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Police list areas of Cornwall known to pensioner now missing almost three weeks
A pensioner thought to have travelled to Cornwall by train has now been missing for almost three weeks. Devon and Cornwall Police have renewed their appeal for help from members of the public today (Monday) as the need to find Alvin Diaz grows
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Man in specialist burns unit after being seriously burned in house fire
A man who suffered "serious burns" in a fire in Penryn at the weekend had to be flown to hospital by air ambulance. Emergency services were called to the property in Penryn at around 5.30pm on Saturday evening. When they arrived they found
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Police update on hunt for man with 'distinctive' face tattoos
Police say they have managed to track down a man they previously wanted to speak to in connection with reports of an assault. Devon and Cornwall Police had appealed for the public’s help in tracing a man described as having "distinctive" face tattoos
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Wellington shock league leaders Helston Athletic at home
Wellington 1-0 Helston Athletic Helston Athletic fell victim to Wellington's best performance of the season on Saturday, writes Lewis Wiseman. The Tangerines pulled out all the stops for their final home game, with a shock victory over league
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CAMRA pub of the year stripped of award after 'Nazi' complaint wins it back
A Cornwall CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year which lost its title following a complaint about Nazi war memorabilia has had it reinstated following a review. The Hole in the Wall in Bodmin pub had its award withdrawn in March following a complaint about
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Busy weekend of events at Falmouth Golf Club
Saturday saw the Devenish Cup played at Falmouth Golf Club with the best conditions we have had in a long time, writes Keith Rashleigh. An impressive 102 players turned out for the first Stableford Trophy of the season. The course was set up perfectly
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Fundraiser launched to help girl, 10, seriously injured in XL bully attack
A fundraiser has been launched to help family of little girl seriously injured in an XL Bully attack in Falmouth at the weekend. She has been named on the fundraising page as ten-year-old Tiana Berry, who was bitten by the dog in Lowenek Close,
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Last minute changes to Porthleven Food Festival due to bad weather
The organisers of one of Cornwall's biggest food festivals have revealed they have had to close a section of the event layout this year to prevent further damage. With just 11 days to go until Porthleven Food Festival, organisers of the popular
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'Fantastic' new bridge for pedestrians, cyclists and horse rider opens over A30
A vehicle free bridge over the A30 at Chiverton is now open, providing a safe crossing point for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders for the first time and significantly boosting local connectivity. Forming part of the Saints Trails route linking
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Blue plaque boost will celebrate significance of historic Old Town Hall
A blue plaque is to go up on Falmouth’s Old Town Hall to celebrating its significance in the port’s history. Falmouth Civic Society says the blue plaque scheme closely follows the criteria that English Heritage use in their London plaques. This
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Sculpture unveiled commemorating former owners of famous Cornish garden
A limestone sculpture remembering Tony and Eira Hibbert and their daughter Carolyn Brodie has been unveiled at their former home, Trebah Garden. It was unveiled on Friday (April 12) by family members in conjunction with Trebah Garden Trust, which
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'Take responsibility': Neighbours' fears over holiday park's planned changes
Neighbours of a holiday park in Cornwall have spoken of their concerns over plans to add extended late night refreshments and a fish and chip shop – just two of several proposed changes to its licence. Lizard Point Holiday Park near Mullion has