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Boardmasters 2026: Friday festival updates as main events kick in - live updates
Thousands of people are expected to enjoy the festival
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Thousands celebrate as Cornwall takes centre stage at 'phenomenal' Celtic festival
Cornwall Council's leader led the parade of Celtic nations into a stadium of thousands at the Interceltic Festival. 'It was unbelievable. It's the first time I've ever been cheered just for being Cornish.'
Fresh fears over possible toxic pollution from Falmouth Docks redevelopment
The £150 million plan for the docks could boost the local economy by £13 million, but Cornwall Wildlife Trust and others are concerned
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Idiots make dangerous U-turns on A30 stretch where people have died
People have been injured and killed on the very part of the road where this astonishing video of these thoughtless drivers was captured
Campaigners target £250,000 Helston speed plan 'cameras aren't the answer'
Cornwall Council has explained its decision to press ahead with average speed cameras on a road that has seen 11 fatalities over 25 years
Taxis have licences suspended in run-up to Boardmasters
One taxi was also banned from use and another driver arrested. A local firm has raised concerns about the joint police and council operation.
Angry neighbours say Cornwall hotel's 'failed business plan' is ruining their lives
Neighbours previously feared guests urinating in their doorways and a booze licence would 'destroy' their lives. But the applicant says this time it's different at the 'luxury hospitality destination'.
Perseid meteor shower to peak just hours after solar eclipse over South West
Skywatchers could witness two spectacular events in one day, as a major meteor shower is due to peak just hours after a solar eclipse takes place
Torpoint schools to merge after council chiefs give green light
Questions remain over the future of the building
Motorcyclist broke speed limit nearly 40 times on same road
On one occasion, he was captured riding 77mph with a passenger on the back of the bike
Cornwall solar eclipse town-by-town weather forecast as county set for best view
Cornwall is set to be the best place in the UK to watch the spectacle
AI cameras will scan Boardmasters revellers to catch drug dealers
It could stop known drug dealers entering the festival
Man exposed himself to people at Cornwall car park
Police want to find the man pictured
Woman fed dog food by care workers in months before her death
A woman referred to as Mrs Y was given dog food by care workers contracted by Portsmouth City Council [National news]
Man performed 'sex act' on Emirates flight in front of mother and child
It was reported that Britto Lorence performed a sex act under his blanket [National news]
A30 in Cornwall on list of planned road closures on Thursday night - full list
Two sections of the A30 are going to close on Thursday night
'Horrific' offender fined after latest reports of 'disturbance' in quiet hamlet
Several police officers were at the scene of the domestic violence-related incident by the 'prolific offender' recently caught wielding a scythe
Questions over Burnham tax plans deemed 'a joke'
CornwallLive readers share their concerns over Andy Burnham's income tax devolution plans and what they mean for Cornwall - and also have a go at previous governments' promises
Cornwall 'ghost town' squatters blast locals who claim they deserted dog and ponies
Locals reported to the RSPCA that the pets were left alone for days with no food and water - and police seized the dog
Cornwall man arrested in investigation into 'illegal waste site activities'
The site in question is believed to consist of approximately 50,000 tonnes of predominantly inert construction waste