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Shock after Cornwall Air Ambulance shop vandalised for second time in a year
Lifesaving charity Cornwall Air Ambulance says it is shocked after it had its shop in Camborne vandalised for the second time this year. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the charity posted pictures of glass at the front of the store in
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Opponents win the day after councillors unanimously refuse hotel development bid
OPPONENTS to plans to develop sites above a wooded valley won the day after councillors backed their claim it would cause damage to the surrounding eco-system. Hotel Meudon's plans to radically change the site with the addition of ten luxury hotel
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'Heartbroken' fans of indie band The Libertines slam crashing ticket system
‘Heartbroken’ fans of indie darlings The Libertines have been struggling to get tickets for their Falmouth gig after the ticketing system collapsed under the weight of applications. Tickets for the return of the band to the stage in next year’s
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Warning to workmen after tools stolen from van parked overnight in Penryn
Police have issued a warning to workmen after tools were stolen from a van parked overnight in Penryn. They are appealing for witnesses after power tools and tool boxes were stolen from the van parked on Brown's Hill sometime between 11pm on Sunday
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Huge demand for Cornwall properties as sales pass £1.2 billion this year
A staggering £1.2bn worth of homes have been sold in Cornwall so far this year. The latest findings from eXp UK showed that despite a more tempered market, high-value property sales continue unabated in England and Wales, totalling £99.3bn.
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Packet readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as
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Date given for work to start on converting park lodge into community cafe and studio
Demolition work is due to start “this side of Christmas” at an empty park lodge set to be converted into a café and recording studio. Construction work is due to start on Kimberley Park Lodge, Falmouth in January of next year with a target completion
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White Tigers hit for four by ruthless Slough
City fell to a crushing 4-0 defeat against Slough Town at Arbour Park in the National League South last Tuesday . First-half strikes from Jamie Ogbonna, Mickel Platt and an own goal from Jamie Pardington gave the hosts a commanding lead at the
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St Piran’s League Divisions Two to Four weekly roundup
NEW Inn Titans maintained their place at the top of the Kernow Stone St Piran’s League division two (West), but their 3-2 win against Chacewater was far from comfortable, writes Leon Prynn. Having dropped out of the league and then having a change
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Camborne unfortunate not to have come away with share of points - match report
CAMBORNE will consider themselves a little unfortunate not to have ended their visit to the National League leaders with at least a share of the spoils as they ran in four tries in a pulsating encounter in Herefordshire, writes Martin Symons.
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Hotel considering options after decision on application to build above wooded valley
The owners of the Hotel Meudon near Mawnan say they are considering their options after plans to build in its grounds were unanimously refused. At a meeting of Cornwall Council's West Sub-Area Planning Committee yesterday, committee members voted
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Decision over expansion of Cornish holiday park
A popular holiday resort that locals claim is “overwhelming” a neighbouring village has been given the go-ahead to expand with more lodges. Gwel an Mor, which overlooks Portreath, had submitted an application for ten more lodges on its site.
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St Piran’s League Premier and Division One weekly roundup
AN all West section Kernow Stone St Piran League Cornwall Intermediate Cup tie saw Redruth United pull off a surprise 2-1 win against Perranwell, writes Leon Prynn. A second half goal from Dan Parker eased Porthleven past St Mawgan 1-0, but Mousehole
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Town continue good form in FA vase despite controversial red card
FALMOUTH Town started this match with great purpose against a team who were flying high in leading the Wessex Premier League, having won their last 12 games prior to a loss on Tuesday night with a weakened team in their league cup. Falmouth were
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Death of child cited in safety concerns over access for proposed 320 new homes
The death of an 11-year-old child on a road in Penzance has been cited among safety concerns over plans for access to a proposed development of more than 300 houses. Cornwall Council’s west sub-area planning committee met on Monday to discuss for
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College in Cornwall one of only five nationally to get 'Apprenticeship Expert' status
The Department for Education (DfE) has selected Truro and Penwith College as Cornwall’s only Expert Apprenticeship Provider in a nation-wide list of qualification providers. The selection confirms Truro and Penwith College was one of only five
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Man who damaged white Range Rover Evoque given a restraining order
A Falmouth man found guilty of damaging a white Range Rover Evoque and harassing the woman who owned it has been given a two year restraining order. Gary Jay Terry Harrington, aged 34, of Ferndale Road, Falmouth had pleaded not guilty to criminal
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Falmouth radio station 'tunes up to triumph' at community awards
The chair of a Falmouth-based radio station has said she is ‘proud’ after securing three awards – including two golds at a recent awards ceremony in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Source FM has announced its achievement at this year’s Community Radio Awards
