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Man dead in fire that destroyed two homes

Two bungalows were wrecked in the fire in North Cornwall Credit: ITV Westcountry

A man has died in a fire that destroyed both his bungalow and his neighbours' home.

Fire investigators have spent the morning in St Breward near Bodmin sifting through the remains of both properties.

The dead man man is thought to have been in his fifties and lived alone.

The fire is believed to have started in a chip pan Credit: ITV Westcountry

The fire appears to have started in a chip pan. The couple who own the bungalow next door had only recently bought the property having moved from Kent. They are said to be distraught.

60 jobs axed at Bodmin printers

More than 60 jobs are to go at Bodmin printing firm MPG Books. The job losses come into affect four days before Christmas. A union official says the workers are devastated and there's little hope of them finding other work in the area.

The losses affect half the workforce. So far, no one from the firm has been available for comment.

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Cyclist killed in collision with 4x4

A cyclist has died after a collision involving a Landrover in Cornwall.

It happened just after 10 o'clock this morning on an unclassified road between St Mabyn and Longstone, near Bodmin.

Ambulance and Police crews wre called to the scene but the cyclist could not be saved.

The road was closed while Roads Policing Officers carried out their investigations. It re-opened this afternoon.

Police are asking for anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them on 101 quoting reference 335.

Five year old girl killed at Cornwall steam fair

A five-year-old girl has died in a what's being described as an accident at a steam fair in Cornwall. Witnesses told show organisers at Lanlivery near Bodmin that she ran behind a vehicle as it was reversing.

The foster parents of the girl - whose name hasn't been released yet - gave their permission for the annual two-day event to continue. Tamsin Eames reports.

Olympic torchbearer sells socks on eBay

An Olympic torchbearer has sold her socks on eBay to shame those who flogged their torches.15 year old Evie Fairman carried the flame through Bodmin in Cornwall last week.

The teenager, born with half a heart, says she'd never sell her torch and instead auctioned the socks she wore during the run.

They attracted 14 bids and eventually sold for £38, which will be donated to Evie's chosen charity, Little Hearts Matter.

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