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Source: BBC News
News headlines from around Cornwall and Penwith today.
Minack Theatre funds greenfield roadbuilding plan in Cornwall clifftop AONB
Controversial theatre Charity with £4m cash and six-figure profits funds new greenfield road plans, suggests finance by major housing development Read more...
Controversial theatre Charity with £4m cash and six-figure profits funds new greenfield road plans, suggests finance by major housing development Read more...
Rapist who tried to flee UK jailed for 27 years
A man from Cornwall is jailed after being convicted of 13 charges of rape and sexual assault. Read more...
A man from Cornwall is jailed after being convicted of 13 charges of rape and sexual assault. Read more...
Festival extension at risk over noise concerns
Organisers say they plan to host a silent disco with live music finishing before midnight. Read more...
Organisers say they plan to host a silent disco with live music finishing before midnight. Read more...
New chief constable needed 'very quickly'
A retired chief constable says the force needs a new temporary chief constable as soon as possible. Read more...
A retired chief constable says the force needs a new temporary chief constable as soon as possible. Read more...
Two children among four injured in crash
A woman suffers potentially life-changing injuries, and three passengers suffer minor injuries. Read more...
A woman suffers potentially life-changing injuries, and three passengers suffer minor injuries. Read more...
Secret Santa set up for struggling families
People struggling financially can send gifts or food to loved ones through the scheme. Read more...
People struggling financially can send gifts or food to loved ones through the scheme. Read more...
Fern,11, taking a cold bath outside daily for charity
The eleven-year-old from Par tells Matt Shepherd why she's doing the charity challenge. Read more...
The eleven-year-old from Par tells Matt Shepherd why she's doing the charity challenge. Read more...
The surgeon ending a five-year pub drought
Locals hope the Coryton Arms pub will be re-opened in time for Christmas. Read more...
Locals hope the Coryton Arms pub will be re-opened in time for Christmas. Read more...
City river route upgrades go out to consultation
The proposals for the river edge at Malpas Road are part of Truro’s funded Green Transport project. Read more...
The proposals for the river edge at Malpas Road are part of Truro’s funded Green Transport project. Read more...
Surf event was cancelled due to sewage fears
The Santa surf event could not go ahead because of "insurance restrictions", organisers say. Read more...
The Santa surf event could not go ahead because of "insurance restrictions", organisers say. Read more...
Community helps cafe provide free Christmas meals
Lou Rose, who runs Ost Eatery, says the festive event has been funded by 70 customer donations. Read more...
Lou Rose, who runs Ost Eatery, says the festive event has been funded by 70 customer donations. Read more...
Source: BBC News