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Mum at Perranporth watched in horror as kids 'disappeared' in sea

A near-tragedy was averted thanks to her 999 call

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Dozens of homes without internet a week on from Storm Goretti

BT Openreach said its engineers are working flat out but Storm Goretti has caused a lot of damage

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Mum slams council after tree deemed safe falls onto her home

She said her family was 'lucky to be alive'

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A photographic exploration of life and death on the 'Cornish Mars'

This Martian landscape in Cornwall has been the site of great profit, hazardous contamination and murder

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Doing grandad's funeral is greatest honour for young funeral director from Launceston

Kenzie never imaged her job would become this personal but was the 'greatest honour of my life'. 'He'd always said that if anything happened, he wanted me to look after him. I just never expected it to be so soon.'

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Haunting images show Storm Goretti devastation at cemetery

'When I reached the graveyard and saw the devastation, it was shocking. Tragically, one of the disturbed graves belonged to a child.'

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Inside unique Cornwall home Kate Winslet used to own

The Avatar and Titanic star turned director used to own two properties in Cornwall

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Government minister finally visits Cornwall after Storm Goretti criticism

'I think there's a real risk that ministers can actually get in the way if you come too early'

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Council leader criticises Labour MPs over 'no win' for Cornwall

A political row over fairer funding for Cornwall has prompted a Labour MP to say: 'The headline of the article really should read Local authority moans about getting more money'

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Boyfriend's 'despicable' attack left victim fearing for her life

The judge said she could have died. She tried to get away but he dragged her across the road 'by the ankle, punching and kicking her multiple times.'

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Hungarian national caught in police sting sending pictures of his penis to young girl

He targeted 'Hollie', aged 12

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Grand Newquay Hotel Victoria to undergo massive transformation

The hotel itself would be returned to its former luxury glory while 81 apartments would be built on the land around it - but a pub and a restaurant destroyed

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Cornish Pirates hopeful game against Ampthill can go ahead without roof

Significant damage was caused - but it is hoped games will go ahead - albeit without a roof on the grandstand

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A30 tanker driver seriously injured in crash

A car and a lorry crashed on the A30

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Serious A30 crash leaves tanker driver badly injured - appeal for witnesses

Officers are keen to hear from drivers who may have dash-cam footage from the incident at Zelah.

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Cornwall planning: Contentious 'holiday park' built without permission is refused

They were even rented out on AirBnB

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The Apprentice contestant and doctor struck off for offensive anti-Semitic posts

Dr Asif Munaf appeared on The Apprentice 2024 but has been struck off the medical register posting 'objectively anti-Semitic, racist and sexist' tweets [NATIONAL STORY]

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Government minister to FINALLY visit Cornwall a week after Storm Goretti hit

Cabinet Office Minister Dan Jarvis will be in Cornwall today, a week after the Duchy was left reeling from Storm Goretti.

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Keep weeds at bay without harsh chemicals with method loved by gardeners

A horticultural specialist has shared their top tips for dealing with weeds in the garden without using harsh chemicals

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Readers urge 'stop the flights' as Cornwall to London planes 80% empty

The low occupancy came as the airline was forced to use bigger planes - but the airport is owed £1.6 million by the failed airline that previously ran the service