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Body found on beach
POLICE have now confirmed that a body has been recovered from Porth Towan Beach. The body of a man was discovered and is now being taken to the Royal Cornwall Hopsital mortuary for a post mortem and identification procedures. It is believed that the
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Fire stations could close
Plans which could lead to closing two major fire stations after 6pm have moved a step nearer today. Falmouth and Camborne are the only stations in the county which are currently manned around the clock. The proposals, drawn up because of county
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Cup ties redated
FOLLOWING the postponement of the Carlsberg SWL Cup quarter-final ties on New Year's day, the outstanding games have now been rearranged for the following dates: Tuesday, January 16, Falmouth Town v Launceston. Wednesday, January 17, St Blazey v Newquay
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Modern detached four bedroom home
Southview is a modern detached four bedroom property in Constantine offering views over open countryside to the front. Internally there is an entrance hall, living room, three ground floor bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and separate dining room. On the
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The Woman In Black starts tour
The unanimously acclaimed West End production of The Woman In Black begins its ninth tour of the UK this month and calls at Hall for Cornwall from January 29 to February 3. Now in its 18th year in the West End, The Woman In Black is one of the most successful
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Cricket legends tell their stories
Cricket fans will be bowled over when Rain Stops Play comes to Hall for Cornwall next month. The show offers the unique opportunity to share an hilarious and memorable evening with Test Match Special commentators and cricketing legends Jonathan Agnew
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Ice show returns to Cornwall
The Imperial Ice Stars return to Hall for Cornwall with their new production Swan Lake On Ice in February and March. The stunning show is performed to Tchaikovsky's glorious music by 25 world, European and national championship skaters, who between them
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Wildlife focus of art exhibition
To get the New Year off to a good start, the Lander Gallery in Lemon Street Market in Truro has put together a show for all Nature lovers with paintings of brightly coloured flowers to cheer up the dark winter days. It is also that time of year when
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Interactive art goes on show
A one-day exhibition showcasing new work from the Interactive Art and design MA course at University College Falmouth is to be held on Thursday, January 18, from 10am to 4pm. Called the Input/Output Show, the event is the work of this year's students
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Postal votes on the increase
The number of postal voters in Penwith is still on the increase. Over recent years the number of electors in England choosing to vote by post has grown rapidly. The residents of Penwith have followed this national trend and now over 13,500 electors are
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Body found in Truro named
POLICE believe that the remains of a man's body which they found at Woodcot Corner in Truro last week belong to 51-year-old Kenneth Walton. Kenneth, of St Columb Minor, Newquay, was last seen near the Royal Cornwall Hospital on Monday April 17 2006 and
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Woman goes missing from ship
Falmouth Coastguard are currently co-ordinating a search seven miles south of Falmouth, for a female steward who is believed to have gone overboard from the 24,000 gross registered tonne Russian bulk carrier 'Vera Maretskaya'. Falmouth Coastguard were
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Homes on £20m project in city almost ready for sale
A major new homes development for Truro moves into top gear on Tuesday, January 23, with a big launch event at the city's Hall For Cornwall. The £20 million Boscawen Woods project, comprising 53 luxury town houses and maisonettes and overlooking its
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Players’ in preparation for Helston pantomime
An "a-moo-sing" addition to the cast of a Helston pantomime is busy learning her lines ahead of the performances later this month. Daisy the Cow, a key character in the Meneage Arts Players' production of Jack and the Beanstalk, has begun rehearsing
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ShelterBox issues challenge
Readers whose New Year resolutions include getting fit and doing something to help others are being offered a perfect solution by the Helston-based charity ShelterBox. The charity is launching an adventure challenge that will see teams of four testing
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Bad weather forecast
Cornwall was bracing itself for a bout of bad weather today as weather forecasters said winds in excess of 80mph could hit the county. Heavy rain was expected to accompany the strong winds and driving conditions to be poor. For full update on the weather
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Redundancy notices withdrawn
Clerical and administrative staff at the Royal Cornwall Hospital have had their redundancy notices withdrawn. Their work could have gone to India in an effort to cut down the hospital's deficit of £31m. The idea was subsequently rejected because the
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Helston remains in pole position
HELSTON u12 5 LUDGVAN u12 1 Helston returned after the Christmas break and continued their push towards automatic promotion. In blustery conditions, Helston took their time to get the ball down and under control but once they started using the width
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Club enjoys one of its best-ever competitions
BELL'S Court Snooker Club staged one of its best-ever inter-house tournaments over the Chritmas period when 24 players took part in a handicap contest, Unfortunately, it didn't prove such a handicap to Andy Hicks or young Bobby Southworth who dominated
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Dave's birdies set up victory
DAVID Gudzij won the first medal of the year at Budock Vean golf club on Sunday. The course was in surprisingly good condition considering the rain of the previous week and all but the later starters completed without getting wet, writes Keith Rashleigh
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Borough face tough fixture
PENRYN welcome Brixham for a South West 2 West league game on Saturday. Brixham have not visited the Memorial Ground for three seasons and in that year Penryn, newly promoted from Western Counties, lost at Brixham 20-32, but ran out victors in the return
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Rowers presented with award
FALMOUTH Gig Club has successfully reached level two in a three stage Club Achievement Scheme set up by Carrick Leisure Limited, writes Fran Brennan. This accreditation scheme allows local sports clubs to work towards raising their running standards
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Rockets and Grids feel the heat against Fryers
FRYER were on fire in the Taylor's Tyre Service Carn Brea five-a-side league's Tuesday league, scoring 24 goals in their two games on the second evening of return games. They won their first encounter against Grids FC 11-0 and then recorded a 13-
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Turnstones make heads turn
A COUPLE of non-paying passengers on the St Mawes Ferry have returned to enjoy the high life after melting the hearts of the skipper and his crew. The pair of freeloaders are not of the human variety, but are turnstones who are seasonal visitors to Britain
