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Angry residents unite against massive 55m geothermal plant near Truro

The company behind plans for a 55m drilling rig says it is committed to protecting the local environment and minimising the impact of the development. Neighbours aren't at all happy.

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Cornwall planning: 48 affordable homes but locals don't want them

The parish council has 'grave concerns' regarding several issues

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Cornwall street ransacked as burglars enter homes the same way

Cash and personal items were stolen from each home

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'He didn't deserve what happened to him' - tributes paid to man found dead in Liskeard

Four men were arrested on suspicion of murder

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'Chaos' and students left 'high and dry' over bus route changes

'I just think it’s a shocking turn of events really'

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Much-loved uncle drowned at dangerous Pedn Vounder beach

Gideon was known for his love of computers, planes, unique sense of humour, energy and infectious smile

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Delirious dad who escaped hospital died in tragic stolen bicycle crash

He was diagnosed with a urine infection which resulted in 'odd' mental changes, an inquest heard this week

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Redruth Albany rugby club forced to shut down clubhouse after major fraud

It said rising costs, changing customer habits, increased utility bills also played a part

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Jubilee Pool refuses to cancel fine even though its car park operator withdrew it

'No surprise there. They act randomly.' A search of Cornwall Council's planning portal shows no planning application has been filed for the signs or cameras.

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GWR in Cornwall cancels services over unreliable new trains that are 26 years old

Schoolchildren are said to be left 'stranded' as one GWR service is permanently cut alongside five others 'temporarily cancelled'

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Cornwall Grand Designs star shares tearful update over daughter's health

A new series of Grand Designs has begun, with the first episode following Matt and Bryony's renovation in Cornwall.

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Detectives given more time to question four Liskeard murder suspects

Inquiries continue after a man was found dead in a property

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Family lose years of memories after caravan destroyed in blaze

The family cat also disappeared following the fire

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Cornwall planning: Residents' prayers are answered over church's unpopular housing bid

There is a 'limited need' for more housing 'because we're 20 minutes from anything', with existing new houses not selling. But councillors were also told 'every single (Cornish) village in my view for the future is likely to have more housing'.

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The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea worries pal in Cornish house as 'something is badly wrong'

The Repair Shop's metalwork expert Dominic Chinea faced a major setback when something went "really badly wrong" with the wiring during his Land Rover Series I restoration at his Cornish workshop

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Serial car thief and burglar stole irreplaceable sentimental jewellery from old lady

The cruel crook with 55 previous offences stole irreplaceable sentimental jewellery from an arthritic, deaf old lady, drove a stolen van at 80mph in a town centre, then into a wall - and claimed he had drugs up his bum

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Will tourist tax kill the 'Cornish golden goose'?

A council debate heard it branded a 'stealth tax' and a 'double tax' for some locals and threats of 'the possible loss of over 10,000 jobs' but was told: 'We're all getting a little bit confused around the issue here.'

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Shopper racially abused at Asda self-serve check-out

Police are seeking witnesses to what they say is a hate crime

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Fury among opponents as controversial St Ives pub meeting is cancelled

There was a conflict of interest between a councillor and complainant

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Urine-throwing 'recalcitrant stalker' left neighbour 'sick and scared'

He left a bucket of his wee and put up a wind chime by her window so loud fishermen heard it at sea. 'There is a sexual element to all this that appears to be ingrained.'