All news by author: Lisa Letcher

The poll by iLiveHere gave thriving Falmouth, known for its creative buzz and beauty, the unfortunate title of the most depressing place in Britain, to the fury of some

Two dog lovers who abhor the impending ban on the controversial dog breed have decided to show their feelings and honour any of the canines who die as a result of the government's action

Hundreds of thousands of people including a host of famous faces have posed alongside the iconic Land's End signpost in Cornwall since it was first put up in the 1950s

Mum Lisa Smith claims that Camborne Science and International Academy has "gone too far" with a new rule that means pupils have to attend a meeting to explain why they used the toilet during lessons

Mawgan Porth on the north coast of Cornwall has become increasingly popular, with celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Chris Martin and Jamie Dornan reportedly buying property in the area

After Phillip Huntley's body was eventually discovered by a colleague, the Asda supermarket in Bodmin, Cornwall, was evacuated and had to close for one day as police investigated

Edward O'Neill, 28, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013 when he was aged 17, and his wife Milly, 25, says he was told he would die from the cancer - before a second opinion gave him hope

Witnesses said children were 'screaming' and 'hiding' at the event in St Agnes, Cornwall - a 'rogue' firework hit the crowd, causing injuries and terrifying those watching

A fire broke out at the former C103 nightclub in Plymouth, Devon, this evening. Fire crews said the derelict building was 'well alight' when they arrived at the scene

The noisy building work is causing villagers in Bodmin, Cornwall to lose sleep and their privacy - but residents say they can't sell their homes because of the work, leaving them 'trapped'

Football coach Martin Nelson was jailed for strangling his disabled neighbour into unconsciousness in front of his children, with a long-running dispute between the two homes reaching breaking point

Julie and David Hensby, from St Austell, Cornwall, dashed to rescue their three kids when the fire raged through their home, said to have been caused when their electric van "exploded"

Camborne Science and International Academy in Cornwall has faced backlash for the "harsh" detentions, which are also known as 'reflection' time

Grayce Atherton describes her American XL bully as an “amazing” family dog. After the announcement that they are to be banned, she has slammed what she calls a “witch-hunt”

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Inmates at Gitarma prison in Rwanda are forced to walk through their own faeces due to sewage problems and are left standing due to overcrowding

The mum from Looe is urging people to "follow your instincts", as getting a correct diagnosis could save your life - or prolong the time you have left with your loved ones

Two furious business owners contacted Royal Mail about the unusual closure of a postbox after a metal telecommunications pole was installed nearby in Marazion, Cornwall

Some parts of the UK's coastline have been plagued by sewage leaks and pollution in recent years, and as a result, South West Water was slapped with a hefty fine

A massive shark has been spotted swimming around a harbour in a popular UK tourist hotspot, despite usually being seen much further out to sea, leaving the locals absolutely stunned

Villagers living near the picturesque Polzeath beach in Cornwall have launched a crackdown on teenagers holding wild parties and leaving behind "disgusting" litter on the sand

There was commotion at Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth, Cornwall, but the animal was mistaken for a different creature, something experts say is a relatively common confusion

Olivia Wills, 23, walked herself into A&E on a Thursday night feeling unwell and by Sunday evening she was being blue-lighted to London in a coma

The unusual creature - known as Babakina anadoni - is usually found in warmer waters, but has recently been found by divers around the UK with the first sighting in August last year

Martin Goldsworthy, from Cornwall, shared the footage of the aftermath of one of his intense workout sessions before people across the world then accused everyone in it of being drug addicts

Gerry was malnourished with rotten teeth, lumps, bumps and a missing toe. He's now being looked after at the National Animal Welfare Trust in Cornwall