CornishStuff

CornishStuff is an independent online newspaper focused on news and life in Cornwall. It publishes digital journalism for people who live in the county and for those who visit it. The outlet operates through Cornish Stuff Ltd, a company registered in Cornwall in 2020. It has a strong presence on social media alongside its news website. Its reporting is centred on local issues that shape daily life across towns, villages, and coastal communities in Cornwall.

The core of CornishStuff is local news coverage. Stories track decisions and debates that affect transport, planning, public services, and community facilities across the county. Coverage follows ongoing developments rather than isolated events, so readers see how an issue evolves over time. Reports highlight the local impact of national policy and trends on Cornwall. The outlet treats local stories as its main brief, rather than as a regional add-on to national coverage.

Local politics is a central strand of CornishStuff’s output. The newsroom follows Cornwall Council, parish councils, and regional political figures in detail. It reports on council motions, party group positions, and the voting records of elected members. Political stories often focus on housing, planning, public spending, and social policy in Cornwall. The coverage explains how decisions taken in council chambers and Westminster play out in Cornish communities.

CornishStuff pays close attention to the Cornish economy and local enterprise. It reports on small businesses, manufacturers, start-ups, and family firms across the county. Features cover investment, job creation, succession plans, and ownership changes at local employers. The outlet regularly highlights examples of innovation in sectors such as agriculture, food, tourism, and advanced manufacturing. Business stories are framed around their impact on local jobs, skills, and high streets.

Community campaigns and social issues feature heavily in its agenda. The outlet has reported on petitions for greater recognition of Cornish identity and representation. It covers public debates around housing pressure, second homes, and affordability for local people. Stories address crime, safety, and social justice, including campaigns against different forms of abuse. This strand of coverage treats residents, campaigners, and local groups as primary sources and subjects.

Sport, culture, and everyday life in Cornwall form another key part of the mix. CornishStuff reports on the Cornish Pirates rugby club and other teams with strong local followings. It gives space to events, festivals, and cultural moments that reflect Cornish identity and pride. Lighter pieces sit alongside hard news to show the full texture of life in the county. This balance helps the outlet function as both a news source and a cultural record.

The outlet works in a digital-first way and uses multiple formats. It publishes written articles, short video reports, and social-media-native clips and reels. Regular weather updates for Cornwall run as short forecasts and explainer posts. Many stories are told through on-the-ground video reporting from streets, businesses, and community venues. The style is direct and accessible, with clear headlines and a focus on plain language.

CornishStuff’s editorial approach is rooted in local independence. The outlet is owned and run from within Cornwall, rather than by a large national group. It positions itself as a Cornish voice reporting on Cornish concerns. Coverage gives significant space to local spokespeople, residents, and small organisations. The newsroom aims to keep stories grounded in verifiable facts while showing human consequences.

Distribution relies on a combination of the main news site and active social channels. CornishStuff has built an audience of more than 60,000 followers on Facebook for its news updates and community stories. Instagram and other platforms carry its videos, explainers, and behind-the-scenes coverage. Social posts often drive engagement and tip-offs that feed back into reported pieces. This loop between site and social channels keeps coverage responsive to events and community concerns.

Within Cornwall’s media landscape, CornishStuff occupies the role of a modern, digital-only local newspaper. It sits alongside long-established print titles but operates with a lighter, online-focused structure. The outlet’s regular scoops, explainers, and community stories have made it a recognised name across the county. Local organisations, campaigns, and sports clubs share and respond to its coverage, which reinforces that status. CornishStuff has become a key reference point for people looking to follow how news and decisions shape Cornwall today.