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Drivers reminded that part of A30 will be fully closed this weekend
Drivers are being reminded that part of the A30 in Cornwall will be fully closed to traffic this weekend, with diversions put in place. National Highways is advising drivers to plan their journeys ahead of work taking place under closures of the
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Cornwall enjoys the nice weather - but how long will it last?
People have been embracing the glorious weather in Cornwall today – on the last day of the Easter holidays no less! For the past few weeks, the weather has been somewhat unpredictable with Storm Kathleen making her presence well and truly known
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Killer sentenced to life after fatal stabbing of rugby player outside nightclub
A 25-year-old man who murdered an innocent peacemaker and injured four other people in a knife rampage outside a Bodmin nightclub has been sentenced to life in prison. He must serve a minimum of 28 years. Jake Hill fatally wounded Michael Riddiough-Allen
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Investigation underway after man dies at a Cornwall farm site
A full investigation is underway following the death of a man in his 30s at a farm site near Truro, on Thursday. Devon and Cornwall Police were called to the scene at approximately 7:30am after reports of an industrial incident. The Air Ambulance
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A cheeky Robin and rodents feature highly in low food hygiene inspection ratings
Ever wondered what the Cornwall Food Agency hygiene reports actually say when a business is given a low rating of 2 or even, God forbid, a 1? Usually just the bare bones of why it was given such a low rating are given but we at the Packet wanted
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Baby boom! Newquay Zoo welcomes endangered species as well as adorable babies
It has been a very busy period for the team at Newquay Zoo with the arrival of endangered species and a flurry of recent animal births. Keepers at the Cornish Zoo have announced that Philippine spotted deer couple, Belle and Neil, have become parents
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'Hang on in there Helen Sifar Redruth we have your back' businesses back shop
Doom mongers have been urged not to keep putting Redruth down after town centre business Sifar, Redruth revealed it’s just about 'hanging on'. Helen Griffiths the owner of Sifar, formerly based in Falmouth but now at the top of Fore Street in Redruth
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'Go on, go on, go on!'* Mrs Doyle wins £3m luxury coastal home in Cornwall
A former dinner lady has won a £3 million coastal retreat in Cornwall, as well as scooping £100,000 in cash in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw. Rose Doyle (73) may have wanted another cup of tea after learning she'd won the latest Omaze Million
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Academy football is cruel, brutal, ruthless and totally necessary
It felt like slow motion, watching my 15 year-old lad arrive at the edge of the penalty area to meet a perfect cutback from the right wing. He struck the ball first time, crisp and confident into the bottom corner to give his side a 2-0 lead over
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English National Surfing Championships kicks off at Fistral Beach
The Caravan and Motorhome Club is hosting its English National Surfing Championships in Cornwall, starting this weekend. It also marks a decade of the club's partnership with Surfing England. The championships will take place first at Fistral
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Beyond Cornwall: How the Cornish pasty has gained international appeal
Beyond its fame in the UK, the Cornish pasty has found a dedicated following in an unexpected corner of the United States of America. According to an article published in The New York Times this week, Cornish pasties have been enjoyed in Grass
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Storm fails to dampen spirits as Spring Flower Show wows crowds
Thousands of green fingered friends defied Storm Kathleen to enjoy the Cornwall Garden Society's Spring Flower Show. Despite the inclement weather, gardening enthusiasts from all corners flocked to the Royal Cornwall Showground near Wadebridge.