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Helen Kurdyla at work in the fish and chip shop.

Falmouth fish and chip shop owner running for maritime charity

Updated 9:30am Sunday 7th September 2008

The owner of a Falmouth fish and chip shop is swapping mushy peas for miles on the treadmill in preparation for her first London Marathon.

Plant picture exhibition

Updated 5:30pm Sunday 7th September 2008

An exquisite exhibition of plant photographs entitled Earthly Delights, by Trevor Ashby, one of Britain’s finest darkroom craftsmen, opens at the Eden Project on Friday, September 12.

Former driving instructor completes continental cycling challenge

Updated 2:50pm Sunday 7th September 2008

"Crazy" French drivers did not stop brain tumour sufferer James Bennetts completing a marathon charity cycle ride from London to Paris.

Trackrail apprentices

Updated 5:40pm Sunday 7th September 2008

An Apprenticeship programme being run by Trackrail UK Limited in Cornwall is proving so successful that it is being expanded to include adults over the age of 19.

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Flood fears ease as rains slow

Updated 7:29pm Sunday 7th September 2008

Fears of floods crippling Britain have eased overnight despite concerns rain could see water levels continue to rise.

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TUC said company directors 'buck the trend' on pensions

Call for higher tax for super rich

Updated 1.52am Sunday 7th September 2008

High earners on more than £100,000 a year should pay higher tax rates to help achieve greater equality between the rich and poor, the TUC has urged.

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