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Plans could see cost of certain car parking tickets halved
RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on proposals to make parking more affordable for those who need to regularly park in a Council car park. A consultation has been launched on plans that will cut the cost of a seasonal parking ticket by
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Skills boost for Cornwall to meet needs of the labour market worth £2.5 million
PEOPLE across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are set to benefit from more skills training including in Retrofit, Modern Methods of Construction, Heat Pump Technologies, Engineering and Boatbuilding. From next year, colleges and other training
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Now Met Office puts out yellow warning for ice and dangerous roads tonight
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice may make for hazardous conditions, mainly on untreated surfaces from tonight. The warning from 10pm to 10am tomorrow morning follows the sleet and snow that fell across the county causing chaos
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Tributes paid to 'true 'Ryner' following her death after five year battle with cancer
Tributes have been paid to a “true ‘Ryner” and long standing member of Pendennis Brass who has died after a long battle with cancer. Tammy Thomas died on November 28 peacefully at her home in Penryn surrounded by her loved ones after a five year
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Police thank public for their help finding missing teenage girl
UPDATE: Police in Cornwall have announced that a teenage girl who was reported missing from St Ives earlier this week has been found safe. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Daisy Hogan-Barry, 16, who had been reported missing
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Plans for Pirates to pursue new home in Truro 'unviable' after sale of Truro City FC
CORNISH Pirates will no longer be pursuing a permanent home in Truro after the sale of Truro City FC made the plans unviable. On November 30, 2023, Truro City Football Club management and players, and Kernow Sport Ltd players and shareholders
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'Please donate whatever you can': Helston charity fights to save support hub
A Helston-based organisation which offers support for many women in the area is facing closure due to rising costs. The Snug Hub which was opened in Coinage Ope off Coinagehall Street in 2022 is a dedicated area for the Helston group of Your Voice
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Pirates Amateurs almost cause cup upset against Wadebridge
PLAYED at the Mennaye Field on Saturday in a Cornwall Cup encounter, the Pirates Amateurs went close to causing an upset against a strong visiting Wadebridge side, writes Phil Westren. The Camels currently sit top of the Regional 2 South West
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Camborne's run of good form comes to an end against 'rampant' Loughborough
CAMBORNE'S run of good results ended on their long away trip to Leicestershire with a crushing defeat at the hands of a rampant Loughborough. The Cherry and Whites could not contain the home side as they took advantage of the conditions and their
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Truro City FC make two major announcements about new ownership and stadium
TRURO City Football Club has announced two major developments to its supporters, stakeholders, and the wider Cornish community. The first announcement is that full ownership of the football club has been transferred to a Canadian consortium, who
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Schools closed in Cornwall due to the snow: Full list
WITH snow and sleet settling in parts of Cornwall, schools across the Duchy have made the decision to close their doors. Sleet and snow has been falling across Cornwall causing some problems on the roads. Buses say they are proceeding with caution
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Police investigating postie who failed to deliver the mail in Falmouth in 2021
Police are investigating a postal worker who failed to deliver the mail in Falmouth in 2021. Falmouth Police say they have received a report that a postal worker failed to deliver post to the Longfield area back in 2021. Falmouth and Helston
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Cornwall shop becomes part of national energy-saving community initiative
A shop in Cornwall has joined a new major energy efficiency community scheme. St Tudy Community store has become part of an initiative spearheaded by energy firm OVO and charity Plunkett Foundation. Rolled out amid predictions of sub-zero temperatures
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White Tigers back to winning ways as Greenslade bags winner
The White Tigers got back to winning ways with an impressive 2-1 away victory over Chelmsford City in the National League South. Second-half goals from Sam Sanders and Harvey Greenslade gave City all three points and their first win in seven league
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Sleet and snow falling across Cornwall causing some problems on roads
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Cornwall named as one of the top hotspots for second homes in the UK
Cornwall has been ranked as one of the top hotspots in the UK for second homes. Information collated by GetAgent.co.uk's research reinforces Cornwall's stature in an estimated £4.5bn market across England and Wales. The research utilised the
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Spanish sailors on the run and Falmouth's part in Franco's war
Guerra Civil Española, or as we know it the Spanish Civil War, had repercussions here in Falmouth when several ships limped into port having seen enemy action off Spain. The war fought between 1936 and 1939 was between the Nationalists under General
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Homeowner finds out whether he can put Airbnb Shepherd's Hut in back garden
A homeowner who wanted to put a Shepherd’s Hut in their back garden as an Airbnb has had their application refused by Cornwall Council. Mr Joshua Pratt-Leonard had applied to site the hut at the rear of their home in East Rise, Falmouth as holiday
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Bright future predicted for squash in Cornwall after Olympic inclusion
AFTER becoming an Olympic sport, squash is seeing a positive trend of new players taking to the court in six active clubs from Penzance to Bude. This month, Cornwall had a team of 24 juniors heading up to Cheltenham for Stage 1 of the England Squash
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South West firm wins environmental award for its work in Falmouth
A South West company has won a prestigious environmental award for its work in Cornwall. Devon-based Glanville Environmental secured the silver Green Apple Award for 'Environmental Improvement', thanks to its ingenious efforts on a sewer pipe upgrade
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Council officers had to store dead people’s valuables in their own homes
It was revealed at a Cornwall Council meeting last week that cash and valuables belonging to dead people have had to be stored by council officers in their homes and cars due to a lack of secure facilities. The information came to light during
