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The latest planning applications before Cornwall Council include 14 new homes
Some of the latest applications put before Cornwall Council this week include five new houses near St Columb and nine at Summercourt as well an application for decking outside a pub on the Helford. Cornwall council has received an application for
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Community hub and mineral exploration licence applications in latest applications
As part of the £23.7m Camborne Town Deal plans, Cornwall Council has received a “planning performance agreement” pre-application for the creation of new community hub facilities including library and performance space at the Basset Centre and neighbouring
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Teenager honoured for saving grandfather's life after 70-year-old fell overboard
The quick thinking of a 13-year-old boy who saved his grandfather's life after he fell overboard has been rewarded with a certificate of thanks from the RNLI. Henry made a Mayday call over the VHF radio after his 70-year-old grandfather fell off
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Street lights switch off leaves villagers in the dark
Some streetlights in Cornwall are being switched between midnight and 5am in a move to reduce carbon emissions as well as save money on energy costs. Richard Williams-Pears, Cornwall Council portfolio holder for transport says the measure complements
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Plans for community green space on wasteland in Camborne revealed
A 'wasteland' in the centre of Camborne could be converted into a public greenspace with a grassed amphitheatre if ambitious plans are given the go-ahead. As part of the Camborne Town Deal plans, an application has been submitted to create Kerrier
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Mosaic artist and metalworker chosen to transform Camborne railway station
Mosaic artist Alec Rice and metalworker Dan Peppiatt have been chosen to transform Camborne railway station with two landmark installations showcasing the town. The GWR Customer & Community Fund awarded BID Camborne funding to create the artworks
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Police appeal for help in search for missing teen aged 15
UPDATE DECEMBER 18, 2023: Officers have located 15-year-old Leon Armstrong-Lee, who was reported missing from Newquay in November. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. Police are becoming increasingly concerned about
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Volunteer cyclists raise record amount for Cornish end of life charity
A group of volunteer cyclists have raised a record amount for Cornish healthcare charity Cornwall Hospice Care. The £110,355 will fund 4,598 hours of nursing care at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell and St Julia’s hospice in Hayle. The 36 cyclists
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Cornish farmers market releases anniversary recipe book in time for Christmas
Truro Farmers Market celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024, and has announced the release of a very special recipe book to celebrate the milestone. The first copies of the book are expected to arrive any day now; the limited edition hardback
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Falmouth firm receives prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence
A Falmouth leadership and team development training company has received an Armed Forces Covenant Silver Employer Award in recognition of its exceptional support of the armed forces community. Take Point Training was first presented with a bronze
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Old toilet block close to the beach up for auction with a guide of £50,000
A former toilet block close to the beach and an old storage yard owned by Cornwall Council are both being auctioned in the run up to Christmas. The former toilet block and land in Newquay town centre, a short distance from Towan Beach, has a freehold
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Cornish cove tops list of warmest beaches to visit during winter
A beach in Cornwall has been named as the top place to visit during winter due to how warm it is. According to Parkdean Resorts, Kynance Cove located two miles north of the Lizard Peninsula is one of the best winter beach walks in the UK with
