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Legends reborn in Redruth
Legends will be reborn this April as the Regal Theatre, Redruth hosts Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers. Dedicated to the memory of Phil Everly, hit stage show Buddy Holly – a Legend Reborn is coming to town. As well as starring the UK’s
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New production is Beyond a Joke
Lots of laughs are guaranteed when King Charles Mummers’ perform their production of Derek Benfield’s hilarious production of Beyond a Joke from Thursday, April 10 to Saturday 12. Directed by Penny Weston, the play centres around a pleasant country
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Woods you believe it?
HOTLY-tipped band, Emily and The Woods head to Cornwall in May for a rare handful of gigs. Emily and The Woods are a London-based band fronted |by singer and guitar player Emily Wood, with her brother Benedict Wood on guitar, Dave Bush on drums
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Elbow to play second Eden Sessions date
Following the sell-out of their headline show at the Eden Sessions, Manchester band Elbow have added a second date at the iconic Cornish venue. The five-piece will be playing at the Eden Project on Tuesday July 15 in addition to their already-announced
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Rescue from car on side in Nancegollan
Firefighters have rescued a casualty from a vehicle on its side on the B3303 at Nancegollan. A crew from Helston and the rescue tender from Camborne were called to a collision between two vehicles near An Vownder Goth just before 1pm. A spokesperson
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Family of man injured after being hit by a car in Mawnan left 'devastated'
THE family of a retired farmer who has been left unable to talk, walk or recognise his loved ones following an accident outside his home, say they have been left devastated as they face the prospect of him never fully recovering. Edwin Watson had
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Strike action threatened on First Great Western over zero hour contracts and 'draconian' dismissals
Rail union RMT is balloting staff across First Great Western for industrial action over 'draconian dismissals' zero hour contracts and agency working. The ballot – for both strike action and action short of a strike – will close on April 22.
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Porthleven's 'rudest' pensioner banned from picking up her pension
A war of words has broken out in Porthleven, leaving a 70-year-old woman unable to collect her pension - because she has been banned from entering the post office. Staff are refusing to serve Elizabeth Smith from Tregunna Close, claiming she is
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Wife of ShelterBox charity founder died from an overdose of morphine the day after her husband was sacked: UPDATE
The wife of ShelterBox founder Tom Henderson died from an overdose of morphine the day after her husband was sacked from the charity, an inquest has heard. Jane Henderson, 59, was found by her family during the afternoon of August 3, 2012 in the
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56,000 ton Grande America enters dry-dock in Falmouth: PICTURE
The tugs Ankorva and Percuil are pictured right turning the 56,000-ton Grimaldi Lines ro ro Grande America under the direction of the pilot before she entered the Queen Elizabeth dry-dock on Friday. The 1998 built, 214-metre long vessel is capable
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Falmouth Pitch and Putt to reopen this weekend
The Falmouth Pitch and Putt and Golf Cafe at Golden Bank, one of Falmouth's most popular family activity attractions, is to reopen this Saturday, April 5, at 11am. The course will then be open for play seven days a week, weather permitting.
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Cornish spoof video creator brings you 'Planet Cornwall with Sir David Attenborough': VIDEO
The creator of a Cornish spoof online video that went viral has done it again with his latest creation 'Planet Cornwall with Sir David Attenborough'. Colin Leggo, from Budock Water, is the man behind Grand Theft Cornwall, a satire of video game
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Driveway gates stolen at Falmouth home
Police in Falmouth say aresidential property in Grenville Road had its driveway gates stolen over night on March 23 to 24. Anyone with information should 101 quoting reference number GP/14/578.
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Bee decline in Cornwall shows pollinators face perfect storm, says charity
A new report on bees in Cornwall and Devon by nature conservation charity Buglife reveals that the number of species has fallen dramatically. In Cornwall eight species have gone the way of the dodo, while in Devon six species have died out.
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Burglary appeal as Mullion home targeted
Police are appealing for information about a burglary that took place at Mullion early on Sunday morning. This took place at a home in Redannack at some point between 2.15am and 4.30am, when items were removed according to police. No other
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Seminal reggae band come to Cornwall
Seminal reggae band, Misty in Roots will be playing a special live gig at the Princess Pavilion on Saturday, July 5 and tickets are now on sale. Beginning life as a Southall-based British roots reggae band in the early 1970s, their first album,
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Shipping Intelligence (March 25 - March 31)
Tuesday, 25th March Panamanian bulker Cape Henry (31,538/13) arrived from Delaware, USA for bunkers in Falmouth Bay and sailed for the Tyne. Danish tanker Ternvik (9,980/01) sailed from the Carrick Roads for Fawley, Southampton. Maltese bulker
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Artisan offerings at Spring Fair
Make sure you visit the Flushing and Mylor Spring Fair on Saturday at the Ord Statter Pavilion, Mylor Bridge. The event is to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, South and West Cornwall branch. A number of local artisans and |independent
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Dust off your cutlass
Dust off your cutlass and join Pendennis Castle for fearsome tales of dastardly deeds and follow the clues to where X marks the spot on the treasure trail. You’d better be good or you might end up walking the plank. The Smugglers and Pirates
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Trio return on Charm Offensive
THE hugely popular comedy trio, Fascinating Aida, head back to Cornwall on April 3 with their new show Charm Offensive. With a successful career spanning over 30 years, Britain’s best-loved cabaret performers continue to pack houses with their
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Kids' delight as new Helston play equipment opens
Playtime has become a lot more fun for children in one Helston housing estate thanks to the opening of new play equipment. Saturday saw the long awaited launch of £38,000 worth of equipment in Carey Parc. It was commissioned by Helston Town
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Trio return on Charm Offensive
THE hugely popular comedy trio, Fascinating Aida, head back to Cornwall on April 3 with their new show Charm Offensive. With a successful career spanning over 30 years, Britain’s best-loved cabaret performers continue to pack houses with their
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Shhh.. smugglers spotted at museum
FROM this Saturday there will be a host of hands-on fun for the Easter holidays at the Maritime Museum in Falmouth. Be inspired by the new Smuggling exhibition and make a secret chest with a concealed compartment or your very own flintlock pistol
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Win ticket to meet Postman Pat
Everyone’s favourite postie will making his deliveries in Cornwall next month, as he comes to the Hall for Cornwall in a new show. Starring alongside Postman Pat will be favourites Ted Glen, Mrs Goggins, Ajay, Amy and of course Pat’s trusted sidekick
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Local estate agents gain top professional qualification
Local estate agents Heather & Lay is celebrating after all of their sales team in their Falmouth office gained a top professional qualification. Gary Payne, Debbie Martyn and Lauren Dempsey join the rest of the team and have been granted the
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Conned out of cash in Cornwall by 'your PC has a problem' cold callers? This will make you smile
Have you been conned out of cash after being called by someone saying your computer has a problem, well one of the people involved has been busted by specialist cops. A national e-crime team, based in Yorkshire, has brought what is believed to
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Police search found Penryn man had skunk
A Penryn teenager has been fined £110 and ordered to pay £105 in costs after a police search found he was in possesion of skunk. In custody for another matter, an 18-year-old Penryn man was searched by the police and found with 1.89 grams of skunk
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Skullduggery in Falmout
A new childrens book will be launched this week at The Cornish Store in Arwenack Street. Naughty Nicky and the Skullduggery Crew, written and illustrated by Colin and Gail Miles. There will be a book signing between 11am and 2pm. The Pudwinks
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Watmore and Edgson win Goblets qualifiers as Falmouth gears up for National Golf Month
Saturday saw Falmouth Golf Club stage the Cornwall Golf Union foursomes Goblets qualifiers with the top four pairs representing the club on County Week which this year is being held at Tehidy Park. Medal Foursomes is probably the most difficult
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The battle against Hastings. Pirates in Penzance for record breaking RNLI fundraising attempt
Thousands of pirates will descend on Penzance on Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, to raise money for the RNLI and to regain the record for ‘most people dressed as pirates in one place’. Three years ago over 8,700 pirates crowded onto a Penzance promenade
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Pandora Inn up for 'best pub' in Britain award
The Pandora Inn is in the running to be named best pub in England after making it through to the finals of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. The Pandora, at Restronguet Creek, is a finalist in the tourism pub of the year category but will
