Cornwall News by Into Cornwall. Walks in and around Falmouth from September 2012 to December 2012

'Balloon' hedgehog saved by vet

An inflated hedgehog suffering with balloon syndrome is saved by vets who pricked it with a needle.

New council leader calls for unity

The new leader of Cornwall Council calls for a "can do" attitude as the new administration starts work.

How much are police and crime commissioners costing?

Devon and Cornwall's police and crime commissioner has the fifth highest number of staff in England, the BBC understands.

Submarine returns after 11 months

Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine HMS Trenchant returns home to its Devonport base after 11 months at sea.

Water poisoning 'further researched'

More research is to be carried out into the possible effects of the Camelford water poisoning incident, an MP is told.

Fifty-five beaches meet new rules

Fifty five beaches in England meet tough new EU standards on water quality to achieve Blue Flag awards.

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.

Artist's coastal painting marathon

Artist in year-long SW Coast Path marathon

Olympic torch 'generated millions'

Torch relay 'generated millions' for Cornwall

Hilton all-clear for county final

Ben Hilton will lead Cornwall in the County Championship final at Twickenham after a disciplinary case is dismissed.

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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Man dead in suspected terror attack

A man is killed in a machete attack and two suspects shot and wounded by police in London, with footage emerging of a man with bloodied hands shouting political statements near the scene.

April accused told 'web of lies'

A man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones told a "complex web of lies" about her death, the prosecution says.

Tandem deaths driver is jailed

A man who killed a couple when he knocked them off their tandem bike in Bristol is jailed for 10 years.

PM hails tax deal amid Google row

David Cameron hails an EU agreement to close tax loopholes as a "turning point", as Google's boss urges politicians to "sort" the system.

Man in court over Hyde Park bombing

A man appears in court charged with the murder of four soldiers from the Royal Household Cavalry in the 1982 IRA bombing in Hyde Park.

IMF: UK 'long way from recovery'

The UK economy is still a long way from "a strong and sustainable recovery", the International Monetary Fund warns.

Cregan admits father and son murders

Police killer Dale Cregan admits the murders of a father and son in Greater Manchester.

Two win sickness benefit challenge

Two people with mental health problems win a legal challenge against the government tests for sickness benefit.

Concern over Afghans' UK visa rights

Many Afghan interpreters who worked with the British army could be excluded from a scheme to give them refuge in the UK, a lawyer and campaigners say.

Eighteen held over people-smuggling

Eighteen people are arrested in Britain and France by investigators targeting a suspected people smuggling gang, the Home Office says.

Iodine lack 'may lower UK baby IQs'

Mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK, say researchers who studied 1,000 families.

PM and Clegg say coalition will last

David Cameron and Nick Clegg promise that the coalition will continue up until polling day in the 2015 general election.

Triple child killer anonymity lifted

A man who killed three children he was babysitting in 1973 and impaled them on garden railings has his anonymity lifted.

Emmerdale actor Richard Thorp dies

Actor Richard Thorp, who played Emmerdale stalwart Alan Turner for more than 30 years, dies at the age of 81.

'Balloon' hedgehog saved by vet

An inflated hedgehog suffering with balloon syndrome is saved by vets who pricked it with a needle.

Couple wed for 87 years visit palace

A couple married for 87 years are invited to a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of the length of their marriage.

Five charged in £350K cannabis find

Five men are charged by police following the discovery of a cannabis factory in south Down.

Britvic to cut 20 east Belfast jobs

Up to 20 people are to lose their jobs at Britvic in Belfast after the soft drinks company announced it was to close its factory.

A&E threat to Royal Glamorgan

The Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant could stop treating the most serious accident and emergency cases as part of a major NHS shake-up in south Wales.

Flood car death 'was an accident'

A grandfather who drowned after his car became wedged under a footbridge in flash floods had been trying to avoid a ford, an inquest hears.

Pair admit £730,000 Rox jewel heist

Two men admit their involvement in stealing jewellery and watches worth £730,000 in a heist in Edinburgh.

Dead bike boy a 'ray of sunshine'

The parents of an eight-year-old cyclist who died after a crash with a mobile crane in Aberdeen describe him as as "ray of sunshine".

Girl 'repeatedly raped by group'

A young girl was repeatedly raped and sexually abused by a group of 10 men over a five-year period, a court hears.

Suicidal woman 'told to drink tea'

A woman threatening to take her own life is told to "have a hot drink and watch the television" by an NHS helpline.

Ex-Man Utd player Brian Greenhoff dies

Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died suddenly at the age of 60.

Jockey Ahern banned for 10 years

Jockey Eddie Ahern is banned for 10 years after being found guilty of corruption by the BHA, while Neil Clement receives a 15-year ban.

Pellegrini to leave Malaga

Manuel Pellegrini paves the way for a move to manage Manchester City after confirming he will leave Spanish club Malaga.

Is fussball coming home?

Thousands of football fans are heading to Wembley for Saturday's all-German Champions League final. Is it the home of German football - as well as English?

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.

UKIP donor quits over controversy

UKIP donor Demetri Marchessini, who wrote a book saying women should not wear trousers, says he will not give any more money to the party.

I still want lobby register - Clegg

Nick Clegg says the coalition is split over whether to introduce a lobbying register to clean up politics but he remains committed to the policy.

MP Eric Joyce arrested at airport

Scots MP Eric Joyce is arrested in connection with a breach of the peace at Edinburgh Airport.

VIDEO: House of Commons

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

VIDEO: 'We never buckle in face of attack'

David Cameron has condemned the "sickening" murder of a man in Woolwich, south-east London.

VIDEO: Meet the ‘Queen of North Shields’

A former refugee living on an estate in Tyneside compares life for families living on the poverty line in England and Africa.

VIDEO: Witness: 'They wanted to get caught'

An eyewitness to a brutal murder in south-east London has described how the attackers behaved as if "they wanted to get caught."

VIDEO: Mayor condemns 'sickening' attack

The murder of a man in Woolwich, south-east London, is "overwhelmingly likely" to be a terrorist incident, the city's mayor has said.

AUDIO: 'Beatles, Magna Carta and Wordsworth'

Letters written by John Lennon are being donated to the British Library along with the lyrics to a selection of Beatles songs.

VIDEO: Biggest UK wildlife survey conducted

A stocktake of UK nature suggests 60% of animal and plant species have declined in the past 50 years - and one in 10 could end up disappearing.

Is the English language conquering France?

Is the English language conquering France?

How much are police and crime commissioners costing?

How much are police and crime commissioners costing?

Why one criminal stopped offending

How one former prisoner turned his life around

Afghan interpreters: 'No life for us here'

Afghan interpreters on prospect of getting UK visa

Why the war between drivers and cyclists?

Why are some motorists at war with cyclists?

Wayne Rooney's baby and The K effect

Why is Wayne Rooney's baby Klay rather than Clay?

Viewpoints: Higher fees and value-for-money degrees

Are university courses worth the money students have to spend?

Papers feature Oklahoma devastation

Papers feature Oklahoma devastation