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New era for Isles of Scilly as passenger ferry embarks on voyage home

The Scillonian IV is expected to enter into service in March 2027

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Man with 'horrific driving record' caught for 11th time while banned

His latest conviction was committed while he was on licence for another offence

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Cornwall house prices are tumbling as wages rise

The latest house prices and average earnings figures show homes are more affordable - but still less so than the national average

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44 Cornwall UFO sightings MAPPED

Our exclusive interactive map lets you see the details of all of them from the past five years - it's brilliant fun

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Rick Stein reveals sneaky trick he used at his Padstow restaurant to get diners eating

The celebrity chef says he is a 'naturally disorganised' person

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Newquay takes centre stage for spectacular world record attempt

What a sight! The beach was 'absolutely packed' for the occasion

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Cornwall funeral notices: Cherished 'soulmate' of 'immense wit and wisdom' among those remembered

Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of grandad Derek and all those who have lost a loved one in our latest list

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Vile rapist and 'suicide by cops' gunman jailed at Truro Crown Court in October

They join Bulgarian drug dealers, a strangling thug dad, a dating ap rapist, rapist of teen girl and a coercive controlling brute on our list of those taken off our streets in October

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Live - Major Cornwall A road reopens after crash

The road was blocked in both directions

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Mum's relief as girl missing after Cornwall Halloween party is found

Her concerned mum had called on anyone who may have seen Talwyn to call her or the police

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US authorities release name of Brit student killed in helicopter tragedy

The 31-year-old Brit died at an airport in Oregon, after two helicopters collided in mid-air on Thursday [World news]

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Woman who attacked kebab shop among criminals sentenced at by Cornwall magistrates' courts

Another woman wielded a four-inch knife and told people she would 'slit throats' and 'watch you bleed to death' in a 'violent and scary incident'

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Staffordshire couple die 33 hours apart as family say they 'couldn't bear to be apart'

Doug and Jean were happily married for 53 years, which family said were filled with 'love, kindness and laughter' (national story)

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Cornwall businesses stuck with rising costs despite Budget says Chamber

Chancellor's measures offer some relief from souring inflation but more is needed

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Cornwall police officer 'pursued prolonged, deliberate abusive, controlling and coercive behaviour'

As a result of the misconduct hearing findings including 'physical abuse, financial abuse, intimidation, manipulation, repeated harassment' the force has been urged to investigate 'potential criminal offences'

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National Trust's Penrose Estate heir 'punched someone so hard he fractured leg'

The man who inherited one of Cornwall’s grandest estates is currently on trial

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Cornwall Green leader defects to Labour after 'Zionism is Racism' motion

'Leaving the Green Party isn’t a decision I’ve taken lightly, and it’s one I never expected to make'

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Government confirms four groups will not get £100 Household Energy Payment this winter

Chancellor John Healey announced the cash will go to households - but some are excluded, documents show

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Beloved mum dies suddenly while on holiday abroad with husband and friends

Her family are desperate for help to bring her home for 'the send-off she deserves'