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Man arrested in connection with knifepoint robberies
A 21-year-old St Austell man has been arrested in connection with a series of knifepoint robberies in Cornwall.
Police are investigating five robberies which have taken place at business premises in Reawla, Cubert, Scorrier, Porthtowan and Lanner since 31 January.
The most recent incident happened at Lanner Stores in Lanner on 16 February. A man threatened the cashier with a knife and demanded cash before leaving empty-handed.
ROADS: Fallen tree on A393 near Lanner
The A393 in both directions is partially blocked near Lanner due to a fallen tree at B3298 (Barncoose Nurseries).
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Council to challenge housing plans near Cornish village
A parish council has been granted the right to mount a High Court challenge to plans for a controversial housing development near a quiet Cornish village.
Lanner Parish Council says the 25-home affordable housing development on land close to the village, near Redruth, goes against published planning policy.
The judicial review challenge is likely to go before the High Court in the autumn.