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  1. Will we get a May heatwave in Cornwall?

    Temperatures are forecast to rise at the weekend. Pic:Weather Watcher/Beach Seeker.

  2. Why there are roadworks in Newlyn for 10 weeks

    Drivers are being warned to expect disruption in the town over the next 10 weeks.

  3. Why Market Jew Street in Penzance now has cameras

    Cars are banned between 11.00am and 4.00pm daily although buses and taxis will be exempt.

  4. Why is the King's Baton made from rubbish?

    The baton will be seen at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

  5. Why GWR are cancelling trains to improve service

    Five weekday services will be temporarily cancelled from Monday 7th September.

  6. Why are there so many jellyfish around?

    Swarms of jellyfish have been washing up on some Cornish beaches. Pic: Bude Sea Pool.

  7. Why are there 10 green bottles hanging on a wall?

    The wall is on the A39 near Truro and even has its own Facebook page.

  8. Why are the gritters out on Cornwall's roads?

    Have you seen the council's gritting lorries out during the hot weather?

  9. Why A30 motorists should expect months of delays

    The delays and diversions are part of a 9.8 million pound safety scheme.

  10. What to do if your car hits a pothole

    In Cornwall nearly 93 per cent of pothole claims fail.

  11. What is happening during Speak Cornish Week?

    Speak Cornish Week is an annual celebration of the Cornish Language.

  12. What caused a Fata Morgana off the Cornish coast?

    A Fata Morgana is a complex, superior mirage. Photo:St Ives Boats/Dolly P.

  13. Weedkiller plans paused by Cornwall Councillors

    Cornwall Council says it will listen to objections over its plans to use glyphosate.

  14. We are living in a high-risk region for tick bites

    People are being advised to 'take precautions'. Photo: Gado via Getty Images.

  15. Watching the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday

    Astronomers say it will be impressive. Picture: Getty Images/Justin Smith.

  16. Two people die after being pulled from Newquay sea

    Coastguards say they were called to Fistral Beach on Sunday evening.

  17. The Surf Life Savers helping to keep beaches safe

    Members learn lifesaving skills to use on the beach. Pic: Weather Watcher/Beach Seeker.

  18. The library that loans students Flora Day clothes

    It's hoped it will help more students to take part in the Childrens' Dance.

  19. The Falmouth bomb - meet the experts

    The bomb was spotted under the water near Falmouth docks by a diver on Monday.

  20. The 100th West of England Bandsmen's Festival

    The annual brass band festival is known locally as the Bugle Band Contest.

  21. The 'education gap' impacting some school students

    The South West Social Mobility Commission has concerns. Pic: Weather Watcher bms.

  22. Suspected unexploded bomb cordon at Falmouth Docks

    Plans to deal with it are being drawn up by police and Royal Navy bomb disposal experts.

  23. Staying safe in the water when the weather is hot

    There is a danger of cold water shock. Photo: BBC Weather Watcher/silverloon.

  24. South West Water introduces temporary hosepipe ban

    Water can still be used as normal for drinking, flushing toilets, washing and cooking.

  25. Should Cornwall introduce a tourist tax?

    The debate is once again underway. Pic of Porth by BBC Weather Watcher Debbie W.

  26. RSPCA says crabs feel pain so don't go crabbing

    The RSPCA says scientific evidence shows that crabs are capable of getting distressed.

  27. RSPCA reveals increased cruelty against wild birds

    Police are investigating an alleged attack on a Seagull in St Ives. Pic: Nanna Linda.

  28. Royal Cornwall Show cancelled: What happens next?

    The final day of the event on Saturday was cancelled because of the weather.

  29. Royal Cornwall Show cancelled because of weather

    Organisers said the 'difficult decision' had been taken to cancel the final day.

  30. RNLI water safety advice in the hot weather

    Many people take to the water to cool off. Photo: Weather Watcher/Geography Simon.

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