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Social experiment explores children's rights

A film featuring Cornish parents and carers aims to "start conversations".

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Council updates cyclist recycling centre rules

It comes after a litter picker was told he could not use his bike to deliver rubbish in Bude.

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Local elections in 2025 come ahead of big shake-up

BBC South West political editor Martyn Oates explains what you need to know ahead of 1 May.

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People in Cornwall urged to register to vote

Cornwall Council said the deadline to register to vote was 11 April.

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Council releases video to support new parents

The three-minute video gives an overview of the 'Start for Life' programme.

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Controversial tree felling plans on hold

Cornwall Council said the work has been postponed for at least three months to allow for a review.

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Man installs signs to stop lorries getting trapped

Mark Nicholls says he has taken matters into his own hands after Cornwall Council did "nothing".

About 15 people stood outside an old looking hotel. Many of them are holding placards with phrase such as 'No Premier Inn' and 'Stop the needless monstrosity'. There is a bench to the bottom right of the photo and a flower bed to the left.

Residents in new protest against Premier Inn plan

The hotel chain is fighting Cornwall Council's decision not to let it build a site in St Ives.

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Plans approved for holiday park despite objections

Cornwall Council gives the 400-lodge holiday resort the green light.