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James Desborough will never be released from prison for sickening murders

James Desborough is already serving a life sentence for killing a prison cell mate

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Another Reform UK councillor in Cornwall quits with fiery statement

The new Restore Britain member says Reform is struggling in opposition at Cornwall Council, but the leader of the Reform group has hit back, criticising his 'poor performance' as a councillor

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Police reviewing deaths at homeless shelter which housed serial killer James Desborough

The four deaths are currently unexplained

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Car left with £4,000 in damage while parked in Cornwall town

The Ford Fiesta's roof was badly affected

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Best friend's tribute to young woman who had 'kindest heart and cared so deeply'

'I want everyone to know what an amazing and wonderful person she is'

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Richard Madeley points out 'mics are always live' as he grills MP caught out in gaffe

Presenter Richard Madeley called out Reform UK's Robert Jenrick on the ITV programme

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Cornwall set for rain shortly after 23C 'heatwave' - full list of towns affected

After Britain bakes in a mid-30C heatwave, Cornwall will be cooler at 23C - and faces rain a day later

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Why gruesome finds in Sticker woods were shrouded in secrecy for so long

James Desborough has been convicted of three murders - making him a serial killer

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International opera singer who died in Truro among recent death and funeral notices

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Margaret, a professor of singing and a much-loved wife, as well as all those who have lost a loved one in our most recent list

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Cornwall planning: Housing estate approved despite 'accident waiting to happen' fears

The planning application was described as a 'dog's dinner'

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Cornwall hits back at 'outrageous' health merger with Devon

Cornwall Council's leader has written to the Government explaining why the NHS bodies should not be combined

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Beloved and 'cheeky' boy 'lives on' as dad struggles with tragic loss every day

"Finding a path through this world without you is beyond comprehension but in finding a way, your memory lives on"

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Serial killer James Desborough murdered three men in five months

James Desborough denied murdering his 'friends' but accepted disposing of their bodies in the most gruesome way

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James Desborough murdered Exeter Prison cellmate over his ‘snoring’

Desborough claimed his cellmate must have died after falling out of bed

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Deeply loved young woman died after taking lethal dose of cocaine

An inquest has now been held into Sophie's tragic death. Tributes poured in after her passing, including one heartfelt message from her nan that said: 'Fly high with the angels. Reach for the moon. Shine bright with the stars. Look after that part of my heart that will be forever yours and goes with...

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Van driver and motorcyclist killed in crash near Truro named

An inquest had been opened

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Cornwall councillor quits Independents over ‘Lib Dem-lite’ policies

Her resignation puts the ruling Liberal Democrat-Independent coalition in greater jeopardy

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Jury retires to consider verdicts in Dexter fan double murder trial

Police found 1,900 bone fragments of one man and the torso, legs, and feet of another man in a shallow grave, the jury heard

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Backlash grows over Falmouth bollard leaving 168-space car park 'almost empty'

'Local businesses want it removed and so do locals'

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Two people die after being pulled from sea at Fistral Beach - updates

Police have issued a tragic update