BBC News - Cornwall

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Fifty-five beaches meet new rules

May 22, 2013

Fifty five beaches in England meet tough new EU standards on water quality to achieve Blue Flag awards.
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New council leader calls for unity

May 22, 2013

The new leader of Cornwall Council calls for a "can do" attitude as the new administration starts work.
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Hilton all-clear for county final

May 22, 2013

Ben Hilton will lead Cornwall in the County Championship final at Twickenham after a disciplinary case is dismissed.
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Water poisoning ‘further researched’

May 22, 2013

More research is to be carried out into the possible effects of the Camelford water poisoning incident, an MP is told.
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Wales beats South West for tourists

May 21, 2013

Potential first-time tourists are more likely to visit Wales than south-west England, the European Union's statistics office says.
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South West Water security checked

May 21, 2013

A security services officer visits South West Water to examine how supplies are being kept safe from attack, the BBC has learnt.
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Cornwall Council leader appointed

May 21, 2013

John Pollard is elected new leader of Cornwall Council as a Liberal Democrat-independent coalition becomes its new cabinet.
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Half of UK tourists visit London

May 21, 2013

Penzance is among locations around the UK which saw increases in visitor numbers in 2012, new figures from VisitBritain show.
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Explosion fear from fertiliser store

May 21, 2013

Residents fear thousands of tonnes of fertiliser stored in a Cornish town is an explosion risk.
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Vaccine developed for farm disease

May 21, 2013

Farmers in Cornwall will have a vaccine to protect sheep and cattle against the Schmallenberg Virus by the summer.
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Pair released over man’s farm death

May 20, 2013

Two men who were arrested in connection with the death of a man on a farm are released without further action.
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Pregnant woman refused on ferry

May 20, 2013

A heavily pregnant British woman is refused permission to board a cross-Channel ferry from France to England.
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Artist’s coastal painting marathon

May 20, 2013

Artist in year-long SW Coast Path marathon
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Officer facing misconduct inquiry

May 20, 2013

A well-known Cornish police officer is suspended following an allegation of serious misconduct.
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MPs seek water poisoning apology

May 20, 2013

Politicians from Cornwall will lobby the government to press for more research into the Camelford water poisoning 25 years ago.
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Cornwall joy at county final spot

May 20, 2013

Cornwall boss Dave Thomas is proud of his side as their 41-29 win over Hertfordshire sends them to their first County Championship final since 1999.
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Devon cruise to 66-run Cornwall win

May 20, 2013

Devon crush rivals Cornwall by 66 runs to get their first win of the season in the MCCA Trophy group stages.
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Devils suffer double Edinburgh loss

May 20, 2013

Plymouth Devils suffer two defeats in as many days against the high-flying Edinburgh Monarchs in Speedway's Premier League.
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Olympic torch ‘generated millions’

May 19, 2013

Torch relay 'generated millions' for Cornwall
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Cornwall reach Twickenham final

May 19, 2013

Cornwall are heading for Twickenham after reaching the final of the rugby union County Championship with a win over Hertfordshire.
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VIDEO: SW political week in 60 seconds

May 19, 2013

Lucie Fisher reviews the political headlines
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