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Charity connects young people with professionals bbc.in/4yEQ1ne

Young and Talented Cornwall charity helps young people to network

Young and Talented Cornwall says the initiative young people a chance to broaden horizons.

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Baby loss mural remembers 157 babies and families bbc.in/4iCeAMG

Devon charity unveils baby loss memorial in memory of 157 babies

The memorial at the Luna's Fund's Plymouth offices was unveiled as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.

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Can you name the Cornish towns where you'd find these four landmark clocks? Comment below👇 ⏰ Don't forget - the clocks go back tomorrow morning at 2am, meaning you'll get an extra hour in bed. 🤔 But why do the clocks change? Read more 🔗 bbc.in/4izyNCM
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Two fathers. Two devastating losses. One powerful message. 💙 After losing their sons in separate road crashes, lifelong friends Andrew and Darren have reunited their band as The Lost Boyz and written a song about grief and road safety. More here: bbc.in/3UaEw8Q
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Should we switch time zones for lighter evenings? bbc.in/4eRCIbM

Should we switch time zones for lighter evenings?

A move to Central European Time (CET) would mean lighter evenings and darker mornings.

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Paddleboarder triumphs after cancer diagnosis bbc.in/4slmRb7

Cornwall paddleboarder triumphs after cancer diagnosis

Paddleboarder Ginnie Betts wins two gold medals and a silver at the world championships in Italy.

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Historic swimming pond to be restored bbc.in/3TZijuq

Historic swimming pond to be restored for Cornwall community

Specialists are looking at how to clear the Cornwall bath house pond and understand the tidal inlet.

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In the latest episode of Hidden Cornwall, we hear from documentary maker Ed Goodridge on the last trains that ran in North Cornwall more than 60 years ago. 🎧Listen here: bbc.in/4BajZC5 📸 BBC Weather Watcher Jubby
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First storm of season brings day of disruption bbc.in/4in9PFE

Storm Austen: First storm of season brings day of disruption

Thousands of homes are left without power while schools closed as Storm Austen hit.

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Gang paid for extra baggage allowance to smuggle drugs bbc.in/3UeVB1q

Gang who smuggled drugs through Birmingham Airport jailed

The gang were arrested at Birmingham Airport after flying from Thailand via Paris in 2024.

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The fierce winds have swept the lifeguard lookout on to the coast path at Polzeath 💨
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More than 12,000 homes are still without power after Storm Austen swept through Cornwall ⚠️ The sea looked particularly ominous at the height of the storm this morning. This picture was taken by The Lizard Lifeboat Station at 07:45 📸 Follow here: bbc.in/4BsV0Kq
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🪧 Storm Austen has caused damage across Cornwall 🌬️ Stay updated on the latest travel, weather and disruptions, through our live page: bbc.in/4i2CBfD You can also listen to BBC Radio Cornwall on FM, Digital Radio and BBC Sounds for real-time travel updates.
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⚠️ There are a number of reported problems on Cornwall's roads due to Storm Austen. The A30 eastbound between Camborne Tolvaddon and Redruth Avers is closed after a van reportedly overturned, with traffic being diverted through Barnoose and long delays building.
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There are also major delays on the A39 near Penmount Crematorium in Truro, slow traffic around Treluswell Roundabout to Devoran, and delays on the A38 by Bodmin Parkway.   More than 12,000 homes are without power, and reports of trees down on routes across Cornwall.   We're grateful for all your updates and reports. Let us know information in the comments.   For the latest travel, weather and disruption updates, follow our live page: bbc.in/3UKov9M   You can also listen to BBC Radio Cornwall on FM, Digital Radio and BBC Sounds for real-time travel updates. 🎙️

Thousands affected by power cuts and flights cancelled as Storm Austen lashes Cornwall, Devon,...

Cornwall and parts of west Devon are under a Met Office amber warning, while Jersey is under a red warning as Storm Austen lashes the region.

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A30 Redruth Avers junction eastbound, a van is reported to be on its side - plus numerous fallen trees and debris cross Cornwall. Follow live: bbc.in/4yIPccZ Listen to BBC Radio Cornwall on FM, DAB Digital Radio and BBC Sounds for real-time travel updates. 🎙️
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What happens next after police force downgrade? bbc.in/47CZS1F

Improvements to Devon and Cornwall Police will not be 'quick fix'

Devon and Cornwall Police was downgraded from Level Two to Level Three this year.

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Storm Austen hits south-west England and the Channel Islands bbc.in/4yIN3xX

Storm Austen hits Cornwall, Devon, Jersey and Guernsey with strong winds up to 80mph expected

Cornwall and parts of west Devon are under a Met Office amber warning, while Jersey is under a red warning as Storm Austen lashes the region.

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It feels like we've gone from sunshine straight into storm season. ☀️➡️🌧️ So how prepared are you for the winter weather ahead? 🔦 We spoke to Cornwall Council's Emergency Management Manager, Jamie Whitford-Robson 🎧 Listen here: bbc.in/4jTrVBx
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People in Cornwall should prepare for their Friday morning commute to be disrupted as the Met Office has issued Amber and Yellow warnings for wind. More here: bbc.in/4zQemYc
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