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17 May 2012 Last updated at 11:47 ET

Tamar Bridge runner taking flameTamar Bridge

The Olympic torch is to be carried by a runner the whole way across the Tamar Bridge after a change of plan by Games organisers.


Karin Schepers. Pic: Royal Navy Aground captain 'sounded drunk'

A ship captain sounded "increasingly intoxicated" before falling asleep on the bridge while his vessel ran aground off Cornwall.

Sarah NewtonHip break MP 'to work next week'

Truro and Falmouth MP Sarah Newton, who is in hospital after breaking her hip in Westminster, hopes to return to work next week.

Martyn Oates, Political editor, South West Article written by Martyn Oates Martyn Oates Political editor, South West

Divine healing advert controversy

The political and religious controversy over an advertisement for divine healing which has been banned.

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