The Latest Breaking News from Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council releases details on its delayed devolution survey

There was a significant inclination by younger people to support the deal with a mayor, compared with our older residents

Birmingham Post · Mar 29, 2023

Spaceport Cornwall focused on space cluster growth as Virgin Orbit pauses operations

Richard Branson’s US satellite launch firm is working to secure additional funding for future launches and has furloughed staff, according to reports

Birmingham Post · Mar 17, 2023

Furious drivers fear being fined as ticket machines vanish from village car parks

Residents in Mevagissey, Cornwall, were left furious and confused after ticket machines from their village car parks vanished over the course of one weekend without warning

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

Government to sign £360m devolution deal with Cornwall

The proposed deal will require local consent and parliamentary approval.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Skeleton found on English coast may be 200-year-old shipwrecked sailor

The discovery at Trevone and overlooking Newtrain Bay, near Padstow, was made by a member of the public following erosion

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

Skeleton of sailor who died in shipwreck 200 years ago washes up on British beach

The bones of what is known to be an 18th century sailor killed at sea has was discovered by a member of the public near Trevone, Cornwall, earlier this month

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

Skeleton found near coastal footpath could be that of shipwrecked sailor

Police were initially called to the scene

Wales Online · Nov 29, 2022

Skeleton found on north Cornish coast may be 18th century shipwrecked sailor

The discovery at Trevone and overlooking Newtrain Bay, near Padstow, was made by a member of the public following erosion.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

Woman fell 40ft escaping nightclub through window after being locked inside by staff

A court has heard this week that staff at 'The Club', based in St Austell, Cornwall ignored when the victim activated the fire alarm call point for help after becoming trapped in a basement of the nightclub

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

Dad who spent £100k on incredible luxury treehouse is told he may have to rip it down

John Kitson, 42, says he is not bothering anyone and his treehouse should be allowed to stay up, but admits to being "silly" as he waits to hear whether the £100,000 building will need to be ripped down

Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022