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This is why a large number of emergency services were seen in Truro on Monday
A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after being recovered from a river in Truro this afternoon (Monday) Police, fire, and the ambulance service were called to the scene at 2.40pm following concerns for the welfare of a man in Truro River
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Cornwall
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and winds to hit the South West tomorrow. The yellow warning is in place from 5am on Tuesday until noon with gusts of winds expected to reach 40-50mph. Drivers
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Couple arrested after baby found dead at an address in Newquay
A couple in their twenties have been arrested following the death of a baby in Newquay at the weekend. The man and a woman aged 26 and 27 respectively were arrested on Saturday morning (November 11) after police were called to an address at the
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Glamping pods at Penzance pub will contribute to the 'general vibrancy of the town'
A pub in Penzance has applied to put four glamping pods in its garden to contribute to the “general vibrancy of the town”. The Pirate Inn at Alverton Road proposes providing four self-contained pods on a grassed area with allocated parking within
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Falmouth pianist overcomes extreme stage fright to be in Miss England final
A pianist who suffers with crippling stage fright has tackled her fears head-on to take to the catwalk as a beauty queen - and reach the Miss England final. Falmouth musician and composer Abby Knight, 20, once passed out on stage and left a piano
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Cornwall Council issues new update on 'ridiculous' temporary lights traffic queues
Temporary traffic lights on the A39 at the Norway Inn have been branded “ridiculous” after causing long queues on the road this morning. Investigation works are currently taking place near the Mylor Bridge into why water is flowing onto the road
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GALLERY: 27 images of Remembrance parades and services in Cornwall on Sunday
DESPITE heavy wind and rain on Sunday, thousands of people across Cornwall came out to pay tribute to those who have died in conflicts around the world. Although the weather was not as welcoming as it had been in previous years, friends, families
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Late drama sees 10-man Helston Athletic hold Street FC to draw
Helston Athletic FC played their part in an eventful 2-2 draw with Somerset's Street FC, despite finishing the game with ten men. The match got underway on Saturday following a minute's silence and The Last Post to celebrate Remembrance Day.
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Rugby club in Falmouth gives update on plans for parking charges
FALMOUTH Rugby Football Club has given an update on the upcoming planned parking changes at the Recreation Ground. As communicated at its Annual General Meeting in the summer, the club will be bringing in parking charges to the hard-standing perimeters
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Replacement of ‘dilapidated’ bus depot on the cards for Penzance
Pre-application advice has been sought by First Devon and Cornwall for improvements to Longrock bus depot in Penzance, including demolition of the current facilities. Cormac has been commissioned by Cornwall Council to undertake the redevelopment of
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Emmerdale star to launch performing arts academy in Truro next year
Emmerdale and Birds of a Feather star Pauline Quirke is set to open her own performing arts academy in Truro next year. PQA Truro, which will be based in Truro High School and is set to open on February 10, offers high-energy weekend classes for
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Falmouth Eagles 2XV vs Launceston Castles II - Match report
THE battle of the Rec between Falmouth Eagles 2XV and Launceston Castles II was an intense encounter, writes Gupta Singh. Falmouth, with a determined young side, took the field with a sense of purpose and wore black armbands in honour of remembrance
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David Cameron makes dramatic return to government as Foreign Secretary
Former Prime Minister David Cameron has returned to government as Foreign Secretary and will be made a peer. Mr Cameron will replace James Cleverly, who has been appointed as Home Secretary following the sacking of Suella Braverman. Mr Cleverly
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Proposals for more than 30 affordable homes plan for village up for discussion
Proposals for more than 30 affordable homes in a village near Falmouth are due to be considered at a parish council planning meeting next week. Gilbert & Goode, which is part of the Ocean Housing Group, has submitted plans for a housing estate
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'Eyesore' public toilets at centre of anti-social behaviour could be demolished
Unused "eyesore" public toilets that have been at the centre of anti-social in Penzance could be demolished and replaced with a parking space. A scheme to demolish a public toilet block in Penzance, which has been unused for years, and replace
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James Cleverly appointed home secretary as Suella Braverman sacked
James Cleverly has been appointed Home Secretary following the sacking of Suella Braverman. The MP was announced in the role after his predecessor was dismissed on Monday morning. A No 10 source said the Prime Minister “asked Suella Braverman
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Record cruise season visits for harbour with between £4-6m brought into local economy
Falmouth Harbour has had a record cruise season this year with an estimated £4-6 million brought into the local economy. The chance to step onto a luxury cruise liner to start and finish a holiday in Cornwall for the first time in decades has been
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Suella Braverman sacked as Home Secretary as cabinet reshuffle expected
Suella Braverman has been sacked as Home Secretary, No 10 sources have confirmed. A No 10 source said the Prime Minister “asked Suella Braverman to leave Government and she has accepted”. The Conservatives said Mr Sunak is carrying out a wider
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Free parking at council owned car parks and park and ride announced
It will be free to park in all Cornwall Council pay and display and pay on exit car parks, and to use the Truro Park and Ride, on Small Business Saturday, which this year falls on Saturday, December 2. The council is once again supporting Small
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Retired harbour masters' close relationship with port association recognised
Falmouth's retired harbour master has been presented with a glass plaque to recognise the body's close relationship with Port of Falmouth Sailing Association. Nigel Sharp, chairman of the Port of Falmouth Sailing Association presented retired
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Police equipped with 'knife arch' to crack down on knife crime in Cornwall
Frontline police officers in Devon & Cornwall Police have been equipped with a knife arch to help target knife carriers and seize concealed weapons as part of a national crackdown on knife crime. The knife arch scans people as they walk through
