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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

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By-election following death of Cornwall Council's first Reform UK member

There are also a number of town council elections coming up

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Cornwall paedophile sent sick messages to 'young girls'

He was arranging to pick one up from school, by her WKD and 'take her virginity'. His messages 'make for pretty grim reading - such is their depravity'.

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Mysterious 'explosion' sound echoes from Bodmin Moor

Residents wondered what the sound could be

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Penzance Wetherspoon closed as video captures 'raining' ceiling inside

The pub in Cornwall shut suddenly

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Man banned from Liskeard after two-week crime spree

The 31-year-old won't be allowed there for years

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Aftermath of Cardinham house fire pictured after crews tackle blaze for hours

Four fire engines raced to the scene

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Bodmin Moor wildfires thought to be the work of arsonists

Police are investigating

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Richard Madeley explains Good Morning Britain absence as he returns to show

Richard Madeley has returned to Good Morning Britain after several weeks away from the show

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Dom Chinea and wife Maria dealt devastating blow after '10 year garden plan' ruined

Dom Chinea, his wife Maria and their dog Wendy have swapped the commuter bustle of Kent for the wild beauty of West Cornwall

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Hundreds oppose closure of historic bridge to traffic in Cornwall town

It's to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, but some residents say it's 'not just a piece of infrastructure, it's a lifeline for many in our community'

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Hospital and ambulance waiting times in Cornwall are 'deeply concerning'

Hundreds of people in Cornwall are waiting longer than 12 hours for an emergency hospital bed each month, with ambulance waits to hand over patients also among the worst in the country

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£3.7 million security contract agreed to reduce risk at homeless pods sites in Cornwall

It reduced risk to the vulnerable residents of the pods as well providing reassurance to neighbours

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Cornwall solar energy business sold to firm in Northern Ireland

It's part of a UK expansion plan for the national rival that's swallowed it up

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Cornwall Wetherspoon gives closure update after 'unforeseen circumstances'

Customers arrived to find a sign on the door

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Fire leaves Cardinham house badly damaged after vehicles went up in flames

Flames spread to the house

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Cornwall Council leaders decide new parking charges WILL go ahead across Cornwall

Colleagues told them not to. It includes car parks that are free, with particular concerns about charging over £5 at one - branded a 'surface on a bog' - that's been free for over 40 years, and even the police raised concerns