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Third squirrel monkey born at Newquay Zoo
Newquay Zoo has announced the birth of another squirrel monkey - the third this month. Primate keeper Nicole Howarth said: "We are thrilled that the new baby has been born, as mummy monkey had been...
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Orangeries became popular in the 17th century for growing exotic fruits and plants, with orange trees being the main intended plant for propagation- this is where the name orangery originated....
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First bus staff in Cornwall vote for industrial action over pay
BUS drivers in Cornwall look set to go on strike after voting in favour of taking action over a pay dispute. Members of staff at First Devon and Cornwall voted massively in favour of strike action in a...
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'Appalling': Thieves take Camborne toy library cash
THIEVES stole money from a toy library used by some of the most vulnerable families in the community.A cash box containing about £40 was taken from the Centenary Church-based facility last week,...
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New life from Helston man after loving wife's gift of a kidney
A WIFE'S "amazing" act of generosity has resulted in a life-changing kidney transplant operation for her husband.Vita Gessey donated the organ to Alec after his kidney function fell to just 15 per...
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Hayle paperboy Jim, 70, retires after bike collision
ONE of the UK's oldest paperboys has been forced to take early retirement after a collision with a car.Jim English, 70, of Angarrack, has been doing the 11-mile Towans and Connor Downs newspaper round...
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Falmouth skipper caught up in 'scallop war' clash
A FALMOUTH fisherman has spoken of his shock after being caught up in an international incident involving claims of an attack by a French fleet.Skipper Mark Powell and the three crew on board the...
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Mum: Walk to school 'is not safe' for twins in Redruth
TWO teenagers, one with special needs, have not been to school since the first week of term because of transport difficulties.Twins Jamie and Zoey Cresswell, 14, live beside the New Portreath Road,...
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Missing millionairess Ona Mary Unwin was warned not to sail
A NEWLY-WED millionairess, who is feared dead after going missing on her yacht at the weekend, was warned by a Mousehole fisherman not to sail in the dark minutes before she set off.Ona Mary Unwin, 65,...
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Perranporth restaurant owner locks in golfers who won't pay full bill
THE owner of an Indian restaurant locked in a group of golfers after they threatened to leave without paying their full bill.Ten men, believed to be on a golfing trip from Somerset, had enjoyed a meal...
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'Plan to privatise Cornwall Council services needs a rethink'
The future of any privatisation plans for Cornwall Council services must be a decision for the newly-elected council of 2013, a key meeting to debate the proposals will hear.Opponents of the shared...
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Cornwall Council services deal 'in tatters'
Privatisation plans for Cornwall Council services are in tatters after one of the two prospective companies pulled out of the deal.The shared services scheme, which has already cost former leader Alec...
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Anger at £55,000 salary for police boss 'spin doctor'
Critics have attacked moves to recruit a media manager for the new police and crime commissioner saying people wanted officers "fighting crime" not "spin doctors".Voters in Devon and Cornwall will go...
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Yacht wreckage confirmed as that of Seagair
Wreckage of a yacht washed up across a long stretch of West Cornwall has been positively identified as belonging to a millionaire lone yachtswoman.Ona Mary Unwin has not been seen since setting sail,...
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Devon and Cornwall braced for further flooding from storm tides
Homeowners across Devon and Cornwall were last night bracing themselves for a second deluge in 24 hours as high tides once more threatened flooding misery.Strong onshore winds, low pressure and high...
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Newquay surfers chase buzz of riding 30ft Cribbar
Daredevil surfers Tom Butler and Ben Skinner seized the opportunity to ride one of the world's most dangerous waves when it rolled into the coast of North Cornwall yesterday.The Cribbar, a huge reef...
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Tributes as much-loved Newlyn fisherman 'Archie' dies
TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved fisherman and "gentleman" from Newlyn who used to bring his mother a bunch of flowers every time he returned home from sea.Anthony 'Archie' Donaldson, 58, died...
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Truro City players will walk if "old regime" is involved in new deal
The manager of Truro City Football Club has warned that players and other staff will walk unless there is a clean break with the past.Administrators are in talks with potential buyers who must get a...
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VIDEO: Lifeboat rescues yacht run aground in six metre swell at Penzance Harbour
Three people were rescued by Penleee lifeboat yesterday after their 30ft yacht ran aground in the entrance to Penzance harbour. The volunteers of the Penlee RNLI inshore lifeboat faced a six metre...
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Cornish Pirates dig deep for victory against Carmarthen Quins
Cornish Pirates 44, Carmarthen Quins 32FIVE tries and five points from their opening British & Irish Cup Pool game would indicate on paper at least a job well done by the Cornish Pirates, but the...
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