Delivery driver rescued after he became trapped in his van in Pendeen
A DELIVERY DRIVER, who was locked in the back of his van when the door closed behind him, was released by fire crews earlier this morning.Fire crews from St Just used crash rescue equipment to reach...
View ArticleThree charged with wilful neglect at day care centre in Penzance
Three people have been charged with wilful neglect at the John Daniel Centre in Penzance between April 2007 and December 2011.Benjamin Alan Jenkins, 22, from St Ives and Philip Anthony John Sowden, 59,...
View ArticleBodmin confident of staging FA Vase tie
Carlsberg South West Peninsula League Premier outfit Bodmin Town confirmed they contacted Ashington on Thursday to advise them to travel yesterday as they expect today's fourth-round FA Vase tie at...
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Westcountry students join 'sugar daddy' website to meet rising debts, in...
Cash-strapped Westcountry students are accepting thousands of pounds a month from rich, older men in return for companionship and, possibly, sex. Growing numbers of young women at the region's top...
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Truro City manager Lee Hodges to welcome 'special' visitors
Lee Hodges admits he will have to put emotions to one side during Truro City's Blue Square Bet South home match against Glenn Pennyfather's 'special' Chelsmford City today (3pm).Last September, Truro...
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Fishermen seek special EU status for Fal oysters
The delicious Fal oyster could soon be in a class of its own – and gain international protection against lesser imitations.An application has been made by the Port of Truro Oyster Fishery Management...
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£55m to be available for Westcountry transport schemes
Ministers are poised to hand down almost £55 million to officials in the Westcountry to spend on much-needed transport schemes.The Department for Transport is devolving decision-making on major local...
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Visit England to promote the South West
High-spending overseas tourists will be urged to flock to the Westcountry under proposals to promote Britain's most scenic regions.National tourism body Visit England is in negotiations with Whitehall...
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Owen Paterson – I've had death threats over badger cull
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson revealed he has had more death threats since he took office last year than he ever had when he was Northern Ireland Secretary.The reason was the proposed pilot cull...
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Three carers charged with abuse at day centre in Penzance
Three carers were yesterday charged with abusing vulnerable adults at a day care centre in Cornwall.Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that two men and a woman had been charged after they answered...
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Campaigners against sea pollution make film to show problem
A short film about Cornish campaign group Surfers Against Sewage has received its online premiere.Made by Carlos Carneiro, Killing Waves follows charity members as they work to protect the sea and...
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Historic boat is in need of a lot of 'amigos'
A historic fishing boat which plied Cornish waters for more than 80 years before being left to rot on a quayside is to get a new lease of life thanks to the efforts of maritime enthusiasts.Dos Amigos,...
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New planning rules hailed a 'great victory' for farmers
Empty farm buildings will be fast-tracked into becoming shops, restaurants and small hotels under Government plans to breathe life into the countryside.South West landowners hailed moves to allow...
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Osborne warning on triple dip fear
The Government has been urged to re-think its austerity programme as Britain faces an unprecedented "triple-dip" in the economy by slipping into recession for the third time since 2008.Official...
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Coastguards issue danger warning to Cornish thrill-seekers
Coastguards have issued a warning after a walker was caught on camera clinging to rocks as powerful 40-foot waves battered over him. The man was pictured apparently risking his life clambering over a...
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Man dies in St Breward bungalow fire
A man's body has been found following a fire at adjoining bungalows in St Breward, near Bodmin.Over 30 firefighters from Delabole, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Launceston were involved in fighting the fire...
View ArticlePhilip Whear Windows & Conservatories "Green Deal" blog
Philip Whear Windows & Conservatories has just published its latest blog with regards to the govenments long awaitied "Green Deal" however is all as it seems??Please follow the link to our blog so...
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Horse rescued from ditch in Launceston
Firefighters received a callout to Canworthy Water, Launceston on Saturday afternoon, in response to a report of a horse trapped on its back in a water-filled ditch.Appliances from Launceston, Bude and...
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East Cornwall gets new police commander
A new police commander has been appointed to lead policing in east Cornwall.Superintendent Steve Parker has assumed responsibility for crime and community policing across the area, which includes the...
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More home misery for Truro City
Truro City 1 Chelmsford City 2THE black clouds that greeted the end of the game just about summed up the day for Truro as their fast fading hopes of mounting a great escape from relegation suffered...
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