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Dad is campaigning to ensure his family's killer is not released from jail
Crime
Lee Ford's killing spree in 2000 saw the murder of his wife and his four step-children in a quite Cornwall village - and is now the subject of a TV documentary
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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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Forgotten Victorian swimming pool hidden in the woods
Bodmin
Dip into the history of an abandoned swimming pool which was once a secluded oasis for one of Cornwall's most prominent families
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Rare pictures of Princess Diana the day she made her mark on Cornwall
Nostalgia
People were all smiles as they set eyes on the then Duchess of Cornwall
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The day Princess Diana left her mark on Cornwall - in rare pictures
Royal Family
People were all smiles as they set eyes on the then Duchess of Cornwall
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Inside Cornwall's hidden woodland chapel that's just for animals
Lizard
The tiny chapel, no bigger than a garden shed, is dedicated to the patron saint of animals and was built almost 100 years ago
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Memory Lane - Rewinding the years to the 90s - on sale now
History
Revisit some of the highlights and nostalgic aspects of the decade
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Experts launch hunt for lost treasure shipwreck of Merchant Royal that sank 400 years ago
Isles of Scilly
The Merchant Royal, a 17th-century English treasure ship known as "the El Dorado of the seas" sank in bad weather near the Isles of Scilly in 1641
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Storm uncovers Victorian shipwreck from over 130 years ago
Carbis Bay
The wreck has remained largely hidden beneath the sand this winter, until now
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Steeplejacks scale landmark to repair Truro's famous explorer
Truro
After dramatically collapsing as it neared completion in 1836, the monument has stood the test of time since then, thanks to regular checks and repairs
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Ancient pigeon house dating back 800 years sits on quiet Cornish cul-de-sac
Wadebridge
The 13th century building in the middle of a housing estate was designed for breeding pigeons to eat as a delicacy
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Back-to-back storms uncover shipwreck with debated identity
Penzance
The wreck is a familiar sight during winter months, but debate continues as to whether it is from a 135-year-old French schooner, or a local trawler used in the salvage operation of a Royal Navy battleship
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Farmer left Cornwall and became most famous soap maker in the world
History
Andrew Pears came up with a game-changing soap formula that was so posh 200-years ago it was only sold to an 'exclusive' customer base
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Charles Dickens visited and was inspired by 'bleak and desolate' Cornwall
History
The Oliver Twist and David Copperfield author's trip 180 years ago played a part in improving the lives of Cornish miners as well as inspiring parts of A Christmas Carol
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Tamar Bridge tolls used to be 10p per vehicle
History
It comes as Tamar Crossings are facing a significant and growing financial deficit unless there is intervention to increase income
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Intriguing collection of now and then pictures reveal a 'Lost Truro'
Truro
A forgotten past of Cornwall's capital city can now be discovered through an intriguing collection of archive photographs in a new book, 'Lost Truro'
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Inside time-capsule Victorian pharmacy untouched for almost 80 years
Flambards
Pictures from a rare opportunity to look inside the chemist shop that lay untouched for almost 80 years before being discovered, bought and moved to Flambards
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Cornwall man survived Niagara Falls barrel ride only to die in tragically bizarre way
People
Sad irony of Bobby Leach's death resurrected his name years later on CBeebies' Horrible Histories
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Top 10 buildings at risk in Cornwall including brewery, curry house and beach hotel
Cornish Culture
Cornish Buildings Group wants to ensure that these historic properties are saved for future generations to enjoy
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Emotional return to Truro childhood home uncovered by archaeologists
Truro
It was at the same time school children were helping to unearth the remains of a hospital below the building site
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Cornwall clubs you'd love to bring back for one more night
Nostalgia
Looking back at the long lost venues around the duchy that you say you miss the most and what they meant to you
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The Beeching Axe: Lost and abandoned railways axed 60 years ago
History
The Beeching Axe was devastating for Devon and Cornwall and saw significant number of rural communities lose their lifeline railway line
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'Cornwall's greatest singer' Richard Jose walked across America when he was just 14
Cornish Culture
He became a huge star across the pond and received a hero's welcome when he returned to sing in Cornwall
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When Luftwaffe attacks on Cornwall destroyed a hospital and left over 20 people dead
History
Men, women and children were killed in Truro, Bodmin and St Ives
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'Serious' Cornwall crash shuts A38 for hours as emergency services attend
Stretch from Trerulefoot to Carkeel closed following collision near village
Benefit fraudster among guilty criminals we name and shame
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A number of criminals have been punished by magistrates in Cornwall with jail time and fines
Newquay named among most crime-ridden towns in Cornwall
Crime
There has been a rise in crime numbers since the end of the Covid pandemic
Iconic riverside Cornwall pub used in Dawn French series for sale
Property
The Spaniards Inn has been closed to the public since 2010 but has been used as a wedding venue by previous owners
'Heartbreak' after cat found hanged by snare in Cornwall
Saltash
RSPCA starts investigation after gruesome find - WARNING: distressing images below
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Newquay mum in battle for her life after brain cancer diagnosis
Clare has been given a chance to undergo some new cutting edge treatment at a London hospital
Cornwall pub Peterville Inn makes finals in running to be named best in England
Pubs & Restaurants in Cornwall
Competing against pubs in Dorset and Merseyside to be named Visit England's Pub of the Year is the Peterville Inn in St Agnes
Beautiful-barn conversion in Cornwall complete with three-acre field
Property
The three-bedroom property enjoys countryside views
'Heartbreak' after cat found hanged by snare in Cornwall
Saltash
RSPCA starts investigation after gruesome find - WARNING: distressing images below
'Serious' Cornwall crash shuts A38 for hours as emergency services attend
Traffic & Travel
Stretch from Trerulefoot to Carkeel closed following collision near village
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Cornwall chippy named among UK's best fish and chip shops
One popular chippy in Cornwall made the top ten best rated in the UK
'Serious' Cornwall crash shuts A38 for hours as emergency services attend
Traffic & Travel
Stretch from Trerulefoot to Carkeel closed following collision near village
Benefit fraudster among guilty criminals we name and shame
In Court
A number of criminals have been punished by magistrates in Cornwall with jail time and fines
Newquay named among most crime-ridden towns in Cornwall
Crime
There has been a rise in crime numbers since the end of the Covid pandemic
Iconic riverside Cornwall pub used in Dawn French series for sale
Property
The Spaniards Inn has been closed to the public since 2010 but has been used as a wedding venue by previous owners
Newquay
Newquay mum in battle for her life after brain cancer diagnosis
Clare has been given a chance to undergo some new cutting edge treatment at a London hospital
Cornwall pub Peterville Inn makes finals in running to be named best in England
Pubs & Restaurants in Cornwall
Competing against pubs in Dorset and Merseyside to be named Visit England's Pub of the Year is the Peterville Inn in St Agnes
Beautiful-barn conversion in Cornwall complete with three-acre field
Property
The three-bedroom property enjoys countryside views
'Heartbreak' after cat found hanged by snare in Cornwall
Saltash
RSPCA starts investigation after gruesome find - WARNING: distressing images below
'Serious' Cornwall crash shuts A38 for hours as emergency services attend
Traffic & Travel
Stretch from Trerulefoot to Carkeel closed following collision near village