How Helston football team saved the life of visiting player
A HELSTON football manager has praised the reactions of his team who helped save the life of a visiting player.Holsworthy's captain John O'Donoghue punctured an intestine in a collision with his own...
View ArticleCarbon monoxide poisoning deaths in Camborne shock neighbours and friends
A TIGHT-KNIT family of three leading a normal life were unaware their mobile home was filling with carbon monoxide.Minutes later the silent killer claimed their lives.The gas from an incorrect...
View ArticleGraham Davies in court after using counterfeit £5
WHEN is a fiver not a fiver?One of the images above is of the counterfeit note a young crook tried to pass off at two Truro shops – can you tell the difference (see answer at the bottom of this...
View ArticleSt Erme pensioner almost died when he fell into septic tank
A GRANDFATHER nearly died when he fell through a manhole cover into a septic tank.Mike McGinnes landed feet- first in the 8ft-deep sewage pit and found himself with the foul-smelling liquid up to his...
View ArticleCornwall councillor Collin Brewer quits amid mounting pressure over disabled...
A Cornwall councillor who told a Hayle disability charity that "all disabled children should be put down" because they cost the council too much money has resigned.Cllr Collin Brewer, Independent...
View Article15-year-old tried in vain to save life of dying St Austell man at Redruth...
A TEENAGER tried in vain to save the life of a dying man in a railway station waiting room.Harry Poole, 15, suddenly found himself called upon to help after the man collapsed at Redruth railway...
View ArticleSouth West Marine Energy Park agreement could create up to 5,000 jobs in...
The South West of England and the North of Scotland have signed a pact to work together to boost jobs in the growing marine power industry. The Government last year granted both regions Marine Energy...
View ArticleThree arrested after racial incident on board train travelling between...
BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information after passengers on board a train travelling between Falmouth and Truro are alleged to have used racially abusive language in front of other...
View ArticleVIDEO: Police commissioner Tony Hogg reflects on first 100 days in office
Devon and Cornwall's police and crime commissioner Tony Hogg has set out the "second phase" of his job as he reaches a landmark 100 days in office. In a wide ranging interview with the Western Morning...
View ArticleCosmetics manufacturer Swallowfield posts £0.8m pre-tax profits loss in first...
Cosmetics and toiletries manufacturer Swallowfield has announced a £0.8 million pre-tax operating loss for the half year to January 5, as it works to re-balance its dependence away from two key...
View ArticleBin fire in Callington
Fire crews were called to a suspected arson attack in Callington last night.At just before 9pm fire fighters were called to Aysshton Gardens where they found a rubbish bin well alight. The crew used a...
View ArticleRedruth men sentenced for evading almost £61,000 of duty on illicit tobacco
Two men from Redruth have been given suspended prison sentences for evading more than £60,000 of excise duty on 371 kgs of illicit hand rolling tobacco.Anthony Mutton, 54, and Lindsey Mayne, 56, were...
View ArticlePICTURES: Giant Hayle sluice gates are craned into their new home
Two giant sluice gates have been craned into their new home in Hayle today.The 11 tonne gates, which used to be operated alongside the town's swing bridge, were uncovered in July 2011 during...
View ArticleHospital trust issues unreserved apology as reports are published into former...
HOSPITAL bosses have issued an unreserved apology to woman who suffered complications in their treatment at the hands of a consultant who was removed from his post as a obstetrician and...
View ArticleFalmouth's Gangnam police welcome disabled youngsters Joshua Wilson to the town
Disabled youngster Joshua Wilson, who has been supported by a group of dancing policemen from Falmouth, is currently enjoying a visit to the town to meet those involved in the fundraising.Officers took...
View ArticleVIDEO: Protestors stage demonstration in memory of 11-year-old Hayle boy
CAMPAIGNERS have taken to the roads again as part of their quest for safer driving speeds at the spot where a young boy was knocked down before Christmas.Caleb Hollow was hit by a car while crossing...
View ArticlePrehistoric boat built at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall will be...
Those who worked on a unique project at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall to recreate a 4,000 year old boat will find out next week if she floats.She will be launched on Wednesday lunchtime into...
View ArticleFire crew called to property fire at Tresooth Lane, Penryn
A crew from Falmouth were called to Tresooth Lane, Penryn this afternoon.Reports of smoke coming from a flat in Avon House were made just after 2pm.The fire crew managed to gain entry to the property,...
View ArticleConservative cabinet member sacked after opposing failed council tax rise in...
Cornwall Council has been plunged into further chaos after one senior cabinet member swapped ruling coalition parties and another was sacked by leader Jim Currie.Stephen Rushworth, the portfolio holder...
View ArticleWin the holiday of a lifetime in Barbados!
Have you entered our competition to win a holiday in Barbados? If not, you still can, as we are extending the competition for a few more days!In addition to this, the organisers at Barbados Crop over...
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