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The case for a "tick-box" for people to identify as being Cornish in the 2021 census will be raised in Parliament today when St Austell and Newquay MP Steve Double leads a debate on Cornish national identity.

The county has been recognised as a national minority since 2014 and there's a campaign for it to have a tick box similar to those granted to some other Celtic nations.

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A Devon council wants to nearly double the fines for littering and introduce new penalties for people who throw rubbish out of cars and other vehicles.

Mid Devon Council is considering plans this week to increase littering fines from £80 to £150.

It also wants to introduce a new power to tackle littering from vehicles so the registered keeper of the vehicle would be fined if rubbish was thrown from it.

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Some of Britain's most historic sailing boats are arriving in Falmouth today as celebrations begin to mark 50 years since Sir Robin Knox-Johnston sailed solo and non-stop around the world in the late 1960s.

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Sir Robin's boat, Suhaili, in which he completed the voyage is due to arrive at Falmouth Haven Marina about 11:00.

Sir Robin was the first man to sail solo round the world without stopping, between June 1968 and April 1969, at the age of 30.

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Jan Stuart's local vicar said she "died peacefully" two days after the fall.

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Police enacted a tactical pursuit on the M5 this morning, external, involving the police helicopter, after spotting a vehicle which had been involved in crime.

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On the A38 near Plympton, Exeter-bound, one lane is blocked by a car fire near the Deep Lane Junction, Drivers should approach with care.

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• On the A390 between Hewas Water and Grampound, there are reports of an accident near Bosillion Lane
• Just two ferries are running between Torpoint and Plymouth as the third ferry is out of service with a cable fault

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So, how was the start of the new Poldark series for you?

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Many viewers were left satisfied at the sight of heart-throb star Aidan Turner striding topless from the Cornish sea at the start of the latest episode.

The actor, who plays Ross Poldark, has caused many's a stir for flashing his abs in the BBC period drama on the odd occasion.

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Sunday night's episode was no exception, with fans saying they were swooning as a shirtless Ross walked up the beach dripping wet.

• "Well, #poldark, that was gloriously gratuitous! Thank you :)", said Lesley Candlin on Twitter., external
• One posted: "Oh GOD I forgot how attractive Aiden Turner is in Poldark. Casually topless I'm the first scene as well - come on... #Poldark."
• "Episode 1 and a few minutes in and I've gone all weak," said another.
• One person tweeted: "He's got his top off, he's all wet and my wife's in dreamland!"

What did you think of the start of the new series? If you want to let us know, just email us.

Sgt Harry Tangye was referring to a BBC video about mental health issues faced by gang members.

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There are concerns that plans to safeguard the main railway line in and out of the South West will see at least one popular beach closed and livelihoods lost.

Network Rail is looking to move the track near Teignmouth up to 30m into the sea to protect it from cliff erosion.

Local said they feared the plans would mean closure of Holcombe Beach and said there's been little consultation so far.

Network Rail said it would carry out more consultations.