis balls as the main road into the village was destroyed and they were left...

Cornwall Council has opened its emergency centre in response to today's devastating flooding in Coverack. According to the council, there have been no reported injuries, but around 50 buildings have been affected by the flash floods. People were rescued by helicopter from a roof where they had climbed to escape the rising waters. A council spokesman said: "Cornwall's multi agency emergency centre has been opened in County Hall, Truro to co-ordinate the response to the flash flooding in...

Disaster has hit in the village of Coverack on the Lizard with serious flash flooding leaving roads impassable, shops washed away and homes flooded, with reports of casualties being airlifted from the village. The horrendous storm, which sent torrents of water rushing through the street of the small village has brought back memories of the flooding that hit Boscastle in August 2004, which was the worst in living memory. Huge waterfalls cascaded over the sea wall in the town and there are...

Watch: Adam Powers captured the moment Coverack was hit with flash floods The village of Coverack has been severely hit by the stormy weather, which has led to serious flash flooding. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and there are also reports that some homes have been flooded and stalls washed away. Emergency services are currently on the scene and have appealed to the public to stay away and to not attempt to drive through the flood water. Read more: Emotional tributes...

Emotional tributes have been paid to the three people who died in a fatal collision near Landrake at the start of the month. Devon and Cornwall Police has confirmed, after formal identification processes, that Laura Hopes, 32, and Alfie Hopes, aged six, from Latchbrook, Saltash, were killed on Sunday July 9. Anthony Woodman, 53, of Stonehouse, Plymouth, was also killed in the A38 collision. The family of Laura and Alfie paid tribute to them following the devastating accident. They were...

A Good Samaritan says he has been left unable to go outside after he was savagely beaten while trying to come to the aid of a woman being attacked outside his home. Earlier this month Alan Edwards, 57, heard noises outside his Manor Gardens home in Redruth. He went to the back of his bungalow when he heard what he has described as an "almighty scream". He said: "I thought to myself what is going on here and when I went out I saw a young lady being assaulted. She was shouting...

WATCH ABOVE: Dawn Norris captured this remarkable video of what seems to be a shark in St Ives this afternoon. Visitors and locals alike in one of Cornwall's leading tourist destinations may have been forgiven for not entering the water this afternoon. The silhouette of a finned creature of the deep was spotted near Lambeth Walk, St Ives, very close to the busy harbour front. Dawn Norris videoed the moment and shared it on social media, tagging in friends and saying "Glad we didn't...

The parents of a teenager found hanged in school toilets after complaining of being bullied and suffering racist abuse have asked why nobody from the school was looking for her in the 90 minutes she was missing. Dagmara Przybysz, 16, an aspiring photographer who had been offered a place at Truro College, died at Pool Academy on May 17, 2016, after telling a classmate she was going to the toilet and not turning up to her science class, an inquest heard. Today (July 18) at the inquest in Truro...

Residents will have the chance to air concerns over planned roadworks at one of Truro's busiest roundabouts that could cause months of delays for drivers.The roadworks at Arch Hill are due to start in January next year to transform the double mini roundabout into a single roundabout and they could take 18 months to complete. Read more: When will Arch Hill roundabout roadworks in Truro begin A discussion over the proposed plans for the site will be held at the Truro and Roseland Community...

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are spending Wednesday here in the county and we're covering their visit live. We'll have regular updates from various stops along the way as Charles and Camilla head to Porthleven, Truro and Bodmin. The Duke and Duchess will start by visit Porthleven to meet and celebrate local food producers and businesses. Their Royal Highnesses will also hear how the port has recovered since the storms of 2014 to become a 'foodie' destination and host its own annual food...

The mother of a teenager who has been missing for ten days said she was receiving messages of support from all over the country as the search continues.Finnian Layland-Stratfield, from Tintagel, went missing last Saturday (July 8), after he was last seen near the town's youth hostel.The 17-year-old was last seen between 6pm and 6.30pm on that day by a walker. A rucksack belonging to the former Truro College student was found the next day.Read more: Bodmin Public Rooms Trust urges new town...

Excitement is building ahead of the visit by Prince Charles and Camilla to Cornwall this week. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have a busy schedule ahead of them as they meet businesses and representatives of the many charities and organisations who work daily to save people's lives. On Wednesday (July 19) they will visit Porthleven before heading up to three engagements in Truro and a final visit to Bodmin. After a day in Devon on Thursday, they will be back again on Friday for two more...

A man who has pleaded guilty to murdering a hostel tenant was heard demanding money from the victim the day before he was found dead, a court has heard. Two men accused of murder have appeared at Truro Crown Court for a trial that is expected to last around four weeks. Read more: Dagmara inquest stopped as tempers flare and family walk out on day 2 - live updates Three residents of the town's Cosgarne Hall hostel were arrested and charged with the murder of Stephen Bull, 31, earlier this...

Severe weather warnings have been issued as a huge storm brews off the south of Cornwall this lunchtime. The storm can be seen on a live lightning map online (below), which shows instantly where any bolt of lightning is detected. There have already been a number of strikes reported by people across Cornwall on our Facebook page. We'll be bringing you the latest pictures, video, forecast and social media reaction as the storm arrives. You can send us your pictures, videos and messages to...

Cornwall has its fair share of winding rural roads and new research reveals that drivers are setting their own speed limit with a view that 60mph is too high. Do you take extra caution when driving around Cornwall's country lanes? Research from the British vehicle telematics firm Quartix shows that many drivers are doing just that. The firm is calling for extra education for young drivers on the dangers of rural roads, where four in five young motorist deaths occur. Read next: Cornwall in...

Controversy over the sale of an historic building to a cinema company has reignited after an unsuccessful bidder asked for a review of the decision. It all started on January 12, when Bodmin Town Council sold the town's iconic Public Rooms to Merlin Cinemas, which was planning to transform the old building into a four-screen cinema. Read more: Incredible drone footage shows why Bodmin Moor in Cornwall is the best moorland in the worldThe second bidder, Bodmin Public Rooms Trust (BPRT), which...

A huge storm has formed over the sea to the south of Cornwall this lunchtime as severe weather warnings have been issued for the duchy. The storm can be seen on a live lightning map online (below), which shows instantly where any bolt of lightning is detected. There have been a number of strikes just south of Falmouth this lunchtime, with the storm continuing to track in a north easterly direction. Read more: Dagmara Przybysz - inquest into death of Pool Academy student day two -...