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Former Devon and Cornwall Police officer admits 'inappropriate' relationship
Martyn Newitt previously admitted computer misuse

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Rare discovery as dolphin with scoliosis washes up on Cornwall beach
A sighting like this has never been made before


Amputee died trying to deal with growing phantom limb pain
Martin's life changed after he was in a motorbike accident aged 19

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Cornwall woman fined £200 after paying man to get rid of her rubbish
Safe to say he didn't actually get rid of it properly


'Awful April' arrives in hit to your bank account
The cost of living is set to soar for millions of Brits from today


Cornwall planning: Fears housing development will 'destroy' quiet hamlet
The site at the former Arla Creamery is just over a mile from Newquay airport. There are more than 50 comments opposed to the proposal


Man found dead in VW camper van at Cotehele National Trust
He was discovered by members of the public who became concerned he was not moving or breathing


Cornwall headteachers raise concerns over teen boozy beach parties
Some fear the gatherings could be dangerous


Vet shares three things every French Bulldog lover should know before buying
Vet Amir Anwary recently shared a video about the "most owned dog" around the world, and why they're so popular - but also the three things people need to know before they buy one


Bulldog and owner rescued from Looe river after pet falls into water
A lifeboat was needed to rescue the animal and its owner



A38 delays after van crash near Trago Mills
There was heavy traffic in the area


Cornwall shopper wins £10k prize and says she'll spend it on sheep
Mobile hairdresser Antonia said she 'cannot believe it'


April Fool's Day 2025: All the best jokes and pranks from across Cornwall
You might have been caught out this morning without realising

Egg business fined thousands after allowing cats to defecate in packing area
Officers from Cornwall Council’s Environmental Heath team discovered filthy conditions at the business during an inspection on March.

Rare hoopoe birds spotted enjoying 'mini-break' in Cornwall
One bird in particular has been enjoying a 'mini-break' in Cornwall


Whipsiderry Cliff developers back with appeal despite cliff collapse
Campaigners against the scheme want the planning application scrapped


Farmfoods 'rat infestation' as customer horrified to find reason for 'foul' smell
There were droppings all over cans of fizzy drink and holes torn out of dog food bags


Perranporth surf shop is all about offering alternatives to 'snappy snappy' bodyboards
Piran Surf has been a pioneer with the latest inflatable roll-up bodyboards, and we're highlighting its work as part of our Ban the Boards campaign against cheap, throwaway, polystyrene boards, unlike these in the photo - #bantheboards


Martin Clunes opens up on being 'cancelled' as he addresses return of Men Behaving Badly
Martin Clunes starred alongside Neil Morrissey in the hit 1990s TV show, where they played beer-drinking flatmates Tony Smart and Gary Strang
