1,000 people turn to Cornwall's energy-saving scheme
More than 1,000 people in one week have signed up to a "game changing" Westcountry co-operative aimed at ending fuel poverty.Cornwall Together, a collective-buying initiative unveiled by Energy...
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Cornwall's St Michael's Mount named among Britain's top iconic landmarks
Its craggy profile and iconic castle have long been among the most famous images of the Westcountry.Now St Michael's Mount has scooped a new accolade, beating the likes of Ben Nevis and even the Houses...
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Lifeguard cover back at Cornwall danger beach after row
RNLI lifeguards are back patrolling a private beach in South East Cornwall despite an ongoing wrangle between the charity and chalet owners.Lifeguards ceased keeping watch over Tregonhawke beach,...
View ArticleSewage project wins top civil engineering award
A South West Water scheme in South East Cornwall has been named regional Project of the Year by engineering experts.The company's sewage treatment scheme in Polperro, near Looe, scooped an award from...
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Golden day as proud people of Penzance salute Olympian Helen
It was more than a red letter day for the inhabitants of the town Olympic gold medal winner Helen Glover calls home when the Royal Mail conducted a special post box makeover.In tribute to the...
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Anger mounts as helicopter service set to be mothballed
A last-ditch bid is to be mounted to save a helicopter "lifeline" service linking a fragile offshore community to the Cornish mainland.British International Helicopters (BIH) has disclosed that flights...
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Police hunt yobs after abuse of passengers
A train passenger who stood up to a gang of foul-mouthed yobs at a Cornish station was subjected to a volley of abuse and threats for his trouble.British Transport Police said the incident happened at...
View ArticleCornwall MP in fight to save Scillies helicopter
An MP and council leaders were yesterday desperately trying to salvage a "lifeline" helicopter service linking the Cornish mainland to the Isles of Scilly.St Ives MP Andrew George and Cornwall Council...
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Vehicle involved in Rosie Allen fatal collision had many defects
A CAR which collided with a moped, killing a Fowey teenager, had been an insurance write-off, an inquest heard.Zoe Couch was speeding and lost control of her Ford Ka on January 25, 2010, crashing into...
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Fight is on to stop solar farm plans near Bodmin
ANGRY residents are to fight plans by an energy company to almost double the size of its controversial solar farm on the outskirts of Bodmin.The new scheme by Solar Securities at Middle Bodiniel Farm,...
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Lucy leads the ladies home at Tywardreath
THE seventh annual Tywardreath Trotter was held on Saturday, round seven of the Cornwall Multi-Terrain Series, sponsored by Personal Best Running and the National Trust.There were 257 finishers and the...
View ArticleWadebridge overlooked in Portas Pilot bid
WADEBRIDGE has failed in its bid to become a Portas Pilot town after the latest round of applications.If it had been chosen under the Government-backed scheme, the town would have received £100,000 to...
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Westcountry is prime spot for wind farm applications
The Westcountry has been one of the prime targets for deeply unpopular wind farms over the last decade, figures reveal.But MPs opposed to massive turbines believe the march of onshore technology has...
View ArticleTruro City's future looks bleak after unpaid players issue deadline
The future of Truro City as a Blue Square Bet South club was hanging by a thread tonight after the squad gave the club a seven day deadline to pay the wages they are owed. If the money is not paid by...
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Five Cornish RNLI lifeguards receive top award
Five RNLI lifeguards have been presented with the Alison Saunders Lifeguarding Award – one of the charity's top honours – for the rescue of a bodyboarder in dangerous seas at Porthtowan in September...
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Six charged with Newquay assault and public order offences
Six people have been charged with assault and public order offences following disorder in Central Square in Newquay. The incident happened on the evening of 4th May and resulted in ten arrests. Five...
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New iPhone guide set to make Eden Project visitors even 'appier
The Eden Project has launched its first iPhone app, called the Insider Guide. The app, which is available to download now, is designed to enhance the experience of visitors to the Eden Project with an...
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St Agnes lifeboat crew spring into action for their annual Lifeboat day
The crew of St Agnes RNLI lifeboat are inviting the public into their station for their annual Lifeboat Day. The event will be held on Friday August 10 at Trevaunance Cove in St Agnes. Visitors will be...
View ArticlePenzance Olympic gold medallist Helen Glover thanks supporters
Penzance's Olympic gold medallist Helen Glover has posted a message on The Cornishman Facebook page to thank people back home for all her support.The 26-year-old rower, who won GB's first gold with...
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Penzance Olympic gold medal winner Helen Glover thanks supporters
Penzance's Olympic gold medallist Helen Glover has posted a message on The Cornishman Facebook page to thank all her supporters back home.The 26-year-old rower and her partner Heather Stanning made...
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