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Pause on using chemical weedkiller after Cornwall protest
Cornwall Council leader admits "we got this absolutely wrong" when it came to liaising with parish and town councils
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'Health and safety gone mad' as Cornwall weedkiller U-turn divides
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Young Cornwall biker lost control after 'self-medicating' with weed
'As his mother, I will never get over it,' his inquest heard. 'His death has left a hole that will never be filled. His absence is felt so deeply.'
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Man dies after house fire in Cornwall
He was trapped in the building
Man named and charged after three hurt in Launceston attacks
One of the victims was slashed with a blade
Cornwall planning: Almost 250 more homes proposed for Cornwall this week
Applications for developments in several locations, include 'the best of modern rural village living in a great location - contemporary sustainable homes that feel like they belong to the quintessentially Cornish scene'
Man who kicked 'Santa' in head in Falmouth handed suspended sentence
Footage was widely shared on social media as the slumped victim was dressed as Santa Claus during the December 2024 attack
Unique Cornwall 'money' from 400 years ago to go on sale
These rare tokens were substituted for coins and 'provide the sort of fascinating, gritty local detail that other records miss' such as a father's will saying his daughter 'was married to an unsatisfactory husband'
Mark McIlwaine jailed six years for sexual assault at Truro Crown Court
He 'showed no consideration for the victim in this case as he sought about fulfilling his own sexual desires'
Cornwall dad can't communicate with deaf son after Penzance samurai sword attack
Justin may never get full use of his hand back and is unable to use sign language with his deaf son
Bad driver, thug and shoplifters among those sentenced by Cornwall magistrates this week
One threatened to print messages between a woman and another male and post around her workplace
Businesses urge council to fully consider £8 million bridge project
The proposed bridge connecting Newham Industrial Estate with Boscawen Park will impact navigation rights on the river.
More concern and controversy over £8 million bridge plan in Truro
Cornwall Council needs an endorsement from the Government to carry out the works which otherwise would be unlawful. Local traders are concerned about the impact.
Stalled £600,000 project has split a community in Cornwall
Stalled 'wreck not rec' build involves resignations, recriminations, miscommunications, a huge local tax hike and a council now addressing 'a number of inaccuracies'
Redruth man's machete threats during two-year campaign of coercive control
He 'threatened that he would come to my family house and kill us all with a machete'
Growing anger at Cornwall Council's 'complete U-turn' on using chemical weedkiller
Councillors will demand a U-turn on the U-turn at a council meeting which will also see a public protest
Cornwall Council homeless pods where man died are closing
'These units are now approaching the end of their useful life'
Part of Cornwall named among top three growing rental price hotspots in UK
Nationally, average rents hit a standstill in the early months of 2026 – although Rightmove revealed some rental price hotspots, including in Cornwall, have seen significant increases in the past year.
Cornwall Council traffic notices for Helston, Perranporth, Truro, St Mawes and St Erme
Including for resurfacing, sewer, ducting and cabling, with signed diversions and access maintained
Firefighters battle 'barn fire' near Truro after issuing warning
Locals were told to stay indoors and close all windows after a fire broke out near Truro this evening