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Driver whose van was crushed by huge tree on Lizard 'thought he would die'
A van driver who had a “miraculous” escape when a huge tree fell on top of his vehicle near Mullion has spoken of how he thought he was about to die. Electrician Jason Blight, from Hayle, was returning from a job at Mullion Holiday Park when he
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When two organists just aren't enough
On Friday Truro Cathedral’s three organists will join forces to present a concert of music that will showcase the full beauty and majesty of the famous Father Willis organ. Christopher Gray and Luke Bond, the cathedral’s two fulltime organists,
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St Piran's Day celebrations in Truro
The streets of Truro were packed this afternoon as the city celebrated St Piran's Day Here is a selection of pictures from the event.
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Easter trade relief as Dawlish rail line set to reopen on April 4: Time lapse video of repair
With the vital rail link into Cornwall and South Devon set to reopen as soon as April 4, here is a look at what has been done so far. Around 100 metres of sea wall was destroyed by storms causing a significant stretch of railway to collapse into
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Police appeal after spate of car damage in Falmouth and Penryn
Police are asking for help after three cars were damaged in Falmouth and Penryn. Last Wednesday a silver Audi A4 was keyed at Round Ring in Penryn; a silver Citroen C5 estate in Grenville Road, Falmouth, had its near-side wing mirror damaged overnight
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Mawnan pupils enjoy flipping good fun for Pancake Day: PICTURES
The children of Mawnan Smith had a flipping good time on Shrove Tuesday at the village’s annual pancake race. There were smiles on the faces of Mawnan Smith Pre-School pupils and their younger siblings at the event, organised in the Memorial Hall
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Winner announced in storm hit Cornwall photo competition: PICTURES
While most people in Cornwall were battening down the hatches during recent storms, for surfers and beach watchers, this years wild waves have thrown up some chances to capture pictures of epic waves along the coast. Cornwall’s Ann’s Cottage surf
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Summer reopening plan for storm smashed Castle Beach Cafe
The owners of the Castle Beach Café on Falmouth seafront hope it will be “up and running” by summer after storm damage caused the building to be demolished. Jayne and Steve Gray were given clearance by their insurer to knock down the building after
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Midday dancers revealed as Helston prepares for Flora Day
The lead pairs for this year's midday dance on Flora Day have been revealed and for one of the leaders of this year will see him dancing through the streets of Helston just a week before walking down the aisle. Adam Collier has been invited as
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Does your pond host killer frog disease? Scientist at uni's Penryn campus wants to know
Pond owners across Cornwall are being sought by a student at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus who is conducting research into whether two deadly frog diseases can be found in the county. Ali North hopes to determine if two diseases of extreme
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Magic masterpiece comes to the Hall For Cornwall
ENGLISH Touring Opera offers audiences a real treat this spring when it brings Mozart’s masterpiece The Magic Flute and Britten/Auden’s Paul Bunyan to the Hall For Cornwall. The opera tells the tale of a terrifying and joyful journey in pursuit
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Overwhelming response to investigation into death of man who washed up on Perranporth beach
Police investigating the death of a man who washed up naked on Perranporth Beach say there has been a fantastic response from the public following the release of the artist’s impression on Tuesday. Officer say over 50 calls have been made to police
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Endellion returns with Beethoven's Quartet
HAILED as one of the top purveyors of classical music, the Endellion Quartet returns to Hall For Cornwall on March 13. Internationally renowned and with its Cornish connections, the quartet will perform one of Beethoven’s towering Quartet in F
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Falmouth celebrates St Piran's Day: PICTURE GALLERY
Falmouth has celebrated St Piran’s Day with a parade through the streets this morning. Crowds of people dressed in black and white and proudly flying the St Piran's flag gathered at the Methodist Church on The Moor at 9.30am where there was singing
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Eagles coach Angove delighted for club captain Whittle
Falmouth Eagles coach Phil Angove said he was delighted to learn club captain Tony Whittle had been named in the Cornwall squad. A highly-rated flanker, Whittle has been one of the Eagles' most consistent performers over the course of the season
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Public drop-in sessions to have your say on Helston development bid
The first of a series of public drop-in sessions on a proposed housing development on the edge of Helston is taking place this Friday, with a second on Saturday. Both will give members of the public the chance to say if they would like a piece
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Council clamp-down on multi occupancy homes in Falmouth as 'Article 4' finally agreed
NEWS that Falmouth will at last be able to control the spread of multi-occupancy homes across the town after winning a three year battle to implement an Article Four direction, led to tears in the council chamber this week. Councillor Diana Merrett
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac reach Cornwall
IF you want to see Rumours of Fleetwood Mac at the Hall For Cornwall this March, you had best buy your tickets soon as the show is selling extremely well. Recognised internationally as the leading tribute to Fleetwood Mac in their various incarnations
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Man dies after Newquay crash
A man has died after a crash near Newquay. Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision on A3075 outside of Hendra Croft Farm, Rejerrah, Newquay at about 1.26 PM on Monday, March 3. The 87-year-old driver appeared to have suffered
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Land of The Giants comes to land of the piskies
CORNWALL has long had a tradition of Giants, and you can spot them again at the St Piran’s Beer festival at Five Degrees West in Falmouth on Saturday, Land of the Giants, the funky six-piece band from Plymouth, will be calling into Cornwall on their
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Bon Jovie rock Epworth Hall
EPWORTH Hall will be rocking to the sounds of Bon Jovie this Saturday as the band play Helston. Bon Jovie’s frontman, widely regarded as one of the best JBJ sound-a-likes, first played the part of Jon Bon Jovi on ITV’s Stars in Their Eyes. The
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Falmouth exit cup with heads held high after Penzance defeat
Falmouth U13s can hold their heads high after a superb performance in their semi-final cup match, writes Adam Laity. The squad have managed to make tremendous progress in each and every game this season. The squad has welcomed new players who
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Falmouth Athletic celebrate new sponsorship deal
Falmouth Athletic are celebrating a new sponsorship deal with Truro-based company, Cornish PPI Refunds. The club, which plys its trade in the Jolly’s Cornwall Combination League where they sit 16th in the table, are managed by Melville Benney and
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Former parish councillor admits child sex charges
A former parish councillor has pleaded guilty to six charges of sexually touching a girl aged under 13 in Helston. Brian Deacon, from Merther Close, Sithney, admitted the offences when he appeared before Truro Crown Court last Thursday. The
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Man accused of beating and biting dog in Penzance
A man has appeared before Truro magistrates accused of biting a dog. Giving an address in Gwent, but alleged to have committed the offence in Penzance, Timothy John Noonan was charged with seven offences there in all, including two of causing unnecessary
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Former Falmouth mayor David Breacker dies
The death of David Breacker, a former mayor of Falmouth, was announced at a meeting of the town council on Monday. Mr Breacker had held office from 1998 to 99 and again from 1999 to 2000. He had left the town council in 2003. There will be
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West Cornwall Table Tennis League roundup, March 4
The race for the Premier Division title is really hotting up in the West Cornwall Table Tennis league, sponsored by Cornwall TV Services Ltd, wirtes David Plumb. St Austell A have climbed to the top of the league with a two point lead over Falmouth
