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A protester, who has climbed one of the lime trees, looking back down towards the road.

Controversial tree felling plans on hold

Cornwall Council said the work has been postponed for at least three months to allow for a review.

A lorry trapped in a very narrow country lane.

Man installs signs to stop lorries getting trapped

Mark Nicholls says he has taken matters into his own hands after Cornwall Council did "nothing".

About 15 people stood outside an old looking hotel. Many of them are holding placards with phrase such as 'No Premier Inn' and 'Stop the needless monstrosity'. There is a bench to the bottom right of the photo and a flower bed to the left.

Residents in new protest against Premier Inn plan

The hotel chain is fighting Cornwall Council's decision not to let it build a site in St Ives.

An artist's impression showing a lake with modern, rectangular houses along the water's edge. The houses have large windows and are surrounded by greenery. In the foreground, there is a wooden path leading towards the houses, with three people walking along it. One person is carrying a backpack. There are also some ducks swimming near the shore.

Plans approved for holiday park despite objections

Cornwall Council gives the 400-lodge holiday resort the green light.

An aerial birds' eye map view of the town of Wadebridge and the surrounding areas. The proposed site is marked out in bright red while the main road is marked in white.

Application submitted for 245 new homes

The proposal includes 245 properties, 74 of which will be affordable, plans say.

The Cornwall Council chamber with desks and seats arranged in a circle around the room. The photographer has taken the shot from the back of the room and we can see microphones, laptops and paperwork on councillors' desks.

Big name councillors due to stand down at election

A number of long-serving councillors said they will not stand for re-election this May.

Cornwall Council sign on a white background. There are trees in the background. The words are written in black and orange colours.

Council to change housing priority rules

Housing need will be prioritised over connection to an area, says Cornwall Council.

A woman with shoulder length blond hair with a light grey coloured scarf around her neck in a dark coat.

Democracy concerns over planning laws shake-up

A Cornwall councillor's raising concerns over proposed changes on how planning decisions are made.

Close up of Louis Gardner. Mr Gardner is wearing a black jacket and is looking to the right of the camera. He is standing outside. A large grey building is in the background.

Councillor stepping down to take on spaceport role

Louis Gardner says it is a "thrilling" time for Cornwall and the "exciting" space industry.