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Quaint Cornish seaside gem abandoned by tourists as it's branded 'terrible'

The UK Government doubled down on a contentious issue that particularly affects picturesque Cornish holiday hotspots

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'We noticed mum repeating herself - then we got dreadful two-sentence letter'

EXCLUSIVE: Chris, whose "rock-solid" mum, Shirley, is living with a devastating health condition, disclosed the "dreadful" way she learned about her life-altering diagnosis

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Port Isaac seaweed farms dead in water - for now

Even Cornwall-loving celebs slated the plans

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Cornwall speed cameras where the most drivers are caught

Figures show six of the top 15 in Devon and Cornwall are on Cornish roads - and one accounts for four of the five fastest drivers nailed, with an unreal top speed

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St Ives landlady shares horror after own family seriously hurt when her stairs collapsed

She insists she's not a 'rogue landlord' as one relative in hospital has had every limb broken

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Developer promises land for new school if it's allowed to build 550 houses

The S106 agreement would only mean land is donated, nothing more

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'Incredible' seaside town ditched Starbucks to boost independent local businesses

It's a popular tourist destination but there's a coffee shop you certainly won't find in this pretty coastal village, which has been likened to a 'fairytale'

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Launceston minor injury unit set to reopen after sudden closure

It closed earlier this summer due to staff shortages which meant it couldn't operate 'safely'

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The Queen Camilla to visit Cornwall tomorrow

It's part of a day of public engagements with charities of which she is patron

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St Ives council likely to pass no confidence motion in Devon and Cornwall police and crime commissioner role

Deputy mayor says there is a lack of policing in seaside town resulting in low public confidence in the police and under-reporting of crime

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BBC Antiques Roadshow expert 'thrown off' as he gives guest astounding valuation

Antiques Roadshow expert Geoffrey Munn was left stunned by a guest's diamond necklace

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BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay says 'this is tragic' as star shares career-changing news

BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay was left questioning a guest's life-changing news

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'Cute' bird born in zoo near Cornwall – but it's hiding deadly secret

The animal in question is known for its muscular legs, powerful feet and sharp claws, and it's earned the reputation of being one of the most dangerous birds in the world

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Shades of Trelawny as 20,000 Cornish men and women demand nation status for Cornwall

A petition has reached a cultural milestone from our proud history as demand grows for Cornwall to be recognised as the fifth nation of the UK

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Thief stole air fryer, energy drinks and meat from supermarkets

He went on a four-month crime spree

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BBC Bargain Hunt presenters' heartbreaking loss, star's death hours after filming and more

The BBC's antique-hunting show has been on our screens for a quarter of a century and while it is often considered one of the more comforting programmes on television, the stars have experienced more than their fair share of tragedy

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'I've lost 4st on weight loss drug Mounjaro and it's ruined my life'

The side effects have had her 'in and out of hospital' regularly (national story)

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Biker in hospital after crash with Mercedes

Anyone with relevant dashcam footage is asked to get in touch with police

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Woman suffers 'life-changing' injuries after fire escape collapses

Four people in total, all from the same family, were injured

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'Mindless vandalism' as St George's flag appears on war memorial

Cornwall Council's leader, who lives near the defaced clock tower, slammed the 'mindless vandalism' as 'disrespectful' and insulting 'to the memory of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice'