18 June 2013 Last updated at 16:54 ET

Benefit changes see arrears riseJanet Mandeville

More than a third of council tenants in Cornwall affected by an extra charge for spare rooms are already behind on their rent.

Howard Davey and Iona Steen. Pic: Sarah Bunt/RNLI Surfer in trouble thanks rescuer

A surfer thanks an off-duty firefighter who rescued her after she got into difficulties in the sea in Cornwall.

Abstract artwork damaged in burglary

Artwork valued at £20,000 has been damaged in a burglary in Gunnislake, Cornwall.

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