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LIVE: Cornwall election results

May 3, 2013
LIVE: Cornwall election results

5PM update There were some high profile councillors who lost their seats in Cornwall - not least former Conservative council leader Alec Robertson. Mr Robertson was ousted as leader last year in the row over the part-privatisation of council services and now will find himself no longer a councillor at all. He was defeated by Independent Phil...
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LIVE BLOG: Cornish Pirates v Jersey

April 20, 2013
LIVE BLOG: Cornish Pirates v Jersey

The Cornish Pirates take on Jersey today at home from 3pm. Catch the game live via our live blog below: Cornish Pirates v Jersey
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LIVE BLOG: Cornish Pirates v Jersey

April 20, 2013
LIVE BLOG: Cornish Pirates v Jersey

The Cornish Pirates take on Jersey today at home from 3pm. Catch the game live via our live blog below: Cornish Pirates v Jersey
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PICTURED: Pod of grey seals sunbathe in St Agnes

April 17, 2013
PICTURED: Pod of grey seals sunbathe in St Agnes

While carrying out a search in the St Agnes area yesterday, the crew of Devon and Cornwall Police helicopter came across this pod of seals enjoying the spring sunshine. Cornwall Wildlife Trust said it's unusual to see so many in a pod like this on C...
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LIVE webcast and blog: Cornwall Council meeting from 10.30am

April 16, 2013
LIVE webcast and blog: Cornwall Council meeting from 10.30am

Cornwall Council meets in full this morning from 10.30am. Watch the meeting live via the webcast and join the debate in the blog below. Please note the blog is moderated by Cornwall Council. Loading...Webcast Available Here : http://connect.cornw...
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Crash at A38 Glynn Valley between Bodmin and Liskeard

April 6, 2013
Crash at A38 Glynn Valley between Bodmin and Liskeard

5pm UPDATE: The road has re-opened EARLIER: There has been a crash on the A38 at Glynn Valley closing the road in both directions between the Two Waters Foot junction and the Old Road junction. Fire crews from Bodmin and Liskeard are at the scene w...
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Landslide at Malpas in Truro: Police search for casualties

April 6, 2013
Landslide at Malpas in Truro: Police search for casualties

2.30pm UDDATE: Emergency services have stood down after confirming no casualties were involved in the collapse of a 10ft section of the river bank at Malpas. EARLIER: There are reports of a landslide at Malpas in Truro his afternoon. Falmouth Inshor...
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Campaigners protest against plans for Bodmin link road

April 6, 2013
Campaigners protest against plans for Bodmin link road

Bodmin's priory park this morning saw hundreds of campaigners protest again against plans for a new Bodmin Link road. Protesters do not want the road to cut a swathe through Priory Fields, close to the football ground. This is their second protest in...
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Brewer backlash leader Sarah Maguire stands for election against him

April 6, 2013
Brewer backlash leader Sarah Maguire stands for election against him

The woman who lead a revolt calling for beleaguered councillor Collin Brewer's resignation will stand for election against him in May. Collin Brewer made a surprise decision to stand for re-election despite his resignation in February amid public fury...
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Direct from Cornwall to Turkish Riviera but Newquay’s airport drop-off is scrapped

April 6, 2013
Direct from Cornwall to Turkish Riviera but Newquay’s airport drop-off is scrapped

Flights from Cornwall to the Turkish Riviera began yesterday with a fully-booked inaugural flight to mark the start of a series of package holidays. OSKA-TRAVEL, who are members of KENBA Group International, are flying to the holiday destination on fo...
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Property fire at Lewis Way in St Austell extinguished

April 6, 2013
Property fire at Lewis Way in St Austell extinguished

A fire was extinguished successfully at a property in St Austell last night. Fire crews were alerted to the incident at 7.10pm with reports of smoke in the property at Lewis Way. Crews battled the fire at a timber-framed wall with a hose reel, a ladd...
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Disabled children "should be put down" ex-councillor Collin Brewer will stand for May elections

April 5, 2013
Disabled children "should be put down" ex-councillor Collin Brewer will stand for May elections

A councillor who resigned amid public backlash after admitting to saying disabled children should be "put down" will stand for re-election in May. Collin Brewer, 68, was an elected independent member for Wadebridge East, when made the comments to Disa...
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Growing concerns for missing Hayle woman Meryl Cameron

April 5, 2013
Growing concerns for missing Hayle woman Meryl Cameron

Fears are rising about the well-being of a Hayle woman who went missing on the weekend. Meryl Cameron, 54, disappeared from her home in Canonstown in the early hours of Saturday 30th March. Her car, a white Renault Megane with black soft top roof and...
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Tate removes work by Cornish artist Graham Ovenden

April 4, 2013
Tate removes work by Cornish artist Graham Ovenden

Acclaimed art gallery the Tate has removed work by disgraced Cornish artist Graham Ovenden after he was found guilty of child sex offences on Tuesday. The gallery was displaying images of 34 prints by Ovenden online. A spokesperson said the "Tate is s...
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LIVE BLOG: Cornish Pirates v Bedford

March 31, 2013
LIVE BLOG: Cornish Pirates v Bedford

The Cornish Pirates take on Bedford today at home from 3pm. Catch the game live via our live blog below: Cornish Pirates v Bedford
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Owner appeals to Bude in search for Siberian Husky puppy

March 26, 2013
Owner appeals to Bude in search for Siberian Husky puppy

A desperate dog owner is appealing to anyone who might know the whereabouts of his puppy after it escaped his care whilst in Bude. "Ash", a 6 month old Siberian Husky puppy, ran from his owner whilst in Crooklets Car Park on Friday 22 March and desp...
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Clocks go forward on Sunday March 31st

March 26, 2013
Clocks go forward on Sunday March 31st

British Summer Time begins officially on Sunday March 31st 2013. That means clocks should be put forward one hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March, resulting in lighter evenings. Although there have been debates over the years about bringing the U...
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Clocks go back on Sunday March 31st

March 25, 2013
Clocks go back on Sunday March 31st

British Summer Time begins officially on Sunday March 31st 2013. That means clocks should be put forward one hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March, resulting in lighter evenings. Although there have been debates over the years about bringing the U...
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Woman missing as building collapses in Looe following landslide

March 22, 2013
Woman missing as building collapses in Looe following landslide

A woman is missing following a house collapse in Looe. Susan Norman, in her 60s, has not been seen since her flat was reduced to a pile of rubble this morning. She lived in one of six flats at the rear of the building which collapsed in the early hou...
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Body discovered in Looe building which collapsed following landslide

March 22, 2013
Body discovered in Looe building which collapsed following landslide

A body has been recovered from a building in Looe which collapsed this morning following a landslide. Police had been searching for a resident of one of the six flats at the rear of the property. Susan Norman, in her 60s, hadn't been accounted for fo...
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VIDEO: Body discovered in Looe building which collapsed following landslide

March 22, 2013
VIDEO: Body discovered in Looe building which collapsed following landslide

A body has been recovered from a building in Looe which collapsed this morning following a landslide. Police had been searching for a resident of one of the six flats at the rear of the property. Susan Norman, in her 60s, hadn't been accounted for following the collapse before 6am this morning. A major hunt was launched...
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