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Live: Fire crews rush to scene of huge campsite fire
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'Hate incident' in Cornwall does not meet criminal threshold
Cornwall Council received over 100 complaints alleging Holocaust denial and antisemitism and reported him to police, who have weighed up whether it reached the 'criminal threshold'

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Dad with 'wicked sense of humour' died trying to rescue dog
His wife noticed an emergency presence and got worried when her husband was late to return home. He was 'always the life and soul of the party' and 'always happy and enjoyed life'.


Dog so scared of humans he freezes up desperately needs second chance
Prince, a one-year-old mixbreed, has been taken in by Oakwood Dog Rescue after being born in a Romanian kill shelter - and he now needs a second chance at life


Call to ban 'no ball games' signs and get children playing again - have your say
The Raising the Nation Play Commission says that smartphones have replaced outdoor play as the main way for kids to have fun


Skins cast reunite and fans can't believe how much one actor has changed
Some of the cast members from the iconic E4 show Skins came together to celebrate a birthday - and fans were left gobsmacked as they realised just how much one of the actors had changed


Carbis Bay man did not shower for years, did not eat and had two-inch toenails
So sad. He was 'friendly and sociable, but also a very private man' whose 'flat was in a filthy, squalid state'. 'It's a shame that no package of care was provided earlier.'


Woman seriously hurt after five-vehicle village crash
The road was closed


Fern Britton says ex Phil Vickery 'stopped talking to her' after family heartbreak
The TV star claimed Phil Vickery has not spoken to her in years


Cornwall planning: Fate of 'fundamentally flawed' Town Deal project to be decided
Businesses and officials have been butting heads over safety at a proposed crossing - with a decision now about to be made


Retirement shakeup for millions due to State Pension age changes
The State Pension age is set to start increasing from next year


Cornwall MP calls for measures to suspend councillors for 'egregious behaviour'
Jayne Kirkham's request in Parliament came on the same day as a parish councillor was penalised


Anyone on new State Pension could get nearly £1,000 each month
People have been urged to keep an eye on one key figure as it could determine how much money lands in their accounts from next April


'Doctors didn't believe my post-Covid symptoms and put me in a mental health unit'
Brandon had to spend 20 months in a blacked out room


Look out for code on new HMRC form which means you're owed £1,500
Personal finance director Jo Adams says the money is waiting to be claimed and won't be issued automatically


Government gives £955m update on free bus passes for over 60s in England
The Department for Transport has been under pressure to extend the age that people in England can get concessionary travel and has now made a big funding suggestion


Mystery as child's clothing found abandoned on seafront
Some of the clothes were wet


Richard Madeley says 'I'm really sorry' as Susanna Reid raises 'concern' live on GMB
Good Morning Britain fans were left distracted as Richard Madeley hosted the ITV show with Susanna Reid on Wednesday


Affordable homes plan leaves locals asking 'will they be reserved for the Cornish?'
An outline planning application has been submitted to Cornwall Council
