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A39 closed overnight between Truro and Falmouth for roadworks
Cornwall Council said the route will be closed for routine maintenance to take place


No disciplinary action for police after man died during arrest
Godrick Osei died after police smashed their way into a care home toilet to arrest him

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Remarkable footage shows deer swimming in Cornwall
Roe, roe, roe your boat


'Ridiculous' speed hump verdict as others say 'just drive at the right speed'
Readers weigh in as a member of Cornwall Council's new Cabinet has issue with a new table-top speed hump which drivers labelled a 'ski jump'


Grieving family say dad in crisis was 'treated by police like a threat'
Mr Osei's 'heartbroken' loved ones have now shared his photo and spoken for the first time since he died in police hands


Ancient gold ring and gift from King James II found buried in Cornwall
The gold medal was given to those afflicted by 'King's Evil'


Teen who damaged ambulance among those sentenced by magistrates this week
Three violent criminals who assaulted police officers are also on the list


Councillor reported to Devon and Cornwall Police following over 100 complaints
Cornwall Council says his comments are 'antisemitic and seek to deny the Holocaust'


Councillor refuses to resign over Holocaust comments made in Cornwall
Branded 'absolutely abhorrent' - while others support his right to free speech - a special meeting to deal with him also heard demands he resigns.


Arrests for drink driving after road policing operation in Truro
Marked and unmarked cars, patrols and 'specialist tactics' were used to tackle drunk, reckless and noisy drivers


'Infected' animals in awful living conditions escape onto major road
Those poor creatures were thin, lame and had infected eyes left untreated. So cruel.


Stray cat saves kittens from danger before tragedy strikes in Truro
Four little kittens have been left without their brave mum


Drivers in Cornwall complain new road hump is more like a 'ski jump'
New Cabinet member says he has raised the concerns with Cornwall Council as the traffic calming measure appears to be 'a bit extreme'


Cornwall bar that became hotspot for violence shut down by police
Police received many reports of violence and noise disturbances at the bar


Moment police smash into care home toilet to arrest dad shown in court
Harrowing police body cam footage showed Mr Osei's last moments


Cornwall Council Cabinet portfolios and committee members revealed
Reform UK and the Lib Dems have the lion's share of seats on the new committees

Arrests made during major crackdown on dangerous driving in Truro area
Police put the brakes on dangerous driving in Truro
'Big friendly giant' who broke into care home died in police standoff: inquest
He barricaded himself in a toilet washroom before being handcuffed by police.

Dad died after police smashed into care home toilet to arrest him
He was 'ultra paranoid' at the time, and had just shattered a window to flee his partner's house nearby
