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St Ives crews put £1.5m new lifeboat through its paces
Members of St Ives lifeboat crew got the chance to test drive the RNLI's new £1.5m all-weather boat yesterday.The St Ives station will be one of the first in the country to receive one of the charity's...
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Spy cameras in Cornwall to catch badgers in battle against Bovine TB
Farmers in Cornwall could have spy cameras installed by the government to capture badger visits.The plans are part of a new government initiative to battle Bovine Tuberculosis thought to be spread by...
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Revealed: Full list of Cornwall Council election nominations
The full list of people nominated for the forthcoming Cornwall Council elections on May 2 is revealed tonight.Almost 500 people have put their names forward for the 122 seats on the unitary authority,...
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Senior police posts shake-up, report claims
Devon and Cornwall Police have re-organised their top team of officers, according to reports.Newly-confirmed chief constable Shaun Sawyer is said to have appointed current Plymouth commander Chief Supt...
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Dutchy conquers fatigue to complete 1,000-mile run
The deck of a Westcountry warship doubled as a running track for a sailor who has completed a mammoth 1,000 miles for charity.Petty Officer James "Dutchy" Van Der Linden has raised thousands of pounds...
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New solar farm scheme due before planners
Plans by a renewable energy company to build two of its biggest solar farms in the Westcountry are due to be submitted next week.Lightsource Renewable Energy held public meetings in Launceston in...
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Cornish actress Susan Penhaligon quits Lib Dems over reforms
Cornish actress Susan Penhaligon has ripped up her Liberal Democrat party membership in protest at controversial welfare and NHS reform, writes London Editor Graeme Demianyk.Ms Penhaligon, who was...
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Transatlantic leap for island hopper
It may be being purchased to fly 28 miles from Land's End to the Isles of Scilly, but to get to its new home this plane must complete a slightly more epic journey – 4,500 miles from Canada.The Twin...
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Cornwall conservation areas to be extended
Important historical features at a Cornish beauty spot and nearby town, including a medieval street and a historic former foundry, will receive greater protection.Conservation areas in St Austell and...
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Emu chicks survive cold start to life at Screech Owl Sanctuary
Their cousins may be used to the slightly warmer climes of the Australian outback, but this lucky pair are settling in just fine at their new Cornwall home.The emu chicks, which have not yet been...
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Tributes are paid to 'irreplaceable' Isles of Scilly Council chairman Mike Hicks
THE ISLES of Scilly Council is without a leader following the death of its chairman Mike Hicks.Aged 78, he died in his sleep at St Mary's Hospital following a worsening of his condition which had seen...
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PM David Cameron and deputy Nick Clegg battle for Devon and Cornwall
David Cameron and Nick Clegg are to visit the Westcountry – underlining the region's importance as a major battleground for next month's local elections.Both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats...
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Scrapping farm wages board 'will risk child exploitation'
The abolition of the Agricultural Wages Board could lead to children working on the land being exploited, an international union representing farm workers has warned.The prediction from the...
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Is this really a sign that spring is here at last?
It is a sight for all the sore eyes that have grown weary of grey skies and frosty landscapes – a host of golden daffodils which could finally herald the arrival of spring.The glorious setting of...
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Property fire at Lewis Way in St Austell extinguished
A fire was extinguished successfully at a property in St Austell last night. Fire crews were alerted to the incident at 7.10pm with reports of smoke in the property at Lewis Way. Crews battled the fire...
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Rail journeys from Westcountry to London hit by delays
Improvement works on the Westcountry's main rail link to London will mean delays for passengers this month, First Great Western has warned.Network Rail is to repair bridges and relay track between...
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Direct from Cornwall to Turkish Riviera but Newquay's airport drop-off is...
Flights from Cornwall to the Turkish Riviera began yesterday with a fully-booked inaugural flight to mark the start of a series of package holidays. OSKA-TRAVEL, who are members of KENBA Group...
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Devon and Cornwall's police 'poor' in identifying some victims of antisocial...
Devon and Cornwall Police was ranked among the worst forces in the country in dealing with repeat and vulnerable victims of antisocial behaviour, a new report has shown.A study carried out by...
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Brewer backlash leader Sarah Maguire stands for election against him
The woman who lead a revolt calling for beleaguered councillor Collin Brewer's resignation will stand for election against him in May. Collin Brewer made a surprise decision to stand for re-election...
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Campaigners protest against plans for Bodmin link road
Bodmin's priory park this morning saw hundreds of campaigners protest again against plans for a new Bodmin Link road. Protesters do not want the road to cut a swathe through Priory Fields, close to the...
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