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Tiny Cornwall village making a big stand against the housing crisis
Residents are trying to stop a plot of land becoming second homes or holiday lets
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Magistrates courts deal with drug users and a sex assault this week
Here's everyone who's been sentenced this week
Pervert wanted to get back at vigilantes who caught him in web sting previously
Although he walked free from court the first time, he claimed he was seeking revenge on the 'vigilantes' that got him caught previously. This time it was cops - and a very different outcome.
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Cornwall woman was moved between wrong hospitals too many times before she died, coroner says
After Norma died, a coroner has demanded changes by three hospitals because he believes 'there is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken'
Truro toy shop's massive Christmas giveaway cancelled because of storm Darragh
The owner doesn't want people queuing up all night in a storm
There will be 'no more green and pleasant land left' after plans for huge 274-home estate approved
Wain Homes will build the 'much needed' 274 homes despite 125 objections to the plans and no support submitted for the development
Free parking at Cornwall Council car parks starting this weekend
The offer aims to promote shopping at small businesses
'Gobby' reckless Truro arsonist told not to play with fire again or face jail
She was incoherent through drink when she called 999 to ask emergency responders to 'come and see'. She was found out front smoking.
'Beautiful' baby who 'lit up everyone's lives' died unexpectedly, inquest hears
Tilly-May was 'a little star' and 'was just everything. She was beautiful.' She was also her granddad carer's 'sidekick' who 'changed my life'. So, so sad.
British rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint on US tour
The band's lead guitarist is from Cornwall
Hundreds of new houses take shape following contentious approval
The contentious Higher Newham Farm development in Truro is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027.
Cornwall child rapist Marc Bear will be 'risk to children for rest of your life'
He even went on the run to try to escape justice. 'This was a highly disturbing case where the offender has exploited the vulnerability of young people for his own sexual gratification.'
Single road catches out 10k drivers: 'If you don't want a fine, don't speed!'
In total, more than 120,000 speeding fines have been issued by Devon and Cornwall Police in the last three years - with a 49 per cent increase since 2021
Microbrewery applies for retrospective permission to keep taproom
Since opening the business in May 2024 the bar has proved so popular the company wants this to become a main revenue stream.
Grieving daughter searching for answers to dad’s ‘unexplained’ waterside death
Perry Watson was a well-known musician, recording studio owner, and piano dealer
'Monstrous' plans for 274 homes near Truro will go ahead despite concerns
Plans for the site went quiet for eight years before coming back into the limelight recently - to the dismay of locals
Big Issue seller 'out of the rain and winds' after being given his own festive hut
Nick is a fixture in Cornwall - 'the quay without Nick would be a different place'
Santa Parade in Truro in pictures
The city's Christmas festivities and Christmas Market are now in full swing until December 24
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: From the brink of suicide to Mayor of Cornwall town
Wheelchair user James Ball is using his experiences to help others
'We're here to stay': Manager of popular Truro shop quells closure rumours
The shop has faced significant customer concern regarding closure rumours