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Row over top council officer's 'confidential' support for resort
Cornwall Council strategic director says he has done nothing wrong and his role is to encourage investment 'to ensure that Cornwall prospers'
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Iconic Victorian footbridge to be replaced with 'modern monstrosity'
Cornwall Council
The work had been due to start last spring
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Cornwall minor injury unit cuts opening hours
NHS
Residents have been referred to Bodmin, Camborne, Redruth and St Austell during closure times
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Woman finds 'amazing' man who was 'like a son' dead at their home
Health
'People didn't know him as much as they might have if he had spoken more English but a lot of people knew him by his smile'. Dmytro Tipakov, known as Dima, was recognised for his happy demeaner
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Posh Cornish developer intentionally exposed workers and public to potentially deadly asbestos
Truro Crown Court
The company and its director pleaded guilty to offences in a prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive and will be sentenced next month
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Dog found dead in crash which seriously injured man
Dogs
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed a dog was found dead at the scene
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People power saves 40-year-old farm home from being removed by council
Housing
The local community and councillors wanted the mobile home to stay after its occupant died but the council said it went against a planning condition
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Five worst food hygiene rated pubs, takeaways and restaurants in Cornwall right now
Cornwall Council
Just five out of around five thousand Cornish food businesses have a zero out of five rating currently
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Fast ferry to Isles of Scilly ready to start and gives date
Isles of Scilly
Competition with the tradition islands operator is set to get tense
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Pair trapped in overturned van after crash on A30
A30
The incident involved a van and a car and happened on the A30 eastbound near to Indian Queens just before midnight on Saturday
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Crash leaves driver fighting for life
Truro
A man sustained serious injuries during a crash between two vehicles in Truro on Friday evening (March 15)
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Princess of Wales 'happy and healthy' as she's seen at farmers' market
UK & World News
It comes as Kate Middleton missed another annual event this weekend because of her health
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Museum calls Margaret Thatcher 'villain' like bin Laden and Hitler
UK & World News
The former PM is named in a list of 'evil' characters featuring in puppet shows
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Signs around someone's home could be an indication of dementia
Health
Noticing changes around someone's home could lead to an early diagnosis
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The steamy truth about your Libido at 70 as survey confirms it gets better with age
Health
Cornwall local Sandra appeared on Naked Attraction and confirmed what sex is like in your 70s.
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How much DVLA car tax will cost be from April 1 2024
UK & World News
The increases will vary considerably depending on what you drive
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Perranporth
Dramatic procession through dunes ahead of St Piran's Day
People made the pilgrimage through the sand dunes to follow in the footsteps of the patron saint of Cornwall
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Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car
Cornwall Air Ambulance
A 50-year-old man has suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital after a crash with a Nissan Note
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Over 100 holiday units and 30 houses among latest proposals
Tourism
Sixty static caravans could be placed on a site near St Austell
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Real reason why Kate Middleton and her children always wear blue
UK & World News
This love for blue didn't stop there - in 2021, all three children wore the colour for their birthday portraits, and George and Charlotte continued this trend into 2022.
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Fern Britton stuns ITV Celebrity Big Brother viewers with racy secret
Celebrity Big Brother
Former This Morning host Fern Britton left Celebrity Big Brother viewers stunned as she shared her racy underwear secret
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HMRC says families could be missing out on up to £4,000 in Tax-Free Childcare - how to apply
Cost Of Living
Once an account is opened, parents can deposit money immediately, so it is ready to be used whenever it is needed, and unused money in the account can be withdrawn at any time
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Find your dream car at this popular South West showroom
Partner Stories
Customers sit at the heart of every business decision made at Mercedes-Benz of Truro
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Inside 21-year-old shipwreck that ran aground after a trouser accident
History
The 294ft cargo vessel ran aground when the officer on watch caught his trousers in his seat and knocked himself unconcious
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Popular skatepark set to reopen after securing council funding
Cornwall Council
TR7 Skatepark is promising to be back bigger, stronger and better
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Landlord to remain at pub - but is leaving another
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Lewis is leaving The Brook Inn in Plympton
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Cornwall sees spike in Victorian sex disease as STI infections rise in England
Health
Cases across the country have been on the rise
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LIVE: Stretch of A30 closed this weekend as Cornwall drivers warned of delays
Cornwall Council
Delays are expected until Monday as part of the A30 is closed in both directions due to weekend roadworks
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Cornwall Council offices demolished to make way for 180 homes
Cornwall Council
The demolition phase is almost complete
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Best nurseries and schools in Cornwall according to Ofsted
Education
The latest available reports rate these 16 schools as 'outstanding'
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A38 overnight closures start tonight with drivers warned to 'plan ahead'
A38
Routine maintenance will close the A38 near Bodmin every night until Friday, March 22
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'I bought bargain Amazon hotel pillow and had an amazing night's sleep'
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'I felt rested in the morning for once, which was a lovely change'
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Truro
Steeplejacks scale landmark to repair Truro's famous explorer
After dramatically collapsing as it neared completion in 1836, the monument has stood the test of time since then, thanks to regular checks and repairs
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Best budget air fryers under £80 in the Amazon sale if a Ninja is out of your price range
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Sailor enjoys sausage sandwich after dramatic rescue off Cornwall coast
Penlee Lifeboat
The yachtsman was rescued off the coast of Cornwall after suffering rigging failure
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Cornish home with 'income potential' and its own chapel up for sale
Property
The four-bedroom property also has a studio, a converted Wesleyan Chapel and a cottage
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Wildlife photographer captures beautiful kingfishers' courtship moment
St Ives
Martin has made a name for himself capturing nature at its most beautiful
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Discover Cornwall - the real guide to the best of Cornwall
Discover Cornwall
Stories to inspire your exploration of Cornwall
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Cool and hard-working Falmouth is one of UK's best places to live
Falmouth
Falmouth was voted as one of the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times
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A30 closed for several hours after 'serious collision'
A30
The road was closed eastbound between the A39 at Newquay and A391 for Bodmin following an incident involving two vehicles
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Josie Gibson shares money-saving hack to get Lookfantastic's beauty egg for less
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Cornwall death notices and funeral announcements as families remember loved ones
Cornwall
Each week we pay tribute to those who have died in our area
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Cornwall's best things to do indoor, outdoor and free activities for families
Tourism
Our expert guide to the top tourist attractions and things to do in Cornwall - from exciting theme parks and fascinating wildlife havens to free kids' activities and hidden gems
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Brilliant PS5 deal from Currys means you can get a console and two free games
Shopping
A new console deal from Currys means you can get two great games for less than the price of a PS5
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Man, 32, died after calling mum and dad for help
Local News
Inquest into the death of Keiren Keith Biggs was unable to determine what caused his untimely passing
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Best-selling 1.4kg bag containing Mars, Snickers, Twix and Milky Way chocolates £11 on Amazon
Shopping
The bag contains 71 fun-size chocolate bars
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Plans for new park hub revealed as cash secured
Truro City Council
It's the first tranche of funding to be announced
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Aldi gives Cornwall staff pay rise as supermarket recruitment battle heats up
Aldi
It's the second pay rise the supermarket has announced this year
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Amazon announces mega five-day Spring Deal Days sale
Shopping
The bonanza kicks off next week
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McDonald's customers furious as IT problem shuts restaurants
Food and Drink
McDonald's customers have been left fuming after a global IT outage left them unable to buy food at some restaurants. The outage appears to have affected branches worldwide.
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Cornwall's newest celebrity chef makes finals of hit TV comp
Looe
Ben Palmer, from Looe, wowed the judges all week to book his spot in the finals of the hit TV show.
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Big Cadbury Creme Egg chocolate bar bundle cheaper on Amazon than Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado
Amazon
The chocolate tablet multipack has been cut by 19 per cent ahead of Easter
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The knife rampage that changed the lives of so many in 30 seconds
Truro Crown Court
Today's verdict brings a six-week trial to an end
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Verdicts over 'knife rampage' death and attacks outside nightclub
Truro Crown Court
The verdicts conclude the six-week trial at Truro Crown Court
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Penlee Lifeboat
Old Penlee Lifeboat Station to open doors to public for RNLI's 200th anniversary
The opening is part of a poignant event planned to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the loss of the Solomon Browne
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Lowest tide of the year uncovers ancient submerged forest
Penzance
The lowest tide of the year has uncovered tree trunks, stumps and roots from an ancient forest thought to be 4,000 to 6,000 years old at a beach in Cornwall
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Falmouth Hotel overlooking Castle Beach on market for £7.5m
Falmouth
It comes with 71 bedrooms, many of which enjoy seafront views
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Cornwall's very best healthy restaurants are anything but bland and boring
Food
'The queue outside the door and out the street is testimony to how tasty the food is'
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The Stranglers on why Cornwall has a special place in their dark heart
Entertainment
We chat to singer and guitarist Baz Warne about returning to Cornwall, the loss of founder members Dave Greenfield and Jet Black, and their most successful album for 40 years
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Most famous miners' Methodist chapel in Cornwall to be sold
St Ives
St Just Miners' Chapel is being sold because of the dwindling congregation and rising costs
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'Cornwall's second home tax loophole is closing far too late'
Cornwall Council
While Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s move to end one of the tax relief loopholes for second home owners in Cornwall is to be broadly welcomed, one can’t help feel that it’s a case of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted; in fact, the horse has bolted and sprinted so far out of sight that it may never be seen again.
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Carbis Bay
Storm uncovers Victorian shipwreck from over 130 years ago
The wreck has remained largely hidden beneath the sand this winter, until now
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10 luxury Easter eggs 2024 that look incredible from Amazon, Fortnum's, Selfridges and more
Shopping
We round up some of this year's most delectable Easter offerings from the likes of Lindt, Hotel Chocolat and Fortnum & Mason
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LIVE: A3059 in Cornwall closed after crash
A39
The road is closed from the A39 to Trekenning roundabout
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Angry farmers in tractor rally protest in Truro
Farming
It was organised to shine the light on the long suffering farming industry
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Cornwall Beach ranked best place to visit in the UK this spring
Cornwall's Best Beaches
UK holiday provider, Parkdean Resorts revealed Kynance Cove in Cornwall to be the best beach to visit in the UK this spring
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Discover Cornwall
Tourism
Cornwall's best things to do indoor, outdoor and free activities for families
Our expert guide to the top tourist attractions and things to do in Cornwall - from exciting theme parks and fascinating wildlife havens to free kids' activities and hidden gems
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Best beer gardens in Cornwall to visit when it stops raining
Food
CornwallLive has pulled together a list of the best places for a pint in the sun based on our recommendations
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'Most depressing town' Falmouth named as one of best places to live
Falmouth
iLiveHere gave thriving Falmouth the unfortunate title. The Sunday Times though has named it among the best places to live.
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Wild swimming spots to add to your summer bucket list
Things to do in Cornwall
Tidal pools, waterfalls, quarries, hidden coves and outdoor pools await
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Top Cornwall beaches to visit on the North, South and West coast
Cornwall beaches
Cornwall is home to more than 400 beaches in total
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Traffic & Travel
Dogs
Dog found dead in St Columb Nissan crash which seriously injured man
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed a dog was found dead at the scene
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A38 overnight closures start tonight with drivers warned to 'plan ahead'
A38
Routine maintenance will close the A38 near Bodmin every night until Friday, March 22
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A30 closed for several hours after 'serious collision'
A30
The road was closed eastbound between the A39 at Newquay and A391 for Bodmin following an incident involving two vehicles
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Live: A390 in Cornwall closed following crash
Traffic & Travel
The A390 is closed this evening (Friday, March 15) following reports of a crash
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Audi diver 'in a rush to get home' tailgated and then overtook cop car
Crime
The Audi driver overtook the police car on a section of road where there are solid white lines – which indicates that it is not generally safe to overtake.
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Weather
Isles of Scilly
Fast ferry to Isles of Scilly ready to start in May
Competition with the tradition islands operator is set to get tense
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Cornwall's best things to do indoor, outdoor and free activities for families
Tourism
Our expert guide to the top tourist attractions and things to do in Cornwall - from exciting theme parks and fascinating wildlife havens to free kids' activities and hidden gems
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Contractor behind St Austell to A30 link road pulls out of major project elsewhere
A30
The company, owned by Tarmac, unexpectedly pulled out of a similar project to the major one its in the midst of in Cornwall
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'Most depressing town' Falmouth named as one of best places to live
Falmouth
iLiveHere gave thriving Falmouth the unfortunate title. The Sunday Times though has named it among the best places to live.
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St Austell to A30 link road works pauses in clay country
St Austell
Despite weeks of terrible weather Cornwall Council says the project is still on track to be completed next year
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Politics
Cornwall Council
Cornwall planning: row over top council officer's 'confidential' letter of support to developer
Cornwall Council strategic director says he has done nothing wrong and his role is to encourage investment 'to ensure that Cornwall prospers'
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Cornwall planning: People power saves 40-year-old farm home from being removed by council
Housing
The local community and councillors wanted the mobile home to stay after its occupant died but the council said it went against a planning condition
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MP locked in war of words over support for massive seaweed farm
Environment
The North Cornwall MP said he only agreed on principal at the original stage but was not consulted after that
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'Bad stuff' happening on iconic Truro boat which needs to be destroyed
Truro
Legal talks are ongoing with the Compton Castle's owner Porthia Ltd to help pay for its removal as well as the past year's rent
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Cornwall planning: Huge Pydar scheme in Truro needs urgent £10 million from Cornwall Council to continue
Truro
Cornwall Council has been asked to provide the extra millions to ensure the £160m scheme doesn't become 'abortive'
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Courts
Truro Crown Court
Luxury developer Stephens & Stephens intentionally exposed workers and public to potentially deadly asbestos
The company and its director pleaded guilty to offences in a prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive and will be sentenced next month
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Bodmin murder trial: Police welcome verdict after 'long and complex investigation'
Devon and Cornwall Police
Hill, Taylor and Powell are expected to be sentenced next month
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Bodmin murder trial: Families of 'knife rampage' victims speak out
Crime
Michael's sister Becky said today's verdicts are no victory for anyone
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Bodmin murder trial: Hill, Taylor and Powell to be sentenced next month
Crime
The sentencing date has already been set
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Bodmin murder trial: Jury returns murder verdict for one defendant
Truro Crown Court
The verdicts conclude the six-week trial at Truro Crown Court
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Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council strategic director says he has done nothing wrong and his role is to encourage investment 'to ensure that Cornwall prospers'
St Erth's iconic Victorian footbridge to be replaced with 'modern monstrosity'
Cornwall Council
The work had been due to start last spring
Cornwall planning: People power saves 40-year-old farm home from being removed by council
Housing
The local community and councillors wanted the mobile home to stay after its occupant died but the council said it went against a planning condition
Luxury developer Stephens & Stephens intentionally exposed workers and public to potentially deadly asbestos
Truro Crown Court
The company and its director pleaded guilty to offences in a prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive and will be sentenced next month
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Housing
Cornwall tenant refused right to buy home outraged to see it up for sale
Emma Hooper was told she didn't qualify to buy the property and saw it up for auction within '24 hours' of her moving out
Dingles Fairground Museum to close and move to new location
Museums
The bulk of its collection of fairground art, historic rides, fairground organs operating vintage fairground rides will be relocated to a new museum
Five worst food hygiene rated pubs, takeaways and restaurants in Cornwall right now
Cornwall Council
Just five out of around five thousand Cornish food businesses have a zero out of five rating currently
Luxury developer Stephens & Stephens intentionally exposed workers and public to potentially deadly asbestos
Truro Crown Court
The company and its director pleaded guilty to offences in a prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive and will be sentenced next month
Truro Sainsbury's crash leaves driver fighting for life
Truro
A man sustained serious injuries during a crash between two vehicles in Truro on Friday evening (March 15)
NHS
Newquay Minor Injury Unit cuts opening hours
Residents have been referred to Bodmin, Camborne, Redruth and St Austell during closure times
Cornwall planning: row over top council officer's 'confidential' letter of support to developer
Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council strategic director says he has done nothing wrong and his role is to encourage investment 'to ensure that Cornwall prospers'
St Erth's iconic Victorian footbridge to be replaced with 'modern monstrosity'
Cornwall Council
The work had been due to start last spring
Cornwall planning: People power saves 40-year-old farm home from being removed by council
Housing
The local community and councillors wanted the mobile home to stay after its occupant died but the council said it went against a planning condition
Luxury developer Stephens & Stephens intentionally exposed workers and public to potentially deadly asbestos
Truro Crown Court
The company and its director pleaded guilty to offences in a prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive and will be sentenced next month