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Cornwall funeral notices as larger than life character with great sense of humour among those remembered this week

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one on our list this week

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Bodmin not the criminal capital of the UK says thriving community

After national reports labelled it the 'crime capital of the UK' we visited to see the reality. 'We have got issues, but we also have a brilliant community that rises up and thrives to tackle these problems.'

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Cornwall planning: 35 new applications

They vary from a shepherd's hut for holiday let and two coastal homes being replaced by a bigger one to caravans for staff accommodation and new signs on a Grade II listed pub - and a commemorative buoy.

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Car 'crashes into wall' in St Austell

There was slow traffic in the East Hill area of St Austell following reports a car "crashed into a wall" this morning

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Cornwall mum's outrage as she catches the moment DPD driver hurls Mother's Day gift

DPD have issued an apology

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Cornwall dad sold drugs from home with wife and five kids there

His legit business had hit the rocks so he was in 'desperation to provide for his family'

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Cate Blanchett pulls garden plans at Cornwall home - because of bats

The Oscar-winning actress had submitted plans for landscaping and lighting at her Mawgan Porth - known as Hollywood-on-Sea for its popularity with celebs - clifftop property

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Cornwall thieves and thugs among those sentenced by magistrates this week

A power tool thief, a few naughty drivers and a serial shoplifter have all made the list this week

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Stream in Cornwall turns ORANGE and bathing nearby is 'not advised'

It is also affecting a popular beach nearby

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King and Queen to make royal visit to Cornwall next week

Their Majesties will hear about work being done to support young people

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Cornwall planning: 'Mini town' will be built despite protests it is 'ridiculous and terrifying'

It has its own shop and the developer says it will contribute towards affordable housing - but locals say there aren't enough facilities, services and infrastructure

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MoD explains what those 'explosions' at Bodmin were

Loud sounds were heard across the moorland

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Victim of vile Launceston rapist living in fear for years

She also spoke of being forced through a trial by her attacker. 'What happened to me was the most violated I have felt. Telling my story to a room full of strangers has been violating again.'

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Cornwall flasher exposed penis to elderly woman in churchyard

She was seeking a moment of solace and reflection when the vile creature also threatened to rape her

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Cornwall student assaulted Reform UK candidate during Sea Shanty festival

It was during a hugely popular event in the town

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Seafox offshore wind turbines platform 'stuck' in Mount's Bay

It made for a curious sight off our coast for two months

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Cornwall hospitals trust backs down on hundreds of staff redundancies, says union

'When workers stand together, we win together'

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Tim Smit's golf club in Lostwithiel closes for good after failed controversial expansion plan

It follows a long-running and often bitter saga over the Eden co-founder's latest project - and will now grow fruit and veg instead

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Residents fear earthquake risks at proposed geothermal plant in Cornwall

It wouldn't be the first time it's happened - or second - in Cornwall. They also have concerns about possible environmental breaches, contamination and the effects on one of our most popular beaches

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Cornwall police to clamp down on 'disgusting' behaviour of rival pier boat operators

Members of the public have been impacted by 'verbal and physical threats' and 'disgusting foul language' - with criminal investigations launched into business' behaviour and two operators banned