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Man rescued after yacht runs aground at scenic headland in Cornwall

The vessel had suffered a loss of power

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Cornwall Council companies boss quits in latest resignation

The fourth high-level departure within or linked to the council in as many weeks

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Everyone who is eligible as people across Cornwall to get £100

Cornwall Council has confirmed thousands of residents will receive a one-off £100 payment

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Delayed Cornwall women and children's hospital has a new finish date

A construction company has been appointed for the £291 million hospital which will now also be in a new location

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Dramatic photos and video show huge blaze that destroyed eight vehicles

A huge plume of smoke could be seen for miles - and we have been sent a photo of the devastating aftermath

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Cornwall farmer died after being crushed by half-tonne hay bale

His daughter rolled it off of him and his wife said he was 'chatty' in hospital

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Cornwall teenager disappears in London after Korn concert

The 17-year-old from Troon was last seen near the mosh pit

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Cornwall planning: Over 100 people protest against plans for 78 affordable homes in Cornish village

A council meeting had to be moved to a bigger venue, but there are 219 households identified as connected to the village and needing homes

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Cornwall hospital data breach caused 'loss of trust and ongoing anxiety'

'This is something that clearly should never have happened'. The breach exposed sensitive personal health information of almost 8,000 current and former staff.

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Treliske's bid to end corridor care scuppered by 'critical incident'

It means demand has outstripped its current capacity and normal operations can no longer be safely or effectively maintained without taking emergency steps

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Senior Methodist Church man fobbed off alleged victim of leader's sex assault because they were mates, court hears

Day two of the trial of the former leader of the Methodist Church in Cornwall highlighted how alleged victims were not heard by senior members. 'He said it was because of this spiritual work and I would be spreading Satan's lies about the Church if I told anyone about it.'

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Schoolgirl, 12, killed in bus crash during lunchbreak as heartbroken family pay tribute

Sophia Aitken was hit by a bus in North Ayrshire as police continue investigating [National news]

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Newquay angry cop sacked for attack on drunk prisoner

He also called another a 'horrible creature, k**b head, clown, d*ck, rat, t*t and doughnut'

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Illegal high-powered e-bikes seized by police in Cornwall

The e-bikes must meet strict legal requirements to be ridden in public spaces

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Bomb squad called as jet makes emergency landing after explosive threat

The Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was met by bomb disposal experts when it touched down in France [World news]

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Compromise over harbourside seating which St Ives traders say causes 'chaos'

Amid a raft of neighbouring traders' complaints, the restaurant's boss acknowledged issues with intoxicated people, inappropriate language and younger people on the road - but said the benches are an asset for the town

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Unfinished 'ghost' estate in Tamar valley up for sale

On the plus side, it's in 'an elevated position with good views over surrounding countryside and of the viaduct'

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The Repair Shop star shares 'beautiful' moment that made 'tough move to Cornwall worth it'

The Repair Shop star Dominic Chinea swapped his former home in Kent for a new life in Cornwall last year, and the move has come with its challenges.

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Man 'killed soulmate and kept her body in freezer for almost three years', court told

George Gordon, 65, allegedly murdered his friend Delia McInerney in April 2023, days before she was due to move to Portugal, and kept her dismembered body in a freezer with her pet guinea pigs

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Villagers have nothing to fear, says boss of 24-hour alcohol shop

A number of residents had complained about the possibility of antisocial behaviour, noise, disorder and litter