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Penryn firm in £3 million deal
A Penryn-based heating contractor has beaten off major international competition to form a new 10-year partnership with social landlord Coastline Housing, worth an estimated £3 million. The innovative new arrangement, called Coastline HeatCare, is believed
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Pub of the year award shocks landlord
No one was more surprised than the landlord himself when Cornwall CAMRA chairman Rod Davis told him Congratulations - you have won the local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2007 competition'. Peter Elvin's immediate reaction was, "How the hell did that happen
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AZAB race to be held in June
This year's AZAB race will take place on June 2. The start on that date will be from Falmouth when 60 boats will leave for the Azors, 1,220 miles away then return. The popular race sees any local sailors and crews taking part and organisers, the Royal
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Celebrations for 150th anniversary now in place
Last minute plans were being put in place for Devoran Church's 150th anniversary celebrations at the weekend. An appeal for bunting to put around the village and church was a success and with themed flower displays in the church and a large collection
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Devoran Church celebrates 150 years
Last minute plans were being put in place for Devoran Church's 150th anniversary celebrations at the weekend. An appeal for bunting to put around the village and church was a success and with themed flower displays in the church and a large collection
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Over £1,000 raised in marathon run
A woman who runs the Camborne based dog charity Canine Crusaders has completed the Flora London Marathon and has so far raised over £1,000 for Macmillan Nurses. Sue Smith, who tirelessly works to make sure unwanted dogs in Cornwall have homes, finished
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Penryn assault appeal
Police in Penryn are appealing for information after a 17-year-old girl was assaulted in the town. Officers were alerted at around 1.00am Saturday that a girl had been walking along Treliever Road when she was approached by a man who grabbed and assaulted
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Why council needs its own version of Pravda
MOST people would rather have lower water bills than receive an occasional free newsletter from the water company. And undoubtedly, most people in Cornwall would rather enjoy better services - or lower council tax - than see their money spent on an in-house
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Charming and spacious residence
THIS Grade II Listed residence in Helston offers charming and spacious two bedroom accommodation in close proximity to the town centre. The property benefits from mains gas heating and comprises a lovely lounge, appealing kitchen/dining room with attractive
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More marine turtles visit Cornwall
Conservation efforts may have boosted the number of marine turtles visiting waters off the coast of Cornwall. A study by biologists from the University of Exeter's Tremough Campus, Penryn, analyses 100 years of data and shows an increase in turtle sightings
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Captor spray used to tackle violence
Devon and Cornwall Constabulary will start using new equipment to help incapacitate violent people. The Captor spray is replacing CS spray and works more effectively and quickly in subduing targets and avoiding cross-contamination. The spray could be
