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Woman tried to cut off her own hair to escape abuse
A court heard he strangled the woman until she passed out. When she woke up and cried for her mum, his response was to tell her to “grow up.”
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Woman dies after light aircraft crashes near Devon airfield
Police were called shortly after 10am on Friday, June 26, following reports that a light aircraft had crashed near the airfield. Emergency services also attended the scene
Cornwall thunderstorms light up night sky after heatwave with lightning display
A spectacular display of lightning and torrential rain swept across Cornwall overnight, after several days of hot, humid weather.
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Petrol prices in Cornwall and where is cheapest
The difference is an extraordinary 26p per litre. Ahead of the weekend our interactive tool lets you check stations in your area - and anywhere
Cornwall road closures at St Ives, Penzance, Hayle, Long Rock, St Austell, Lostwithiel, Wadebridge, Bude, Camelford, Lanteglos and Tintagel
Temporary traffic orders will close routes for days, weeks, all summer - and a year and a half
£9,000 heat pump grants for Cornwall households – who can get it and how to apply
Thousands of Cornwall households using heating oil will be offered £9,000 grants to install heat pumps, as the government boosts support to cut bills and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
£3.7m funding boost for SEND provision in Cornwall schools
Children with special educational needs in Cornwall could benefit from a £3.7 million funding boost aimed at improving inclusion and support in mainstream schools.
Climber airlifted to hospital after 10-metre fall from Cornwall cliff
A climber was airlifted to hospital after falling around ten metres down a cliff face at Land's End on one of the hottest days of the year
Cornwall firefighters tackle 18 incidents in 24 hours as heatwave grips county
Firefighters were mobilised to a wide range of incidents between as temperatures climbed during the current heatwave.
14 schools to close or shut early Thursday as temperatures hit 32 degrees in Cornwall
Parts of Cornwall are still under an amber alert for extreme heat from the Met Office.
Fan of TV serial killer Dexter had note referring to 'bodies buried' court told
The defendant was said to have told a forensic biologist involved in woodland searches that he “particularly enjoyed the dismemberment scenes” in Dexter.
Student-led community feast taking place this week
It will be held on Thursday, June 25 by students at Camborne Science and International Academy (CSIA).
Thunderstorm warning issued for South West as Met Office warns of possible disruption
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued across the South West, with forecasters warning of potential disruption later this week.
Man 'murdered, dismembered and burned' two men in Cornwall woods court told
Police discovered 1,900 burnt bone fragments believed to be from the body of one of the men in the woods at Sticker.
Flourishing new garden takes beauty to a new level in Cornwall
Trevince, a country estate in Gwennap in the historic Cornwall mining district, has launched its Pollinator Pathmaker garden.
Why five new homes are five too many for a Cornish village
They were refused despite no objections from neighbouring residents.
Cunliffe keeps Falmouth's hopes alive in Cornwall cricket league
Following a week of persistent low cloud, fog, and drizzle, conditions improved on Saturday to see the Bond Timber Cornwall League played out in welcome June sunshine.
Cricket results from games played across Cornwall
Saturday 20 June
Cornwall primary school children crowned bowls club competition winners
The first-ever winners of Mawnan Bowling Club’s Year 5 Triples Cup were crowned following a new competition in partnership with the local primary school.
This week's latest cricket fixtures in Cornwall
The latest cricket fixtures across Cornwall taking place this week.