Woman car driver is winched to safety near Helston
A woman driver was winched back over a hedge while still inside her car by emergency services in Cornwall. The recovery followed a two-vehicle collision on a secondary road near Helston. Police and...
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Cyclist killed in collision with car in St Austell
A cyclist has died after a collision with a car in Cornwall. The rider suffered serious injuries after colliding with a vehicle near St Austell and was pronounced dead at the roadside. Police were...
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Licensed to harvest: Falmouth Rory delves the deep for seaweed
A FALMOUTH man has been granted the first licence in England to harvest and sell seaweed to eat.But Rory MacPhee will not be pulling swathes off the beaches – the 'sea vegetables' will be taken from...
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Speed display sited on busy Falmouth road may save lives
DRIVERS on one of Falmouth's busiest roads where speeding is rife now have a permanent visual reminder to slow down.The police said lives may be saved as a result of the installations of a speed visor,...
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Artist makes new equipment for Gweek play area out of driftwood
YOUNGSTERS in Gweek are set to get their very own exotic play park in the heart of the village, which has been created from driftwood by a local artist.The park's centrepiece will consist of a giant...
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Truro community award winner shrugs off heart problems
A COMMUNITY activist from Truro who has overcome serious heart problems has won a prestigious regional award.Geoff Yelland, 75, has brought about a revolution on Furniss Island with swathes of...
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Tony Hogg elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall
12:26am update: Tony Hogg, Conservative, has been declared the winner of the Police and Crime Commissioner Election for Devon and Cornwall and has been sworn in. Speaking after the final results were...
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Chief constable congratulates winner of Police and Crime Commissioner election
The chief constable of Devon & Cornwall Police, Shaun Sawyer, has offered his congratulations to the winner of the Police and and Crime Commissioner election, the Conservative Tony Hogg."I would...
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Comet poised to close 41 stores
The insolvent electronics retail chain Comet will close 41 stores in the coming weeks unless a buyer can be found, administrators have confirmed. 27 stores began closing down sales today, with a...
View ArticleSt Austell crash out of Vase
St Austell 2, Bemerton Heath Harlequins 3ST AUSTELL surrendered a two-goal lead to go crashing out of the FA Carlsberg Vase at Poltair Park on Saturday.Having led 2-0 at the break, and seemingly on...
View ArticleTruro City pay price for sloppy defending
Eastbourne Borough 1 Truro City 0City boss Lee Hodges blamed a "mad minute" of defending for his side's Blue Square Bet South defeat at Priory Lane.City switched off at free-kick allowing home skipper...
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Multi-car accident in Launceston results in fuel leak
A traffic accident on Tavistock Road in Launceston on Saturday evening resulted in fuel spillage on the road. A Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service vehicle from Launceston was sent to the site and found...
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Chimney fire in Liskeard
Emergency services were called out to a building in the Rosecraddoc area of Liskeard on Saturday evening to deal with a chimnet on fire. A fire engine from Liskeard was sent to the building and used a...
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Spaniel in mine shaft rescued by 20 people
A spaniel was almost spoilt for choice when it came to picking a saviour after falling down a mine shaft in Radnor near Redruth. Several vehicles from the Fire Service were dispatched to the mine. On...
View Article'God cannot restore the dream of marriage'
Tris StockIt has been said by David Ward on these pages, that marriage could ' be compared to the Olympic gold medal that we would all love to attain, but the commitment, dedication and singleness of...
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Housing benefit change 'will make thousands in Devon and Cornwall homeless'
Cutting young people's housing benefits would leave thousands homeless in the South West, a leading charity has warned.Almost 30,000 young people in Devon and Cornwall would suffer if the Government...
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Cornwall Council plan to end property tax discount
Cornwall Council has proposed to end the council tax discount for second homes and for empty properties.The proposals follow the Government giving powers to authorities to abolish generous tax breaks...
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Tributes paid to a cricket legend, an inspirational headmaster and preacher
Tributes have been paid to a distinguished county cricketing legend and former school headmaster following his death aged 89.Archie Smith, from Gorran Haven, died on November 1. His funeral was held at...
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Cold, lonely winter may cost 25,000 old people their lives
Older people in the West Country are becoming increasingly isolated as neighbours fail to take notice of their basic needs.According to a new report from the charity Age UK, one in four people aged 65...
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Complementary colours celebrate rare joint meet in Cornwall
It was a study in scarlet and green when the East Cornwall Hunt welcomed neighbouring hunt, the Lamerton, into its country for a joint meet at Trevadlock, near Launceston, on Saturday.For the East...
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