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The Santa Bus is coming to town! Where and when it will visit this year
Once again Santa's Bus will be returning to Cornwall this year to spread festive joy and to raise funds for two South West charities. Go Cornwall has announced the dates, and location for this year’s Santa Bus. The festive bus has become
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Trading Standards warning to shoppers over seasonal scams
AS we enter the Christmas period shoppers will be on the lookout for the lowest prices and the best deals – but Cornwall’s Trading Standards team is warning that if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Officers have highlighted some of
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Arrest made as unlicensed waste-carriers targeted by police in West Cornwall
POLICE officers from West Cornwall carried out a traffic operation last week to target the problem of unlicensed waste carriers and rogue traders. Officers from the Devon & Cornwall Police Roads Policing Team, Camborne, Pool & Redruth Neighbourhood
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St Ives to welcome 100+ singers at annual Shanty Shout festival this week
St Ives is preparing for over 100 singers to arrive for the seventh Shanty Shout on November 24 and 25. The event brings artists from Cornwall and beyond together at various venues across town, including the Bier Huis Grand Cafe, Cafe Art, the
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Santa leaves the reindeer and sleigh at home to deliver special gift in Cornwall
A CORNISH hotel welcomed a very important guest this week – and there wasn't a reindeer or a sleigh in sight. The Headland brought an entirely new meaning to ‘air mail’ this week when Father Christmas arrived in Newquay to deliver a 12-foot Christmas
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Some of Cornwall's best apprentices and employers named in award shortlist
CORNWALL'S very best apprentices, employers, and mentors have been announced with the publication of the 2024 Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards shortlist. The annual Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards is returning for the eighth time in 2024 and is set
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Building affordable homes would destroy ancient trees and hedges, councillors told
Building 37 social rent and shared ownership homes in a field on the outskirts of Mylor Bridge would go against the NDP and destroy ancient trees and hedges, councillors have heard. At a meeting of Mylor Parish Council’s planning committee last
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Autumn Statement: What new devolution deal means for Cornwall
CHANCELLOR for the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, today gave his Autumn Statement which included a proposed agreement for a Level 2 devolution deal between the government and Cornwall Council. Having had a Level 3 mayoral deal, the most comprehensive
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Much to please for Pirates in convincing win against Caldy
WITHOUT a fixture for three weeks, the Cornish Pirates looked forward to welcoming Caldy to the Mennaye Field on Saturday, and it showed in what was ultimately a convincing and thoroughly deserved victory, writes Phil Westren. The Cornish Pirates
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Unique perspecive of Cornish mines from underground in new photo exhibition
A unique photographic exhibition of Cornish mining is on display at Geevor Mine near Pendeen. “Cornish Mine Images” is a collection of photographs by Surrey-based photographer Simon Jones, who has been photographically recording Cornish mining
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School in Truro set to host Cornwall's first conference on AI in education
AN all-girls school in Truro is set to host what is believed to be Cornwall's first conference on AI in education next year. Truro High School for Girls, an award-winning independent school has announced that it will be hosting Cornwall's inaugural
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From 'Gweek with Love': Rescued grey seal pup named after Bond star released
A GREY seal pup named after a legendary British actress has been released back into the wild after a successful rehabilitation at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary. The seal, named ‘Judi Dench’ was found earlier this year suffering from dehydration and
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Wendron United thirds take on Helston AFC development seconds
Wendron secured their first win of the season, in this highly entertaining game, having drawn four of their previous games, writes Joss Bray A feature of this game was how it flowed from end to end, with neither team securing any long period of
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Grade II listed chapel built in 1824 set to go on sale at auction next month
A GRADE II listed chapel just a stone’s throw from Porthmeor Beach is going under the hammer at auction next month. Bible Christian Chapel on St. Peters Street in St. Ives is up for sale with Auction House South West, with a guide price of £175,000
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Falmouth's small businesses receive national recognition
Small businesses in Falmouth have received national recognition from the Small Business Saturday roadshow. The initiative, aimed at supporting small firms facing economic challenges, visited Falmouth in the run up to the national event. The
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Owner of 'dangerously out of control' American Bulldog that injured woman resentenced
A MAN who was sentenced for being the owner in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control has had his community order revoked and has been re-sentenced. Guy Raymond Edwins, aged 63, of Glasney Road in Falmouth appeared in front of magistrates
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Decision on appeal to replace ex-Falmouth care home with four-storey block of flats
A Cornwall councillor who opposed a bid to replace a former nursing home with a four-storey block of 28 flats says it is "very disappointing" it has been allowed on appeal. Ward councillor Laurie Magowan said the allowing of the appeal for Sheldon
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Cornish charity gets help cutting costs with donation from B&Q
A Cornish charity has received crucial energy-saving support from B&Q after Cornish locals nominated it as part of B&Q’s Energy Savers initiative. Based in Truro at the Perran-ar-Worthal Village Memorial Hall, the Perranwell Centre is described
