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...

June will be a spectacular month for sky watching with a number of events in the coming weeks that can only be witnessed once a year.Cornwall will provide prime viewing for six incredible sky events this month, including a very tiny moon, the summer solstice, planets moving to their closest position to the Earth and even a meteor shower with hundreds of shooting stars.Read more: Pool Academy successfully launches school mascot Buzz the Bear into spaceWith so many magical events in the skies...

Amidst a strong sea breeze were laughing children and enthusiastic conversations about the much-anticipated opening of iconic Jubilee Pool at Penzance as it opened for its 82nd year. Standing by the benches at the top of the pool with two suitcases was Keith Shippey, a retired teacher from Essex who had come down to visit family in Penzance and was making his way to another hotel when the pool was opening. The opening hit a last-minute hitch related to its maintenance contract and was...

Burlesque dancers, a secret gin garden, comedy and performances by Echo and the Bunnymen and actor and funk DJ Craig Charles are just some of the highlights of Cornwall's newest festival which is in full swing. The Great Estate at Scorrier House near Redruth opened its gates to festival guests on Friday (May 2) and is a diverse new event featuring live music, shopping and everything else you can wish for. Picture by Mike Searle. As it got under way the event welcomed a string of artists...

A family-owned Cornish farm has signed a deal to supply milk for 11 Starbucks outlets across the South West. Managers from the coffee shops in Truro, Fraddon, Plymouth, Bideford, Torquay, Exeter, Taunton and Yeovil visited Trewithen Dairy at the start of June to meet the family and team responsible for producing the milk at Trewithen Dairy. Starbucks franchisee, part of the Amsric Group, has signed a new deal with the business at Lostwithiel to supply milk for 11 of its coffee shops across...

It's the end of a half term and a weekend which can only mean one thing – traffic congestion on the A30. If you are heading out beware and give yourself plenty of extra time. Traffic cameras are showing some heavy congestion around Bodmin and Carminow Cross with substantial tailbacks in both lanes heading out of Cornwall. There are reports of problems on the A30 between the A390 and A39 Newquay, the A36 between the A30 and A338 and westbound on around the junction from the A30 to the...

Take a look inside these eye-catching homes currently on the market, including a world famous pub, notoriously haunted castle and a certain Lamorna house you'll recognise. You don't have to look too far on the property market before you stumble across something with more than its fair share of Cornish heritage. Chances are you'll recognise some of the following homes that are still waiting to be snapped up. Lloyd's Signal Station, The Lizard How about that for a view? There's a lot to take...

A car was caught in dashcam footage as it careered out of control and ploughed into the window of an estate agent. The brief but dramatic video shows the moment the vehicle headed into a roundabout before disappearing from view for a moment. It then shoots into the front of the business at Okehampton in Devon. The driver apparently loses control, narrowly misses pedestrians and mounts a pavement. Read more: 'King Cornwall' drug-dealing ring: Who did what in flooding Cornwall with crack and...

Police are appealing for help finding a woman who has gone missing in Cornwall. Officers are concerned for the welfare of Stacey Herring, 29. They said she was last seen at about 4.15pm yesterday (May 2) in Saltash. Stacey is 5ft 2in and has brown hair with blonde highlights. The police said it was not known what she was wearing the last time she was seen. They said her hair was tied back at the time. She was also said to be carrying a tent in a tweet from Devon and Cornwall Police...

A resident had to be treated by paramedics after a fire at a house in Carbis Bay. Fire crews from St Ives and Hayle were called to the home at Boskerris Road at 5.45pm yesterday (May 2). The fire was in a cupboard on the ground floor and they used breathing equipment, a hose and tools to put it out. An ambulance was called and paramedics treated a woman at the scene for smoke inhalation. Read more: 'King Cornwall' drug-dealing ring: Who did what in flooding Cornwall with crack and...

A pet cat has been reunited with is family more than 150 miles away after taking a six-month 'holiday' to Cornwall. Rio the cat's owners said he had been missing from home in Bristol for six months after they were contacted by a local animal charity. The pet had been brought in to the National Animal Welfare Trust in Hayle and staff were somewhat surprised when they realised how far from home he was. The family said he had not been seen since December and they had been desperate to have...

A woman who attempted suicide at the age of 19 after struggling to cope with years of social anxiety has spoken out about her experience to try to help others in similar situations.Hayley Stanton, 29, said she had suffered from crippling anxiety since she was in her early teens, leaving her feeling so "lonely and ashamed" that she felt suicide was her only option.Now, talking to Cornwall Live about her battle with mental health, she said: "Growing up with social anxiety stopped me...

Next week's General Election has caused more heated debate on social media than almost any other in history. But if you don't know your local candidates, what the parties stand for or you're just not sure how to make your vote count, it may still be difficult for you to decide who to vote for on June 8.It's been just six weeks since Prime Minister Theresa May called a snap general election and many people feel like they're not quite ready for next Thursday. So, we've put together a handy guide...

Locals have reacted with fury after the town centre roads in Falmouth were gridlocked on Friday afternoon when a bus got stuck. A video posted on Facebook by community page Love Falmouth shows traffic queuing all the way up Killigrew Street, Market Strand and High Street during the Friday rush hour. It appears a double-decker bus wasn't unable to pass through Killigrew Street due to cars parked in the disabled bay partially blocking the road, causing a backlog of vehicles. Read next:...

A Bodmin man who died following a car crash in Dobwalls, could have had a mini-stroke behind the wheel and crashed his car when he lost control, in an attempt to sacrifice his own life rather than killing others, an inquest has heard. Henry Prow, 58, of Orchard View in Cardinham, a retired factory worker and former soldier of the 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment, was travelling home from a hospital appointment at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, when he lost control of his vehicle. CCTV...

Drivers are facing severe delays heading out of Cornwall on the A30 and A38 this Friday afternoon rush hour. Long queues are forming in several locations, including on the A30 around Bodmin and the A38 between Liskeard and Plymouth. The traffic has been heavy since lunchtime and has built up throughout the afternoon, leaving people queuing to get out of the county.Read next: Newquay primary school teacher named as assault victim left fighting for his lifeTraffic is particularly heavy heading...