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Cornwall Council’s ruling Tory administration is facing a political crisis after a second councillor quit the Conservative group in under a week.

Local government

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Tory crisis as third Cornwall councillor quits - leaving them without a majority

Samuel Owen pushed a driver out her car as she was about to leave the filling station on the M5 at Cullompton

Samuel Owen pushed a driver out her car as she was about to leave the filling station on the M5 at Cullompton

Carjacker drove 120mph in stolen car under delusion his kids would be murdered

13.8 million motorists are expected to embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday

13.8 million motorists are expected to embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday

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'Weekend of woe' on roads: 13.8m motorists expected to travel - many to Cornwall

Manaccan Primary School has received its latest Ofsted rating

Manaccan Primary School has received its latest Ofsted rating

Cornish primary school making 'significant progress' despite Ofsted downgrade

Helen Wylde-Archibald (Wildanet CEO) and Sam O’Dwyer (managing director of Cornwall Airport Newquay) with members of the Wildanet and Airport teams

Helen Wylde-Archibald (Wildanet CEO) and Sam O’Dwyer (managing director of Cornwall Airport Newquay) with members of the Wildanet and Airport teams

Cornwall Airport Newquay

Passengers see Wi-Fi transformed at Cornwall Airport Newquay

Popular tourist destination St Ives

Popular tourist destination St Ives

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Cornwall unlikely to introduce controversial ‘tourist tax’

Farmers in the South West are being urged to check health and safety on pop-up sites

Farmers in the South West are being urged to check health and safety on pop-up sites

South West farmers urged to take responsible safety seriously at glamping sites.

A collection of confiscated vapes found in schools alongside Prof Pudney's spice detection machine

A collection of confiscated vapes found in schools alongside Prof Pudney's spice detection machine

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School children unwittingly smoking spice-spiked vapes, study finds

There are reports of long delays on either side of the Tamar Bridge

There are reports of long delays on either side of the Tamar Bridge

Police incident causing long delays in and out of Cornwall

The historic Engine House at Wheal Kitty has been sold at auction

The historic Engine House at Wheal Kitty has been sold at auction

Historic engine house in Cornwall sells for nearly triple its guide price

Cornwall Air Ambulance were tasked to the incident along with the coastguard, and the ambulance and fire service

Cornwall Air Ambulance were tasked to the incident along with the coastguard, and the ambulance and fire service

Emergency services join forces to rescue man stuck in mud in Cornwall

Two Cornish outdoor pools have been named among the best in the UK by The Telegraph

Two Cornish outdoor pools have been named among the best in the UK by The Telegraph

Best outdoor pools and lidos in the country - and Cornwall has two of them

The road in Townshend that was cause for concern

The road in Townshend that was cause for concern

Planning and development

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‘Unusual’ volume of objections to houses in Cornish World Heritage Site

Cornwall Council’s Conservative administration is hoping to strike a new deal for more powers for the Duchy with the new Labour Government. Image: Getty Images

Cornwall Council’s Conservative administration is hoping to strike a new deal for more powers for the Duchy with the new Labour Government. Image: Getty Images

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Political leaders put spanner in works of bid for Cornwall to have more control

Police have said not to approach Michael 'Mikey' Steward but to call 999

Police have said not to approach Michael 'Mikey' Steward but to call 999

Do not approach this man but call 999 if you see him

Residents are being urged to dispose of barbecues correctly following an incident at a beach in Cornwall

Residents are being urged to dispose of barbecues correctly following an incident at a beach in Cornwall

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BBQ warning after fire destroys emergency phone line at Cornish beach

It has been more than two weeks since Craig was reported missing

It has been more than two weeks since Craig was reported missing

Fresh appeal launched to find high-risk missing person in Cornwall

Prince William has been named new patron of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, and with it the Royal Cornwall Show and (File image: David Davies/PA)

Prince William has been named new patron of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, and with it the Royal Cornwall Show and (File image: David Davies/PA)

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Prince William to take on new royal patronage in Cornwall

People have been advised not to drink discoloured water

People have been advised not to drink discoloured water

Water company advises customers not to drink 'brown' water after mains burst

St Austell Brewery has partnered up with Thatchers cider to run the Haze Sessions

St Austell Brewery has partnered up with Thatchers cider to run the Haze Sessions

Brewery and cider producer team up to put on music events in South West pubs

Cornwall RLFC in action against Workington Town

Cornwall RLFC in action against Workington Town

Cornwall RLFC return to action after two-week break

Kernow Football Alliance, pictured when they played against Chagos Islands BIOT

Kernow Football Alliance, pictured when they played against Chagos Islands BIOT

Kernow Football Alliance inaugural winners of biennial The Cornish Gold Cup

Appeal after sexual assault

Appeal after sexual assault

Appeal for witnesses after woman sexually assaulted by man in village cemetery

The field where the affordable homes were mooted (Pic: Cornwall Council)

The field where the affordable homes were mooted (Pic: Cornwall Council)

Planning and development

New housing estate would be 'detrimental to village’s mining heritage'

Some of the work started by Leonard Jesse James Richards that was never finished

Some of the work started by Leonard Jesse James Richards that was never finished

Full extent of 'devastation' caused by builder who lost customers £90,000

Promising Irish prop Oisin Michel signs for Cornish Pirates

Promising Irish prop Oisin Michel signs for Cornish Pirates

Cornish Pirates

Promising Irish prop Oisin Michel signs for Cornish Pirates

John Poland, Mylor Bridge, receiving Citation and Gold Pin from Henley Masters Chairwoman

John Poland, Mylor Bridge, receiving Citation and Gold Pin from Henley Masters Chairwoman

Carrick Rowing Club win big at Henley Masters Regatta

The Hub Box CEO has apologised to shareholders and creditors

The Hub Box CEO has apologised to shareholders and creditors

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CEO apologises after burger chain collapse leaves creditors out of pocket

Cornish rising star set to shine at the Paris Olympics

Cornish rising star set to shine at the Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Cornish rising star set to shine at the Paris Olympics

Pictures show sample areas cleaned by the cold-callers

Pictures show sample areas cleaned by the cold-callers

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Trading Standards issues warning as rogue traders charge £2,000 for jet-washing

Cowboy builder jailed

Cowboy builder jailed

Cowboy builder refused to fix appalling work telling clients his wife had died

Advice for parents balancing work and childcare this school summer holiday

Advice for parents balancing work and childcare this school summer holiday

NSPCC advice on what age to leave a child home alone as school holidays begin

Mousehole was chosen as the most stylish place in Cornwall according to a furniture maker

Mousehole was chosen as the most stylish place in Cornwall according to a furniture maker

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Seaside village chosen as most stylish place to live in Cornwall

We tried Adam Handling's new restaurant in Cornwall, the Tartan Fox

We tried Adam Handling's new restaurant in Cornwall, the Tartan Fox

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We try chef of the moment Adam Handling's new restaurant in Cornwall

Patients in Cornwall have been warned there could still be delays on getting prescriptions.

Patients in Cornwall have been warned there could still be delays on getting prescriptions.

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Why you still might not be able to get your prescription in Cornwall today

The Compass Point Tower, known as the Pepperpot, has been moved inland to protect it from falling in the sea

The Compass Point Tower, known as the Pepperpot, has been moved inland to protect it from falling in the sea

Historic tower is reconstructed brick by brick to stop it falling in the sea

Worldwide IT issue sees flights grounded and some NHS services affected

Worldwide IT issue sees flights grounded and some NHS services affected

How Cornwall is affected by worldwide IT issue causing chaos

Atlantic Wolff is a new fast ferry offer travel from Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly in under two

Atlantic Wolff is a new fast ferry offer travel from Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly in under two

New fast ferry from Cornwall to Isles of Scilly unexpectedly delayed

Cllr Richard Williams-Pears (R) is stepping down as the portfolio holder for transport and will be replaced in the role by Cllr Connor Donnithorne (L)

Cllr Richard Williams-Pears (R) is stepping down as the portfolio holder for transport and will be replaced in the role by Cllr Connor Donnithorne (L)

Local government

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Cornwall Council cabinet sees shift in leadership for transport

The Falmouth and Penryn Walking and Cycling Campaign says it wants to see more action by Cornwall Council to improve provision for walkers and cyclists in the area

The Falmouth and Penryn Walking and Cycling Campaign says it wants to see more action by Cornwall Council to improve provision for walkers and cyclists in the area

Cycling campaign group wants to see more action from Cornwall Council

The incident happened at Plymouth Railway Station

The incident happened at Plymouth Railway Station

Argyle fan banned from matches for three years after attacking rival supporters

Patients are being asked to stay away from Cornwall's A&E department and minor injuries units unless they have an urgent medical reason to do so.

Patients are being asked to stay away from Cornwall's A&E department and minor injuries units unless they have an urgent medical reason to do so.

'Don't just turn up': Warning over Cornwall A&E and minor injuries amid IT chaos

The seafront at St Mawes Cornwall England UK Europe

The seafront at St Mawes Cornwall England UK Europe

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Which? Magazine names its best UK seaside towns but where did Cornwall's rank?

The charity had its busiest May on record, with 117 call outs over the course of the month

The charity had its busiest May on record, with 117 call outs over the course of the month

Cornwall Air Ambulance sent on over 500 missions in first half of 2024

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the South West from 5pm this afternoon (Thursday)

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the South West from 5pm this afternoon (Thursday)

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Heat alert issued as temperatures set to soar in Cornwall

One lucky person will win the stunning property in Cornwall

One lucky person will win the stunning property in Cornwall

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Next Omaze house to win is worth £4.5 million - and it's right here in Cornwall

The A394 Treliever Roundabout, Penryn to the junction of the A30, Marazion will be closed off in stages overnight throughout September

The A394 Treliever Roundabout, Penryn to the junction of the A30, Marazion will be closed off in stages overnight throughout September

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21 miles of main road to close overnight in stages for a MONTH: when and where

The capital will empower Wildanet to expand and upgrade its high-speed internet network

The capital will empower Wildanet to expand and upgrade its high-speed internet network

Wildanet gets £35m investment to bring broadband to more of rural Cornwall

Atlantic Wolff is a new fast ferry offer travel from Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly in under two hours

Atlantic Wolff is a new fast ferry offer travel from Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly in under two hours

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New fast ferry will get you to Isles of Scilly in under two hours from next week

The yacht was safely brought into Newlyn Harbour

The yacht was safely brought into Newlyn Harbour

Lifeboat crew at sea for 13 hours after going to aid of yacht with no steering

Could Charlie Charles be the new 'King Charles' of the UK?

Could Charlie Charles be the new 'King Charles' of the UK?

Could Cornish cat Charlie Charles be crowned 'King' of the country's felines?

Volunteer performers wanted for theatre company's next show

Volunteer performers wanted for theatre company's next show

Volunteer performers wanted for theatre company's next show

The head teacher of Grade Ruan C of E Primary School says she is

The head teacher of Grade Ruan C of E Primary School says she is

Cornish primary school 'determined to build' after Ofsted downgrades rating

A very wet Stithians Show was enjoyed by hundreds of people today (Monday)

A very wet Stithians Show was enjoyed by hundreds of people today (Monday)

IN PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for soaking (but smiling!) Stithians Show

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