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Government minister finally visits Cornwall after Storm Goretti criticism
'I think there's a real risk that ministers can actually get in the way if you come too early'
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Council leader criticises Labour MPs over 'no win' for Cornwall
A political row over fairer funding for Cornwall has prompted a Labour MP to say: 'The headline of the article really should read Local authority moans about getting more money'
Boyfriend's 'despicable' attack left victim fearing for her life
The judge said she could have died. She tried to get away but he dragged her across the road 'by the ankle, punching and kicking her multiple times.'
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Hungarian national caught in police sting sending pictures of his penis to young girl
He targeted 'Hollie', aged 12
Grand Newquay Hotel Victoria to undergo massive transformation
The hotel itself would be returned to its former luxury glory while 81 apartments would be built on the land around it - but a pub and a restaurant destroyed
Cornish Pirates hopeful game against Ampthill can go ahead without roof
Significant damage was caused - but it is hoped games will go ahead - albeit without a roof on the grandstand
A30 tanker driver seriously injured in crash
A car and a lorry crashed on the A30
Serious A30 crash leaves tanker driver badly injured - appeal for witnesses
Officers are keen to hear from drivers who may have dash-cam footage from the incident at Zelah.
Cornwall planning: Contentious 'holiday park' built without permission is refused
They were even rented out on AirBnB
The Apprentice contestant and doctor struck off for offensive anti-Semitic posts
Dr Asif Munaf appeared on The Apprentice 2024 but has been struck off the medical register posting 'objectively anti-Semitic, racist and sexist' tweets [NATIONAL STORY]
Government minister to FINALLY visit Cornwall a week after Storm Goretti hit
Cabinet Office Minister Dan Jarvis will be in Cornwall today, a week after the Duchy was left reeling from Storm Goretti.
Keep weeds at bay without harsh chemicals with method loved by gardeners
A horticultural specialist has shared their top tips for dealing with weeds in the garden without using harsh chemicals
Readers urge 'stop the flights' as Cornwall to London planes 80% empty
The low occupancy came as the airline was forced to use bigger planes - but the airport is owed £1.6 million by the failed airline that previously ran the service
Cornwall pub Kings Head handed another zero food hygiene rating for rats, bird poo and rancid food
Also 'putrid squid' and meat containers with flies. In 2023 an inspection also found pests, rotting meat and mould. It has all been rectified.
Bar calls out parents who leave children unsupervised after motorbike damaged
It added that the behaviour poses a 'genuine safety concern'
Boardmasters organisers ask for changes to noise levels
The festival also wants to add an extra night of big acts, run louder later and attract an older audience
A30 lorry crash driver's 'scrappy' dog reunited with owner
The pet was rescued at the scene where the tanker tipped over
True tragedy of Storm Goretti trees in Cornwall may never be known
The most significant event that council highways department has dealt with since 1988
Storm Goretti 'major incident' declaration was not needed in Cornwall
There will be a multi-agency debrief next week to look at how the storm response was handled and where any improvements can be made.
'Overworked, burnt out, underpaid' Truro College staff strike
'It's about time that the management gave us an improvement on our pay that actually reflects the increase in cost of living.'