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In her Who Do You Think You Are episode, Zoe Ball discovered strong Cornish roots through her maternal family, uncovering stories tied to our mining past. Listen here to Dr. Lesley Trotter from the TV show: bbc.in/4x8T3AA πŸ“· BBC/PA
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Cornwall's Miracle Theatre company looks on 47 years bbc.in/4entDGL

Cornwall's Miracle Theatre company looks back as it celebrates 47 years

The Miracle Theatre company started with just three people performing in pubs in Cornwall.

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The coastal runners who relish the wind and rain bbc.in/4uA9Iui

Brave runners tackle endurance ultra marathon in Cornwall

Hundreds of runners braved dreadful weather for the 20th staging of the Classic Quarter.

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Quiz of the week: Octopuses, bunkers and rocking out bbc.in/4a1sh3b

South West quiz of the week: Octopuses, bunkers and rocking out

How much can you remember from the past week?

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Do you know about the stories behind 'Cornwall's longest beach?'🌊 Hear more in our latest Hidden Cornwall feature with Cornish Bird Blogger Elizabeth DaleπŸ‘‰bbc.in/4upbMVS πŸ“Έ Elizabeth Dale
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Ten beaches in Cornwall have kept their Blue Flag status for clean water 🌊 Cornwall Council says the award recognises β€œexcellence” in water quality, environmental management, education and safety. Find out which beaches made the list πŸ‘‰ bbc.in/4fCsMV4
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Pole vaulter Caudery has emergency spinal surgery bbc.in/3S2svAY

Molly Caudery has emergency spinal surgery and season over

British pole vault record holder Molly Caudery is ruled out for the rest of the season after having emergency spinal surgery.

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Forward Elderkin re-joins Cornish Pirates bbc.in/4orbOv6

Barnaby Elderkin: Forward re-joins Cornish Pirates

Back-row Barnaby Elderkin will re-join Cornish Pirates for the 2026-27 Champ season.

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Milestone moment for Parkrun volunteer bbc.in/4ehk4ZN

Milestone moment for Parkrun volunteer

Yvonne Turner says she is completing her 500th Parkrun as a volunteer at Land's End on Saturday.

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Sign language developed to include marine species bbc.in/4uynIVm

New British Sign Language for marine life launched

Signs for sharks and seals are created by a University of Exeter student in Cornwall.

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"The reason I love Cornwall is because it shaped me..." In episode seven of the Learn Cornish podcast, we spoke to Mark Jenkin, who carries his connection to Cornish identity in both his creative work and his life. 🎧 Listen on BBC Sounds πŸ‘‰ bbc.in/4vEYeXs
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Sir Derek Jacobi shares stories from a remarkable career 🎭 David White chats to the legendary actor about his career and how he deals with stage fright. Listen hereπŸ‘‰bbc.in/4eaOvRt
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Swimmer reunited with hero lifeguard 30 years on bbc.in/4xsqi1R

Swimmer reunited with lifeguard who saved him in Cornwall in 1986

David Lewington was rescued by Martyn Ward at Chapel Porth beach in 1986.

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Weekly round-up: Stories you may have missed bbc.in/4or6bgt

Weekly round-up: Stories you may have missed

Here are some stories that you may have missed from Devon and Cornwall this week.

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South West residents in King's Honours 2026 bbc.in/4osWHBt

Devon & Cornwall residents in King's Birthday Honours 2026

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'First ever' chain ferry mission in friend's memory bbc.in/4ef6h64

Schoolmates tackle UK chain ferry challenge in friend's memory

The group has raised money for a suicide prevention charity in honour of Dan Demissie.

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Hospital ribbon cutting honours Gordon Sparks' memory bbc.in/3S3vwAY

Derriford Hospital's ribbon cutting event honours Gordon Sparks

An extension to the hospital's Β£18.5m oncology centre was officially opened by his family.

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New powers to curb second homes to be proposed bbc.in/4e62t8z

Cornwall's St Ives MP proposes new powers to curb second homes

St Ives MP Andrew George wants to give local councils more control over housing.

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Octopus surge leads to proposed boat limits bbc.in/4xnEitF

Cornwall boat limits proposed as octopus surge hits shellfish

Fishing boats cashing in on a boom in octopus catches could soon face strict size limits.

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Cornwall our home ❀️ Episode seven of the BBC Learn Cornish Podcast is here, and the theme this week is Cornish culture 〓〓 🎧 Listen to the latest episodes of Learn Cornish, Dyski Kernewek on BBC Sounds πŸ‘‰ bbc.in/4e98Jeo
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