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Fears for much-loved chippy as smoke seen billowing from the door
Fire engines from three stations attended the fire

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'Britain's Got Talent needs to do one thing to bring back its original sparkle'
Britain's Got Talent has been a staple of the ITV schedule for over a decade, but the show has lost its magic with the decision to air the live semi-finals once a week


Opportunity to turn stables into modern single-storey home
The 1.1-acre site has conditional planning consent

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Tragic week in Cornwall as fire destroys family homes and two bikers die
Families have been left homeless and two young men have lost their lives


Thugs and drink drivers among those sentenced at magistrates court
A serial shoplifter is also on the list this week


Martin Clunes shares 'no jobs' worry as he addresses Doc Martin revival
Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly star Martin Clunes has spoken out about the current state of the television industry and his fears that he doesn't "have a job coming up"


Live: Trains cancelled between Plymouth and Penzance due to signalling fault
Massive disruption on the railway this evening


Builder exposes dangerous working at corner-cutting developer Stephens and Stephens Newquay site
He is speaking out after the Cornish developer was convicted in court over dangerous and illegal conditions. 'The hardest thing is not knowing whether I have been poisoned with asbestos. I worry that when or if it starts I'll be hooked to some breathing machines and tubes then die.'


Hedgehog found covered in 'toxic' red paint
There are concerns that she could have a litter of hoglets out their dying without her to care for them


Woman AGAIN caught masturbating in public in Cornish town
Her leggings and knickers were pulled down at the time and multiple witnesses saw. A judge said the system is 'failing her' and that she needs help


Wedding trip leaves bride's brother trapped in Turkey with broken back
'We had messages at four in the morning saying Josh had been in an accident and we didn’t have signal so we didn’t know what had happened'


Experts reveal the best way to pack luggage to avoid fines
Last year 21% of travellers paid baggage fees at airports


GMB's Richard Madeley says he and wife Judy Finnigan are 'semi-detached' after show exit
Richard Madeley has reflected on his marriage to wife Judy Finnigan, opening up on how their relationship has changed since they stopped working together


Armed police showdown in Truro as man is heard 'making threats'
There was a stand-off with armed officers


Ryanair luggage bag ruling as airline ordered to refund passenger £124
A 'huge win for travellers everywhere'


When Cornwall will see rain as temperatures to soar to 21°C
The weekend is forecast to be warm and sunny


Cornwall football club has best away day with 'friendly welcome' for travelling fans
'It was very much about the atmosphere on the day'


Eurovision 2025 songs gadget lets you rate the acts and pick your favourite
Eurovision final is looming and our interactive gadget lets you play along by rating the performances. We also have a quiz to test how well you know previous songs and performers

Porthleven native to command one of the world's most iconic warships
A Royal Navy sailor who grew up in Porthleven has risen through the ranks to take command of one of the most iconic warships in the world

People are convinced 'best beach in UK' is in this Cornwall location
The beach, in the south west of the county has been hailed as one of the UK's 'hidden gems' - and visitors agree the cove in which it sits is 'beautiful and special'
