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Fishermen jailed after dumping lobster catch
Investigators were subjected to verbal abuse and threatening behaviour, a court hears.
Man jailed for using £300k Covid fund for holidays
Investigators say Steven Brookes, who was jailed for three years, "broke almost every rule going."
Care workers facing high levels of stress - report
Research carried out by Healthwatch Cornwall was based on the views of 175 care workers.
Former PC jailed for targeting vulnerable women for sex
Ex-PC James Stillman had sex with one of the women while carrying out a welfare check at her home.
Charity takes over historic moorland engine house
Cornish landmark the Prince of Wales Engine House on Bodmin Moor is transferred to a charity.
Care home boss critical of foreign worker tax
Reform UK wants to tax companies hiring foreign workers more than if they employ British staff.
New freight ship arrives after 8,000‑mile journey
The Menawethan will replace the ageing Gry Maritha and is expected to start sailing later this year.
Amber heat health alerts in place as temperatures set to soar above 30C
Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK, with a potential heatwave set to develop this weekend.
Shopkeepers say extra patrols cutting shoplifting
Businesses say increased foot patrols are helping to reduce shoplifting and antisocial behaviour.
Dog owners urged to be 'cautious' of adders
Dog owners across Devon and Cornwall are being encouraged to be "cautious" and "vigilant" of adders.
Pauls hopes win can push world title aspirations
Brad Pauls hopes a successful defence of his IBF international middleweight belt will put him in line for a world title shot.
E‑scooters available to hire in new trial
People in Penzance, Falmouth, Newquay, and Truro can hire e‑scooters from Beryl e‑bikes bays.
How many people are living with dementia?
People aged over 65 who are finding themselves being increasingly forgetful should speak to a GP.
What do you know about breast cancer?
It is the second most common cancer which one in seven women will develop in their lifetime.
What are the risk factors of prostate cancer?
About 35% of prostate cancer cases each year are in men aged 75 or more.
Need To Know Cornwall
An Amber heat health alert is in place. Pic of Hayle by Weather Watcher Jo Shreeve.
Hidden Cornwall
It's time to find out about the Owlman of Mawnan Wood.
The film star horse who lives on Bodmin Moor
You may have spotted Amadeus on the television too. Photo credit: Jonathan Marshall.
Learn Cornish, Dyski Kernewek
Level up your Kernewek one pasty at a time.
An Nowodhow - the News in Cornish
An Nowodhow is written and read by Duncan McIntosh and edited by Steve Harris.


BBC News | UK | World Edition
PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.
Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.
Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile, BBC understands
Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.
Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches
Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.
Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.
Thirty rioters sentenced for disorder which saw police officer set on fire
The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked a night of violence in Cardiff in 2023.
'Prioritise love': Kate writes essay reflecting on Italy tour as new pictures released
The Princess of Wales reflects on an "increasingly digitalised world" in a new essay, written after her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.
Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60", undercutting competitors.
Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.
Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed
Police now believe Waleed Saeed had dozens more victims, who they are now appealing to come forward.
Scottish guidance on trans prisoners ruled unlawful
Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.
Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial sent home for weekend
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027
The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.
Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.
Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
Woman caught on CCTV kicking £75k McLaren supercar on owner's driveway
Police are investigating the incident which has left the supercar with scratches on its bonnet.
Woman injured after telegraph pole falls on her
She was taken to the University Hospital of Wales to be treated for her injuries.
Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
Van driver who crushed girlfriend guilty of murder
Lily Whitehouse died hours after visiting her premature baby in an intensive care unit.
Stepmum jailed for 1978 killing of girl, 5
Andrea suffered severe burns to half her body and died in hospital on 13 July 1978.
UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost £157m into Australia
Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.
Traitors star says he lost life savings to a scam
The former contestant of BBC show The Traitors is speaking out about falling victim to the scam.
Scotland fans fly 22 hours in tiny plane to World Cup
David Smith and Fraser MacIntyre flew across the Atlantic, with stops in Iceland, Greenland and northern Canada.
'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship
The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.
How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College
The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.
'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? UK teens on social media ban
The prime minister announced that under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.
Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.
Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?
'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when we were in our 20s
Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".
The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?
Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Man dies after being punched outside pub
Carl Holland, 30, died in hospital where he was being treated for a serious head injury.
Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60", undercutting competitors.


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