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Poor transport 'traps thousands of pensioners in their homes'
Transport cuts have left thousands of Westcountry pensioners trapped in their own homes despite free bus passes, a new charity survey has found.People aged over 75 are becoming increasingly isolated...
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Man and woman rescued from Newquay's Zacry's Island
TWO people had to be winched to safety from a Newquay island after they became trapped by the high tide last night.The man and woman found themselves clinging to the cliff face of Zacry's Island at...
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House prices in South West up by 1.3 per cent in March
House prices recorded an annual increase last month for the first time in more than a year, with South West prices up 1.3%, Nationwide has reported.Although prices were flat month-on-month in March at...
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Calls for high taxes on second homes in Devon and Cornwall
Former poet laureate and countryside campaigner Sir Andrew Motion has launched an all-out attack on second home owners and called for a tax hike on "townies in the countryside".The president of the...
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Gallant Camborne strive in vain to prevent Redruth lifting Cup
at the Recreation GroundRedruth retained the Rodda's Milk Cup with an entertaining 43-31 win over Camborne at the Recreation Ground yesterday, when both sides rested a number of key players with a view...
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Double awards at Bootleg boost Cornish black comedy
Living Cornwall EditorA Cornish feature film has increased its tally of major awards to four, following double success at the 2013 Bootleg Film Festival.Weekend Retreat, produced by o-region, picked up...
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Helston Athletic unlucky not to win Cup final
NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UPHelston Athletic came close to ending Bodmin Town's monopoly of the Westinsure Cornwall Senior Cup as yesterday's final at Saltash United's Kimberley Stadium finished 0-0.The...
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Newquay childhood sweethearts finally marry after lost love
Childhood sweethearts who were forced apart as teenagers by their parents because they were too young have finally tied to knot – in their 70s.Devoted Eileen Lockley and Warner Billington fell in love...
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Contested goal seals Truro's relegation
NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UPTruro City's two-year stay in Blue Square Bet South came to an end in controversial fashion with yesterday's 2-2 draw against Basingstoke Town at Treyew Road.Needing a win to have...
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Tributes paid to Isles of Scilly's 'outstanding community leader' Mike Hicks
Tributes have been paid to Mike Hicks, chairman of the Council of the Isles of Scilly, who has died after short illness.Born on the islands in 1934, Mr Hicks was a respected figure in business, as well...
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UKIP campaign trail launched in Westcountry
European MEP Nigel Farage kicks off a national campaign today in the Westcountry in a bid to cement his UK Independence Party (UKIP) as a major force in British politics.Buoyed by recent success in the...
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Man and woman rescued from island in rough seas and high wind
Two people have been rescued in a joint operation after being cut off by the tide at Zacry's Island, Watergate Bay, Cornwall. Emergency servies were sent to the location at 7pm on Sunday, but the...
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52-year-old man dies in crash in A30 at Chybucca, Cornwall
A 52 year old man has died after an accident on the A30 at Chybucca, Cornwall. David Mason from Truro was the rider of a Kawasaki motorcycle involved in the collision with another motorcycle and a...
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Family pays tribute to woman killed when her car rolled off slipway into river
The family of a Tavistock woman killed when her car rolled off the slipway while waiting for the King Harry Ferry in Falmouth have today paid tribute to her. Ann Pewter died when the car she was in...
View ArticleCCTV image released of assault suspect at Mango Tango, Falmouth
Falmouth police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to regarding an assault at Mango Tango.The male on the right, with the very short hair, is suspected of assaulting a male...
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Farmers in Devon and Cornwall facing 'perfect storm'
Farmers are suffering severe hardship as prolonged cold weather, animal disease and soaring feed prices combine to produce a "perfect storm" of problems, industry experts have warned.Families are...
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Stadium for Cornwall planning decision on Thursday
Permission to build a multi-million pound stadium for Cornwall could be a last hurrah from councillors up for re-election in May.The planning application for the controversial stadium will be heard on...
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Graham Ovenden found guilty of child sex offences in Cornwall
An internationally renowned artist was today convicted of sex offences against children.A jury at Truro Crown Court found Graham Ovenden, 70, guilty of four charges of indecency with a child.They...
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Praze Young Farmers celebrate their 75th anniversary
Past, present and future members of Praze and District Young Farmers celebrated the club's 75th anniversary at Leedstown village hall. Nearly 150 guests spent the evening enjoying a trip down memory...
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VIDEO: Damage caused to sea wall at Castle Beach, Falmouth
This video shows just what the power of the sea can do - it is what is left of the sea wall at Castle Beach after being battered over the last month.The wall first sustained damage earlier in March,...
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