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A light-coloured fish dead on the rocky bottom of a shallow, clear river. The fish is clearly visible and is surrounded by rocks and pebbles.

Samples gathered as fish deaths investigated

People are feeling "absolute anger, rage and sadness" after the deaths, says a resident.

Firefighters rescue two from blaze

Firefighters helped two trapped residents to safety before extinguishing the blaze.

Two dead fish in the water of the St Austell River.

Thousands of fish thought killed by pollution

The Environment Agency says a "robust" investigation is taking place and the source had been found.

A chalk A-board sign outside a stone building that says 'Repair cafe 1-3pm, bring your broken stuff'

Appeal for volunteers to keep repair cafe open

St Austell Repair Cafe is on hiatus until September due to a shortage of volunteers.

A memorial service page with a large number of people in a cathedral in the background.

Hundreds honour children's hospice pioneer

More than 400 people gather at Exeter Cathedral to celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Farwell.

Norman Trebilcock smiles at the camera while he stands in front of a wooded area at Lanjeth Nursery and Water Gardens near St Austell in Cornwall. Shadow from tree branches is covering his face and chest. He is wearing a green polo shirt with a yellow flower on it.

Seventy-seven ponds discovered at Cornish garden

Workers at the site found the 77 ponds believed to have been used for growing lilies.

An aerial view of a scenic coastal area which features a sandy beach bordered by clear blue-green water, cliffs and green fields. A residential area is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Meeting discusses antisocial behaviour on beach

Residents voice their concerns about activities at Crinnis Beach, near St Austell.

Tom stands in front of a smart board with children in purple school jumpers watching him describe how to draw the characters from his book.

Literacy event works to improve child reading rate

Cornwall's only literature festival for children in St Austell expects 4,000 visitors in a weekend.

A picture from the side of the road. There is a green sign which shows a roundabout ahead and the arrow pointing up says 'Bodmin and Victoria Business Park" at the bottom of the sign it says "Padstow B3274". The side of the road there is a small stone wall and dirt and grass.

New link road opens after three years of work

Cornwall Council says the new road will support employment, housing and regeneration in the area.