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Police attending accident near St Austell
Police and other emergency services have been called to an road traffic accident at Burngullow, St Austell today at 4.30pm. The A3058 is blocked at this time, approx mile up from the white pyramid. Congestion is described as heavy and traffic is therefore
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Countryside remains open says Defra
Defra has again assured people that there is no need to stop visiting the countryside, particularly in the south west, because of the new outbreak of foot and mouth in Surrey. At the present time, the only impacts on visitor attractions and rights of
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Rowe Bowl plans recommended for refusal
Plans to convert Camborne's Rowe Bowl building back into a large retail space have fallen at the first hurdle after the town's council recommended that the application be refused. The majority of the building in Trevithick Road has remained unused for
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Truro livestock market service cancelled
The annual harvest service at Truro Livestock market has been postponed following the fresh outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Surrey. "This is a terrible tragedy for all in our farming industry", said the Rev Dr Chris Blake on hearing the news of
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"Mr Flora Day" Len Oliver dies
Known to many under the affectionate name of "Mr Flora Day," Len Oliver has died at the age of 91. Mr Oliver founded the housing furniture company Oliver and Son (Helston) Ltd - now run by his son Chris - at the tender age of 19. He was perhaps most
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Vets to visit school today
Some of the top vets in the country will be visiting Mullion School today in a bid to inspire the next generation of new recruits. The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is coming to the school as part of a series of nationwide career events. A college
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Truro FC development plans thrown out
Ambitious development plans to create multi-million pound football facilities in Truro have been refused by councillors. The proposed £6 million development that had been planned by Truro City Football Club for the outskirts of the city, at Kenwyn, were
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Falmouth Bay
By Maureen Willey from Penryn
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Falmouth Bay
By Maureen Willey from Penryn
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Falmouth Bay
By Maureen Willey from Penryn
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Falmouth Bay
By Maureen Willey from Penryn
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Falmouth Bay
By Maureen Willey from Penryn
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Falmouth Bay
By Maureen Willey from Penryn
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Cat rescued from mineshaft
A cat has been rescued from a mineshaft at Shorts Hill, Treslothan, near Camborne. Firefighters from Camborne rescued the cat that had fallen down the 25 metre dry mine shaft. Rope rescue equipment was used to successfully retrieve the feline.
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Honour to work in town
MAY I thank the Packet for the report printed last week about my retirement from Turton's Pharmacy and for the very complimentary letter from one of our satisfied customers. May I also, through your column, thank the many people who gave us cards and
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Congratulations for top student
A high-flying Mullion School student has been congratulated on a "fantastic achievement" after gaining one of the highest marks in the country for his science GCSE exam. James Freeman, from Cadgwith, was among the top ten students nationwide, out of
