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Detective disputes police boss’ claims of ‘multiple bodies’ found in woodland

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez told councillors that ‘dead bodies’ had been found in woodland

The Independent UK

Detectives deny crime commissioner’s claims over ‘bodies’ found in woodland

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez told councillors that ‘dead bodies’ had been found in woodland near St Austell.

Evening Standard

Tombstoner rushed to hospital after jumping off harbour at low tide

Air ambulance scrambled to scene at Charleston harbour in St Austell, Cornwall

The Independent UK

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Tourist blasts 'scary looking locals' and 'bland' streets in West Country town

A tourist and Youtuber was less than impressed with some of Cornwall's offerings

Bristol Post

Tables flipped as students protest over new toilet rules at academy school

A protest broke out in Penrice Academy, St Austell, on Friday against a new school rule which bans pupils from going to the toilet during lessons.

The Independent UK

School riot as pupils 'flip tables' in 'toilet protest' after rule change

A protest at Penrice Academy, in St Austell, Cornwall, has allegedly seen students flipping tables after a rule change was announced in relation to using the toilets

Daily Mirror

Cornwall construction firm buys land with plans for 17 homes - and says land market is holding up

St Austell-based Gilbert & Goode has acquired a site near Truro for the proposed development

Birmingham Post

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Construction firm secures major Cornwall College St Austell campus contract

The deal is the latest big win for BAM’s Bristol-headquartered western division

Birmingham Post

Speeding drunk driver killed himself and three passengers after crashing into tree

Stefan-Marian Leonte was behind the wheel of the white Mercedes CLK when it crashed killing him, Andris Daukuls Alexandru, Bogdan Chirita, and Alexandru Bogdan Chirita on the way from Bugle to St Austell.

Daily Mirror

Woman fell 40ft escaping nightclub through window after being locked inside by staff

A court has heard this week that staff at 'The Club', based in St Austell, Cornwall ignored when the victim activated the fire alarm call point for help after becoming trapped in a basement of the nightclub

Daily Mirror

Church leaders plead for removal of controversial £80,000 statue which 'rejects God'

Church leaders in Cornwall have urged St Austell town council to remove a controversial Earth Goddess statue by artist Sandy Brown because they believe it 'rejects God'

Daily Mirror

Earth Goddess statue in Cornish town sparks unholy row with church leaders

Sculpture, which is 11.5m high and stands in St Austell town centre, has been deemed an idol that is ‘offensive to God’

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds Demand The World’s Tallest Ceramic Statue To Be Removed, Saying It Resembles A Kebab

So far 417 people have signed calling to remove the artwork "with immediate effect".

Zenger

Hundreds mock world's tallest ceramic statue costing £80,000 that 'looks like a kebab'

People in Cornwall have been left unhappy after an £80,000 ceramic statue, which has been compared to the popular takeaway "pork-sword", and called for its removal

Daily Mirror

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Evening Standard

Hundreds of spider crabs gather in Cornwall

Conservationists are urging visitors to Cornwall to enjoy the sight of mass spider crab gatherings in a bid to counter claims the crustaceans are “venomous”.There have been sightings of hundreds of crabs grouping together in knee deep water in popular tourists spots including Newquay, St Ives, Falmouth and St Austell…

Daily Mirror

Family living in Travelodge for four months after being evicted from home

The family Travelodge room has three beds, a bathroom, a kettle and a cool box - with no kitchen or living area. The family of four have been living in the room for 15 weeks.

The Guardian - UK

‘Unwanted junk’: Earth Goddess statue prompts unholy reaction in St Austell

Artist Sandy Brown hopes people will grow to love sculpture described as ‘something out of Teletubbies’

Daily Mirror

Couple who lost newborn daughter evicted from home while they were in hospital

Rebekah Gidman and her partner, from St Austell, Cornwall, were left searching for a new place to live as daughter Ehvadnai fought for her life in hospital

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Daily Mirror

Food seen stacked up against toilet door in McDonald's store by shocked customer

Video footage showed a large number of buns stacked high next to the toilets at a restaurant in St Austell, Cornwall., and staff have now been reminded of the 'correct procedures'

The Independent UK

Hundreds line streets for funeral of D-Day veteran Harry Billinge

The funeral of Mr Billinge, who died earlier this month aged 96, was held in his home town of St Austell on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

‘Lazy caricature’: St Austell reacts to Tim Smit’s rant about Cornish people

Most residents agree the Eden’s Projects creator’s comments were unfair, but others say there was a ‘grain of truth’

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