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Beautiful town in Cornwall has secret racetrack few people know about
Formula 1
The town of Falmouth in Cornwall is a popular destination for tourists, but few know that it has a historic racetrack that was used for the first motorcycle races in mainland Britain
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Highway Code headlight rules that could lead to a £5,000 fine
Motoring
Motorists are being urged to remind themselves of the rules
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Are car headlights too bright? Have your say
Motoring
The government is investigating whether modern car headlights are too bright after concerns were raised that some drivers are being dazzled and put at risk of accidents
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How to claim from the council for pothole damage as cases soar
Motoring
There is a step by step guide to making sure the council covers your costs for car damage
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Look inside the world's fastest VW Caddy panel van - made right here in Cornwall
Motoring
This Cornwall-built van has been embarrassing Ferraris on the race track
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Meet the man from Cornwall with the world's fastest VW Caddy panel van
People
This unremarkable looking van is capable of quite remarkable things
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Do young drivers need harsher restrictions on the roads? Have your say
Motoring
A new type of driving licence could be introduced
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Crashes and chaos as serious incidents plague Cornwall's roads
Traffic & Travel
It is a treacherous time to be on the road and it's proved to be a tragic couple of weeks
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Common habit that drivers may not realise voids their car insurance
Motoring
Huge numbers of UK motorists have admitted to doing this
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Live: M5 lanes closed after lorry fire breaks out in Devon
Motoring
There is queuing traffic on the motorway
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Car lovers can now eat and entertain next to 'Fort Knox' luxury garage
Motoring
Rich petrolheads wanting to spend quality time near their beloved cars stashed in a 'Fort Knox' bunker can now lounge, cook dinner and even host meetings just a 'stone's throw' away from their wheels. Birch Gatwick can hold up to 590 cars and is kitted out with advanced storage security and tech to keep the vehicles safe at all times, including fingerprint recognition.
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'I'm a master driver – manoeuvre hack helps me reverse park easily every time'
Motoring
Reverse parking is a manoeuvre many tackle when learning to drive – but some still struggle with it years after their tests. If this resonates with you, try this motoring hack
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How much the cars from Christmas classics are worth now
Motoring
These iconic cars are no strangers to our screens during the holiday season
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Drivers warned common car defrosting technique could lead to 'drastic damage'
Motoring
A motoring expert advised against the common method used to de-ice a car windscreen in winter as it could end up causing even more damage to your vehicle without you knowing it
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Have your say! Should new drivers face tighter laws on the road?
Motoring
The AA is calling for young drivers to face a range of new restrictions on the roads, including a ban on carrying passengers of the same age, amid concern about road safety - join the debate in the article comments by following the link here
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Motoring expert shares trick to fix scratches on your car with £1 household item
Motoring
No one wants to park their car on the side of the road and return to find a massive scratch located on the front. But according to one expert, there's a trick you can do yourself to remove the mark
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'No one wants them' say motorists after new 20mph speed limit signs vandalised
Cornwall Council
The new signs have appeared in a number of residential areas over the last week
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Live: M5 southbound closed and severe delays after crash
Local News
There are severe delays this evening
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New Cornwall 20mph zones slammed as 'waste of time and money'
Cornwall Council
The aim is to cut deaths - but not everyone thinks it's the right approach
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Dramatic footage of M5 trailer crash which sent fridges flying
Motoring
It jack-knifed and the driver lost control
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Drivers warned that leaving a note on a car could cost you £2,000
Motoring
You could fall foul of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act
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M5 traffic chaos as flooding closes motorway
Motoring
The M5 was closed in both directions
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20mph speed limit 'hasn't made any difference here' as readers report on changes
Traffic & Travel
They're about to be rolled out to another area in Cornwall and it has sparked a mix of reactions
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Parking facing the wrong direction could see you fined £2,500
Motoring
Motoring experts have explained why Rule 248 exists and what it means for how and where you have to park
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Devon and Cornwall PoliceBiker dies in A30 Cornwall crashThe road was closed for nearly nine hours
Van found at bottom of Cornwall cliffs
Lizard
Police and coastguards were called
A30 reopens after serious crash involving double-decker bus
A30
Expect major delays this evening
WW2 grenade found at Cornwall property
Armed Forces
A bomb squad was called to the town
Irate speeder berated speed camera officer and called him a 'Rolf Harris'
Truro Crown Court
He wound in court to face a charge of perverting the course of justice
A30A30 diversion route in full after serious rush hour crash A bus is reportedly involved in the crash
A30 reopens after serious crash involving double-decker bus
A30
Expect major delays this evening
Grenfell Tower firefighter with PTSD tried to strangle wife on Cornwall holiday
Truro Crown Court
He was spared prison
Another 136 banks closing including three in Cornwall
Lloyds Bank
Twenty-five banks have closed in Cornwall in the last three years
WW2 grenade found at Cornwall property
Armed Forces
A bomb squad was called to the town
Devon and Cornwall PoliceBiker dies in A30 Cornwall crashThe road was closed for nearly nine hours
Van found at bottom of Cornwall cliffs
Lizard
Police and coastguards were called
A30 reopens after serious crash involving double-decker bus
A30
Expect major delays this evening
WW2 grenade found at Cornwall property
Armed Forces
A bomb squad was called to the town
Irate speeder berated speed camera officer and called him a 'Rolf Harris'
Truro Crown Court
He wound in court to face a charge of perverting the course of justice
A30A30 diversion route in full after serious rush hour crash A bus is reportedly involved in the crash
A30 reopens after serious crash involving double-decker bus
A30
Expect major delays this evening
Grenfell Tower firefighter with PTSD tried to strangle wife on Cornwall holiday
Truro Crown Court
He was spared prison
Seasalt Cornwall shoppers praise 'vintage' dress with 'beautiful fabric' that's perfect for spring
Fashion
"Fits nicely and great quality. It has a vintage feel to it, which I love"
Another 136 banks closing including three in Cornwall
Lloyds Bank
Twenty-five banks have closed in Cornwall in the last three years