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A390 closed after serious accident near Probus
A390 both ways closed due to serious accident, motorcycle and car involved between Trewithen Roundabout (Probus) and B3275 (Tresillian). Diversion: Through Probus centre. Follow live traffic and travel news here
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Strong winds set to return to Cornwall as Met Office issues 'Yellow Alert'
A swathe of strong winds is expected to develop across England on Friday before moving south west to hit Cornwall during the afternoon. The Met Office say that a "swathe of strong winds" will develop on the weather system's northern and western
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Peninsula League division one west receives FA upgrade
The FA has upgraded Carlsberg Peninsula League division one east and west to step 7 on the National League System pyramid, the league's board has revealed. Both divisions were formerly graded 7A, meaning they were inelligible to enter FA competitions
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Bravery medals for Cornish lifeboat volunteers who carried out daring rescue: VIDEO
Three Port Isaac lifeboat volunteers have received RNLI medals for gallantry after they faced rough and dangerous seas as they tried to rescue a father and son swept into the sea from the cliffs off the Cornish coast in April 2012. The medals are
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Man chops off own penis on Penryn street: UPDATE
An eyewitness has spoken of the horrific scenes in Penryn on Friday when a man chopped his penis off with a kitchen knife in front of horrified onlookers. The 43-year-old man, who lives in the town, could be seen running along Mutton Row at around
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Life at the docks captured on film by Falmouth photographer: VIDEO
Falmouth photographer Paul Harry has compiled a brilliant short film featuring a busy week at the Falmouth Docks this year. Viewers will see cruise ships, Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels and a variety of other craft under repair at the yard. The
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Honour after half a century on parish council
Having dedicated half a century to serving his parish the chairman of St Keverne Parish Council has been recognised by his peers. Russell Peters was honoured at the first meeting of the civic year, with an award by fellow long serving councillor
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Great to see donations to local groups
THE article on the masked ball in Porthleven stated that the organisers have donated money to various community groups within Porthleven and the town council, I think that was a great idea, so that various members of the Porthleven community benefit
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Nature abhors a vacuum
They say that nature abhors a vacuum. And when you take the big beasts out of a jungle, one of two things happen: either some new big beasts come along to take their place, or the whole ecology is upset and eventually there's a wholesale extinction
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One law for councillors and another law for us?
IT is such a shame that chef Harry Bartlett has been refused a licence to serve food (using local produce) from a van on Cliff Road. Then I see that the Councillor, A Jewell, who said “the ice cream van should stay an ice cream van,” is the same
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Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team night search for ‘high risk’ missing person
Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team linked up with police on Monday after a call out for ‘high risk’ missing person. The team joined police at Swanpool Beach just before 10.30pm, starting their search at Swanpool covering the shore and cliffs all the
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Two Helston area councillors gain cabinet seats
They are surely two of Helston's hardest working councillors so it is no surprise to PPV that Andrew Wallis and Judith Haycock both make a well-deserved appearance in the new cabinet at Cornwall Council. True to form Andy (PPV is on first name
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Penryn drink driver called cops from phone box and said 'I'm guilty'
A woman who admitted drinking “a considerable amount” before driving was arrested by police after she called them from a telephone kiosk. She told officers: “OK. I drove. I am guilty.” Jennifer Mary Stamp, aged 47, of West Street, Penryn, pleaded
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Falmouth coast to victory in league opener
CALLINGTON 164-8 FALMOUTH 165-5 Falmouth got off to the best of starts in their opening Premier League game of the season. They took the scalp of Callington, on their own patch, to follow on the impressive form shown in the unbeaten 50/
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Casualty cut from car on A30
Firefighters from Penzance were called out to the A30 at Whitecross, Penzance this afternoon after reports of a crash. Crews from Penzance and the rescue tender from Camborne attended a single vehicle on its side just after 2pm, with crews
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The Captain: The good, the bad, and the beaten to a pulp
As the build up to the most anticipated fight of the year so far intensifies, all eyes turn to Nottingham, where Carl Froch hopes to stake his claim as a true legend of the sport when he takes on Danish superstar Mikkel Kessler. In truth, that
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Massey replaces Band as Penryn joint-manager
Stuart Massey will replace Dale Band as the other half of Penryn Athletic’s management team next season after Band decided to step down. The veteran midfielder, who enjoyed an excellent season on the pitch, will continue to play for the club, but
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New Cornwall Council cabinet members confirmed
Following yesterday’s announcement of the 10 Members who have been appointed to the Council’s Cabinet, new Leader John Pollard has confirmed details of the allocation of portfolios. Jeremy Rowe (Devolution and Localism) Judith Haycock (Health
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Falmouth 'Gangnam' police sergeant suspended over 'gross misconduct' allegations
A Falmouth and Helston neighbourhood sergeant, famous for organising the successful charity video that parodied last summer's smash hit “Gangnam Style”, has been suspended. Sgt Gary Watts, pictured above, faces allegations of gross misconduct and
