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Inquest opens into death of 'treasured mother' after A-road crash near Truro
Her grieving family said she fought a valiant battle after being injured. 'She was a treasured mother, grandmother, sister, aunty and friend - warm, glamorous, generous, and always fiercely protective of the people she cared about.'
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Rapist Cornwall farmer tried to kill himself after jury's verdict
Now the 30-year-old's daughter will grow up without him as a result of the horrific crimes - which he had denied
Alcoholic bombarded ex partner with barrage of messages for months
He hit her several times in the face and strangled her to the point that she could no longer breathe - but the relationship continued. 'You stalked your partner in the most appalling way, making contact with her 1,000 times and going to her property.' It even made her install a fence.
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Labour accused of 'dressing up' funding for Cornwall as a 'big win'
An opposition MP suggests what has been called a 27 per cent Government increase for Cornwall Council is actually a quarter of that
Distraught families accuse Cornwall Council of care costs 'scandal'
As families in Cornwall are unexpectedly stung for up to £100,000, the council refutes any allegations it has done anything unlawful concerning care needs assessments and costs
Widow of fallen staff sergeant is charged with perverting course of justice
A high-profile war widow whose army husband died defusing a Taliban bomb has been charged with perverting the course of justice.
Question mark over future of bus stations and routes after First pulls out of Cornwall
Cornwall Council has been told there are concerns about the future of bus services after First stops operating in the new year. 'We're about to go through one of the biggest bus changes in Cornwall since the days of Western National. There's a lot of concern.'
Passionate plea for Government not to scrap 'critical' new school in Cornwall
'This school is not an optional extra. It's a really critical part of meeting our future need.'
Family of grandmother who died after hospital stay felt she 'wasn't treated like a human'
Patricia's daughter felt she was 'always treated like she was going to die'. 'She wasn’t treated like a human, the questions were always directed to me. I just feel aggrieved.'
Delayed ‘new town’ in Cornwall is not a ‘road to nowhere’ says council
One councillor said he would be 'livid' if no houses had been built in the next three years.
Delayed Langarth new town in Cornwall is not a 'road to nowhere', says council
Against a call to abandon it, the leader of Cornwall Council says he will be 'bloody livid' if there are no houses on the site by the end of his term of office
Recruits helped Lucas Underwood break into his ex's home on night he died
Much-loved Lucas 'recruited' friends to help with the crime, a court was told, with utterly tragic consequences
Maximum council tax increase 'not our fault' says Cornwall Council
The Liberal Democrat / Independent cabinet has also agreed to a proposal to increase council house rents
Driver trapped as car plummets 10ft into field after single-vehicle crash
Emergency services rushed to the incident
'Enchanted' Cornwall village with 13th-century church and lush tropical gardens
This hidden gem on the Roseland Peninsula attracts visitors from around the world and is just six miles south of Truro
Cornwall funeral notices: 'Dear dad' and 'cherished grandad' among those remembered
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Ken Strudwick, 72, and all those who have lost loved ones in our list this week
'Unacceptable' van parking sparks anger at beloved local park
Truro City Council has reported an ‘issue’ concerning vans ‘camping’ on the road next to one of Cornwall’s most popular parks.
Vans 'camping' at popular Cornwall park 'disgraceful' and 'unacceptable'
'If this were any other group setting up camp in a car park, there’d be outrage. Yet this is happening right next to a beautiful park where children and dogs play.'
Bude arsonist put neighbours in danger with reckless act
Paramedics saw flames through the letterbox
Leaked letter to staff shows extent of hospital data breach
It disclosed personal details of hundreds of colleagues - and was all posted online