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Racist rapist who followed Sikh woman home and attacked her admits hate crime
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT John Ashby had denied raping the Sikh woman in her Walsall home, but changed his pleas during his trial at Birmingham Crown Court [NATIONAL NEWS]
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Pause on using chemical weedkiller after Cornwall protest
Cornwall Council leader admits "we got this absolutely wrong" when it came to liaising with parish and town councils
'Lost soul' Cornwall pervert snared by paedo hunters on Facebook
He contacted a girl he thought was 13 before committing a vile act
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Motorist and biker caught doing over 90mph on deadly St Austell road
The road has a tragic collision history and people often complain about speeding in the area
Reform UK deputy leader in Cornwall defects to Restore Britain
Cllr Roger Tarrant cites 'complete disarray' within the party for his move. A Reform UK insider in Cornwall denies that's the case.
Looe crash leaves car on its roof on coast road - updates
Emergency crews including police are at the scene this afternoon after a car overturned, blocking the route to traffic in both directions
Surfer dies on beach in Cornwall
Emergency services attended the scene
St Austell police clap back at barrage of online abuse
'It is disappointing that this sort of vitriol is aimed at individuals who leave their loved ones every day, don a uniform and expose themselves to the risk of harm, injury and death'
Man still missing at sea as search stood down near Polzeath
He got 'into difficulty' and was swept into the sea
'Health and safety gone mad' as Cornwall weedkiller U-turn divides
It's a massively hot topic in the county at the moment
Cornwall University Challenge captain's unique buzzer style catches attention
Kai Madgwick, from Fowey, decided to buzz in a distinctive way to show solidarity with a previous contestant
Work starts to transform Saltash eyesore homes
Neighbours have been complaining for a long time and the council had said it was 'unable to make a financially viable business case for the development
Pub bought by Cornwall Council for £1 million to be auctioned for a lot less
It was supposed to provide emergency housing but has fallen into rack and ruin
Sir David Attenborough dragged into Cornwall planning row
The developer has responded to concerns raised by objectors to plans for retirement flats - as has Sir David's lawyer
Cornwall chef goes homeless after tied accommodation pet ban divides 'crass decision by the new owner'
Mike was living in tied accommodation at a holiday park when he says new management banned pets - our readers' reactions have been divided
Mevagissey councillor loses wedding ring on beach - for the healthiest of reasons
A pair of unlikely saviours returned the couple's happily ever after
Young Cornwall biker lost control after 'self-medicating' with weed
'As his mother, I will never get over it,' his inquest heard. 'His death has left a hole that will never be filled. His absence is felt so deeply.'
Cornwall’s housing plans - 'a crisis for elderly and disabled'
'I was told by an occupational therapist that it would be best that I stayed where I was because I'd be waiting ten years for an accessible council home to become available'
Man dies after house fire in Cornwall
He was trapped in the building
Martin Clunes shares final decision on future of Doc Martin as he faces money concerns
Doc Martin star Martin Clunes has spoken out on a potential revival of the ITV show, as the actor admitted that retirement isn't an option for him due to financial issues