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Helston Athletic ease past St Blazey with dominant 5-0 victory
Helston Athletic ran out deserved winners after thrashing St Blazey 5-0 at Kellaway Park. Under a lightly clouded sky, Jacob Smith kicked off the game in style for the home side on Saturday. He netted an early goal at the sixth minute, his
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Man arrested over incident on popular Falmouth beach answers police bail
A man arrested on suspicion of causing damage to two vehicles parked near a popular Falmouth beach will not face criminal charges - although damage to a police van has been 'dealt with'. Police were called to Gyllyngvase Beach on Saturday, September
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Thousands flock to Truro for Christmas light switch-on and 'Festive Friday'
Truro’s ‘Festive Friday’ certainly lived up to its name this week, as thousands of people came into the city to watch the Christmas lights being switched on. The light switch-on coincided with the launch of Festive Friday, a series of events throughout
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It's going to get colder, but no snow forecast for Cornwall - yet
Conditions across the UK are forecast to turn colder with the prospect of snow for later in the week - but not in Cornwall. However temperatures will drop as colder air feeds from the north across many parts of the UK over the next few days.
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Possible sighting in hunt for missing Cockerpoo puppy Roo, but time is running out
There has been a possible sighting of missing tiny Cockerpoo puppy Roo last night as the desperate search to find her continues. The Chocolate Merle female Cockerpoo has now been missing from its home in Penrose Road, Falmouth for 11 days after
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Full plans for the future of Helston's Guildhall revealed - how to have your say
Helston has been given a first look today at proposed changes to one of its most historic and well-known buildings in the town. A public consultation for members of the public to have their say on Helston’s Guildhall reimagining plans is taking
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Cultivating young journalists: Enrol in Newsquest's Young Reporter short course
Schools are actively signing up their students for the Young Reporter Scheme short course, which is being launched now. Starting at the beginning of January, the four-month journalism programme is for students from school years 10 to 13. Similar
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HUGE diversion in place as investigation into unsafe road gets underway
A HUGE diversion has been put in place for a small length of road in Cornwall which has been deemed unsafe. The stretch of road on the B3287 east of Tregony, between Newton and Pittsdown, is currently closed due to part of the road becoming unsafe
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Drugs gang used camper van trip to Cornwall to set up £1.38 million drug network
An organised crime group which used a two month-long camper van trip to Cornwall to set up a £1.38 million drug network has been jailed for more than 86 years. The gang recruited local addicts to help sell the drugs including Demelza Trewartha,
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Police charge man in connection with incident involving firearm last week
A MAN has been charged in connection with a firearm incident that took place in Camborne last week. Police were called to Basset Road in Camborne at 1:35pm on Friday, November 24, following reports of an incident involving a man who was believed
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Members of drug gang who operated from camper van in holiday park jailed for 86 years
MEMBERS of a drugs gang who trafficked £1.4million of Class A drugs from Merseyside into Devon and Cornwall have been jailed for a total of 86 years and two months. The 21 men and women were part of the organised crime group who trafficked cocaine
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Festival in Cornwall submits application to increase capacity to 65,000 by 2025
A SURF and music festival in Cornwall has shared details of its licensing application which has now been submitted to Cornwall Council. If granted, the new licence will allow the Boardmasters Festival to increase capacity from next summer, which
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Battle of the pasties commences as bakery launches 'Naughty or Nice' competition
A BAKERY in Cornwall has launched its festive 'battle of the pasties' competition. Warrens Bakery, reportedly the oldest Cornish Pasty maker in the world, has announced their very special charity Christmas campaign, ‘Naughty or Nice’. The
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Royal Navy warship to be in Falmouth until April
HMS Mersey, the Portsmouth-based warship, will be in port until next April as she undergoes a major refit at A&P Falmouth. A familiar visitor to the town during her 20-year career, Mersey has had an action packed year. Before entering dry
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Have you seen this man? Police concerned for welfare of missing 58-year-old man
UPDATE 1.45PM, NOVEMBER 27: Police have confirmed that Simon Hildred, who had been reported missing from the St Austell area on Wednesday, November 22, has been found safe by police. A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "We would like
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn
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BF Adventure to double donations to support more local youth this Christmas
Donations to local charity BF Adventure will be doubled this Christmas. This affects all contributions made to its Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign from November 28 to December 5. Funds will be directed toward the Brighter Futures Fund
