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Man dies after trying to save family at Cornwall beach

The man's family members were brought to safety by members of the public

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What the new 'fit note' rules mean for you as sickness system changes

There are 8.7 million people in the UK with a work-limiting health condition, an increase of 2.5 million in a decade

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Cornwall planning: Proposals for 250 more new homes in Cornwall

Other new plans include an aparthotel's restaurant and bar, café, yoga studio and gym, swimming pool and spa/wellness facilities

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New Athena Learning Trust boss previously worked at 'inadequate' schools trust

A temporary leader has been brought in by Athena Learning Trust - who was director of another trust that was closed down and dissolved

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Wadebridge man jailed for slashing neighbour's face with knife after drunken row

He slashed his victim across the face three times

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Outcry over 'very sad' parking charges plan at Idless Woods

Forestry England's new £2 to £5 parking charges branded 'greedy' by furious locals

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Bid to introduce parking charges at Porthleven harbour

'The only change is a requirement to pay a reasonable fee to park on the road, something every other village and town across the UK has implemented in some form'

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Cornwall Council road closures in Constantine, Falmouth, Penryn and more

Temporary road closures announced for late May and June

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'Massive and amazing' shark spotted in Cornwall harbour

It's actually not uncommon in our waters - and utterly harmless. 'The ocean never fails to deliver its magic.'

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'I quit London for Cornwall – my two fears were proven totally wrong'

A mother who quit London and moved to Cornwall after 16 years in the capital says she had two big fears about making the huge move - but they were quickly proved unfounded

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'Proud son' took his life in Cornwall after family rejected his homosexuality

'His sexuality was an embarrassment to his family. They told him he would be disowned. His dad had been his rock and that was hard. He told him how Hitler would have dealt with gay people.'

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Protesters oppose large Cornwall solar farm and plead 'save our farm land'

A planning application by EDF Renewables for a solar farm was being considered by councillors

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Rare seaplane makes spectacular landing at Falmouth Bay

Some people waited hours to see it

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Hero cops wade in freezing water to save woman trapped under Cornwall bridge

Their unbelievable bravery has been recognised, despite the tragic outcome

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Paedophile sent vile sex video to girl he thought was 14, unaware she was a decoy

He was busted by paedophile hunters - and jailed

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Devoted husband and much loved dad remembered among loved ones in Cornwall death notices

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Tony, who 'died peacefully at home with his loved ones around him' at 68, and all those who have lost a loved one in our latest list

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Cornwall woman raped by boyfriend speaks out about 'collapse of whole world'

'What made me decide to report him to the police was seeing my teenage children watching a film and giggling and laughing. It's how I used to watch television until I was raped.'

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Cornwall lorry driver arrested after pedestrian killed

A man in his 60s was thought to have been walking towards his broken-down car when he was in collision with an HGV

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Dog falls 40ft onto Hayle beach as devastated owners issue warning

The heartbroken owners say they were not aware of a sheer drop

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Man's dream vintage car feared 'written off' by Cornwall bus

'To say we are both devastated by the incompetence of this driver is an understatement. How can we put a price on a vintage classic'