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Source: BBC News
News headlines from around Cornwall and Penwith today.
Minack Theatre funds greenfield roadbuilding plan in Cornwall clifftop AONB
Controversial theatre Charity with £4m cash and six-figure profits funds new greenfield road plans, suggests finance by major housing development Read more...
Controversial theatre Charity with £4m cash and six-figure profits funds new greenfield road plans, suggests finance by major housing development Read more...
Lifeguards to remain at 15 beaches over half-term
The RNLI says risks at the coast remain although the summer is over. Read more...
The RNLI says risks at the coast remain although the summer is over. Read more...
Cancer survivor hopes surf camp will change lives
Stephen Downes wants to help others who have been through surgery for sarcoma. Read more...
Stephen Downes wants to help others who have been through surgery for sarcoma. Read more...
Saving water must be year-round not just summer
Measures people can take include shorter showers, shallower baths and reusing rain water. Read more...
Measures people can take include shorter showers, shallower baths and reusing rain water. Read more...
South West drought blamed on water firm's 'neglect'
Council leader Julian Brazil says the severe drought has been "decades in the making". Read more...
Council leader Julian Brazil says the severe drought has been "decades in the making". Read more...
We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall. Read more...
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall. Read more...
How we got to severe drought and what is next
Months of below average rainfall means reservoir levels are continuing to fall. Read more...
Months of below average rainfall means reservoir levels are continuing to fall. Read more...
Unease over move of rape victims' forensic centre
Concern sexual assault victims will be reluctant to travel to St Austell for forensic tests. Read more...
Concern sexual assault victims will be reluctant to travel to St Austell for forensic tests. Read more...
Adders tracked with GPS in bid to protect species
Forestry England says the research project has provided "valuable insights" on the reptile's habits. Read more...
Forestry England says the research project has provided "valuable insights" on the reptile's habits. Read more...
Old buildings across South West to get £5m boost
Churches and other places of worship are set to receive a funding boost. Read more...
Churches and other places of worship are set to receive a funding boost. Read more...
Truro City goalkeeper Stone signs new contract
Truro City goalkeeper Aidan Stone signs a new contract with the National League South club. Read more...
Truro City goalkeeper Aidan Stone signs a new contract with the National League South club. Read more...
Source: BBC News