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Cornwall Live - Truro

Thug knocked stranger unconscious then stabbed him with broken bottle in Penzance

His victim was 'kicked like a football' then woke up in hospital with stab wounds that needed surgery, a partly collapsed lung and facial injuries, which his attacker blamed on a bottle he 'fell on'

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Cornwall Council asked if its use of 'chairman' is sexist

A long debate took place as councillors discussed whether a more gender neutral word should be used instead

Cornwall Live - Truro

Former bookies manager with amazing mental arithmetic skills among those remembered

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Cornwall Live - Truro

Dad slams ‘bonkers’ school decision as temperatures plummet

More than 90 schools and colleges across Cornwall have been impacted by the snow and ice today

Cornwall Live - Truro

Man pulled knife on cops in mental health crisis incident

Police were called after paramedics feared for their safety

Cornwall Live - Truro

Family's heart-stopping lucky escape as 'cursed' car burst into flames

It has emerged that it was already on fire when they pulled over - and now they lost so much, including kids' Christmas presents

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Truro city centre still open for business as major project gets underway

Initial work is expected to last for around 14 weeks.

Cornwall Live - Truro

Experienced diver from Cornwall died exploring shipwrecks in Malta

On his 91st dive on a holiday with his wife, his dive buddy and another man tried desperately to save him

Cornwall Live - Truro

Pictures show aftermath of Cornwall car fire

A vehicle was reduced to a burnt husk after video captured the fire drama

Cornwall Live - Truro

Work starts on Camborne improvement scheme

Road closures will be in place for months but will be lifted for its most special day

Cornwall Live - Truro

Video captures Cornwall car blaze

Dramatic footage has emerged of firefighters tackling the flames

Cornwall Live - Truro

Car 'fully engulfed in fire' on busy Cornwall road

Police attended as firefighters had to use breathing devices and multiple hoses to tackle the blaze

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Step through the ages: Luxmuralis returns to Truro Cathedral

This January, Truro Cathedral will host the new Luxmuralis show, Time, offering visitors an immersive journey through the ages

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall funeral notices include 'random acts of kindness' request to honour 'dog daddy' who was 58

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Neil, who passed 'peacefully' at 58, and all those who have lost a loved one in our list

Cornwall Live - Truro

Snow in Cornwall forecast as Met Office warns of snow and ice

All of Cornwall will freeze this weekend

Cornwall Live - Truro

Fish tank smasher among those sentenced at Cornwall magistrates' courts

It's a short list because the courts have not operated fully during the festive period

Cornwall Live - Truro

Armed police swoop on Cornish town after 'threats to kill'

A man was reported to have threatened a woman in the area

Cornwall Live - Truro

Road closures in Truro city centre loom again as gas works continue

Here we go again, for a whole month - several roads closed and more temporary traffic lights, but it can't be helped

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Green transport scheme aims to transform travel in the city

The Truro Green Transport Scheme, which aims to improve pedestrian and cycling routes, forms part of a wider vision to create a “connected river city.”

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Royal Cornwall Hospital CEO to leave after four years in charge

Steve Williamson will step down in April to take on a new role as Chief Executive Officer at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.