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The cliff railway was closed after earth and rock debris fell onto its tracks at the start of the month, external.

The unforeseen landslip was thought to have been caused by very wet conditions and freezing easterly winds earlier this year, creating "an unstable section of banking near the middle bridge section of the track".

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A benefits cheat addicted to gambling has been jailed for more than three-and-a-half for falsely claiming £245,000 over 15 years.

Brian Matthews, 51, of Roscadghill Parc, Heamoor, Penzance, lied about being a quadriplegic and stole the identity of another dead benefits claimant, Truro Crown Court heard.

Jailing Matthews for 42-and-a-half months, Judge Robert Linford told him: "You are a conman."

Matthews previously pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation and four counts of giving false statements to obtain benefit.

English diver Tom Daley calls for more Commonwealth countries to decriminalise homosexuality.

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A 67-year-old man has died after his Land Rover crashed into the central reservation barrier on the A30 in Cornwall, police have said., external

It happened at about 07:00 between Indian Queens and the Innis Downs junction at Highgate Hill.

The local man was taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, near Truro, where he was pronounced dead. A female passenger was uninjured.

Road closures were put in place whilst emergency services worked at the scene to repair the barrier.

Jack Laugher claims his third gold of the Games as Tom Daley and Dan Goodfellow also triumph

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A meat processing company has announced that 170 jobs could be at risk at its site in Cornwall as a result of a "significant fall in production volumes".

Tulip Limited, which has a manufacturing site in Bodmin, has entered into a period of "collective consultation".

In a statement, the company said it would consult with individuals directly impacted and work closely with the Bodmin site "to help to minimise the impact of today's announcement where possible".

Tulip - which is the UK's largest producer of pork products - has 17 manufacturing sites across the UK, employing about 8,000 people.

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A controversial artist has been inspired by growing up in a Devon seaside town to create a collection of ‘cruel’ seaside posters - and his latest victim is Exmouth., external

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Tom Daley, who won his fourth Commonwealth gold in 10m synchro earlier on, says a hip injury has kept him out of the individual competition but he is happy to hand an opportunity to a young team mate.

He told BBC Sport:" "There's a lot of amazing talent coming through British Diving at the moment. I'm not going to be competing in the individual because of my hip but Noah Williams will take my place and it will be an amazing experience for him because it's an event where we get to send so many more divers and these young kids coming through are doing so well.

"I am the granddad of the team now. It's my third Commonwealths, I've been to three Olympics. Knowing what you've achieved and you've done in the past really does help when you're struggling with injury. I'm just about holding up with my hip but I'll be able to manage it. I have to be smart with my training to carry on between now and Tokyo."

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The A30 in Cornwall has fully reopened between Indian Queens and the Innis Downs junction after an earlier crash that left a man in a "critical condition" in hospital.

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Cornish pole vaulter Molly Cauldery has finished fifth in the pole vault final at the Commonwealth Games.

The 18-year-old set a new personal best of 4m 40cm while competing at her first senior international event.

She had won the British Indoor title in the build up to the games.

Four nurseries close after inspectors discover a convicted criminal was employed by the owner.

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A new lifeboat is to be trialled at Dartmouth lifeboat station, the RNLI has announced.

The B class inshore lifeboat will join the fleet in South Devon for a two-year trial.

There is currently a single-engined smaller D class inshore lifeboat there but after a review in 2017, it was decided a larger twin-engined lifeboat would be tested for its suitability in the area.

The B class lifeboat is the fastest in the RNLI's fleet with a top speed of 35 knots.

Simon Crayfourd, area lifesaving manager, says it's an "important change" for the RNLI in Dartmouth.

"The current lifeboat is sometimes operating close to the limit of its capability so the larger lifeboat increases the effectiveness of our response to a casualty."

The trial will start later this year, with a review taking place after two years.

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The South West's first knitting-themed hotel has opened in Devon.

Iona House - which overlooks Dawlish seafront - boasts knitting pattern wallpaper, knitted curtains and bedrooms named after stitches.

The hotel, which is run by knitwear designer Belinda Harris-Reid, also offers knitting workshops and special events.

Belinda says it's a "kick your shoes off and look out to the sea" kind of experience.

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Cornish pole vaulter Molly Cauldery has set a new personal best at the Commonwealth Games.

She cleared 4m 40cm and is currently in third position after three vaults.

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On the A30 around Honiton, heading towards Upottery, one lane is blocked due to an accident and traffic is queuing in both directions.

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Recent assaults on police officers in the South West include one being "punched in the chest", Devon and Cornwall Police Federation has said.

It added there were other incidents including the mother of one suspect "swinging shopping" at the head of an officer while another offender "kicked an officer in the shins" before "attempting to bite".

The federation represents officers up to the rank of chief inspector.

Plymouth's James Arnott adds to England's medal haul, taking silver in the men's T47 100m.

Arnott is the brother of rugby player Jack, who used to turn out for Exeter Chiefs.

Gold was won by Nigeria's Suwaibidu Galadima, while Wales' Morgan Jones was fourth.

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