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Devoted dad who fell from viaduct 'was so proud' of his daughters
But he was worried about his age and declining health

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Dozens of firefighters rush to large barn blaze near A30 in Cornwall
The fire crews put a 50m cordon in place at the scene


Fires rip through seven homes in Cornwall in one week
It was a busy week for firefighters

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Police contact family of missing woman after body found
Colette Marshall was last seen on the morning of February 1


Cop beater and racist among those sentenced at magistrates courts this week
Some serious sentences were handed out this week


Morlaix Avenue in Truro to face disruption for a whole year
It is the first of five phases of works and restrictions will be in place both ways for 24 hours a day, weekends included


Reform candidates to stand in all 87 areas at Cornwall Council election
As it prepares to put up candidates - as young as 22 and including a cabbie - for every single Cornwall Council area, it claims support is growing here because Reform 'does politics differently' and 'openly and straightly'.


Cornwall authorities respond to concerns about woman living in rubbish-filled car in Truro
Many have shared photos and their worries for her on social media and a Cornwall councillor has 'genuine concern about a human tragedy playing out in full public view'.


Gardener gets mouthful of human ashes as mourners warned to stop using Truro spot
'It was not a pleasant experience.' You need to ask permission to scatter your loved one's ashes in certain places


Cornwall council 'never gets parking right' as car park overhauls continue
The council replaced pay-on-exit systems with pay and display machines in three car parks last year - but it's now reversing the decision after just five years


Widow devastated after late husband's possessions destroyed in fire
Video footage shows the fire and the desperate attempts made to put it out


Decision to sell off Cornwall council houses slammed as 'perverse'
The council argues they have become too expensive to repair but some members believe the local authority should not be selling them to the private sector

Man wanted in connection with ABH and strangulation sought by police
Police are appealing for information to locate 28-year-old wanted man Thomas Ware from St Austell.

Search ends for man wanted in connection to strangling
Police say do not approach - call 999


'King' who inspired gold-medal Olympian to get into sport dies
Hundreds are expected to attend the high-profile funeral of the ex-teacher who told his pupils in Cornwall 'my name is Mr Pierce but you may call me King'


New Look in St Austell to close for good
The company has announced that about a quarter of its UK stores are earmarked for closure


Rattler Fest rape trial jury discharged
The trial took place last week


Cornwall planning: Over 70 care apartments and 60 static caravans among latest proposals
There are also plans to turn a former high street bank into a new library and visitor hub


Six of the best Indian restaurants in Cornwall to visit in 2025
From creamy kormas to succulent saag paneer - we've got you covered with this list of best Indian restaurants in Cornwall


Controlling teen and man who stamped on girlfriend among violent criminals locked up
A war veteran who created deepfake porn which ruined two women's lives is also among those listed
