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Cornwall Council leader appointed

John Pollard is elected new leader of Cornwall Council as a Liberal Democrat-independent coalition becomes its new cabinet.

Explosion fear from fertiliser store

Residents fear thousands of tonnes of fertiliser stored in a Cornish town is an explosion risk.

Wales beats South West for tourists

Potential first-time tourists are more likely to visit Wales than south-west England, the European Union's statistics office says.

South West Water security checked

A security services officer visits South West Water to examine how supplies are being kept safe from attack, the BBC has learnt.

Vaccine developed for farm disease

Farmers in Cornwall will have a vaccine to protect sheep and cattle against the Schmallenberg Virus by the summer.

Half of UK tourists visit London

Penzance is among locations around the UK which saw increases in visitor numbers in 2012, new figures from VisitBritain show.

Pair released over man's farm death

Two men who were arrested in connection with the death of a man on a farm are released without further action.

Officer facing misconduct inquiry

A well-known Cornish police officer is suspended following an allegation of serious misconduct.

Pregnant woman refused on ferry

A heavily pregnant British woman is refused permission to board a cross-Channel ferry from France to England.

Artist's coastal painting marathon

Artist in year-long SW Coast Path marathon

Olympic torch 'generated millions'

Torch relay 'generated millions' for Cornwall

Cornwall joy at County final spot

Cornwall boss Dave Thomas is proud of his side as their 41-29 win over Hertfordshire sends them to their first County Championship final since 1999.

Devon cruise to 66-run Cornwall win

Devon crush rivals Cornwall by 66 runs to get their first win of the season in the MCCA Trophy group stages.

Truro wait before naming new boss

Truro City chairman Peter Masters says the club is unlikely to appoint a new manager until next month.

From Cornish mines to Fijian rugby

Cornish-born Plymouth Albion flanker Sam Matavesi reflects on his surprise call-up to the Fijian national team.

Launceston trio to face charges

Launceston trio Ben Hilton, Tim Mathias and Barrie-John Chapman cited after match against Worthing in April.

Bright backing Cornwall defence

Cornwall winger Richard Bright is confident that the Duchy's defence can hold out against Hertfordshire.

Albion boss targets forward signings

Plymouth Albion head coach James Shanahan says bolstering the club's forwards with experienced players is one of his main priorities.

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Afghan interpreters to get UK visas

Up to 600 Afghan interpreters who worked alongside British troops are set to be given the right to live in the UK, under government plans.

Commons votes to back gay marriage

The House of Commons votes to allow gay marriage in England and Wales, despite 161 MPs opposing the government's plans.

Murray withdraws from French Open

Andy Murray withdraws from the French Open because of the back injury that forced him out of the Italian Open.

HMRC to miss tax credit fraud target

The UK tax authority's failure to hit a target of reducing tax credit fraud and error has "cost the taxpayer dear", a committee of MPs says.

2013 cold start may mean fruit boom

UK fruit growers could enjoy a much better harvest of apples and pears this year, following the dismal crop in 2012, experts believe.

Scotland 'can afford independence'

Scotland can "more than afford" to be a successful independent country, its first minister says as he launches a paper outlining the nation's economic strength.

'Sugar daddy' serial conman jailed

A conman who fleeced more than £170,000 out of women he met on a website for "sugar daddies" is jailed for seven years.

Three jailed over fake £1 coin plot

Three fraudsters are jailed for making 50,000 fake £1 coins in what police describe as the biggest plot of its kind.

Bowie bassist Bolder dies aged 62

Trevor Bolder, the bassist in David Bowie's legendary 1970s backing band Spiders From Mars, has died from cancer at the age of 62.

Bone in April case 'from skull'

Bone fragments found in the fireplace of the man accused of the murder of five-year-old April Jones were from a human skull, a jury is told.

Homes demolished after fatal blast

Two homes are being demolished after an explosion which killed two people at a terraced house in Nottinghamshire, emergency planners say.

NHS boss set to retire next year

The head of the NHS in England Sir David Nicholson is stepping down from the post next year.

RAF firefighter's death reviewed

A watchdog orders Thames Valley Police to review its investigation into the death of a Scottish RAF firefighter at an Oxfordshire barracks.

Family urges domestic violence probe

The family of a woman murdered by her ex-partner call for a public inquiry into how complaints of domestic violence are handled by police.

Flats evacuated in explosives threat

A street in a Wiltshire town is evacuated as a "precautionary" measure following reports of explosives at a flat.

Pound falls after dip in inflation

The pound falls after lower fuel prices lead to a lower-than-expected inflation rate of 2.4% for April.

Gandhi's will and sandals auctioned

Mahatma Gandhi's last will and testament sells for more than £50,000 as dozens of Gandhi memorabilia is sold at auction.

'Mr Blobby' house painted in prank

A couple return from honeymoon to find their Essex home "glowing" with a spotty pink Mr Blobby-style makeover.

Electricity bills to increase by 18%

Power NI announces that electricity bills for households and small businesses are to increase by 18% from July.

NI man dies in car crash in England

A man from Northern Ireland is killed in a car crash in Warwickshire, England.

Car and five motorcyclists in crash

Four people are taken to hospital following a collision between a car and five motorbikes in Monmouthshire.

Binge drink warning after fan death

A widow warns of the dangers of binge drinking after her Wales rugby fan husband fell into a river and died during a Six Nations weekend.

'Boy injured' in crash with crane

Emergency services deal with a crash in which a boy on a bicycle is understood to have been injured in a collision with a mobile crane.

Missing man's body found 14 years on

Police Scotland confirm that a man whose remains were discovered in the Scottish Borders was a teenager reported missing 14 years ago.

Mayor drives car into Tesco store

A mayor drives his car through the doors of his local Tesco Express.

Mother accepts son's posthumous VC

The mother of an "inspiring" soldier who was killed in Afghanistan speaks of her pride after accepting his posthumous VC.

Manager Pulis leaves Stoke City

Manager Tony Pulis leaves Stoke City by mutual consent following talks with chairman Peter Coates on Tuesday.

West Ham agree £15m Carroll fee

West Ham agree a £15m fee with Liverpool for England striker Andy Carroll but the player has yet to decide on the move.

Harrison makes U-turn on retirement

Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison reverses his decision to retire from boxing three weeks after quitting the sport.

How religions change their mind

History suggests that religions that don't change die out - but how do they manage it without undermining themselves?

Readers' music to banish the blues

After separate studies pointed to the power of music to lighten the mood, we asked readers what they listened to when needing to cure unhappiness.

The curious story of how the lie detector came to be

The science behind the lie detector test has been disputed since its creation 90 years ago, so is there any reliable way to tell if someone is lying?

Driver held over Commons 'breach'

A woman is detained by police after attempting to drive through the main gates of the House of Commons.

Union boss clashes with Mandelson

Unite leader Len McCluskey hits back at claims by Lord Mandelson that his union is trying to rig Labour candidate selection.

A&E units on cliff edge - NHS chiefs

A&E units are on a cliff edge, say NHS leaders as MPs start an inquiry into the state of emergency care.

VIDEO: House of Commons

MPs approve same-sex marriage plans at third reading despite significant opposition.

VIDEO: Scotland 'can afford independence'

Scotland can "more than afford' to be a successful independent country, its first minister has said.

VIDEO: Sauce man Roots help for start-ups

A mentoring scheme for people starting a business is being backed by Reggae Reggae Sauce entrepreneur Levi Roots, who started out under a previous scheme before finding fame on BBC2's Dragon's Den.

VIDEO: Why did UK inflation rate fall?

The UK's inflation rate fell to 2.4% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics, down from 2.8% in March.

VIDEO: Death of Morecambe and Wise genius

Eddie Braben, the writer behind comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82.

VIDEO: Narrow door stops woman leaving home

A woman who uses a large wheelchair says she is a prisoner in her own home because it will not fit through the door.

VIDEO: Family call for murder public inquiry

The family of Maria Stubbings, who was murdered by her ex-partner, is calling for a public inquiry into how complaints of domestic violence are handled by police.

VIDEO: Could UK have had a different coalition?

The days which followed the 2010 general election saw tense and frantic negotiations between the three main parties as they fought for the right to govern Britain.

VIDEO: 'First crane egg in 400 years'

The first crane egg in southern Britain in more than 400 years has been laid by a nesting bird.

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The UK's diverging school systems

Devolution has made schooling more different across the UK

In pictures: Monkey skulls and tortoise jelly seized at UK borders

Monkey skulls and tortoise jelly among seizures at UK borders

Ulster fries for G8 leaders?

What to prepare for breakfast at G8 summit.

'Swivel-eyed loons' or people's voice?

What Tory row tells us about the state of British politics

The British Empire's last exhibition

British Empire Exhibition in Glasgow 75 years on

Is Apple's tax avoidance rational?

Is the company's tax avoidance rational, asks Robert Peston

Blind woman caused to hallucinate

Disease leaves blind woman seeing things

Papers mull Cameron 'humiliation'

Papers claim prime minister is facing 'humiliation' in the Commons