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Fire station closures consultation
Falmouth and Camborne MP Julia Goldsworthy visited firefighters based at Camborne Fire station on to discuss the impact that proposed reductions to night time cover would have on the front line services. Cornwall county council is considering withdrawing
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Waste collection increase
Cornwall county council is to increase its commercial waste disposal charges from £45.17/ tonne to £78.69/ tonne to reflect what it claims to be "actual costs" and avoid subsidising a small part of the county's commercial waste disposal at the expense
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New venue for Truro Race for Life
MORE than 800,000 women are expected to come together across the UK to take part in Cancer Research UK's world record-breaking Race for Life 2007 series and many will be in the Truro race on July 15. Supported by Tesco, entries are now being received
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Race for Life in Falmouth
MORE than 800,000 women are expected to come together across the UK to take part in Cancer Research UK's world record-breaking Race for Life 2007 series and many will be joining in the Falmouth event. Entries are now being received for the race which
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Race for Life news
Thousands of women are expected to come together across the UK to take part in Cancer Research UK's world record-breaking Race for Life 2007 series and many will be joining in the Falmouth event. Entries are now being received for the race which takes
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Top award for Falmouth pub
A Falmouth pub has beaten off competition from across the country to be crowned Britains Best Premium Bar' for the second year running. Five Degrees West, in Falmouth, A St Austell Brewery pub, won the prestigious award in recognition of its commitment
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Firefighters await decision on 24 hour cover
Firefighters from across Cornwall will be at a meeting of the county council on Tuesday to hear whether Falmouth and Camborne stations will be manned at night. It follows an earlier meeting of the council executive on February 7 where the budget was
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Award nominations following dramatic birth
Little Jack Prior wasted no time when he decided to arrive just an hour after his mother went into labour at his grandmother's Helston home. What he didn't realise was that his eagerness to be born nearly cost him his life, as his breech position made
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Cables arcing at Praa Sands
HELSTON firefighters were called out yesterday after reports of arcing cables at Praa Sands. One appliance from Helston was called to the Pengerisk Estate at around 6.45am after severe winds had brought the cables down. The fire crew remained at the
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Special event for over 50s
A special event is being held to celebrate the success of the LEAP over 50s leisure weeks on Tuesday February 13 at Hayle Rugby Club. Aside from the event, more over 50s are being invited to sign up to take part in the free activity programme, due to
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Jobs boost for Portreath
More than 120 new jobs are expected if a planning application to be submitted for a £25 million multi-activity development in Portreath gets the go ahead. A dry ski slope, major new conference facility, nine-hole golf course, equestrian centre, spa,
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Daleks at the Royal Cornwall Museum
Children and bigger children beware! A dalek will be lurking in the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro on Saturday February 17. The unusual and rather fearsome visitor will be joined by equally unexpected guests like Buzz Lightyear, Andy Pandy, Looby Loo
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Fish producers success
Cornish Fish processors Ocean Fish of Roche have become one of only two Cornish companies to achieve the prestigious Seafish Higher Level Fish processor award. Over the last five years Ocean Fish has invested in every area of their operation and now
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Mystery over 'wedged' van
A Falmouth chimney sweep was left dazed and confused after finding his van wedged in between a wall and someone's house after leaving it parked just yards from his own home last night. Police and the fire brigade were called to Fairview Place at around
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Ferry goes AWOL
Severe weather conditions at the weekend provided the perfect opportunity for the old King Harry Ferry to enjoy one last glory run, when she broke her moorings and drifted for more than a mile to St Mawes. For 32 years the car ferry had performed the
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Sought-after location
Located down a private lane in the much sought after rural location of Carleen, this family home is set in a plot approaching one acre and enjoys rural views. Whilst needing some finishing off works to realise its full potential this home, say PDQ, offers
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Man dies at Four Lanes
A man in his 20s has died after his car crashed into a wall in Four Lanes. No one else was involved in the collision, which took place on the B3280 between the junction of Hangman's Burrow and Croft Mitchell. Police officers were called from Redruth
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Road works begin
A two mile section of the A30 near Camborne is being resurfaced from today, ensuring a reduction in traffic noise and providing a smoother ride for drivers. A two mile section of the A30 near Camborne will be resurfaced from 12 February, ensuring a reduction
