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Richard Madeley issues apology after live 'malfunction' on Good Morning Britain

Richard Madeley and Charlotte Hawkins faced a number of issues on Good Morning Britain

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Outrage as Cornwall woman 'illegally seized' by Israeli forces during humanitarian Gaza trip

Since she was arrested off Cyprus, her mum says: 'We’ve been unable to contact Katy and have been appalled by reports of how she and others from the flotilla have been treated.'

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Co-op delivery driver in Cornwall investigated after running over baby geese

In a viral social media post he was accused of running the adorable goslings over intentionally as they tried to cross the street, but the company has concluded this is far from the truth

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Cornwall houses Afghans who 'probably saved British lives'

A Liberal Democrat councillor questioned why Afghan families are allocated homes during a housing crisis when people 'born and bred in this county' wait for 'a place to call home'. He got a key detail very wrong.

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Serial thief jailed and banned from Falmouth after stolen bank card spree

He pleaded guilty to 24 offences

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Humpback whale makes rare visit to South West holiday spot in close encounter

A fisherman filmed the magical moment it emerged above the surface

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Richard Madeley ‘torn’ after witnessing conditions in world’s toughest prison

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley was left 'shaken' and 'torn' after visiting CECOT, El Salvador's controversial maximum security prison, for a new Channel 5 documentary.

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Pair get stuck at Cornwall coastal spot that's beautiful but treacherous

A large-scale rescue mission took four hours

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Cornwall sailors stranded after mast destroyed in Atlantic during round-the-world trip

Sam Coltman and Kelda Smith were 350 miles off the Azores around 2,200 miles into their journey from St Martin in the Caribbean

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Boy, 12 named after river death during heatwave as family issues heatwrenching tribute

Junior Slater who died in the River Ribble 'will be truly missed' said his family [National news]

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Cornwall planning: Hated care home 'too big for here' is dismissed at appeal

A government planning inspector visited the site after Cornwall Council rejected the application

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Driver who injured three people and cop beater not sentenced - because court is too hot

She injured three people and the other woman also damaged a police car - but it was too warm for justice

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Cornwall Council asked why 'much-needed' £750,000 sports pitch has been delayed

'The build was due to start in February at the latest, to be finished by the start of the football season, but six months on and counting there is still not a start date to the build.'

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Thunderstorm warning for parts of Cornwall as Met Office maps locations

"Torrential downpours of rain, frequent lightning and large hail" is possible

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Cornwall Council £1 million purchase of derelict pub was a 'cock-up', admits leader

The town's Reform UK councillor has asked: 'How can you reassure residents that losses of this scale would not be repeated without proper scrutiny?'

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Hero grandad dies in Cornwall drowning after 'pushing granddaughter to safety'

Phil Crow, 68, reportedly pushed his nine-year-old granddaughter Sia Briskham to safety before suffering a cardiac arrest at Tregirls Beach, near Padstow in Cornwall, on Bank Holiday Monday

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Owner explains 'distressed' dog found alone on Cornwall beach in heatwave

The pet was claimed to be 'distressed' and wandering alone for half an hour, then taken in by the local beach shack owner and to a local vet - but it was all a misunderstanding

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Man found injured after reports of 'disturbance' in St Austell street

Two people have been arrested

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Falmouth fireworks cancelled for good

'Health and safety ruins everything.' Local charities and causes will miss out on the hundreds of thousands of pounds it raises for them.

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Brown foam in Camel Estuary is not actually sewage, Environment Agency confirms

Brownish foam appeared in the water, sparking some concern