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A legal ‘loophole’ which allows second homeowners to flip their properties to short-term holiday lets and then claim back council tax refunds for as far back as 33 years ago has been branded ‘almost criminal’ by Cornwall Council’s cabinet member for resources.

A scheme which gives unwanted wetsuits a second life while supporting young people through surf therapy has won a national award.

An amber weather warning for wind has been issued for Storm Austen, with potentially damaging gusts and huge waves forecast to hit Newquay on Friday morning.

Newquay's MP is inviting residents to share their concerns about antisocial behaviour at a public meeting involving police and local organisations.

A meeting between Cornwall’s MPs, its council leadership and members of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s team at No 10 North yesterday points to Cornwall moving into the future, according to Cornwall Council’s Liberal Democrat leader Leigh Frost.

There has been a call for an emergency meeting at Cornwall Council after ‘serious concern’ was raised following the resignation of three senior officers within a week which also saw questions asked about the local authority’s finances.

It comes after a new agreement signed with space transportation company Dawn Aerospace

A Newquay theatre group is celebrating after picking up two awards at the Cornwall Drama Association Theatre Festival.