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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"

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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.'

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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'


BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst lets rip at cruel troll who branded her 'old trout'
The Breakfast and News at One host has hit back at a troll who took aim at her appearance and accent for being an 'old trout'. Geddon lass.


King Charles cancer update as he says 'I'd like to think I'm on the better side'
The King has been receiving ongoing cancer care for about 15 months


Cornish boy, 18, dies after curly hair hid symptom of deadly disease
Rhys Russell, 18, who lived in St Columb Major, was diagnosed with melanoma on his scalp in November 2021 and passed away this year – but his family are trying to grant him one last wish


Vandals target primary school as fish found dead and damage reaches thousands of pounds
Some of the fish are still missing following the 'senseless destruction' but the primary school is determined to fix it for the youngsters, who are 'devastated'. 'What strikes at the very heart of our school community is the deplorable damage inflicted upon the children's beloved Hobbit House, which...


St Ives care home to make way for 'completely unnecessary' Premier Inn
The 90-bedroom hotel branded a 'monstrosity' will be built despite Cornwall Council's planning committee having thrown out the application in April 2021
