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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Woman's desperate plea after late partner's ashes taken from GWR train to Cornwall

Laura was travelling to Par to scatter the ashes of her late partner and two dogs, but a nearly identical suitcase to hers was left behind

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Rail disruption in Cornwall clears after trespass incident

Passengers were warned of delays

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Mum and school employee who 'helped kids reach full potential' among loved ones in recent Cornwall death notices

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Hayley, who worked at three local schools, and all those who have lost a loved one in our most recent list

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Plan for town in Cornwall to get new Lidl store with parking for over 100 cars

If approved in the town it will be the 14th Lidl store in Cornwall

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Crash closes key B-road in both directions - recap

The road links two Cornish towns

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'The system reeks' as Jubilee Pool faces parking row over £60 penalty

A couple were left confused and fined after parking near a popular Cornwall tourist attraction due to conflicting pay-on-exit signs and pay-and-display machines

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Second mum says disgraced Cornwall nursery also put her baby son 'at risk'

After we revealed how a little girl suffered a skull fracture, another parent has come forward. The business even asked parents to keep quiet and make their social media private after we exposed the incident and closure order.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Man denies raping and murdering elderly woman near Helston

A trial date is set for later this year

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Anger and confusion at 'pay and display' AND 'pay on exit' at Jubilee Pool car park

One peeved user who got fined claimed it's a 'scam' with the conflicting messaging between signage and the machine

Cornwall Live - Penzance

'Bonus' dad and grandad remembered among recently lost loved ones in Cornwall

Mike 'Hodgey' had a daughter of his own and opened his heart to his partner's children too. Our thoughts are with his friends and family and all those who have lost a loved one in our most recent list

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Two men die in crash involving motorbike near Truro

A van was also involved. Our thoughts are with their families and all those affected.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Kids with braces left in limbo after dentist stops NHS contract overnight

Hundreds of children and their families have been waiting for months. 'It's not good enough.'

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Moment suspicious object blown up on Cornwall coast path

"If you ever come across a suspicious object on the coast, do not touch it"

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Campsite labelled 'best in UK' has hidden coves on doorstep and stunning sunset views

The spot in the south west corner of Cornwall has been described as the 'best in the UK' due to its close proximity to 'hidden coves and beaches' and it offers 'sea views to die for'

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall Council's developer under fire for 'scrapping' affordable housing says it hasn't

Cornwall Council's own developer says it remains committed to providing affordable homes - but in a different way than originally planned

Cornwall Live - Penzance

'I took sleeper trains to Penzance and Glasgow to find the best – there was clear winner'

Scott Manson compared the Night Riviera service from Paddington to Penzance and the Caledonian Sleeper from Euston to Scotland, revealing one "shot themselves in the foot"

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Funeral notices: Devoted Cornwall dad and proud grandad lovingly remembered

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Newlyn road row escalates as bollards torn out 'people don't want them'

The bollards were installed to close off a historic bridge to traffic as part of a series of measures to make the village safer for pedestrians and cyclists

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Council's own developer says promises of affordable homes on 'eyesore' site 'not viable'

Cornwall Council's very own business now says it's 'not viable' and wants the new application rushed through and considered by a planning officer rather than a full planning committee. It's been criticised as 'reneging' and 'sneaky' and 'underhand'.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Painting at Cornwall care home is by celebrated artist and could be worth thousands

Its true value was only realised when staff took it to the Antiques Roadshow