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Bankrupt, criminal Cornwall developer forced to rent family home out on Airbnb
It would cost you up to £8,400 a week to stay there this summer
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Cornwall pilot 'nearly coerced' out of life-saving cancer treatment
He was diagnosed with prostate cancer but his insurance company felt the treatment was 'unproven' - despite his 'no limit' policy
NHS nuisance, drunk and violent men and women among those sentenced by Cornwall magistrates this week
One man harassed and assaulted NHS staff in hospital
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Paul Stephens the criminal Cornwall 'luxury' developer is now personally bankrupt
After several of his companies collapsed and two prosecutions, it means he'll be cleared of debts in 12 months' time
Redruth nuisance banned from calling 999 unless it's life or death
He previously breached a similar order within 48 hours. Now he's also committed an assault and waved his privates in public.
Huge RNLI lifeboat halts Truro traffic as it meets unlikely obstacle
The 40ft vessel narrowly avoided getting stuck
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
'Health and safety gone mad' as Cornwall weedkiller U-turn divides
It's a massively hot topic in the county at the moment
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.'
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'