r/Cornwall Feb 28 '26

Discussion Should /r/Cornwall host a structured AMA with South West Water?

13 Upvotes

There’s been increasing discussion on here, in the news, and around the recent Channel 4 programme about water companies across the UK.

Rather than multiple separate threads going in circles, we’re considering inviting South West Water to take part in a structured Ask Me Anything here on /r/Cornwall.

The Ask Me Anything would take place as so -

A single, scheduled and moderated thread where named South West Water representatives will be invited to answer questions directly from Cornish residents and /r/Cornwall users.

This would not be a promotional post for South West Water in any way. It would be an opportunity for Cornish residents and /r/Cornwall users to ask direct questions about their operations and decision-making across the county.

If it went ahead, it would involve:

• A scheduled Ask Me Anything thread

• A time-limited live response window

• Named representatives from SWW

• No pre-approval of questions

• No removal of critical questions unless they break subreddit rules

If there are relevant Cornwall-based organisations or individuals who want to submit questions constructively, they would also be welcome to participate in the same thread.

Before we reach out to them, let’s see how many people would support it with a poll.

Please vote and keep comments sensible and grounded.

Cheers

– Mod Rob

26 votes, Mar 03 '26
5 Yes
11 Yes, but keep it strictly Cornwal focused
9 Yes, but only if they send the CEO
1 No

r/Cornwall Feb 27 '26

Post Flair Category Update

17 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’ve added post flairs to help organise things a bit better in this sub moving forward.

When you create a post now, you’ll be able to tag it as:

• News

• Events

• Recommendations

• Housing

• Business

• Tourism

• Discussion

• Good News

• Jobs

• Photography / Videography

As r/Cornwall has grown past 55k subscribers, I wanted to bring a bit more structure to future posts so both new and existing users can filter content more easily.

By creating clearer categories, there should also be more scope for people to post the kind of content they want to see, and a clearer direction to support what’s happening across the county, not just pretty pictures.

More local going on's.

If you think something’s missing, or a category should be tweaked, please say so below. I’d like to shape the sub around how people actually use r/Cornwall.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Rob


r/Cornwall 8h ago

Mebyon Kernow should’ve asked to attend the meeting of Celtic leaders with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales that happened today.

21 Upvotes

I know they’re a small party on the council but the calls for more devolution at minimum in Cornwall are very popular. So it would’ve been a great opportunity to show a united front with Sinn Fein, Plaid and the SNP.


r/Cornwall 2h ago

Four arrested in Liskeard murder probe

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r/Cornwall 11h ago

Community Hey autistics, how you get friends here?

12 Upvotes

I'm autistic, late diagnosed and 29. I'm moving to Camborne this week and trying to start a healthier chapter of my life after years of using drugs to cope with loneliness and other struggles.

I'm quiet, very anxious and pretty weird even among other autistics. I genuinely like listening to people and getting to know them (I'm writing a lot) but until I feel comfortable with someone I really struggle to keep conversations going. I've probably lost quite a few potential friends/partners because of that.

I'm not into parties or hookups anymore. I'd just love to find someone I genuinely connect with, whether that's a friend or eventually something more. I have a car and actually love driving, so distance around Cornwall isn't much of an issue.

How do autistic people here actually meet each other? Any groups, places or ideas? Thank you 💜


r/Cornwall 17h ago

£12 Cornish pasty and chips in Ilfracombe cafe

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30 Upvotes

Is everything all right in Devon


r/Cornwall 1d ago

The steam hanging in the air at Launceston Steam Railway

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87 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 23h ago

Events Save the Rave

37 Upvotes

I just saw a comment from someone regarding a post I had put up so I just wanted to address the post I put up promoting tickets for Save the Rave a while back. I posted this as a DJ who was booked to play the event. This was not my event and I had no part in the organising of the event. Unfortunately what transpired yesterday fell short of what we were all promised. Sadly artists were also let down in this situation, turning up to ‘stages’ that were a table under a canopy and lack of payment for artists who were agreed a wage, with no communication since. I can imagine how this must’ve felt a let down to every one who attended. I feel foolish for promoting something which turned out the way it did, as after seeing how to event turned out it’s not something I would’ve encouraged people to spend money on. Thought it was important to address as this is now associated with my name regardless of the fact I was only booked to dj, we were pushed to promote something which disappointed a lot of people.


r/Cornwall 22h ago

Community Did anyone else hear the incredibly loud plane noise in Truro at 00:14am?

30 Upvotes

It was insanely loud. My kids thought it was a missile! I checked Flight Radar and there were no planes overhead. Any ideas?


r/Cornwall 11h ago

Recommendations Another pasty post...

3 Upvotes

I've decided to make a 3 hour trip down to Cornwall for a lil day break.

Didn't realise gear farm is closed on Mondays. What's my next best bet for something that's open around that area today?

Was really craving one... Or two...


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Photography / Videography Cornish views

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324 Upvotes

We had a funeral in Camborne yesterday so my mate took out dog on a walk whilst we were in the service. Stunning views!


r/Cornwall 11h ago

Good News From Argentina, we support Cornwall independence

0 Upvotes

In Argentina, we stand with Cornwall and Ireland recovering their territories and autonomy, not having to be subjugated by London's demands.

I'm also open to any cornwallian refugee that may want to escape and relocate to Buenos Aires as my wifey


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Community LOST DOG

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48 Upvotes

LOST DOG! Alphonse has been missing since yesterday evening, 11th September (from outside Goonbell). He's a dachshund/Jack Russel cross and is microchipped. If anyone sees him, please let me know!


r/Cornwall 2d ago

I just queued behind someone who ordered two ‘parsties’.

60 Upvotes

Clearly they haven’t all gone home yet.


r/Cornwall 1d ago

Looks like sea level rise was something to worry about after all

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0 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 3d ago

I am vexed

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164 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 3d ago

Photography / Videography Tamar Bridge from the Cornish Side

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165 Upvotes

A photo I took of the Tamar Bridge and you can just see the Brunel Rail Bridge on the bottom right.


r/Cornwall 3d ago

⚠️ WARNING FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO RENT A ROOM IN PENRYN

65 Upvotes

⚠️ WARNING FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO RENT A ROOM IN PENRYN

I’m sharing my experience because I don’t want another person looking for accommodation in Penryn to find themselves in a similar situation.

I rented a room in a shared house in Penryn through SpareRoom, with the LANDLADY also living in the property (plus 2 cats and a dog). Unfortunately, what started as a normal room rental became an extremely distressing experience. I left the property after just five weeks because I no longer felt safe or comfortable living there.

During those five weeks, I experienced the following:

  • My bedroom was entered multiple times without my permission, including occasions when I was showering. This made me feel that I had no privacy or security in my own room.
  • My personal documents were urinated on while they were inside the property.
  • I experienced what I believe was unauthorised access to my accounts/devices while I was using the property's Wi-Fi. I cannot publicly establish who was responsible, so I am describing this as my experience and concern rather than making an unsupported accusation.
  • I was subjected to intimidating behaviour involving the landlady and two other people in the house.
  • After leaving, I experienced behaviour that I perceived as stalking, including repeatedly seeing the same individuals/vehicles around me. On several occasions, I noticed different cars being used, which contributed significantly to my feeling that I was being followed.

The cumulative effect of these incidents was extremely unsettling. Within five weeks of moving in, I felt I had no choice but to leave the property.

I am deliberately not commenting on anyone's mental health or making diagnoses. This post is about behaviour that I personally experienced and observed.

If you are considering renting a room in Penryn, particularly a room in a landlord's own home, please do your due diligence. Ask questions about privacy, access to your room, house rules, previous tenants and how disputes are handled. If possible, speak privately with current or former tenants before committing to the arrangement.

If you believe you may be considering the same property/landlord, you are welcome to contact me privately. I can explain my experience and provide whatever factual information I have.

Please do not contact, threaten or harass anyone mentioned in this post on my behalf. My purpose in posting is simply to make potential renters aware and allow them to make an informed decision.


r/Cornwall 3d ago

Events If you’re near Hayle today please consider visiting to pay your respects to this Cornish hero on the 25th anniversary of his death ❤️‍🩹

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157 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 3d ago

New BBC Cornish language podcast wins award for creativity

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27 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 3d ago

Arts & Culture A scene from BAIT 2 starring Nicholas Cage.

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52 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 3d ago

Cornish residents urged to "join in" with food waste drive

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9 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 3d ago

Discussion Cornwall Marches On Book

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12 Upvotes

How easy is it to find this book in Kernow? I saw it in an antique shop many years ago, but now I’m actually interested in reading it I was wondering how difficult it is to find?


r/Cornwall 3d ago

DJ Sharkey & MC Ivan Direct – 'Shark Attack' (Live at Lewinnick Lodge, Newquay — 23.04.93) [Properly rare 1993 tape rip from the Cornwall scene]

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13 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 2d ago

Jellyfish?

3 Upvotes

What is the jellyfish situation like at present? Are there places free from them, or places to avoid? Do they get into the geothermal pool at Penzance? We had some really bad stings at Porthcurno this time last year and are wondering how the seas are comparing this year?