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Campaigners target £250,000 Helston speed plan 'cameras aren't the answer'

Cornwall Council has explained its decision to press ahead with average speed cameras on a road that has seen 11 fatalities over 25 years

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Taxis have licences suspended in run-up to Boardmasters

One taxi was also banned from use and another driver arrested. A local firm has raised concerns about the joint police and council operation.

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Angry neighbours say Cornwall hotel's 'failed business plan' is ruining their lives

Neighbours previously feared guests urinating in their doorways and a booze licence would 'destroy' their lives. But the applicant says this time it's different at the 'luxury hospitality destination'.

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Perseid meteor shower to peak just hours after solar eclipse over South West

Skywatchers could witness two spectacular events in one day, as a major meteor shower is due to peak just hours after a solar eclipse takes place

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Torpoint schools to merge after council chiefs give green light

Questions remain over the future of the building

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Boardmasters 2026: Traffic and festival updates on day two - live updates

Thousands of festival-goers travelled to Newquay yesterday

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Motorcyclist broke speed limit nearly 40 times on same road

On one occasion, he was captured riding 77mph with a passenger on the back of the bike

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Cornwall solar eclipse town-by-town weather forecast as county set for best view

Cornwall is set to be the best place in the UK to watch the spectacle

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AI cameras will scan Boardmasters revellers to catch drug dealers

It could stop known drug dealers entering the festival

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Man exposed himself to people at Cornwall car park

Police want to find the man pictured

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Woman fed dog food by care workers in months before her death

A woman referred to as Mrs Y was given dog food by care workers contracted by Portsmouth City Council [National news]

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Man performed 'sex act' on Emirates flight in front of mother and child

It was reported that Britto Lorence performed a sex act under his blanket [National news]

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A30 in Cornwall on list of planned road closures on Thursday night - full list

Two sections of the A30 are going to close on Thursday night

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'Horrific' offender fined after latest reports of 'disturbance' in quiet hamlet

Several police officers were at the scene of the domestic violence-related incident by the 'prolific offender' recently caught wielding a scythe

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Questions over Burnham tax plans deemed 'a joke'

CornwallLive readers share their concerns over Andy Burnham's income tax devolution plans and what they mean for Cornwall - and also have a go at previous governments' promises

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Cornwall 'ghost town' squatters blast locals who claim they deserted dog and ponies

Locals reported to the RSPCA that the pets were left alone for days with no food and water - and police seized the dog

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Cornwall man arrested in investigation into 'illegal waste site activities'

The site in question is believed to consist of approximately 50,000 tonnes of predominantly inert construction waste

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Woman detained after knife incident in Launceston

A "fall from height" was reported

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A39 delays as BMW bursts into flames near Truro

Drivers were caught in delays in the area

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Street food yard in Newquay slammed as 'daytime nightclub' in wrong location

Councillors deciding its booze and live music licensing application have been told it's an 'eyesore' with loud music played to 'rowdy customers'