Redruth community groups benefit from the proceeds of crime
Three groups in Redruth are among those chosen by readers of the West Briton to share £4,000 gained by police from criminals through the Proceeds of Crime Act.The Cornwall Community Cashback initiative...
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Renewable energy firm in Perranporth expands with promise of more jobs
A RENEWABLE energy business which has seen its staff more than triple in three years - growing from five to 27 - has moved to new headquarters in Perranporth.From its humble beginnings at a tiny...
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Arson suspected at fire in St Austell flats
ARSON is suspected following a fire in a 12-storey block of flats in St Austell.Firefighters from St Austell and St Dennis were scrambled to Park House, Bridge Road, yesterday at 9.40pm.They had...
View ArticleHelston to Penzance lane closure as flooding causes cracks in road
Part of the main Helston to Penzance road has been closed after large cracks were discovered on the carriageway.Recent flooding is believed to have caused the cracks to appear and it could be several...
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St Austell beach babe proves age is no barrier
A ST AUSTELL woman has proved that age is no barrier after scooping a 'beach babe' award – at the age of 46.Carol Dunster, from Roslyn Close in St Austell, said she was shocked to have been chosen for...
View ArticleHealth and safety investigation launched at former film studio in St Agnes
A HEALTH and Safety investigation has been launched at the former film studio in St Agnes after a lorry overturned injuring a man at the site.Taylor Wimpey has been granted permission for 74 new homes...
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Drunk St Austell mum left baby home alone on New Year's Eve
A DRUNK mum was discovered out on New Year's Eve with her toddler while leaving her baby alone at home.Police arrested a 33 year-old woman, from St Austell, after she was found wandering Clarence...
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VIDEO: Penwith College students grill Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg when...
Penzance students got the chance to grill the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today when he visited Penwith College.Mr Clegg spent nearly two hours touring the further education college on St Clare...
View ArticleCommunity health boss Kevin Baber leaves for new position
THE man responsible for helping to set up a new organisation to provide community health services in Cornwall has accepted a new post as chief operating officer at Derriford Hospital.Kevin Baber helped...
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Cornwall on snow and ice weather warning for the weekend
Cornwall is in for a weekend of rain, sleet and snow as overnight temperatures are due to plummet. Exeter-based weather agency, the Met Office, has the Duchy on a yellow 'be aware' weather warning for...
View ArticleBodmin company Proper Cornish awarded £1.5 million funding
A BODMIN-based company has been awarded £1.5 million to create 50 new jobs and safeguard 183 more. The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has today announced the...
View ArticlePark and ride bus crash in Truro causes city centre tailbacks
A park and ride bus was involved in a collision in Truro city centre this afternoon.The crash is thought to have involved a car.The number plate of the bus was smashed off the vehicle and at least...
View ArticleChief executive of the Isles of Scilly Philip Hygate takes early retirement
EMBATTLED Council of the Isles of Scilly chief executive Philip Hygate has taken early retirement with immediate effect.He was suspended in October in what was described as a 'neutral act' while an...
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Chief executive of the Isles of Scilly Philip Hygate takes early retirement
EMBATTLED Council of the Isles of Scilly chief executive Philip Hygate has taken early retirement with immediate effect.He was suspended in October in what was described as a 'neutral act' while an...
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Newquay man pleads guilty to rape charge
A 35-YEAR-OLD Newquay man had pleaded guilty to raping a woman on January 2. Anthony Blake, of Berry Road, Newquay, appeared before Truro Crown Court today. At the request of defence counsel Barrie van...
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Cornish Pirates to make ten changes for Cup game against Dundee High
The Cornish Pirates have made ten changes to their starting line-up for the British and Irish Cup clash with Dundee High tomorrow.The Cornish side will be led by Gary Johnson, who will partner David...
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Lee Hodges remains upbeat about Truro City's chances ahead of 'must-win' game
Truro City player-manager Lee Hodges admits today's Blue Square Bet South encounter with third-from-bottom Billericay Town is a "must-win match".Basement side City – deducted ten points for entering...
View Article£8m centre for watersports to replace chalets
An ambitious £8 million beachfront development in Cornwall has been given the green light by planners.The Carbis Bay Hotel, overlooking St Ives Bay, will be transformed into a modern watersports...
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Health commissioners to invest £160,000 in fall-prevention among the frail
Health chiefs in Cornwall have pledged to spend more money in an effort to prevent elderly people from falling over at home and ending up in hospital.Up to 58,000 people in the county are likely to...
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Buyers in Devon and Cornwall struggle to pay deposit on new homes
Aspirational home buyers looking to move upmarket in the South West are bearing the brunt of the stagnant housing market, a survey claims.So-called "second-steppers" are unable to move up the ladder to...
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