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Sam Smith gets new tattoo on visit to Cornwall
It's the latest to join a collection of ink for the famous singer


Sex offender from Cornwall dies after collapsing in prison
He was caged for a decade for crimes committed in the 1980s, leaving his victim 'scared he’d come to my house and kill me'

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Free breakfast clubs at Cornwall schools MAPPED
Two have dropped out of the national scheme but three new ones have been added



Bude criminal will have dangerous pit bull destroyed after public park attack
Judge Simon Carr said it was a sad case that a dog had to wait in a kennel for two years for its execution


Much loved sportsman among those remembered in latest death notices
Jago 'passed away peacefully surrounded by love'


Hospital U-turn after 'banning' overtime pay because it's not 'cost-effective'
All care groups are expected to 'always use the most cost-effective way to cover any unfilled shifts'


'Well-liked' fisherman died after being fired for turning up to work drunk
The boat he worked on had to turn around and head back for shore because he was too drunk


Cornwall fire crews called to blaze in cupboard
The fire was extinguished in the early hours of this morning


Cornwall's unique place names that are always pronounced incorrectly
Unless you're from the area, you probably won't pronounce Trewoon properly

Hit musical & Juliet to head to Truro
The show, which reimagines the classic Juliet story, will be at Cornwall Playhouse in Hall for Cornwall from June 10 to 14.

Cornwall Travellers accused of trouble move to school field
Cornwall Council has been informed


Internet lines fixed after 'unprecedented' vandalism attack in Falmouth
Some 60 businesses and residents were without internet as a result of the vandalism

Police investigate ‘possible electoral malpractice’ over council candidate
The enquiry is connected to Chris Green, standing as an Independent councillor for Truro but previous known as Chris Twells.
Cornwall man completes global marathon challenge while battling cancer
Mark Maidwell-Smith, 67, finished the Tokyo marathon, fulfilling his ambition of achieving the 6 Star World Marathon Majors award.
Basil Fawlty to visit Truro as stage show comes to Cornwall
The play, written by comedy legend John Cleese, sees three of his favourite episodes from the series.

Bodmin child rapist showed no remorse despite repeatedly raping young victim
A judge told the vile monster - already in jail for sexual offences - that his offending would not have stopped had it not been for the victim's 'enormous courage'


Best fish and chips for Good Friday MAPPED
The top 40 have been named by the National Federation of Fish Friers - including its pick in Cornwall, very near the top of the UK's top 40


Confusion and dismay over identity of Cornwall Council candidate who sat on two different councils
Bizarre case of Chris Green - also understood to be Chris Twells - who sat on councils in Greater Manchester and Gloucestershire at the same time and was suspended by the Lib Dems. Now he's running in our election.
