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Former Plymouth Argyle footballer kept attacking partner in front of children

He's assaulted her three times this year in Cornwall, with children present, and has previous similar offences. He broke her nose. He's still playing in Cornwall - and not going to jail.

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Fears Cornwall will massively lose out in Burnham's income tax plans

Cornish politicians have spoken out - including one of his own Labour MPs

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'When you are in a hole stop digging' readers split over Newquay Airport funding

Cornwall Council has agreed to support the running of Cornwall Airport Newquay to the tune of more than £5.8 million over the next year, as councillors discuss reintroducing a passenger levy to help address the airport's ongoing financial challenges

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Cornwall to be drenched by Tuesday downpours as Met Office names 134 UK areas facing rain

It's the perfect day to do something inside

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Incredible pictures of Cornish cliff fire

Smoke could be seen for miles around

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Smoke seen in Gwithian as fire ignites on cliffs - updates

It can be seen across the bay

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Dealership speaks out after 'traumatic' fire

'We would like to thank all of the fire crews who came to our rescue'

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Four injured after bus crashes into lamppost near Treliske hospital

A roundabout was closed due to the crash

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Cornwall hit with another 'do not enter water' warning after sewage spill - live updates

A pipe burst last night

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Dramatic photos show Launceston electric car fire

The car reportedly caught fire whilst charging

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Laura Hamilton shares emotional statement after death of Cornish A Place in the Sun star

EXCLUSIVE: Laura Hamilton paid an emotional tribute after learning that a former A Place In The Sun house hunter from Cornwall had died in Spain's wildfires

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Father and daughter who died in Fistral beach tragedy named

The man and woman were visiting from South Yorkshire

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Bus crashes into lamppost next to Royal Cornwall Hospital

Emergency services are at the scene

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BBC Panorama investigates Athena Trust Cornwall schools 'that went too far'

Athena Learning Trust and its schools in Cornwall and Devon are the subject of a new documentary about its 'really brutal, authoritarian approach'. 'It's so stressful - I came home crying every night after school.'

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Drivers told 'one does not clear the other' as easily overlooked rule could cost £1,000

People might think they have sorted out all the admin when switching addresses but one simple error could prove costly

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Armed police called as 'gun shots' heard in Newquay street

A dog chain was also reportedly being used as a weapon

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‘Too hot to work’ heatwave new DWP rules update as 35C hits UK

Figures just released show deaths in UK due to successive heatwaves set to break record in 2026 as calls grow for employment law change

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A38 closed in Cornwall after multi-vehicle accident

Traffic was impacted in both directions

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Biker fights for life after Helston crash

An air ambulance landed at the scene, according to witnesses

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Cornwall facing heavy rain on Tuesday as Met Office names towns facing downpours

The middle of this week is miserable, but it looks like brighter days are ahead