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Owner defends bar described by neighbours as like 'living in a nightmare'
The owner of a bar in Cornwall described by neighbours as like “living in a nightmare” has defended his business and said he “values a good relationship” with local residents. Nuno Simoes owns MK Lounge in Bodmin with his wife Mikaela. They have
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Fascinating insight into life of 'shipwrecked sailor' bones found in Cornwall
Analysis of the remains of two human skeletons discovered last year in Cornwall has revealed some fascinating insights into who they may have been, why they were found at these places and how they lived their lives. The remains were found last
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Fears new modern house overlooking beach would be 'alien imposition'
St Agnes Parish Council has objected to plans to demolish an existing house and replace it with a modern property overlooking a beach in Cornwall. The new property, declared an "alien imposition" on the landscape, would be on the cliff side overlooking
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Police update on Camborne man who was reported missing six weeks ago
A man who went missing six weeks ago has been found safe by police. Police had originally put out an appeal on February 23 to find 43-year-old Iain Gahan from Camborne, in connection with an alleged incident. However they later issued an update
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Torquay United formally appoint administrators
In the latest twist to the ownership saga at Torquay United, one of the oldest professional football clubs in the South-West, the Plainmoor outfit has been formally placed into administration following the appointment of administrators from Begbies
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Storm Kathleen: RNLI and National Highways offer advice on staying safe
With Storm Kathleen expected to bring strong winds and high waves to the region tomorrow, the RNLI and National Highway are urging people planning on going out to take precautions. The Packet reported yesterday (Thursday) that a yellow weather
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Hose-pipe dream! South West Water 'confident' no ban will be needed this year
South West Water has said it is "confident" there will be no need for hosepipe bans in either Cornwall or Devon in 2024, even if we see prolonged periods of hot and dry weather. In 2022, a hosepipe ban was put in place in Cornwall and parts of
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Three proud fathers watch on their sons earn Royal Navy wings
Newly-qualified Royal Navy aircrew were handed their 'wings' as three proud fathers watched on. The symbolic badges represent the nascent stage of their frontline careers. The fathers present at the ceremony were no strangers to this tradition
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Truro police and partners unite to help retailers and tackle shoplifting
Truro neighbourhood police have joined up with partners to help tackle shoplifting. Cornwall Council, Safer Cornwall, Truro City Council, Young People Cornwall, Cornwall Fire and Rescue, Shopwatch and Truro BID recently coordinated a Safer Business
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Look inside old Budgens supermarket now under development - ahead of open event
The Packet has been given an exclusive look inside the redevelopment of Helston’s former Budgens supermarket building to see how it is taking shape, ahead of a public consultation over uses for the lower ground floor level. In February it was revealed
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Pitch and putt plan drives a wedge in Falmouth community
A bid to install a driving range at an existing pitch and putt golf course has split opinion in Falmouth. Cornwall Council’s planning department is recommending refusal of the proposal by one of the local authority’s own councillors. However