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Barbara Hepworth graffiti appears in St Ives
The unauthorised graffiti stencil has appeared on a building in the town.
27 Jul 2026,4 mins
Two people die after being pulled from Newquay sea
Coastguards say they were called to Fistral Beach on Sunday evening.
27 Jul 2026,3 mins
Why is the King's Baton made from rubbish?
The baton will be seen at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
23 Jul 2026,5 mins
Cornwall is moving closer to a drought
We are in the 'prolonged dry weather' stage. Pic: BBC Weather Watcher/Jane Lewarne
22 Jul 2026,4 mins
A30 named England’s number one ‘A’ road
The stretch from Exeter to Land's End scored well with motorists.
21 Jul 2026,4 mins
RSPCA reveals increased cruelty against wild birds
Police are investigating an alleged attack on a Seagull in St Ives. Pic: Nanna Linda.
17 Jul 2026,5 mins
Why are there 10 green bottles hanging on a wall?
The wall is on the A39 near Truro and even has its own Facebook page.
13 Jul 2026,3 mins
Amber heat health alert for Cornwall
The alert is in place until Sunday. Photo credit: Weather Watchers/SunshineDan.
07 Jul 2026,3 mins
Why are there so many jellyfish around?
Swarms of jellyfish have been washing up on some Cornish beaches. Pic: Bude Sea Pool.
06 Jul 2026,4 mins
We are living in a high-risk region for tick bites
People are being advised to 'take precautions'. Photo: Gado via Getty Images.
02 Jul 2026,4 mins
Farmers say deer are destroying crops and woods
The number of deer across the south-west has increased. Photo: Getty/James Warwick.
29 Jun 2026,5 mins
Keeping everyone safe and happy at Boardmasters
The festival takes place at the beginning of August in Newquay. Photo: Will Bailey.
26 Jun 2026,6 mins
What is happening during Speak Cornish Week?
Speak Cornish Week is an annual celebration of the Cornish Language.
24 Jun 2026,4 mins
RNLI water safety advice in the hot weather
Many people take to the water to cool off. Photo: Weather Watcher/Geography Simon.
23 Jun 2026,5 mins
Extreme heat will continue until Thursday
June could see record-breaking temperatures. Photo: Weather Watcher/Mousehole Pat.
22 Jun 2026,4 mins
How hot and humid is it going to get in Cornwall?
An Amber heat health alert is in place. Pic of Hayle by Weather Watcher Jo Shreeve.
19 Jun 2026,5 mins
The 100th West of England Bandsmen's Festival
The annual brass band festival is known locally as the Bugle Band Contest.
4 mins
Royal Cornwall Show cancelled: What happens next?
The final day of the event on Saturday was cancelled because of the weather.
08 Jun 2026,4 mins
Royal Cornwall Show cancelled because of weather
Organisers said the 'difficult decision' had been taken to cancel the final day.
06 Jun 2026,4 mins
20 years since Cornwall got World Heritage Status
The Cornish Mining World Heritage Site covers nearly 20,000 hectares. Photo:Ainsley Cocks
02 Jun 2026,5 mins
What caused a Fata Morgana off the Cornish coast?
A Fata Morgana is a complex, superior mirage. Photo:St Ives Boats/Dolly P.
27 May 2026,5 mins
Staying safe in the water when the weather is hot
There is a danger of cold water shock. Photo: BBC Weather Watcher/silverloon.
26 May 2026,6 mins
Will we get a May heatwave in Cornwall?
Temperatures are forecast to rise at the weekend. Pic:Weather Watcher/Beach Seeker.
21 May 2026,5 mins
What to do if your car hits a pothole
In Cornwall nearly 93 per cent of pothole claims fail.
15 May 2026,6 mins
Returning an abandoned China clay quarry to nature
The quarry in Whitemoor was abandoned in the 1960s and has now been transformed.
13 May 2026,4 mins
The library that loans students Flora Day clothes
It's hoped it will help more students to take part in the Childrens' Dance.
06 May 2026,3 mins
RSPCA says crabs feel pain so don't go crabbing
The RSPCA says scientific evidence shows that crabs are capable of getting distressed.
27 Apr 2026,5 mins
Reform UK retain Newquay seat in by-election
Reform UK have held onto their Newquay Porth and Tretherras seat on Cornwall Council.
24 Apr 2026,4 mins
Weedkiller plans paused by Cornwall Councillors
Cornwall Council says it will listen to objections over its plans to use glyphosate.
22 Apr 2026,4 mins
Why there are roadworks in Newlyn for 10 weeks
Drivers are being warned to expect disruption in the town over the next 10 weeks.
21 Apr 2026,4 mins