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Porthleven native to command one of the world's most iconic warships
A Royal Navy sailor who grew up in Porthleven has risen through the ranks to take command of one of the most iconic warships in the world

People are convinced 'best beach in UK' is in this Cornwall location
The beach, in the south west of the county has been hailed as one of the UK's 'hidden gems' - and visitors agree the cove in which it sits is 'beautiful and special'

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Vandals target primary school as fish found dead and damage reaches thousands of pounds
Some of the fish are still missing following the 'senseless destruction' but the primary school is determined to fix it for the youngsters, who are 'devastated'. 'What strikes at the very heart of our school community is the deplorable damage inflicted upon the children's beloved Hobbit House, which...

Redevelopment of entire beach resort with 190 holiday units
Plans to completely redevelop a large beach resort are among the latest planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council.
Celebrity chef to cycle from Cornwall to Dover for charity
The chef hopes to raise at least £100,000 for the Hendy Foundation, an independent charity affiliated with the Hendy Group car dealership.
Quantity of suspected Class A drugs seized and woman arrested in Cornwall
The operation was launched in response to community concerns and intelligence regarding suspected drug dealing at the property in Cornwall
Great Gardens of Cornwall 'rivals Chelsea Flower Show' with record blooms
The gardens have been awash with "spectacular" Cornish blooms, rivalling the famous Chelsea Flower Show.
Firefighters save barn as tractor bursts into flames in Cornwall
Tolvaddon Community Fire Station has shared pictures showing the severity of the blaze yesterday
Bin lorry fire sparks battery recycling plea - DO NOT put these items in bin
Cornwall Council posted a video of the blaze in Mabe Burnthouse
'Mexican stand-off' as first full council meeting looms with no one in charge
It’s been two weeks since the election but still no word on who will form the administration for the next four years. So what on earth is happening at Cornwall Council?
Excitement as Cornish school welcomes Royal visitor
Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, landed with the royal helicopter on the Pool Academy playing field when visiting South Crofty Mine on May 6.
Cornish pub to welcome 100 Mustangs for charity drive finale
The Bowgie Inn, in Crantock, will be the last destination on Simply Mustangs UK's charity drive, which has raised more than £17,500 for Prostate Cancer UK.
Man in his 70s trapped under tree for 12 hours in remote part of Cornwall
“It is without doubt that officers' actions helped to save this man’s life."
Woman's horror as home 'obliterated' by fire in which four families 'lose everything'
She was left hopelessly watching her and her neighbour's homes burn - leaving them with nothing.
Former councillor no longer employed in controversial Spaceport role
Following weeks of controversy it's been confirmed the former Cabinet member for the economy is “no longer employed” as the head of future air and space.

Miscreant dine-and-dashers hit string of Cornish businesses
One business accused a group of 'threatening' staff who tried to confront them - and the same losers also left another place without playing

Woman died after pulling out at notorious junction where three deaths occurred
A 79 year old woman died when she pulled out from a junction into the path of a car on a busy dual carriageway at an accident blackspot in Cornwall

Person seriously injured on Cornwall train tracks
Multiple emergency services were called to the scene

Appeal launched after motorcyclist dies following collision in Cornwall
Emergency services were called at around 7.16am to reports of a collision involving a black Kawasaki motorcycle being ridden by a 23-year-old man