Cornwall

American

[kawrn-wawl, -wuhl] / ˈkɔrn wɔl, -wəl /

noun

a county in SW England. 1,369 sq. mi. (3,545 sq. km).
a city in SE Ontario, in S Canada, SW of Ottawa, on the St. Lawrence.

Cornwall British

/ -wəl, ˈkɔːnˌwɔːl /

noun

a former administrative county of SW England; became a unitary authority in 2009: hilly, with a deeply indented coastline. Administrative centre: Truro. Pop: 513 500 (2003 est). Area: 3564 sq km (1376 sq miles)

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A yellow warning for wind covers Cornwall, south-west Wales and parts of northern Devon until Tuesday afternoon.

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Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were called just before 15:00 GMT on Sunday to Exmouth Beach following a report of a possible body seen near the shore.

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Devon and Cornwall Police said Drew Perham, 24, was reported missing on Saturday after he failed to return home from a night out in Plymouth on Friday.

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Part of a historic pier has washed away as Storm Ingrid brings heavy rain and strong winds to Devon and Cornwall.

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The latest forecast from respected energy consultancy Cornwall Insight is for the typical annual bill to fall by £138 in April.

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