One of the youngest pro surfers in the country has been picked up by a leading fashion clothing company. Bude teenager Stanley Norman is already fast becoming one of the most promising young UK surfers. Showing potential in the world of surfing and throwing his all into the sport, the youngster has been has made it into the Pro Juniors and is now looking ahead to the Qualifying Series for the World Surf League. Read more: Surfing - the £150 million industry that's part of Cornwall...

Whether you're buying on a budget or looking for an investment opportunity, these Cornwall properties may be just what you are looking for. Two-bedroom house, Camborne Your Move is marketing this Camborne home at £100,000 and describes it as an older style house offering good-sized accommodation. Read next: Historic Cornwall hotel with links to Hollywood star and Cornish mining captain for sale The interior comprises lounge, modern fitted kitchen and dining room, two double bedrooms,...

Cornwall and the rest of the UK are set for a scorcher as weather experts are predicting that temperatures will soar over the next three months. Hotter than average temperatures are due to set in between July and September and we will have Africa to thank for the hot summer air blowing in from there and a tropical feel with them. And the good news continues as September is looking like providing an Indian Summer with temperatures above the average. It looks like we are going to see a repeat...

Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Tuesday, July 18, 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 Thomas. If you've seen...

The future of several Post Office branches across North Cornwall remains in limbo – although there is better news in some communities. A number of communities in the constituency are seeing Post Office services transferred between different business premises, leading to lengthy and complex contract negotiations. The branches at Tintagel and St Kew Highway remain closed as negotiations continue, while the Post Offices in St Minver and Rock are due to close later this year. There is good...

A holiday park has unveiled its latest £1.6 million development in time for the summer school holidays. Parkdean Resorts has unveiled its latest development of 22 lakeside lodges at its White Acres Holiday Park near Newquay. Surrounded by countryside views located opposite one of the park's 13 fishing lakes, Nelson's Meadow forms part of the company's overall £4.5m investment at its eight parks throughout Cornwall. Newquay's surfers paddle out tribute to wetsuit...

Take cover, flying ant season seems to be upon us in the South West - and it's not just the ants we ought to be afraid of. Antagonised Cornish and Devonians alike have reported sightings of the pesky critters in their droves, as they seemingly swarm the Southern parts of England. A brief walk through Penzance this evening - told the full story, with thousands of the insects flying all over the town. By now the insects have invaded many parts of the country, the Plymouth Herald reports....

The shocking number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Cornwall is to be tackled in a major new £1.1million scheme. The strategy will work by spotting the people likely to end up without a roof over their heads and stopping them from becoming a permanent fixture on the streets. It comes as the number of people sleeping rough in the county has soared to the third highest in the country and concerns mount about the lack of facilities for them. It is estimated that, on any...

All across the globe today people have been celebrating World Emoji Day - but for us Cornish, there's still something missing and it's pretty major. Thanks to the little icons our emotions have never been so concise and so easily portrayed. However, even though the compilation of little characters is ever-growing, there is still something that makes us Cornish a little teasy. Yes, where is the pasty emoji? In January 2016 we told you that there could have been one on its way after the...

Crime is always in the news headlines - and whether it is major incidents or just petty low-level vandalism, it has a huge impact on the lives of those affected. We want to know what effect criminal behaviour has on your life - and to find out just how much of a concern it is to you. Please take two minutes to fill out the short survey below to help us find out exactly what is going on across Cornwall. Read more: Thunder, lightning and torrential rain set to bring floods to Cornwall...

A teenage girl who came to Britain from Poland was found hanged in her school toilets after being tormented by racist bullies, an inquest heard. Dagmara Przybysz, 16, who moved to this country with her family nine years ago, was discovered dead in a cubicle in the maths department at Pool Academy in May of last year. Dagmara was described as a beautiful, happy and popular pupil who had an extremely bright future. But an inquest heard she had confided to friends and family that she...

Thousands poured into Stithians Showground today to enjoy the largest agriculture show in Cornwall. The show, which is one of the biggest in the country, draws the crowds each year to celebrate Cornwall's farming history, traditions and future. A range of agriculture displays and demonstrations took place throughout the day, from the popular sheep parade to the much-loved dog and duck show and a showcase of the latest farming technology - and the crowds were not disappointed. Read more:...

An organisation in Par has warned beach-goers not to feed birds bread as it can cause a disease which stops seagulls from flying. Friends of Par Beach (FoPB) Facebook page has been flooded with pictures of gulls with 'angel wing disease' over the past week, after it was reported that a bird with the condition was found dead. Read more: Inquest into death of teenager Dagmara Przybysz who hanged herself at Pool Academy - live Suzanne Norbury, RSPCA regional press officer for the south west,...

A rescued bull lurcher has finally found a new home – after nine years. The black dog, Mole, arrived at the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) in Hayle when he was just a six-month-old puppy, desperately needing a loving family – unfortunately he waited for almost a decade. That was of course until last Monday, when the timid and shy canine, who had not been socialised before he came to the centre, finally got to go home with a family of his very own. "We're delighted...

Primark has urgently recalled a range of flip-flops over fears they could cause cancer.The budget fashion retailer operates stores across the UK, with the one Cornwall store in Truro.But, worryingly for shoppers, the chain has revealed three versions of the Cedar Wood State range in khaki, black and blue contained chrysene.Read Next: Former Primark employee reveals inside secrets including tip for discounts and 'book of faces'Chrysene has been noted to be a carcinogenic risk to humans and can...

An organisation in Par is making plans to transform a former auction house into a new creative hub, which hopes to make arts and performance more accessible to local people. The Par Bay Community Trust says that converting the former Bonhams auction house into the hub will bring a diverse range of creative activities together under one roof. Read more: Devastated family pay tribute to 'golden boy' who died on A38 The creative hub hopes to attract local artisans, crafters and other social...

The heat of the day is set to give way to thunder, lightning and torrential rain causing flash floods with the possibility of hail storms tomorrow evening (July 18). The Met Office says to expect thundery showers pushing across southern parts of the UK through Tuesday evening. These may become more widespread towards midnight. There is a chance of localised flooding of homes, businesses and susceptible roads, while some areas may not be hit by the rains. Read more: Inquest into death of...

We've all criticised weather forecasters in our time - remember Michael Fish - but now you have the chance to find out just how tough the job really is. The BBC are looking for a presenter to work from their Plymouth weather hub, delivering bulletins across the south west. The job, which is being offered on a six month fixed term contract, offers up to 28 hours a week and a 'competitive' salary, according to the Plymouth Herald. Read more: Hundreds of jobs on offer across...

Aldi has unveiled its largest-ever recruitment drive, which includes jobs across Cornwall with salaries worth more than you might expect. The discount supermarket chain has told Fruitnet that it needs more staff to match its growth plans. Some 4,000 jobs are up for grabs across the country both in stores and distribution centres to match Aldi's plans for expansion and rising sales figures, Fruitnet reports. The company has said that it received 900,000 new shoppers in the past year and is...

The Royal Mail has released a set of stamps celebrating contemporary British architecture - featuring Cornwall's very own Eden Project. The images are said to capture the distinctive lines and shapes of the structures that have become famous landmarks. Read more: Stithians Show 2017 - live updates from the showground A spokesman said: "The past two decades has seen a surge in the construction of new public buildings in the UK. "A great many of these adventurous and...