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Double murder – new appeal by brothers Robert and Lee Firkins
Two brothers convicted of the brutal killings of a Westcountry couple 10 years ago are to launch a new bid for freedom after a key witness at their trial was convicted of murder.The savage murders of...
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Police officers welcome Police and crime commissioner Tony Hogg's plan
Rank-and-file officers have welcomed a proposed 2% rise in council tax which would keep policing numbers at more than 3,000 in Devon and Cornwall.In his first budget, Police and crime commissioner Tony...
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Hard-up farmers forced to turn to food banks for help
Farmers are being forced to use food banks as they battle ever-increasing hardships.As reported in yesterday's Western Morning News, atrocious weather and low prices at the farmgate have conspired to...
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Truro man seriously injured in Bodmin A30 crash
A man from the Truro area was seriously injured and transferred to Derriford Hospital's intensive care unit after his Volvo was in collision with a Seat van on the A30 near Bodmin on Monday night.The...
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Camborne woman convicted of running overcrowded hostel
A Camborne woman who opens her home to homeless young men and ex offenders is facing a bill of more than £4,500, after falling foul of the authorities.Julie Stoddern, 44, of North Roskear Village was...
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Penryn resident Joanne Smetham denies arson
A Penryn resident has denied a charge of arson following a fire in a house in St Thomas Street last year. Joanne Smetham of Green Lane appeared at Truro Crown Court on Friday charged with starting a...
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Wadebridge band The Claze to receive national airplay on BBC Radio 2
A FOLK ROCK band from a church in North Cornwall have been informed by BBC Radio 2 that tracks from their new album will receive national airplay.The Claze, from Wadebridge, were formed in 2009 with...
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Police appeal to trace missing Penzance man Craig Cripps
POLICE have issued a fresh appeal for help to trace a former Penzance man who disappeared more than a year ago and whose mobile phone signal was last tracked to Cornwall. Craig Cripps, 32, had been...
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Boy's hoax: Tregony house fire call risked lives
A BOY risked putting lives in danger when he made a 999 prank call to say his family were trapped inside a burning house.An investigation has been launched following the call, which was received from a...
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Devon and Cornwall Tories still divided in vote on gay marriage reform
Just two of eleven Conservative MPs in Devon and Cornwall last night fully backed gay marriage proposals on the eve of the first parliamentary vote on the reforms.David Cameron has personally...
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VIDEO: Northwesterly winds could reach 65mph in Cornwall
Downpours and icy winds in Cornwall are due to continue into tonight as the Met Office warns of more gale-force winds to come. A yellow 'be prepared' weather warning is in place for north and west...
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Owners "distraught" as search continues for missing dog Totty at Colan Woods...
A MASSIVE search is underway to find a dog called Totty after she went missing in Colan Woods near Newquay.The Maltese was last seen at around 4pm at the entrance to the woodland on Friday, February 1....
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Camborne police appeal for help to catch a bike thief
POLICE in Camborne are appealing for help to catch a man who stole a pushbike.A GT Aggressor XCi 20 inch mountain bike vanished from outside of Cross Street News on January 24 at 7.10am.The suspect is...
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Cornwall MP Stephen Gilbert speaks in gay marriage debate
A CORNISH MP has spoken of his own personal experiences in supporting legislation to allow same sex marriage.Stephen Gilbert, MP for St Austell and Newquay, gave a passionate speech in this afternoon's...
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Heartlands in Camborne to host a childhood obesity initiative
A NEW £100,000 initiative to help tackle childhood obesity in Cornwall will be launched at Heartlands near Camborne next week.The Cornwall Hearty Lives Project is part of the British Heart Foundation's...
View ArticleWorld's "richest square mile" gets a £270,000 windfall
CORNISH Mining World Heritage Site has secured £270,000 to safeguard engine houses that were once part of the "richest square mile on earth". The money from Natural England will be used to consolidate...
View ArticleBrutal murders: brothers appeal
TWO brothers jailed for the brutal murder of a Wadebridge couple are to make a fresh appeal against their convictions.Lawyers acting for Robert and Lee Firkins say they are preparing a case to go...
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Future looks bright as Minor Boys star for county
THE rookie minor boys were Cornwall's golden performers at the South West Schools' Cross Country Championships in Bristol at the weekend.Led by Finn Birnie in third place, the Cornish boys swamped the...
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Bodmin 14 points clear at top after win against Illogan Park
Bodmin 25, Illogan Park 7BODMIN achieved their 12th bonus point win of the season with a comfortable but uninspiring victory over Illogan Park.They now sit clear 14 points clear at the top of Cornwall...
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Struggling Liskeard Athletic are hit for six at Mount Wise
LISKEARD Athletic's dramatic downturn in fortunes this season shows no signs of easing after they were beaten 6-0 at Newquay on Saturday.The Blues, who finished a respectable seventh last season, have...
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