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Cornwall Live - Truro

Suspect named and accused of murdering and raping woman in her 80s

He is due in court today

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Cornwall Live - Truro

Monster child rapist likely to die in prison

The words of his two brave victims speaking of the 'profound and lasting effect' of what he did to them are just devastating in themselves

Cornwall Live - Truro

Paedos, rapists and thief among Cornwall criminals jailed in May

A rogues gallery of miscreants, thugs and other deviants taken off the streets of Cornwall

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Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornish Lithium gets major boost for 'exciting project' in minerals quest

Last year Cornish Lithium became the first business to produce lithium hydroxide mined and refined in Britain.

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Surgeon who froze own legs and committed fraud is struck off to protect public

Despite claiming no financial motivation, he told a family member he wanted to "milk this for as much as possible."

Cornwall Live - Truro

AA tribute to much-loved colleague, mentor and friend and dependable patrolman

Martin was only 57. 'His knowledge, humour and kindness made a real difference to everyone around him. He knew when to offer support, when to share his experience and when a joke or a bit of friendly sarcasm was exactly what was needed.'

Cornwall Live - Truro

Drunk drivers, serial thief and harasser sentenced at magistrates court this week

One man is banned from several shops as a result of his behaviour

Cornwall Live - Truro

Royal Navy veteran is most depraved child groomer and rapist seen

The judge said the abuse had been 'systematic, prolonged and in some cases positively depraved'

Cornwall Live - Truro

Newquay derelict hotel full of soiled clothes, faeces and drug needles is sealed up

It was full of soiled clothes, faeces and drug needles and the owner had been given a warning telling it what had to be done

Cornwall Live - Truro

Farmer fined £10,000 and given five-year-ban after baby cow almost died

He's now faced justice for 'a particularly nasty case' involving 13 charges relating to his animals - and he had been warned before

Cornwall Live - Truro

Police with guns descend on Cornwall village after 'armed robbery'

An accused teen has been named

Cornwall Live - Truro

Serial thief jailed and banned from Falmouth after stolen bank card spree

He pleaded guilty to 24 offences

Cornwall Live - Truro

Driver who injured three people and cop beater not sentenced - because court is too hot

She injured three people and the other woman also damaged a police car - but it was too warm for justice

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall man jailed for subjecting two ex-partners to 'tsunami of harassment'

He subjected them to what a judge described as a 'tsunami of harassment'

Cornwall Live - Truro

'Brightest star' and 'irreplaceable' mum remembered among lost loved ones

In a sweet tribute her family said 'we love you lots, like jelly tots' about Janita. Our thoughts are with them and everyone who has lost a loved one in our latest list

Cornwall Live - Truro

Tesla-driving 'moron' parks right on Cornish beach and gets stuck

He reportedly told people he can 'park wherever he feels like'

Cornwall Live - Truro

Single mum stole £20K from dog clubs because of cost-of-living crisis

Her lawyer said she suffers from neuralgia in her brain which causes pain in her face and affects her mobility

Cornwall Live - Truro

Outcry over 'very sad' parking charges plan at Idless Woods

Forestry England's new £2 to £5 parking charges branded 'greedy' by furious locals

Cornwall Live - Truro

Wadebridge man jailed for slashing neighbour's face with knife after drunken row

He slashed his victim across the face three times

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Chelsea Flower Show judge to open up garden for charity event in Cornwall

Visitors can enjoy behind the scenes tours and the sub-tropical garden with award winning garden designer, Kim Parish.