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A30 crash and break-down spark delays in Cornwall

Two incidents occurred on the same stretch of road

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A388 closed near Launceston after lorry spillage

There is slow traffic reported in the area as a result

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Woman's desperate plea after late partner's ashes taken from GWR train to Cornwall

Laura was travelling to Par to scatter the ashes of her late partner and two dogs, but a nearly identical suitcase to hers was left behind

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MP demands 'BIG change' from South West Water amid hosepipe ban controversy

He says the company has 'finally drained the well of excuses'

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Man banned from keeping animals for life after sick violence against Alaskan Malamute

Magistrates said this was a "persistent attack on a defenceless animal whilst under the influence"

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'Perfect' Cornwall period drama brings 'best Agatha Christie adaptation' to life

A "beautiful" period drama that's been praised by fans and critics is ready to watch for free

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The Salt Path stars address controversy over memoir after 'misrepresentation' claims

Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs have spoken about the issues surrounding Raynor Winn’s 2018 memoir which was made into a film last year

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Serial armed robbers back in jail after St Austell midnight knife robbery

They threatened to stab a vulnerable and disabled man

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Police searching for missing girls aged 11 and 12, with Cornwall links

Angelica, 11, and Verity, 12, were last seen in the Newbold area of Rugby at 4am on Sunday morning and have connections to Cornwall

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Banned driver paedo who injured woman on Lizard road warned of a long jail term

He will be sentenced in September

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Drunk driver led cops on 50mph race through St Austell after jumping red light

He has been spared prison

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Cornwall A39 clears after crash

Traffic is easing

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Martin Clunes admits 'I miss her' as he opens up on big family change

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes opened up on his family life as he admitted "I miss her" with the popular actor sharing details of a big change in his life at home

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By-election demand after Cornwall councillor jumps ship from Reform to Restore Britain

There's been a push for a by-election after the Cornwall Council member jumped ship from Reform UK. He has responded that his fellow councillor is 'playing politics'

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Wainhomes wants to pull out of £350,000 for community saying it can't afford it

It would make more than £2 million profit on the Cornish development, even with paying the infrastructure costs - but that 'remains below the typical profit level'

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Toddler's piercing cries captured on CCTV after horror nursery fall

WARNING: Distressing footage

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A30 and A38 drivers warned ahead of works including on notorious junction

During work the A30 will be reduced to single lane with a 50mph speed limit in the area where two people have died and a dozen been injured at one spot

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Boardmasters 2026: Sunday festival updates

Thousands of people are expected to enjoy the festival

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Boardmasters issue strict warning as extra police deployed to campsites on final night

There have been rumours of youngsters planning 'pranks'

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Boardmasters first-timer praises "scenic" ocean-view urinals and clean festival loos

Even Example gave a shoutout to the cleaning staff at Boardmasters this year