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Education Secretary Gillian Keegan responds to Cornwall gender transition debate
Education
Government minister Gillian Keegan says it's a 'massive issue'
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Tributes paid to Cornwall's 'inspirational ' first female grand bard
Education
Ann did so much for Cornwall
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Police force's BDMLR investigation finds no evidence of animal cruelty
Animals
Devon and Cornwall Police says there is zero evidence that healthy seals have been tube fed by medics in Cornwall
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Cornwall care crisis separates couple for first time in 74 years
Housing
Sheila Glass, 96, and her husband of 74 years, William Glass, 94, have been forced to part because of a shortage of housing and care options
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Education Secretary visits Cornwall and defends childcare funding
Education
The minister visited the Naturally Learning pre-school in Blackwater to discuss the Government's new childcare scheme
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Mum-of-six strangled mother-in-law pulling oxygen tube from her nose
Truro Crown Court
Dean Bradley and Roxanne Bradley have appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentence having assaulted his mother and step-father at their home
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Old Cattle Market given new lease of life as pump track and parkour area open
Things to do in Cornwall
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Sensational St Loy’s Cove house offers once in a lifetime opportunity
Lillicrap Chilcott
Now on the market, St Dellan has been owned by the same family since 1962
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Cornwall's best places to avoid the crowds this summer including secluded creek that inspired famous novel
Cornwall
These eight spots have been tipped as the places to get away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist trail this season
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'How can it cost £200,000 to break up boat where 'bad stuff' is happening?'
Sailing
The Compton Castle has been moored on Lemon Quay since 1982 and has served as a floating museum and café.
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Porthleven Food Festival chef line-up announced including Ben Palmer from Great British Menu
Food and Drink
You can expect plenty of celebrity chefs showing off their skills
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The Wave Project in Newquay is saving young people's lives through the power of the sea
Surfing
The charity can only help 2,500 people a year nationally but wants to do so much more
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Inside Cornwall's housing market as house prices finally drop from Covid madness
Housing
Cornwall remains in the grip of a housing crisis nonetheless
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Devon born flapjack bakery business opens new Falmouth shop
Food and Drink
The company already has stores in St Ives and Fowey
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Penzance
Montol in 38 pictures of Cornwall's magical winter solstice festival
The Penzance event that celebrates the shortest day of the year is unlike anything you've been to before
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Man will drive through Cornwall in the world's smallest car
UK & World News
It does 23mph
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Hundreds of ex-caged hens need new loving homes
Animals
Adoption day is fast approaching for the animals saved from slaughter
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Gravestones smashed to pieces in 'very sinister and upsetting' act
Crime
'ItÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃâs left us feeling intimidated and wondering what will come next'
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Furious motorist 'fined' £100 for parking for 16 seconds too long
Looe
That's £6.25 per second
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'Whitewash' claims as much-hated 'monstrosity' is recommended for approval
Cornwall Council
Opponents are planning a peaceful protest at County Hall later this month
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Risk to children means fluoride likely to be added to Cornwall's drinking water
Health
Cornwall Council will ask South West Water to add fluoride following a review in a bid to tackle the growing lack of NHS dental care for the Duchy's children
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Cornish 'wine escape' events 'scam' costs local people thousands
Crime
Hotels in Cornwall have confirmed no such event was ever booked at their venues in Padstow, Redruth and St Ives
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Cornwall Council-owned company 'pays nearly a quarter of its bills late'
Cornwall Council
The company anticipates that there will be improvement in its payment performance during the second half of the financial year
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Cornish care provider being investigated and in 'safeguarding measures'
Health
Cornwall Council says it is working with Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide alternative care arrangements for those affected
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Cornwall death and funeral notices including Royal Marine who was 'true gentleman'
Cornwall
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Lizard pub walk among most challenging in UK and more Cornwall walks for this spring
Lizard
It's a six-mile coastal loop but the views are breath-taking
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Charming Edwardian farmhouse in Cornwall is for sale at £1m
Property
The five-bedroom property has river frontage and fishing rights
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Falmouth Hotel sale shows Cornwall being used as playground for the rich
News Opinion
Doesn’t anybody care for Cornwall any more?
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Anger as Cornwall blighted by disgusting litter
Cornwall
CornwallLive readers have been having their say on the littering crisis on South West roads, particularly with unusual items such as bed mattresses, electric cables, carpets and 6,000 bags of litter
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Incredible St Dennis house with gorgeous gardens featured on TV is up for sale
Lillicrap Chilcott
Carne Byre also offers income potential
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Inside Cornwall's 'largest and most impressive' well house
Callington
Once thought to hold the cure for whooping cough, legend has it that the well house was built on the site of a testosterone-fuelled fight to the death
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Food & Drink
Take a trip through Cadbury's Christmas past with rare unearthed photos of treats through the decades
Recognise any of these old favourites?
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Morrisons is selling a Christmas pasty stuffed with SPROUTS
Pasties
The twist on the Cornish pasty is part of the supermarket's new festive menu
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I'm A Celeb: What time does the new series start and what channel is it on?
Celebs & TV
Ant and Dec will be joined in the castle by a new lineup of celebrities - including Loose Women's Frankie Bridge, Strictly's Arlene Phillips and TV presenter Richard Madeley
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Evicted family and neighbour get rent extension but face homelessness
Housing
Their landlord had told them they had two months to leave - after the eviction notice period was recently halved from four months
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'Millionaires' row' plot that had one bungalow is for sale for ÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃã1.5 million
Property
It will cost you more for this empty plot than a four-bedroom bungalow just down the road
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Historic video shows how much Cornwall has changed in 50 years
Cornwall beaches
It's a far cry from what beaches look like today
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'Houses are needed for people in the lower wage bracket'
Wadebridge
A recent announcement of 245 new homes in Cornwall has sparked a debate among locals about the true meaning of 'affordable' housing and the impact of new developments.
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Developer branded a 'hypocrite' for objection to family's homes plan near its site
Cornwall Council
The developer has been branded a hypocrite for his comment about two houses for local people
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Dad of son who killed his own mum said news 'smashed me to smithereens'
Courts
Loved ones of Jacob Poynton-Whiting, who smashed through a window and stabbed his mother repeatedly, said he was not a violent young man and had never made threats towards family members
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Woman felt like prisoner in her own home after assault from ex
Truro Crown Court
McAvoy sent his ex a barrage of messages between October and December last year
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Review: 2:22 A Ghost Story at Hall for Cornwall is unmissable
Hall For Cornwall
This ingenious show is so much more than The Woman in Black for the TikTok age
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Cornwall named as one of UK's luxury property hotspots
Cornwall
Of the 5,229 properties currently for sale in Cornwall, 86 have an at-home gym, 14 boast a private cinema room and 13 are grand estates
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Cornish identity: Does being born in Cornwall make you Cornish?
Cornish Culture
Is it down to DNA and ancestry or something else entirely? A question on Twitter got this 61 per cent Cornishman thinking
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Woman who assaulted police officer among those sentenced by magistrates
Courts
Here is a roundup of the latest bunch of people dealt with by magistrates courts in Cornwall
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Popular café owes former pizza chef nearly £25k including unpaid wages
Courts
Jose Bermudez won a tribunal case against Jam Jar Cornwall Limited but the company has not paid up
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Teens arrested and drugs seized as cops act on community intelligence
Devon and Cornwall Police
Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police seized around £800 in cash and a quantity of Class A & B drugs.
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Drunk pair beat up police officer trying to break up 'ugly fight' outside pub
Truro Crown Court
Tobias Hoskins and Calum Campbell found themselves before a judge
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Pub next to train station to be replaced by student flats
Cornwall Council
Treveth is looking to build up to 50 students flats and a convenience store on the site
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Traffic & Travel
A39
Crash closes A39 in Cornwall amid fears of serious injuries
The A39 was blocked in both directions following a crash this afternoon (Friday, April 19)
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Multi-vehicle crash blocks major road in Cornwall
Traffic & Travel
A second crash on the A39 this evening (Thursday, April 18) sparked further delays
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Crash blocks main road in Cornwall and sparks delays
Traffic & Travel
There were reports of heavy traffic in the area as the road was blocked in both directions
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Live: A30 crash leaves road blocked with queuing traffic
A30
Long delays have been reported
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Cornwall trains cancelled after fire breaks out trackside
Traffic & Travel
Trains running between Liskeard and Looe were cancelled on Wednesday, April 17
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Crime
Crime
Wine Escape room leaves furious fans 'scammed' as organisers take £65 a head for Cornwall events that don't exist
Hotels in Cornwall have confirmed no such event was ever booked at their venues in Padstow, Redruth and St Ives
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Rapist jailed for eight years after repeatedly abusing teenage girl in Camborne
Crime
Aaron Roberts, 33, from Swindon, committed multiple offences against the victim in Cornwall between May and September 2020
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Family's knife crime fight in name of murdered 'amazing' Mike
Crime
The aim is to help tackle rising knife crime in rural areas like Cornwall
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South West Water in court over six year illegal water discharges
Environment
The company faced 30 charges relating to waste water treatment works, sewage pumping stations and sewer network at locations across Cornwall and Plymouth between 2015 and 2021.
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Thug with 1.5g of cannabis assaults two police officers
Crime
Levi Williams was arrested
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Environment
Fears plant to desalinate sea water for drinking will scoop up sewage
'I can’t swim in it and now South West Water want me to drink it'
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Cornwall death and funeral notices including 'wonderful dad' who was 'man of many talents'
Cornwall
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Police called to 'protest' after travellers moved onto land
Devon and Cornwall Police
Officers attended the scene twice in two days but said there were no criminal matters
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Rare opportunity to buy farm properties with swathes of land in the heart of Cornwall
Dream Homes
Lower Boscarne has been in the same family ownership for almost 70 years
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Cornwall Council's vice-chairman says he's 'fed up' with number of potholes in St Austell
Transport
Conservative councillor Jordan Rowse said he's never seen so many potholes in his Cornish town and 'we need action now'
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Truro
Education
Tributes paid to Cornwall's 'inspirational ' first female grand bard
Ann did so much for Cornwall
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Cornwall planning: 'Whitewash' call as Premier Inn 'monstrosity' is recommended for approval
Cornwall Council
Opponents are planning a peaceful protest at County Hall later this month
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Fluoride likely to be added to Cornwall drinking water due to lack of children's dentists
Health
Cornwall Council will ask South West Water to add fluoride following a review in a bid to tackle the growing lack of NHS dental care for the Duchy's children
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Developer branded a 'hypocrite' for objection to family's homes plan near its site
Cornwall Council
The developer has been branded a hypocrite for his comment about two houses for local people
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Multi-vehicle crash blocks major road in Cornwall
Traffic & Travel
A second crash on the A39 this evening (Thursday, April 18) sparked further delays
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What's On
Shopping
People getting 'best sleep of their life' thanks to £3 item that helps you drift off 'straight away'
The £3 item has been described as "liquid gold" by some impressed shoppers who 'can't go to sleep without it'
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'Spa in a bottle' three-step skincare kit that 'eliminates dark spots' is £22 off
Shopping
The Makari set has racked up rave reviews online, with one claiming it has made their skin 'much softer', while giving a more 'glowing and brighter' complexion
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Pixie Lott launches Race for Life 2024 events and playlist campaign
What's On News
Music will help inspire people taking part in this year's fundraising events
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Boots bring back beloved beauty brand that starts from 99p
Shopping
People who grew up in the 90s and 00s will be pleased to hear Natural Collection is returning with brand new look
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Ryanair-approved cabin bag shoppers say 'ticks all the boxes'
Shopping
If you're looking for a new cabin bag this one is being praised by fans
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Courts
Crime
Rapist jailed for eight years after repeatedly abusing teenage girl in Camborne
Aaron Roberts, 33, from Swindon, committed multiple offences against the victim in Cornwall between May and September 2020
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Dad of son who killed his own mum said news 'smashed me to smithereens'
Courts
Loved ones of Jacob Poynton-Whiting, who smashed through a window and stabbed his mother repeatedly, said he was not a violent young man and had never made threats towards family members
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Woman felt like prisoner in her own home after assault from ex
Truro Crown Court
McAvoy sent his ex a barrage of messages between October and December last year
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Silent protest outside Truro Crown Court to defend justice
Truro Crown Court
It was part of a series of similar actions around the country
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Son described as 'charming' and 'friendly' before he slashed mum's throat, inquest hears
Courts
An inquest into the death of Sally Poynton is being held in Truro
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Weather
Newquay
Ben and Jerry free cone day giving away ice cream in Cornwall
It's six hours of unlimited ice cream and you can go back as much as you want
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M&S £45 denim jacket shoppers 'can't resist' for spring
Affiliates
The Marks and Spencer's Pure Cotton Denim Quilted Shacket is the perfect layer of warmth for spring and summer
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Met Office predicts dry 'settled' weather for Cornwall
Weather
The Met Office has assured the wet weather is now behind us for the rest of the month
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Two back-to-back properties next to popular Cornwall beach are for sale
Property
These attached seaside houses are yards from Perranporth beach
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Cones used to deter problem parkers as it's been too wet to paint double yellows
Tourism
In a bid to control traffic jams over the Easter holidays and while waiting for the weather to dry up enough to paint permanent markings, the council and highways agency has turned to traffic cones.
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Crash closes A39 in Cornwall amid fears of serious injuries
The A39 was blocked in both directions following a crash this afternoon (Friday, April 19)
Neighbour from hell evicted after rash of anti-social behaviour
Truro
The problem resident failed to mend their ways and has now been kicked out of their home.
Lostwithiel mum strangled vulnerable mother-in-law pulling oxygen tube from her nose
Truro Crown Court
Dean Bradley and Roxanne Bradley have appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentence having assaulted his mother and step-father at their home
Parking ticket branded 'absolute joke' after 16 SECONDS overstay in Looe
Looe
That's £6.25 per second
Wine Escape room leaves furious fans 'scammed' as organisers take £65 a head for Cornwall events that don't exist
Crime
Hotels in Cornwall have confirmed no such event was ever booked at their venues in Padstow, Redruth and St Ives
Education
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan responds to Cornwall gender transition debate
Government minister Gillian Keegan says it's a 'massive issue'
Tributes paid to Cornwall's 'inspirational ' first female grand bard
Education
Ann did so much for Cornwall
Crash closes A39 in Cornwall amid fears of serious injuries
A39
The A39 was blocked in both directions following a crash this afternoon (Friday, April 19)
Police force's BDMLR investigation finds no evidence of animal cruelty
Animals
Devon and Cornwall Police says there is zero evidence that healthy seals have been tube fed by medics in Cornwall
Camborne thug held teen off the ground by her neck and sent abuse to pregnant ex
Truro Crown Court
Dillon Berryman, 25, sent a series of hurtful and threatening messages to a woman pregnant with his child when she didn't want to be with him anymore