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Unexpected 'challenge' leads to £7.5 million Cornwall Council overspend

However, the authority didn't overspend as much as had been expected

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Taxi dashcam captures 'aggressive' and 'intimidating' yobs after rowdy night

The shocking footage was filmed by a Cornish taxi firm on Saturday night - in 'a reminder of how quickly situations can turn'.

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Samurai sword attacker jailed for leaving dad unable to communicate with deaf son

Some of the injuries are irreversible - and mean he cannot communicate with his own son

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Bid to shine a 'very big spotlight' on what Cornwall can offer the rest of the world

'What's not to like here? The challenge is selling it to the man eating a pasty on Fore Street as much as it is globally'

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'Quite serious' cost-cutting measures expected at Cornwall's airport

The decision earlier this year to scrap the publicly subsidised service to London Gatwick has seen a drop in income at the council-owned airport

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Person dies on Bodmin Moor after medical emergency

Our thoughts are with their family

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'I work at Cornwall restaurant loved by Gordon Ramsay – customers love one item on our menu'

A Cornwall restaurant praised by Gordon Ramsay has revealed the one menu dish customers are returning for in growing numbers

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Search is on for Pride of Britain Awards 2026 unsung heroes

The gala night will be on ITV1 later on this year and will be hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo

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Mobility scooter rider injured in crash outside Launceston petrol station

It happened over the weekend

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Window cleaner raped young boy he groomed

The window cleaner still does not accept responsibility

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Police cordon off St Austell park after serious sex attack

Enquiries are ongoing at the scene

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Former deputy leader raises further concerns about £1m General Wolfe 'cock-up'

'Who, by name not title, saw this report and chose to ignore it?'

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Anger over proposed loss of vital car park spaces in Newquay

'Too often, businesses, residents and community partners find themselves hearing about major decisions after discussions have already taken place.'

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Biker seriously injured in crash near Launceston

Two motorbikes and a car were involved

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Duchy of Cornwall woodland named among Europe's most enchanting forests

It also has a reputation as one of Britain's most haunted places

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Speed cameras to be put up on deadly road near RNAS Culdrose

Eleven people have died on this stretch - but the speed limit will not be changed

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Cornwall surgeon with sexual amputation fetish is struck off medical register

He has now spoken about it for the first time since his extreme actions included putting his own legs in dry ice so they would have to be amputated

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Royal Cornwall Show legend and true Cornish character dies

Rex, a Royal Cornwall Show legend, said: 'I have been one foot in the grave for years really, so I didn't want to wait until I'm gone to have the party'.

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A30 closed in Cornwall after another serious crash - live updates

Emergency services are on the scene

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Man suffers 'life-changing' injury after A30 cement mixer crash

The A30 has been closed for over six hours after the serious crash