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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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Cornwall Live - Truro

Dozens of firefighters rush to large barn blaze near A30 in Cornwall

The fire crews put a 50m cordon in place at the scene

Cornwall Live - Truro

Fires rip through seven homes in Cornwall in one week

It was a busy week for firefighters

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Cornwall Live - Truro

Police contact family of missing woman after body found

Colette Marshall was last seen on the morning of February 1

Cornwall Live - Truro

Cop beater and racist among those sentenced at magistrates courts this week

Some serious sentences were handed out this week

Cornwall Live - Truro

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

Cornwall Live - Truro

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 Live - Truro

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'.

Cornwall Live - Truro

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 Live - Truro

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

Cornwall Live - Truro

Widow devastated after late husband's possessions destroyed in fire

Video footage shows the fire and the desperate attempts made to put it out

Cornwall Live - Truro

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

Falmouth Packet | Truro

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.

Cornwall Live - Truro

Search ends for man wanted in connection to strangling

Police say do not approach - call 999

Cornwall Live - Truro

'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'

Cornwall Live - Truro

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

Cornwall Live - Truro

Rattler Fest rape trial jury discharged

The trial took place last week

Cornwall Live - Truro

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

Cornwall Live - Truro

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

Cornwall Live - Truro

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