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LIVE: Cornwall council election results and reaction as it happens
The first declarations are expected at around 4pm
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Police plan crackdown on drink spiking in Newquay over bank holiday weekend
Newquay
Three people said they were spiked last month
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Royal Cornwall Hospital cuts place 500 jobs at risk to make staggering saving
Royal Cornwall Hospital
The hospital's trust said it needs to make the 'largest saving' it has ever made in a single year
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Cornwall Brown Flag beach named and shamed for 'poor' water quality
Cornwall beaches
The water could contain bacteria such as e-coli from sewage
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Live traffic updates as South West bank holiday getaway begins
Cornwall News
Expect delays on our major roads throughout the day
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Contractor vows never to work with embattled Stephens & Stephens after losing £40,000
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'It's not like I can ask my guys to repay their wages'
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Woman catches sneaky pet chicken laying egg in most 'unexpected' way
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'It was like watching a killer whale in the wild — just something totally unexpected'
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Pervert found with 3,000 indecent images of children
Truro Crown Court
Police were alerted to his crime after he uploaded indecent images of kids online
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First orchard grown from littered apple cores
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Experts at the site say most of the apples are 'horrible to eat'
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Shove your solar farm where the sun don't shine, say angry residents
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An opponent said the plan by Elgin Energy is an 'Alice in Wonderland situation - it's out of proportion'
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Russell Brand arrives at court to face rape and sexual assault charges
UK & World News
He is facing one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault
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‘Running over a cattle grid was a big mistake’ - How a pharmacy helped woman
Health
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BodminDevastating Bodmin Moor fires seen 'for miles' captured in 'surreal' photosThe flames burned through the night
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Cornwall bus services in chaos as locals plead for a 'functional reliable service'
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The principal of one of Cornwall's leading colleges has said that the county's bus services are 'not fit for purpose'
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England's 19 dirtiest beaches named as swimmers warned 'go in at your peril'
Cornwall News
Environment Agency’s official summertime water quality data has been analysed at hundreds of beaches
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Shopper got 'whiter teeth in 7 days for a wedding' with 30% off teeth whitening strips
Shopping
MySweetSmile has been named Amazon's number one best-selling whitening brand and has been voted Best Teeth Whitening Brand of 2023, 2024 and 2025
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Cornwall's 1940s-themed tearoom and event space set to close
Food and Drink
The tearoom has previously been described as being a 'hidden gem'
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'Over familiar' West Country teacher sent messages late at night to pupils
UK & World News
Dr James Alsop breached the professional boundary expected of a teacher
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Kneecap announce three new Plymouth shows in fresh twist
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A gig in Plymouth was cancelled earlier today
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Crime£100m cocaine plotters busted over Cornwall sea smuggling bid
More than a ton of the Class A drug was found on board a boat off the north coast
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'Charlotte Tilbury's new double-ended lip liner makes my lips look like they have filler'
Charlotte Tilbury
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Man suffers serious head injuries after being attacked by group in Falmouth
Crime
The victim remains in hospital at this time
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Woman feared for life as frenzied intruder tried suffocating her
Cornwall News
The victim says she believed the intruder 'would have killed her'
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Arsonists torch derelict Helston nursing home
Helston
It was deliberately set on fire
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L J Trewhela

Oasis reunion: Liam and Noel Gallagher gigs in Cornwall show why we need their return

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I stayed in Cornwall holiday spot 'too good to be true' — my family is already planning next visit

Lisa Letcher

'I ordered a crepe at Boardmasters and it was a silly decision in 24C heat'

Olivier Vergnault

'I surfed a 'fake wave' three hours from Cornwall and smashed it - quite literally!'

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Neglected donkey rescued from abattoir gives birth to foal at Cornwall sanctuary
Animals
The charity says mum and baby will 'never face the trauma of being forcibly separated'
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Woman wrongly jailed for murder dies in Cornwall
Courts
She went to prison for murder, appealed against her conviction and was released after a retrial
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Dramatic life of woman who died in Cornwall who was wrongly jailed for murder
Crime
She moved to Cornwall to escape the wrong crowd she had fallen in with
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Award-winning teeth whitening powder that makes 'huge difference' to tea stains is now £17
Beauty
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Cornwall mum terrified as ex who gouged out her eyes with his fingers moves to open prison
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"I've been warned the first thing he's going to do is come straight for me."
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Label on suitcase dumped in Bristol led police straight to freezer containing human heads
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A cyclist spotted a suspicious man on Clifton Suspension Bridge
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Man appears in court over house fire
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He's admitted to setting a house on fire - resulting in the attendance of more than 70 officers
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Cornwall Fire and Rescue ServiceBoscastle house fire devastating aftermath in pictures and videoOne man will soon appear at Truro Crown Court in connection with the fire
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Woman dies after medical emergency in tourist hotspot
Newquay
Our thoughts are with her loved ones
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Results from the latest huge Boots health survey are in
Healthy Lifestyle
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Terrified deer jumps off cliff into the sea after being chased by dog
Local News
People were able to herd the deer safely back to shore
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Children locked in hot car while mum 'went shopping'
Helston
Locals broke into the car to let them out, according to reports
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Dodgy solicitor conned trusting clients out of £160,000
Crime
Fiona Parsons was found out and has been jailed
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Firefighters battle 12-hour inferno of burning wood
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Crews from six fire stations in Cornwall were called
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Cornwall beachesI went to the 'magic' Cornwall beach near a famous bay with glowing sunsets and sealsThe beach has miles of golden sand and is sheltered from the wind near the cliffs, making it the perfect spot to watch the sun set over the horizon
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Drivers are doing simple thing to make their cars 'invisible' to speed cameras
Motoring
'Ghost plates', also known as 3D or 4D plates, are illegal
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Get a free National Trust day pass for your family day out this summer!
What's On
Ready for a perfect spring or summer day out?
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Famous castle near Cornwall closed to visitors
Devon
It's introducing a new way of operating
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Dead fox cubs found hanging from road sign on A30
A30
'There really are some sick people out there'
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Discover Cornwall

Discover Cornwall'One of a kind' Cornwall hotel named among UK's very bestOther Cornwall hotspots also made up the top ranks
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Cornwall's unique place names that are always pronounced incorrectly
Cornwall
Unless you're from the area, you probably won't pronounce Trewoon properly
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Life is sweet in Cornwall's lovely Beyond Paradise seaside town
Discover Cornwall
'Tourists are absolutely welcome'
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50 hidden gems and secret spots to find in Cornwall
Things to do in Cornwall
Our expert guide to the best secret spots and hidden places in Cornwall - from castles and mines to beaches and nuclear bunkers
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Unique 100-mile Cornwall road trip stops at 10 stunning waterfalls
Discover Cornwall
The sights are spectacular
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Traffic & Travel

Devon and Cornwall PolicePerson seriously injured in three-vehicle crash on A30There was a large-scale emergency services response to the incident
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A30 multi-vehicle crash causes huge delays
A30
There is very heavy traffic on the A30
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Two Cornwall teenagers arrested after death crash on country lane
Devon and Cornwall Police
They were both injured
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Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after crash near Cornwall pub
Traffic & Travel
Investigation work lasted into the night
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South West road closure misery as crooks strike
Traffic & Travel
A key arterial road is shut
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Weather

EnvironmentFirst orchard grown from littered apple cores
Experts at the site say most of the apples are 'horrible to eat'
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Children locked in hot car in Helston while mum 'went shopping'
Helston
Locals broke into the car to let them out, according to reports
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Vernon Kay shares wife Tess Daly's fears as he's 'destroying' their home
Entertainment
The TV presenter shared that his wife worries for his safety every time he gets ready to embark on a DIY project at their home
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Brits warned to look out for eight symptoms of 'worrying condition' during mini-heatwave
Health
The Met Office has warned the nation to be careful in the high temperatures, with nutritionists also warning the public to be aware of a range of symptoms
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Welcome to the wettest place in Cornwall thanks to special weather effect
Bodmin
It gets the most rainfall across Cornwall
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Politics

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Local ElectionsCornwall council elections 2025: Results and reaction as it happens
The first declarations are expected at around 4pm
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Cornwall council elections 2025: Your polling station, times and how you vote on May 1
Politics
Here's how to vote for your Cornwall, town and parish councillors - and city councillors if you live in Truro
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Cornwall Council withdraws £200,000 Spaceport funding following political controversy
Politics
The government funding was orginally agreed at an Economic Prosperity Board meeting attended by the then Cabinet member for the economy. Cllr Louis Gardner didn't reveal at the meeting that he was in the process of getting a top job at the Spaceport
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Cornwall planning: 'Putin-esque' council plan for 72 flats leads to anger
Housing
Anger is growing
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Cornwall buses 'not fit for purpose' as changes slammed
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One concerned parent says her daughter missed a vital exam due to her bus no longer going directly to Truro and Penwith College
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Courts

Truro Crown CourtCamborne pervert found with 3,000 indecent images of children
Police were alerted to his crime after he uploaded indecent images of kids online
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Contractor vows never to work with embattled Stephens & Stephens after losing £40,000
Newlyn
'It's not like I can ask my guys to repay their wages'
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Man appears in court over Boscastle house fire
Courts
He's admitted to setting a house on fire - resulting in the attendance of more than 70 officers
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Woman wrongly jailed for murder dies in Cornwall
Courts
She 'didn't want to die but didn't know how to live'
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Dodgy Newquay solicitor conned trusting clients out of £160,000
Crime
Fiona Parsons was found out and has been jailed
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Doc MartinMartin Clunes fans are only just realising the Doc Martin star has a daughter with a wildly different careerMartin Clunes is best known for playing Dr Martin Ellingham in ITV's Doc Martin, and away from the cameras, the actor is a doting dad to daughter Emily
Cornwall Brown Flag beach named and shamed for 'poor' water quality
Cornwall beaches
The water could contain bacteria such as e-coli from sewage
Police plan crackdown on drink spiking in Newquay over bank holiday weekend
Newquay
Three people said they were spiked last month
Royal Cornwall Hospital cuts place 500 jobs at risk to make staggering saving
Royal Cornwall Hospital
The hospital's trust said it needs to make the 'largest saving' it has ever made in a single year
First orchard grown from littered apple cores
Environment
Experts at the site say most of the apples are 'horrible to eat'
Local ElectionsCornwall council elections 2025: Results and reaction as it happensThe first declarations are expected at around 4pm
Contractor vows never to work with embattled Stephens & Stephens after losing £40,000
Newlyn
'It's not like I can ask my guys to repay their wages'
Cornwall planning: Shove your solar farm where the sun don't shine, say angry residents
People
An opponent said the plan by Elgin Energy is an 'Alice in Wonderland situation - it's out of proportion'
Royal Cornwall Hospital cuts place 500 jobs at risk to make staggering saving
Royal Cornwall Hospital
The hospital's trust said it needs to make the 'largest saving' it has ever made in a single year
Martin Clunes announces death of 'fantastic' Doc Martin co-star live on air
Doc Martin
Martin Clunes, who played the titular role in ITV's Doc Martin, has announced the death of a co-star from the show whilst appearing on the BBC's The One Show
Doc MartinMartin Clunes fans are only just realising the Doc Martin star has a daughter with a wildly different careerMartin Clunes is best known for playing Dr Martin Ellingham in ITV's Doc Martin, and away from the cameras, the actor is a doting dad to daughter Emily
Cornwall Brown Flag beach named and shamed for 'poor' water quality
Cornwall beaches
The water could contain bacteria such as e-coli from sewage
Royal Cornwall Show 2025: All you need to know to attend the beloved three-day event
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Get ready for one of the region's biggest shows, which takes place at Wadebridge from June 5 to 7, 2025
Police plan crackdown on drink spiking in Newquay over bank holiday weekend
Newquay
Three people said they were spiked last month
Royal Cornwall Hospital cuts place 500 jobs at risk to make staggering saving
Royal Cornwall Hospital
The hospital's trust said it needs to make the 'largest saving' it has ever made in a single year