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Cornwall Live - Newquay

Couple who lost power in blackout ran their home off car battery

Tina and John were able to keep their freezer going, run lights and wi-fi, charge their phones and even get some ironing done

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Cornwall Live - Newquay

Cornwall planning: School to be homes, hotel transformation and bungalows among new plans

They are just a few of 139 planning applications filed with Cornwall Council last week, and include destruction of a pub, a nightclub and a restaurant

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Cornwall funeral notices as much loved mum and granny among those remembered

A couple who sadly passed away two weeks apart and a master mariner are also in this week's funerals and death notices. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of all those who have lost a loved one in our list.

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Cornwall Live - Newquay

Mum at Perranporth watched in horror as kids 'disappeared' in sea

A near-tragedy was averted thanks to her 999 call

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Grand Newquay Hotel Victoria to undergo massive transformation

The hotel itself would be returned to its former luxury glory while 81 apartments would be built on the land around it - but a pub and a restaurant destroyed

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Hungarian national caught in police sting sending pictures of his penis to young girl

He targeted 'Hollie', aged 12

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Readers urge 'stop the flights' as Cornwall to London planes 80% empty

The low occupancy came as the airline was forced to use bigger planes - but the airport is owed £1.6 million by the failed airline that previously ran the service

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Bar calls out parents who leave children unsupervised after motorbike damaged

It added that the behaviour poses a 'genuine safety concern'

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Boardmasters organisers ask for changes to noise levels

The festival also wants to add an extra night of big acts, run louder later and attract an older audience

Cornwall Live - Newquay

A30 Cornwall crash: 'Significant spillage' after septic tanker overturns

The road remains closed after a serious injury collision

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Taxpayer-funded Cornwall to London flights are running with 80% empty seats

Angry councillor suggests airport 'incompetence' over £1.6 million owed to it by a bust airline as bad news continues for Newquay airport

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Storm Goretti: Government says it stands alongside Cornwall as MPs ask for more help

The Government minister was clearly on the back foot as Labour tried to save face amid strong criticism of its handling of Cornwall's 'incredibly ferocious and terrifying' Storm Goretti trauma in Parliament

Cornwall Live - Newquay

GWR latest as three Cornwall railway lines remain closed

Not all for the same reason

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Gap between richest and poorest neighbourhoods in Cornwall revealed

Those at the top having nearly £10,000 more to spend a year than those at the bottom - as you can check - as well as compare where you live - with our interactive map

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Bust Eastern Airways owed Cornwall airport £1.5 million

A report reveals very little hope that the airport and other creditors - including a hotel, taxi firm and training company in Cornwall - will ever get their money

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Hooded pair pictured after burglary fail

The incident involved a hammer

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Drivers busted bombing past Nansledan primary school during drop off time

'There is no excuse... but in the road conditions we have seen today these kind of speeds are totally unacceptable'

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Cornwall funeral notices as loving dad and granddad among those remembered

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Steve as well as all those who have lost a loved one on our latest list

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Terrifying moment Storm Goretti rips roof off Cornwall family home

'It looks like a bomb site now'

Cornwall Live - Newquay

Storm Goretti tears beachside ice rink apart in 100mph winds

The storm has caused a huge amount of damage across Cornwall