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Serial petrol thief among those sentenced by magistrates this week

Quite the variety in front of magistrates on this week's list

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Cornwall named world's best destination for slow travel holidays

Our beautiful county has topped global rankings, beating destinations like Lanzarote and the Algarve - but we all know this, as it's a very Cornish attitude, just a shame about the weather sometimes

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Cornwall's most viewed properties include unique timber studio on one acre of land

From an idyllic seaside cottage metres from the water to a modest artist's studio for just £100,000, we take you inside some of the most viewed house listings on the market in recent weeks

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Cotehele’s record 38,000-flower garland makes festive history

Bumper growing season helps gardeners create their most spectacular festive display to date

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Martin Clunes' 'disastrous' decision to expand family ended in 'heartbreaking' farewell

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes has opened up about his beloved dogs and the 'heartbreaking' decision he and his wife Philippa Braithwaite had to make about one of their pets

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Proposed three-year council budget to 'reset' Cornwall’s plans

The draft budget includes over £36 million investment in services for children and young people and over £37 million for adult social care but there will be a maximum council tax increase

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Roche stabber wants to be sent to prison to have a 'reset'

Judge: 'Less than an inch and you would have faced homicide allegations.' Victim: 'Having dense bones saved my life. Being so close to death has been scary and shocking.'

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Cornwall dad terrified for his home after garden started 'sinking'

Robert says when he stuck a pole down a crack in the side it travelled at least 6ft underground

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Cornwall pub among dozens across UK banning Labour MPs

The pub said they can 'join the seagulls' as it joined in with others all over the UK in banning Labour parliamentarians over aspects of the Budget

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'Riveting' thriller filmed in Cornwall confirmed to return for season two

Apple TV's crime drama filmed in Polperro and Holywell Bay has been renewed for a second season, with Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson returning

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Cornwall school to reopen after 'unprecedented' outbreak of flu

School leaders said closing was "the right thing to do" at the time

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Cornwall planning: Proposal for 144 homes and hotel in Redruth is refused

Hong Kong Cornwall Square Ltd's plan for the site of a historic brewery for 212 years also includes a micro brewery

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One punch leaves victim with potentially life-threatening injuries in Truro

There have been long-term, devastating effects of the unprovoked attack. 'Bleeding to the brain can be life threatening. This kind of injuries can result in death.'

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Attacker jailed for 27 months after stabbing victim in the chest

A man has been jailed after stabbing a victim in the chest at a property in Cornwall.

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Cornwall and Devon MPs join row over Tamar toll increases

'At a time when everyone is suffering from increased costs, this disproportionately adversely affects people'

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Cornwall Council told 'stop using bailiffs' for council tax arrears

Campaigners said between 2022 and 2023, Cornwall Council referred 23,027 debts to bailiffs. 'Taking the belongings of families who are often living below the poverty line through harassing means is quite simply cruel. And it needs to stop.'

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Wadebridge School head teacher 'absent' but school won't say why

Staff were told it was 'delicate' and said his office has been cleared

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall’s oldest bakery launches new shop in UK’s busiest train station

Launching during the festive season, travellers and commuters at the new shop will also be able to try their recently launched Christmas menu

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Labour Government scraps new Perranporth Academy secondary school in Cornwall

It would have catered for more than 1,000 pupils to relieve pressure on four oversubscribed schools - and the decision has not gone down well

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Primal Scream accused of 'antisemitic' imagery at London concert

The Community Security Trust (CST) has reported the band to police after a video was screened on stage