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Royal Cornwall Hospital to cut staff overtime pay to save money
Workers are livid with 'ill-thought out' move as their union says 'we do not accept that the nationally agreed overtime rates are in any way excessive or unreasonable'.

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Cornwall planning: Fears beauty spot could be ruined by up to 80 battery storage units
Elgin Energy wants to create the battery plant in the countryside next to a popular attraction but residents are worried


Truro shop broken into for £40 and slice of cake
The owner Tiff is steaming, especially after he later returned and swiped a till. 'I felt very scared and it felt more calculated than simply fancying a bit of chocolate cake.'

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Two shops closed down for selling illegal tobacco and vapes to children
Underage teens were seen buying vapes


Dad, 51, who died in Glynn Valley crash veered into the wrong side of the road
It happened on a notorious stretch of road in Cornwall and a fault was found with the other vehicle, but it was not to blame


Woman explains why she had sex romp in cathedral doorway
She has confessed all and was 'very embarrassed about it'


Frustration as lorries cause yet more damage on notorious Cornwall lane
After trees and his Cornish hedge have been wrecked, a resident fed-up with lack of response from Cornwall Council has taken matters into his own hands

Frustration as lorries cause more damage on notoriously narrow Cornish lane
A resident has become so frustrated with lorries causing damage to trees and historic Cornish hedges that he’s decided to take action himself.

Young mum who was bullied died after failing to receive the care she needed
Kierah was tragically found deceased in June last year. She was only 23


Suspect named and charged after stabbing in Liskeard town centre
Another man was seriously injured


Cornwall man carrying rucksack with 'Bench' writing has been found
Call 999 immediately if you see him

Update in urgent hunt to find man missing in Cornwall
People are asked to call 999 immediately if they see him.

Train service resumes after new scheme brings month of disruption
'The vital Mid Cornwall Metro project is all about improving transport connections for local people and tourists'

Over 20 new shows coming to the Hall for Cornwall
The Hall for Cornwall (HfC) has announced a diverse line-up of performances.
Cornwall museum in running for prestigious national award
The Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery, previously the Royal Cornwall Museum, reopened on March 1.

Huge fire destroys buses as photos show charred remains
Many vehicles were damaged in the blaze


Pot smasher and public masturbator among those sentenced by magistrates this week
One was banned from a pub for 12 months for smashing pots


Lowlife strangled woman who offered to make her some food
The victim had offered up some shelter and something to eat before being subjected to a terrifying, 20-minute attack


Man seriously injured after stabbing in Liskeard town centre
Police said 'it was reported that two men, who are believed to know each other, had been involved in an altercation'


Job figures by industry show how much Cornwall needs tourism
Our interactive map reveals all, area by area across the county
