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Cornwall Live - Truro

Lying Cornwall paedo targeted 'boy of 14' for sex and sent him pervy vids

His lawyer said he 'recognises he has a problem' and 'to his credit he has recognised this' to keep him out of jail

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Cornwall funeral notices as larger than life character with great sense of humour among those remembered this week

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one on our list this week

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall planning: 35 new applications

They vary from a shepherd's hut for holiday let and two coastal homes being replaced by a bigger one to caravans for staff accommodation and new signs on a Grade II listed pub - and a commemorative buoy.

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Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall thieves and thugs among those sentenced by magistrates this week

A power tool thief, a few naughty drivers and a serial shoplifter have all made the list this week

Cornwall Live - Truro

Victim of vile Launceston rapist living in fear for years

She also spoke of being forced through a trial by her attacker. 'What happened to me was the most violated I have felt. Telling my story to a room full of strangers has been violating again.'

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall flasher exposed penis to elderly woman in churchyard

She was seeking a moment of solace and reflection when the vile creature also threatened to rape her

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall hospitals trust backs down on hundreds of staff redundancies, says union

'When workers stand together, we win together'

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall Council leaders decide new parking charges WILL go ahead across Cornwall

Colleagues told them not to. It includes car parks that are free, with particular concerns about charging over £5 at one - branded a 'surface on a bog' - that's been free for over 40 years, and even the police raised concerns

Cornwall Live - Truro

Family feared armed drug users and dealers took over home of 'beautiful' woman, 26

Police agreed and also had concerns Sharna was at risk of abuse by an ex-boyfriend before her death in 'one of the the saddest cases' the coroner has heard

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall funeral notices as dearly loved wife and auntie among those remembered

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of all those who have lost a loved one in our list this week, including dad Brett, just 57, and Den, whose mourners were asked to 'wear something Cornish'

Cornwall Live - Truro

'Amazing' Cornwall dad, 47, who 'dedicated his life to family' died in play area

Terry's wife told his inquest he 'dedicated his life to family' and would do 'anything to help anyone', but suffered after a traumatic incident at the hands of a Treliske surgeon

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall hospitals among worst in England to work for, staff say

'We will talk to our staff in more detail about the results and work with them to agree practical steps to make real improvements happen'

Cornwall Live - Truro

Developer Paul Stephens and his business guilty of waste and asbestos charges

It's the second time in two years he has pleaded guilty in court over potentially deadly asbestos, but for a different site

Cornwall Live - Truro

Wrecked boats in Cornwall to cost £165,000 to remove as risks grow

From Andvari and Another One to Urchin and Yesterday's Dreams, the names of the abandoned vessels to be targeted have been revealed

Cornwall Live - Truro

Dog dies in Truro attack as people injured by 'out-of-control' animal

Police seized the 'out-of-control' dog

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall planning: Next step for new 'village' for 1,800 students

Plans for 40 homes in the same area of Cornwall have also been submitted among the latest planning applications

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cornwall funeral notices as 'treasured daughter and adored sister', 40, among those remembered

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Samantha Harris, 40, and all those who lost a loved one in our list this week

Cornwall Live - Truro

Man with baton and knuckleduster among those sentenced by Cornwall magistrates

A persistent harasser who keeps breaching a restraining order is also on this week's list

Cornwall Live - Truro

Young Cornwall man injured sister with knife for waking him to go to work

She had sorted the job for him

Cornwall Live - Truro

Anubis the dog's life in the balance after biting police officer in Cornwall

He's named after the ancient Egyptian jackal-headed deity for death and the afterlife