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Cornwall funeral notices as much loved mum and granny among those remembered

A couple who sadly passed away two weeks apart and a master mariner are also in this week's funerals and death notices. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of all those who have lost a loved one in our list.

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Cornwall woman saves £12K a year living rent-free and travelling the world

Emma from Cornwall has managed to keep moving for over three years already, spending the thousands she saves on restaurants and activities instead

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Dozens of homes without internet a week on from Storm Goretti

BT Openreach said its engineers are working flat out but Storm Goretti has caused a lot of damage

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Boyfriend's 'despicable' attack left victim fearing for her life

The judge said she could have died. She tried to get away but he dragged her across the road 'by the ankle, punching and kicking her multiple times.'

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Cornwall pub Kings Head handed another zero food hygiene rating for rats, bird poo and rancid food

Also 'putrid squid' and meat containers with flies. In 2023 an inspection also found pests, rotting meat and mould. It has all been rectified.

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A30 lorry crash driver's 'scrappy' dog reunited with owner

The pet was rescued at the scene where the tanker tipped over

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True tragedy of Storm Goretti trees in Cornwall may never be known

The most significant event that council highways department has dealt with since 1988

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Dad carried out sex assault to 'humiliate and traumatise' victim

The horrible crime was 'particularly cruel and manipulative' by a man with 'no idea of remorse'

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A30 was closed in two places: Everything we know

A septic tanker overturned before someone was reported on the 'wrong side of the railings a few miles down the road

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Cornwall planning: Convicted rogue roofer builds 'holiday park' in garden without permission

There's also an 'unlawful' permanent home in his garden - and the four holiday lodges, a swimming pool and gym building are even listed on AirBnB and have been rented to tourists.

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A30 Cornwall crash: 'Significant spillage' after septic tanker overturns

The road remains closed after a serious injury collision

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Driver doing 60mph through roadworks avoids disqualification after court hearing

Motorist clocked at twice the limit in Threemilestone roadworks keeps licence after magistrates hear ban would harm family and job.

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A30 septic tanker crash near Truro: Everything we know as people told to 'avoid area'

There is a septic spillage following the collision

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Motorist seriously injured in A30 crash involving car and lorry

Photos of the crash have emerged as a driver is stuck for '2.5 hours'

Falmouth Packet | Truro

Fingerprint scanners introduced at Cornwall's neonatal unit

It replaces traditional entry methods with Suprema BioStar biometric security.

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Cruel thief stole charity tins from bowling alley

Police found his DNA at the scene

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Cornwall funeral notices as mum and 'friend to many' aged just 34 among those remembered

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of 'devoted mum, cherished daughter, beloved sister' Bobbie Sheerin, who was only 34, as well as all those who have loved a lost one in our notices this week

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Graves disturbed by falling trees uprooted during Storm Goretti

The graves were unearthed as Cornwall was battered by the weather

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Funeral director kept woman's body for months after 'funeral' because he didn't pay his bills

Having recently taken over the Cornish family business from his grandfather, he found 'the sadness and grief from families that he was being exposed to' too much for him. But her son said: 'The thought of my mother being alone for nearly three months in the garage of the business is something unbear...

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Storm Goretti: Government says it stands alongside Cornwall as MPs ask for more help

The Government minister was clearly on the back foot as Labour tried to save face amid strong criticism of its handling of Cornwall's 'incredibly ferocious and terrifying' Storm Goretti trauma in Parliament