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Reposessions rise in the south-west

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The south-west has seen the biggest increase in home reposessions at almost double the national average.

Today, 31 people are appearing before Penzance County Court facing reposession orders.

Alex Bushill spoke to Graham Tierney from the Citizen's Advice Bureau who said high house prices and low wages in the region have contributed to the problem.

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