Hundreds of university students living in shipping container in Penryn could still be a reality after a new developer announced it was planning a major development in the town. Irregular Cornwall has unveiled a scheme for the former Home Shed site on Kernick Road, which could see 264 rooms built, along with a swimming pool and gym. There is also proposed space for a health centre, business units and innovation hubs. It follows plans that were put forward last April by Expedite Project...

The owner of a prominent building in Falmouth which has attracted rats, flytipping and vandalism has been asked to take steps to clean it up or could face a penalty. After pressure from angry residents, Cornwall Council has now written to the owner of Tregantle on the corner of the Dracaena cross roads asking her to carry out repairs and tidy the garden. The house has been empty for several years, but in April county and Falmouth Town councillor Candy Atherton said it had "deteriorated...

Dozens of firefighters are tonight battling a massive gorse fire at St Agnes which can be seen from as far away as Truro and St Ives. More than 50 calls were made to the fire service following the outbreak of the blaze on the Beacon at around 3pm. The area is away from most houses but is known to a hotspot for wildlife. Initially the fire service said 100 metres of gorse and heather were affected - around five hectares - but by 6pm this has spread to a further hectare and was covering the...

Frightened residents of a St Austell tower block welcomed safety assurance from firefighters today as the distressing events of London's Grenfell Tower tragedy continue to harrow households nationwide. Last Wednesday morning (June 14), many tenants of Park House, Cornwall's only tower block, woke-up to news of a blaze that had torn apart families overnight and killed up to 79 people. Read more: Cornwall's Islamic centre to increase security after London mosque terror attack Grenfell...

A man has spoken of how he was fleeced out of more than £10,000 in a bogus BT call centre scam. The fraudsters were able to steal the cash without even asking for his bank details. Tony Brown, 74, said he hoped his experience will now warn others not to fall for the same trap. He was caught out after scammers called and asked him to download a 'system checker' software programme. He was then asked to log on to his online banking account. In reality, the download file allowed the...

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at St Agnes Beacon this afternoon. More than 30 calls have been received about the large gorse fire, with smoke being spotted from as far away as Illogan. The fire service has confirmed that around 100m of gorse was on fire when they arrived at the scene. Crews from both Perranporth and Tolvaddon were sent to tackle the fire at around 3pm, using beaters to put out the flames. By 5pm the fire was still in progress, with many people taking to social media...

A 34 –year-old man has been arrested in Truro city centre after pulling out a knife on someone.Police were called at around 11.35am after a man had approached a person with a knife in his hand in a busy area of the city.Read more: Heatwave turns into a crimewave in Truro as police deal with almost 100 offences in a weekOfficers were sent to Furniss Island, where they stopped and searched a man who matched the description given and found a "bladed item".The man was arrested at the...

The heatwave that has brought sunshine and blue skies to Cornwall over the last few days has also brought on a crimewave in Truro.Truro Police said that the amount of offences dealt with by officers over the last week was "quite high", after being called to almost 100 incidents in just seven days.Read more: Manhunt launched after man travelled from Cornwall to Exeter for knife attackBetween Monday, June 12, and Monday, June 19, a total of 92 offences were committed. According to Truro...

One of Argos' main stores in Cornwall has closed and people are confused as to what is going to happen now.The Argos store in Bodmin, which used to be located in Homebase at the town's retail park, closed last week.Read more: Bodmin man Luke Rouse admits assaulting three security officers and trying to escape from courtThe British catalogue retailer confirmed the closure on Tuesday and that the store would not be replaced in Bodmin for some time.The move was brought forward after Argos, as part...

The British & Irish Lions Tour is a unique moment in the global sporting calendar and in New Zealand, the Lions squad, made up of the very best rugby players from across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are constantly prepping for their next match within the ten game adventure. Now, to celebrate the partnership between Doom Bar and the British & Irish Lions, Sharp's Brewery has announced a free Lions inspired rugby event at Camborne RFC on Saturday 1st July – and one and all...

This could be the end of heatwave we have all been enjoying over the past few days after the Met Office issued a warning for thunderstorms. Temperatures are set to cool down and return to seasonal normality as a front of fresher air is making its way across the Atlantic towards Britain. The Exeter-based Met Office said a thunderstorm warning will be in place from 3am on Wednesday through to 6am on Thursday. Read more: Is it hot enough to fry an egg on the bonnet of a car in Cornwall? As...

A woman has been airlifted to hospital after being trapped by part of a falling cliff at Harlyn Bay near Padstow. Coastguards, police, ambulance and fire crews were called to the bay at about 10.15am on Tuesday. The emergency services worked to rescue the injured woman who was taken by Cornwall Air Ambulance to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. The coastguards received a call to reports that a woman had been caught in a cliff land slip.A spokesman for the coastguard said: "It is understood...

We've all heard it before. The story of people frying eggs on the bonnet of their car because it's so hot. There are videos out there on the Internet of egg-stravagant folks doing just that. But fair enough most attempts have taken place in deserts around the world such as Death Valley in California where temperatures can soar to 52 degrees Celsius or in the Australian outback where again, the mercury will rise to well into the 40s. Read more: Hottest day in Cornwall yet as heatwave sends...

The mercury is rising and all you want is a nice drink to cool you down - yet chances are that your favourites won't help.We are all suffering in the heatwave that has been hitting Cornwall for a few days now. Whether you are at the office, outside or at home, all you are probably thinking of is a nice beer or soda to cool you down.Read more: One of Cornwall's main Argos has closed and here is what is going to happen nowHowever, it is even more important to stay hydrated when there is hot...

A care home manager has been sent to prison for instructing her staff not to resuscitate an unconscious patient, administering incorrect medicines to another and fleecing a 91-year-old woman out of more than £7,000. Lisa Thomas, 42, of Landreath Place in St Blazey, appeared at Truro Crown Court today to be sentenced after pleading guilty to seven counts of fraud, one count of willful neglect, and one count of inappropriately administering a medicinal product. Prosecuting barrister...

About 200 residents packed into Heamoor British Legion for the first public meeting to discuss the proposed 700 new homes for the village which have been branded 'more Milton Keynes than Cornwall'. The Save Heamoor from Excess Development (Shed) group helped organise the meeting which was chaired by Roy Matthews, who remarked that it was lovely to see Heamoor together. The panel of speakers comprised Derek Thomas, MP, Councillor Mario Fonk, director of the Cornwall Community Land Trust and...

This drone video footage of giant waves off Cornwall will make you want to take a dip in the sea to cool off from the first heatwave of the year to hit the UK. The video produced by local drone film production company Light Colour Sound shows off the infamous Cribbar - known as the Widow Maker - off Newquay. The Cribbar is created by a reef off Towan Head and has gained a worldwide reputation as one of the few major waves in UK waters. Read more: Heat stroke: how to spot the symptoms and...

Release date:  Tue, 20/06/2017 (All day) Main image:  Summary:  With just one week to go before the deadline, competition for the Cornwall Tourism Awards is gaining momentum. Cornwall Wildlife Trust has once again been invited to judge the ‘Wildlife Friendly Business Award’ category and is calling on all businesses that are interested in entering to do so now.

Antonia Mullaly, Business Support Manager at Cornwall Wildlife Trusts says,

“We would urge all tourism businesses that choose to make space for nature and promote wildlife to their customers and guests to enter the awards. Taking part is a great way for us to help you to improve your existing business and focus on best practice for the future. Whether you have entered before or decide to do so now on the spur of the moment, this is your opportunity to shine.”

Cornwall is highly regarded across the UK as a go-to holiday destination, largely due to its stunning scenery and impressive coastline. Managing the demands on this environment is a challenge that tourism businesses in the county face on a daily basis. Cornwall Wildlife Trust hopes to boost the emphasis on sustainability within the sector by being involved in the awards and encourage business to deliver a high-quality visitor experience whilst being mindful of their impact on the environment.

Cornwall Environmental Consultants (CEC), which provides ecology and landscape architect services, is sponsoring the category.

Phil Hills, Consultancy Manager for CEC says,

“We are delighted to sponsor the ‘Wildlife Friendly Business’ category for this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards, as it rewards businesses that are recognising the importance of the environment and the wildlife which surrounds them and the work they do. In our line of work, and supporting the Trust in the way we do, it’s fantastic to see such efforts from local businesses, big and small. We are happy to put our name to such a prestigious award and wish everyone the best of luck!”

Tourism businesses who would like to enter must do so by noon on Monday 26th June. Please see the Cornwall Tourism Awards website, with full details of how to enter, top tips and entry forms - www.cornwalltourismawards.org.uk.

For more information about how your business can work for wildlife with Cornwall Wildlife Trust, please visit www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/business.
 

The sun is shining and the temperature rising so it's only natural to want to slip into a pair of flip-flops. While this footwear is great for plodding around the beach and town, the question is can you actually drive in them without breaking the law? If not, how about slipping them off and just going barefoot behind the wheel? The motoring organisation the RAC has come to the rescue with the definitive answer, well, sort of. Read more: Heat health alert issued as a heatwave hits...

Bug experts have pleaded with members of the public not to kill insects that are being mistaken for Asian hornets. While it must be frightening to find one of these fellas in your garden, a representative for Buglife has advised that hornets native to England are docile when left alone. Read more: A pregnant woman has died hours after complaining of a headache It comes after a South Petherwin resident discovered a giant wasp-looking bug in his garden and appealed for information on...