Cornwall & Devon: Weekly Local News Digest
This weekly round-up from BBC News highlights key stories from Cornwall and Devon, covering tourism, housing, environmental efforts, and community initiatives impacting local life.
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Cornwall & Devon: Weekly News Digest & Community Updates
Catch up on local news from Cornwall and Devon in this weekly digest. Full story details are required for a comprehensive summary of community impact.
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Cornwall & Devon’s Local News Digest: Catch Up on Missed Stories
Catch up on the week’s essential local news from Cornwall and Devon. This BBC round-up highlights key stories and community impacts you might have overlooked.
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St Austell A390 Crash: Pedestrian Seriously Hurt, Community Reflects
A pedestrian in his 40s is seriously injured after a crash on the A390 in St Austell. The incident sparks community concern over road safety and highlights the impact of such events on local life.
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Devon & Cornwall News Quiz: Zoos Acquisition Sparks Local Interest
Explore a weekly news quiz for Devon and Cornwall, highlighting key local stories, including the significant acquisition of two South West zoos and its potential community impact.
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Gwennap Raccoon Discovery: RSPCA Captures Oversized Non-Native
An unusually large raccoon, three times its normal weight, was captured by the RSPCA in Gwennap, sparking local surprise and highlighting wildlife welfare concerns.
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Cornwall’s Fern Britton Demands End to Animal Sepsis Tests
Cornwall’s Fern Britton, a sepsis survivor, demands the government end animal testing in sepsis research, sharing her personal horror and urging ethical shifts.
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Cornwall Radio DJ Fired: Social Media Use Sparks Local Concern
BBC Radio Cornwall presenter sacked after a ‘heated conversation’ with his manager about social media use. He believed he followed guidelines, sparking local discussion.
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Launceston Teen Wynter Parry Found Safe After Overnight Disappearance
Thirteen-year-old Wynter Parry, who vanished overnight from Launceston, Cornwall, has been safely located. The incident sparked local concern, highlighting community vigilance.
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Cornwall Holiday Park Sued for £1M Over Child’s Brain Injury
A Cornwall holiday park faces a £1M High Court claim after a four-year-old girl suffered a traumatic brain injury. Park owners dispute the accident’s cause, sparking local safety concerns.
