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Cornwall Council school closures Friday and delayed openings for Storm Austen
Mostly planning to open between 10am and 11am
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Car flips onto its side in Falmouth crash
Minor injuries were sustained
Lorry crashes into Redruth shop - live updates
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Woman went on Cornwall TK Maxx shoplifting spree to 'feed her children'
She stole men's clothes, jewellery and an airfryer. The court heard how she 'acted with others but took the leading role.' It was planned including the use of getaway drivers.
Lorry driver dies after crashing into Redruth shop
A tragic update
Cornwall trains cancelled as Storm Austen approaches
Significant disruption is expected until Saturday
Cornwall planning: 42 affordable homes approved despite 'dangerous' access fears
When a similar application was refused it resulted in Cornwall Council being fined £125,000
32 UK Government services taken offline amid critical PHP security vulnerability
Thirty-two UK Government services have been taken offline and four are experiencing partial disruption while efforts continue to tackle potential cybersecurity threats, a minister has confirmed [National news]
Yachtsman on sinking yacht took life jacket off because he felt too hot
'With no power, its very dangerous position on the rocks and in serious danger of sinking... our crews saved the life of the lone sailor'
Man suffers head injury while climbing Brown Willy
He was rushed to hospital after walking on the moors
Cornwall holiday parks being evacuated as Storm Austen set to bring 'severe weather'
An amber weather warning has been issued
Newquay zombie crawl cancelled ahead of Storm Austen
'We simply cannot put anyone at risk', but other activities at the event are still expected to go ahead. 'Please don’t think Halloween is cancelled!'
Monster rapist and child sex abuser's Helston home could be bulldozed
'These were repeated and appalling campaigns of sexual violence... even with my experience at the bar and as a judge this was one of the most chilling I've heard'
Holidaymaker livid after 'fine' for two minute overstay at controversial Penzance car park
Marina is one of many visitors to have been hit with a £100 charge
Relentless vile stalker attended victim's kids school and blocked the road
'A relentless sustained course of conduct which was life altering for your victim. She has taken untold actions to change her life, locks, alarms.'
Hour-by-hour Storm Austen forecast as Cornwall bears the brunt of the weather front
You may want to change your plans and stay at home
Carer steals nearly £2,700 from vulnerable person in 'incredibly disturbing case'
Magistrates said 'there is no doubt' that the 'incredibly disturbing case... crosses the custody threshold' - then explained why they didn't jail her
The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea's Cornwall home 'falling apart and nearly caught fire'
The Repair Shop star Dominic Chinea has shared a worrying update from his Cornwall home after an unexpected problem forced him to abandon work on his latest project
Locals rally around Cornish MP suspended over taxpayer-funded Covid bounce back loan
'I take this responsibility seriously and I have acted with integrity throughout.' An investigation is taking place.
Dummy found next to white powder in room where newborn died from cocaine, inquest told
After the court case, an inquest has now heard the 'incredibly messy' room was filled with white powder, blood stains, cigarettes, empty bottles of Jack Daniels and uneaten food.