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Skeleton found on Cornwall footpath near Padstow - Cornwall Live

Human skeletal remains discovered on a footpath near Padstow were determined to be historic by police and forensics officers.

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Climate change putting Cornwall at risk of more devastating floods like Boscastle and Coverack, new study says - Cornwall Live

A new climate change risk assessment warns Cornwall faces increased risk of devastating floods similar to Boscastle and Coverack due to climate change.

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Delivery driver in Cornwall fined more than £2,000 for littering after throwing parking fine out of window - Cornwall Live

Delivery driver Abdullah Demir fined over £2,000 by Truro court for littering after throwing parking ticket out window in Falmouth.

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Woman fell 40 feet from The Club nightclub window in St Austell after getting locked in overnight - Cornwall Live

Woman fell 40 feet from St Austell nightclub window after being locked in overnight, hospitalized for 15 days.

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Penzance's The Union Hotel guests' lives put at risk due to fire safety failings - Cornwall Live

The Union Hotel in Penzance was fined £12,000 after pleading guilty to fire safety offences including blocked escape routes and faulty detection systems.

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Dog beach bans in Cornwall end for another year - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's seasonal dog restrictions on Blue Flag beaches ended September 30, with most other beach restrictions having ended August 31.

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Dog bans on Cornwall beaches to be reconsidered as tourists and locals given chance to weigh in - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council is reviewing its dog restriction policies for 43 beaches and seeking public input on potential changes.

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Torpoint woman masterminded Facebook fake goods empire - Cornwall Live

Torpoint woman Nicole Brudenell sentenced for operating Facebook counterfeit goods business while claiming state benefits.

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Huge underwater meadow discovered in Cornwall - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council discovered a large seagrass meadow in Mount's Bay covering nearly 300 rugby pitches equivalent area.

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Fake insulation and bogus car sales among top scams in warning to Cornwall residents - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's Trading Standards warns residents about four main scam tactics including fake home insulation installation and bogus car sales.

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Truro climate protesters leave New County Hall and make 'no apology' for two week camp - Cornwall Live

Climate protesters ended their two-week camp outside Cornwall Council's New County Hall in Truro, saying they made no apology for the demonstration.

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Plans for Penryn and Falmouth cycle path are underway - Cornwall Live

Plans are underway for a £1.2 million cycle path between Penryn and Falmouth, funded by the Government's Active Travel Fund.

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New video shows huge breakwater plan for Looe, the most flooded town in the UK - Cornwall Live

New video reveals proposed breakwater flood defenses for Looe, reportedly the UK's most flooded town facing increased flooding risks.

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Owner of Looe hotel fined thousands for breaches in fire safety regulations - Cornwall Live

David Riella, joint owner of Deganwy Hotel in Looe, was fined £8,567 for fire safety regulation breaches.

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Cornwall's 400 abandoned mines could be used to heat homes - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council, LiveWest and National Trust received £67,000 funding to study using 400 abandoned mines' warm water for sustainable home heating.

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Plan to protect UK’s most flooded town for next 100 years - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council plans flood defenses for Looe, potentially starting work in 2025 to protect the town for 100 years.

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Farmer guilty of causing 'unnecessary suffering' avoids prison - Cornwall Live

Benjamin James Bennett avoided prison but received a suspended sentence and ten-year ban on keeping sheep after pleading guilty to animal suffering.

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Ukraine flag is 'stolen' from Cornwall Council's HQ - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council reported that a Ukraine flag displayed outside County Hall in Truro was stolen over Easter weekend and will be replaced soon.

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Former teachers get permission for horsebox selling bagels and blooms - Cornwall Live

Former teacher Stephanie Lightfoot was granted a street trading licence to sell bagels and flowers from a converted horsebox in Devoran.

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Gym, pool and hot tub started without planning permission are approved - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council's planning committee approved retroactive permission for a garage, gym, pool and hot tub development in Feock despite it being built without authorization.

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New coast-to-coast walking path could be coming to Cornwall - Cornwall Live

A new 90-mile coast-to-coast walking path through Cornwall's Tamar Valley could open by Spring 2023 following consultation.

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Liskeard farmer who made sheep suffer convicted for third lot of cruelty offences - Cornwall Live

Liskeard farmer Kevin Anthony Henwood receives third conviction for animal cruelty and 10-year ban from keeping farm animals.

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Stupid Redruth fly-tipper spotted using own company's branded van - Cornwall Live

Billy Thomas, a Redruth resident, was fined £830 for fly-tipping waste using his company-branded van at Illogan in April 2021.

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Farmer left animals to suffer in pain - Cornwall Live

Cornwall farmer Charles Geoffrey Rogers was banned for life from keeping farm animals and fined £6,290 after leaving livestock in poor conditions.

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Storm Eunice: Major incident declared in Cornwall - Cornwall Live

Cornwall Council declared a major incident as Storm Eunice approaches with rare red weather warning for dangerous winds.