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Live: Looe floods as Storm Ingrid strikes

Shops have had to close early

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Mum and son's home destroyed by fire while she's on the school run

Lauren was out for just half an hour to fetch her young son Theo when the blaze took hold. Most of his toys will likely have been ruined for good.

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Young son tried to stab and slash his mum and dad to death in Cornwall

He's only 20

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Teacher faces jail for sex with student, 15, after exchanging 25,000 text messages

Allison Havemann-Niedrach, a married mother-of-two, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault [INTERNATIONAL STORY]

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Martin Lewis says mobile phone users hit by contract 'dirty trick'

Personal finance expert has issued a stark warning to mobile phone users about continuing to pay for handsets after contracts end

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Cornwall opposition to Government trials change dubbed a 'waste of time'

There is growing dissatisfaction among many councillors that they are spending too much time discussing national issues rather than matters which directly affect Cornish residents. 'I'm a little bit shocked that we're wasting time yet again on writing letters.'

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Live: Road blocked as car crashes 'over wall'

Debris can be seen all over the road

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Opticians shares 3 signs that can lead to blindness or partial vision loss

Eye experts are warning people to seek medical help immediately if they notice these as it could lead to blindness

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Powerful waves and flood warnings as Storm Ingrid hits Cornwall

Pictures released by Penzance Council show the full force of Storm Ingrid battering the town this morning, with powerful waves crashing along the seafront

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Live: Cornwall homes hit by power cuts as severe weather continues

Storm Ingrid is causing chaos

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Huge waves batter Penzance coast and splash train as Storm Ingrid hits

A yellow weather warning is in place

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Warning issued to visitors after grey seal pup spotted outside beach café

Management at the café bar has contacted the relevant wildlife rescue team, who have been notified and are expected to ensure the pup is taken to safety when appropriate

Cornwall Live - News

Stacey Solomon 'so proud' of new George at Asda range starting from £1

Stacey Solomon has just launched her new spring/summer 2026 collection in collaboration with George at Asda, featuring the £16 Blue Hydrangea Cotton Duvet Set and 225 pieces of homeware starting from just £1

Cornwall Live - News

Pharmacies 'ration' medication taken by millions as shortage hits UK

The National Pharmacy Association said chemists have stopped making aspirin available for over the counter sale

Cornwall Live - News

Cornwall flooding and traffic LIVE as Storm Ingrid hits fresh in the wake of Goretti

The Met Office has issued a weather warning ahead of Storm Ingrid

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Miniature railway shed to become holiday homes in Mawgan Porth

The shed has never been used - and locals argue would never have been approved for holiday homes in the first place

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Sewage streaming down farmer's field into river in Cornwall's 'Hollywood-on-Sea' celeb haven

'If I polluted the river with a slurry pit, the Environment Agency would be onto me like a tonne of bricks, but sewage full of harmful bacteria going through my field is fine'

Cornwall Live - News

Hundreds of Cornwall homes still without broadband after storm Goretti

The outage is impacting work, schooling and daily life

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Closure orders in place after cuckooing in Cornwall homes

Two properties have had an order placed on them to protect the victims

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

‘Idyllic setting’: Beach and cliff land in Cornwall heads to auction next month

Three acres of land with what has been described as “breathtaking views” have come onto the market, offering buyers the chance to own a slice of Cornwall's coastline