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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...


Scared rescue dog Rio becomes crime-fighting star
A retired police dog trainer says he spotted Rio's potential at a Plymouth animal sanctuary.    Read more...



Birds, love notes and silver - what sweeps find in chimneys
Jaw-dropping objects, dirty secrets and trapped wildlife are among the items found up chimneys.    Read more...



Water supplies at risk due to leaks, firm warned
Regulators warn South West Water's leakage rates are 18.5% above forecast.    Read more...



Optimism after deal includes scrapping red tape
If approved the deal involves removing £200 export health certificates and reduce other paperwork.    Read more...



Special send-off for ferry after 49 years
The Scillonian III started carrying passengers in 1977 and is making its last voyage on Sunday.    Read more...



Project set up to help men tackle loneliness
A men's restoration project is set up to bring people together for a chat and a cuppa.    Read more...



Data breach caused staff 'significant distress'
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust breach affected almost 8,000 people.    Read more...



PC who 'smashed man's head into wall' dismissed
PC Michael Ireland claimed the detainee, who lost a tooth in the incident, had "nutted" a door, a hearing is told.    Read more...



Plea over 999 demand ahead of Bonfire Night
People are urged to only dial 999 for serious or life-threatening emergencies.    Read more...



Historic harbour removed from at risk register
Newlyn's Harbour is among sites removed from a list of historic sites in poor condition.    Read more...




Source: BBC News
News headlines from around Cornwall and Penwith today.