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50 more lost chocolates we miss - or not - from our festive tubs as Bounty is 'banned' from Celebrations
History
Following the controversial removal of the coconut treat, we look back at the 52 chocolates that no longer feature in a festive tin
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The man who held the record as Britain's 'shortest serving Prime Minister' bore Truss broke it
History
MP announced her resignation this afternoon after just 45 days
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Discover your ancestors' wartime efforts in new Women's Land Army archive
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A new collection of more than 90,000 digitised cards has been published online for the first time
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How London Zoo pandas' lives depended on a little village in Cornwall
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Tracing the wartime tale of a giant panda named Ming from China and a special crop grown in Cornwall's mild climate
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Time warp pictures show Cornish railway stations in the 1980s and 1990s
Nostalgia
Journey through six of Cornwall’s stations in days gone by, as captured by photographer Michael Patterson and shared in his albums on Flickr.
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It used to cost just 10p to cross the Tamar Bridge
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A far cry from today's prices - which are set to rise again in January
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Cornish town house with secret escape tunnel was a safe haven for the first King Charles
Nostalgia
The Stuart sovereign found shelter and support in the heart of Liskeard when he was fighting to save his kingdom and his head
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Travelling back to the 1980s through stunning unearthed photos of Cornish railway stations
Nostalgia
Incredible images filed away for decades show how a former British Rail worker captured platforms, buffets and ticket offices of the past
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Queen Elizabeth II's visits to Cornwall over the decades
The Queen
In honour of Queen Elizabeth's passing, we're revisiting her trips to Cornwall
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A look back at historic Bristol Zoo as it closes its doors for the final time
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The zoo is moving from its current location
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Tour Cornwall through the eyes of 1950 honeymooners in unearthed photos
Nostalgia
A fascinating picture album documents Dennis and Joyce’s trip from Looe to Scilly, via Polperro, Bodmin, Falmouth, Newlyn, Penzance, St Ives and Mousehole
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Photos show age-old battle of Cornish seagull versus your lunch
Nostalgia
Generations of these crafty birds have honed their pirate skills to target tourists
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Birthplace of the Cornish nation lost behind Cornwall's busiest beach
Cornwall beaches
The remains of this Cornish community were buried beneath the sand for centuries, before being uncovered and buried again
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Menacuddle Gardens - the hidden jewel of St Austell
St Austell
It's a stone's throw from the town centre but many don't know of its existence
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The day Cornwall veteran aged 98 was reunited with tank he drove in the Second World War
Nostalgia
Almost eight decades have passed since Richard Aldred landed the armoured vehicle on the Mulberry Harbour at Omaha Beach, Normandy, on D-Day
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Remembering the terrifying flash flood that ravaged Boscastle in 2004 - in photos
Boscastle
Rarely seen photos show why it was miracle no one was killed in the Boscastle disaster
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Unseen archive photos put working class Cornish life in the spotlight
Cornish Culture
Fascinating everyday scenes of Bodmin in 1939-40 will inspire new generations to learn about their history
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The tragic pleasure boat that sank without trace in Cornish seas with 31 men, women and children lost
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Holiday trip to Fowey ended in Britain’s worst modern sea disaster five decades ago and the stricken vessel has never been found
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The long lost hand-knitted jerseys that kept Cornwall's fishermen warm
Cornish Culture
Maybe you have a 100-year-old ‘gansey’ like the ones in these Polperro archive photos hiding in your attic?
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Neighbours' most iconic stars and where they are now
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The final episode airs this week after 37 years of having the soap on our screens
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20 pictures of Bernard Cribbins over the years from films to fishing
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The TV and film star, who had an illustrious entertainment career spanning seven decades, has passed away aged 93
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Time stands still in stunning past images of Cornwall from the sky
Places
Aerial photographer’s bird’s eye views of towns, villages, coast and city shot a decade and a half ago show how things have changed and what remains timeless
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Cornwall's forgotten heroine Emily Hobhouse feared no man and changed the world
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Her early years were embroiled in caring for her unwell father but by her late 30s she was a force to be reckoned with
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Dramatic unearthed shipwreck photos reveal stricken vessels, sightseers, rescuers and salvagers
Nostalgia
Images and stories of ships lost at sea off Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
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Devon and Cornwall PoliceBiker dies in A30 Cornwall crashThe road was closed for nearly nine hours
Van found at bottom of Cornwall cliffs
Lizard
Police and coastguards were called
A30 reopens after serious crash involving double-decker bus
A30
Expect major delays this evening
WW2 grenade found at Cornwall property
Armed Forces
A bomb squad was called to the town
Irate speeder berated speed camera officer and called him a 'Rolf Harris'
Truro Crown Court
He wound in court to face a charge of perverting the course of justice
A30A30 diversion route in full after serious rush hour crash A bus is reportedly involved in the crash
A30 reopens after serious crash involving double-decker bus
A30
Expect major delays this evening
Grenfell Tower firefighter with PTSD tried to strangle wife on Cornwall holiday
Truro Crown Court
He was spared prison
Another 136 banks closing including three in Cornwall
Lloyds Bank
Twenty-five banks have closed in Cornwall in the last three years
WW2 grenade found at Cornwall property
Armed Forces
A bomb squad was called to the town
Devon and Cornwall PoliceBiker dies in A30 Cornwall crashThe road was closed for nearly nine hours
Van found at bottom of Cornwall cliffs
Lizard
Police and coastguards were called
A30 reopens after serious crash involving double-decker bus
A30
Expect major delays this evening
WW2 grenade found at Cornwall property
Armed Forces
A bomb squad was called to the town
Irate speeder berated speed camera officer and called him a 'Rolf Harris'
Truro Crown Court
He wound in court to face a charge of perverting the course of justice
A30A30 diversion route in full after serious rush hour crash A bus is reportedly involved in the crash
A30 reopens after serious crash involving double-decker bus
A30
Expect major delays this evening
Grenfell Tower firefighter with PTSD tried to strangle wife on Cornwall holiday
Truro Crown Court
He was spared prison
Seasalt Cornwall shoppers praise 'vintage' dress with 'beautiful fabric' that's perfect for spring
Fashion
"Fits nicely and great quality. It has a vintage feel to it, which I love"
Another 136 banks closing including three in Cornwall
Lloyds Bank
Twenty-five banks have closed in Cornwall in the last three years