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Developer says new 325‑home scheme could help tackle Britain’s huge housing backlog
A major 325‑home scheme has been unveiled, with the developer saying it could help ease one of Britain’s longest housing waiting lists
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'Scenic tidal river' in Cornish town given important designation ahead of summer
It is one of three new inclusions in the South West
Cornwall swan's skin ripped off in horrific dog mauling
Her eggs have remained in an empty nest and her mate is in mourning
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Cornish farmer fined after river pollution kills more than 1,600 fish
A Cornish farmer has been ordered to pay more than £3,700 after a major pollution spill killed thousands of fish in a north Cornwall river.
Cornish farmer caused so much pollution 1,600 fish died
Around 2,300 gallons of digestate had entered the water from a tank
Every Cornwall beach with dog restrictions in 2026 - dates and times in full
Cornwall’s seasonal dog restrictions have now come into force, with dozens of beaches introducing daytime bans running from now until the end of September
Maritime icon set to steam back into Cornwall this week
One of Britain’s great maritime icons is returning to Cornwall, offering passengers the chance to step aboard a living piece of seafaring history
Paedophile sent back to jail after TikTok ban breach 'can't believe it'
'I can't believe I got nicked for using TikTok. I'm wounded'
Public to have their say on wave of new homes in Cornish town
Some residents are already saying its reached 'saturation point'
Iconic Cornwall space base set to be sold to the Americans
The deal needs UK Government approval
Cornish school to host colour run to raise funds for hospitals
Flushing School will host the colour run to support Great Ormond Street Hospital and the CLIC Ward at Treliske Hospital in Truro.
New details as Holly Collinson still missing in Cornwall after six weeks
Holly Collinson was wearing a hospital gown, a green jumper and trainers with black and yellow bags underneath used as socks
Woman in serious condition after being hit by car in Truro
She was airlifted to hospital
New images released of Holly Collinson last seen leaving hospital in March
At the time, Holly was wearing a hospital gown, green jumper and trainers with bags wrapped around her feet
Dawn French left speechless by question from granddaughter she shares with Lenny Henry
Former French and Saunders star Dawn French has spent more than four decades in the public eye, but she was left stumped when her young granddaughter asked if she was really 'Dawn French'
Cornwall MP statement after Motability pauses Drive Smart 'black boxes'
Motability confirmed that the controversial scheme would be put on hold for the time being
'I love you' stalker warned to let go or face time at HMP Exeter
A judge has warned him that he would probably find any time in prison a very unpleasant experience
Man who died in Cornwall College building fall is named
The college says it is supporting staff and students
Terrified woman fears ex will kill her after traumatic incident
He put his hands around her neck in front of horrified children
Daylight burglar who struck homes across Cornwall and Plymouth jailed
A prolific burglar who launched a relentless string of daylight raids across Plymouth and South East Cornwall has been jailed after a detailed police investigation brought him to justice