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British Telecom to Remove Payphones
This week British Telecom has written to the District Councils across Cornwall indicating that they will be removing a large number of payphones from the region, citing the costs of maintenance, vandalism and money collection as reasons. Councils have until mid- July to submit objections to the plans. BT has also announced they will remove a number of payphones which are within 400 metres of another one, without consultation.

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Heroes who risked lives honoured
A man from Cornwall who stopped an armed man is among 10 people honoured for bravery.

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No jail term for speeding officer
A policeman who lied about a high speed chase when he was caught speeding is spared a prison sentence.

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CORNWALL COUNCILÂ’S LEADER AND CHAIRMAN ARE RE-ELECTED - DID NO ONE ELSE STAND?
David Whalley has been re-elected as the Leader of Cornwall Council.

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BRETON COURT BANS 'ANTI-TEEN' DEVICE
In addition to being an irritating insect that sucks blood, 'the mosquito' is also an ultra sonic deterrent of young people under the age of 25 years, and for many youths, the device can be as much of a nuisance as any insect!

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Jobs to go at light manufacturer
Employees at a lighting manufacturers in Cornwall are told 40 of them will lose their jobs next month.

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'Tombstone' plunge man paralysed
A man who suffered spinal injuries after taking part in a suspected "tombstoning" stunt is likely to be paralysed.

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Cyclist badly hurt in crash dies
A cyclist dies in hospital after being badly injured in a collision in Cornwall at the weekend.

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