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Prince Edward to visit Hall for Cornwall in Truro
The Earl of Wessex will visit the Hall for Cornwall on Monday 29 April.Prince Edward was appointed as the theatre's patron in 2007 as part of the venue's 10th anniversary gala.The prince plays an...
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Thieves steal lead from the tower of St Stythians Church
Thieves have stolen lead from the roof of St Stythians Church for the fifth time.They struck last Thursday evening from the tower just hours after it had been installed.Local people raised thousands of...
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Lord St Levan of St Michael's Mount
BEING in command of St Michael's Mount, an island at high tide and a jewel of the National Trust, was like being "captain of a ship in the Royal Navy", said Lord St Levan, who has died aged 94.The...
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Bodmin Town win thriller to lift Cornwall Senior Cup
Helston Athletic 3, Bodmin Town 4 (after extra-time)BODMIN Town have been crowned Westinsure Cornwall Senior Cup winners for a fourth successive year after Tuesday night's incredible final replay at...
View ArticleBodmin keeper Miller hits out at behaviour of some Helston supporters
Bodmin Town's vastly experienced goalkeeper Kevin Miller has hit out at the behaviour of some of Helston Athletic's supporters during Tuesday night's tremendous Cornwall Senior Cup final replay at...
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St Austell v Exeter Saracens rugby match report
St Austell 38, Exeter Saracens 5ST AUSTELL were crowned champions in front of the biggest crowd ever seen at Tregorrick Park for a club match.Despite the dreadful weather, more than 800 people...
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Election apathy leaves Cornwall parish and town councils struggling to fill...
The body that represents town and parish councils in Cornwall says that it has concerns ahead of the forthcoming elections after it was revealed that four parish councils in the Duchy won't have enough...
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Camborne fire fighters put out rubbish fire at Grenville Gardens
CAMBORNE fire fighters put out a rubbish fire at Grenville Gardens in Troon near Camborne last night. One crew was called out at 10.45pm.
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Jamie Oliver slated for not using Cornish beef at Fifteen Cornwall
JAMIE Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall restaurant has been criticised by local cattle farmers for buying its steaks from a Gloucestershire supplier – more than 200 miles away.The famous eatery, at Watergate...
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Westcountry families may soon have to 'dig for survival' - warning
Westcountry families may have to grow more of their own food to cope with rising prices and global shortages, a Government Minister has warned.Echoing the famous Second World War slogan "dig for...
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Carbon monoxide safety warning after recent poisonings
A FIRE officer has urged people in Camborne to be carbon monoxide safe. Watch manager Simon Uden, from Camborne fire station, highlighted the dangers of the so-called silent killer at the full meeting...
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PICTURED: Pod of grey seals sunbathe in St Agnes
While carrying out a search in the St Agnes area yesterday, the crew of Devon and Cornwall Police helicopter came across this pod of seals enjoying the spring sunshine. Cornwall Wildlife Trust said...
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Definitive proof that Trevithick developed high pressure steam engine
A new book by Philip Hosken will be published by the Trevithick Society on Trevithick Day this year. The book 'Genius, Richard Trevithick's Steam Engines' contains new research and clearly answers the...
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Westcountry MPs pay their respects to Baroness Margaret Thatcher
Westcountry MPs will be among 2,000 guests at the ceremonial funeral of Baroness Margaret Thatcher at St Paul's Cathedral today.Lady Thatcher, who was Prime Minister for 11 years from 1979, died on...
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Red-faced charity retracts made-up quote from vicar about St Ives abseil
A CHARITY that announced the vicar of St Ives Andrew Gough would be abseiling from his own church tower has been left red-faced – after he heard about his death-defying feat from The Cornishman....
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Deadly snakes stolen from St Agnes
Massive deadly snakes have been stolen from a house in St Agnes. Police said three snakes were stolen from a shed on Lawrence Road in the coastal village. The snakes have been identified as an adult...
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Culdrose sailor's role at Margaret Thatcher's funeral
A Culdrose sailor was watched by millions across the globe as he carried Margaret Thatcher's coffin at her funeral this morning. Air engineering technician, Thomas Baker, 22, from 771 Squadron was...
View ArticleHelp in understanding autism in Cornwall
The West Cornwall Branch of the National Autistic Society is holding an open meeting at the Penventon Hotel in Redruth on Wednesday (April 24).It will explore "autistic thinking, sensory processing and...
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VIDEO:HRH Duchess of Gloucester opens Truro High School's new £500,000 arts...
HRH Duchess of Gloucester opened a brand new arts and music centre at Truro High School today, Wednesday 17 April. Hundreds of pupils waved Saint Piran's and Union Jack flags as the Duchess unveiled a...
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Sarah Newton MP hails "perfect farewell" for Margaret Thatcher
The funeral of Baroness Thatcher was hailed as "a perfect farewell" by the MP for Truro and Falmouth.Sarah Newton MP was invited to the funeral service at St Paul's Cathedral in London today.Mrs...
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