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South West Water in court to face 30 charges relating to illegal discharges
South West Water appeared in court today (April 16) to face a series of alleged offences of illegal water discharges and permit breaches over a six year period. The company faces a series of alleged offences between 2015 and 2021, which it is alleged
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Huge emergency response as fire breaks out at south west Evri warehouse
Customers have been warned to expect possible delays of 24 to 48 hours following a huge fire at an Evri parcel warehouse in the south west this afternoon. Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called to the site in Avonmouth, near Bristol, at 1.29pm
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Grief is a unique, personal and changeable experience that is beyond our control
I attended my first funeral at the age of 15, and it was horrendous. Before that experience, I had been largely immune to the confusion and sadness that comes from loss. My uncle passed away when I was 11 years-old but it all felt very detached
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Pydar scheme will be Cornwall Council’s own ‘bankruptcy project’ says councillor
Cornwall Council was warned today that the cash-strapped scheme to develop the Pydar area of Truro will be the council’s “own Thurrock Council bankruptcy project”, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. The comment was made in reference
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Ding dong! Will Helston town bell be ready for Flora Day?
Helston Town Council said they are ‘putting the pressure’ on to ensure the iconic Guildhall bell will toll in time for Flora Day. For nearly 200 years iconic bronze town bell has faithfully tolled the hours and marked special occasions in Helston
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Essential sewer replacement work finished for now - but still more to come
South West Water says a large section of its essential sewer replacement work in Penryn has been completed following months of roadworks. The company has been working on Commercial Road since January to replace and renew the sewer, as the existing
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Made in Helston: 'Girl power' factory musical comes to stage this week
Helston Theatre Company celebrates girl power in their upcoming production which tells the tale of friendships, love, and the importance of standing up for what's right. "Made in Dagenham," a musical based on the true story of the Ford sewing machinists
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History made during Cornwall RLFC’s clash against Oldham
Oldham 46 - Cornwall RLFC 10 History was made on Sunday when Tara Jones became the first female to referee a professional club rugby league game in the Northern Hemisphere for Cornwall RLFC’s clash against Oldham. Cornwall put in a valiant
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Truro City all but secure National League South status for another season
Truro City 3 - Maidstone United 1, Truro City 0 - Yeovil Town 2 City have all but secured their National League South status for another season after a dominant and deserved victory over Maidstone United on Saturday, writes Gareth Davies. Tyler
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End of an era as Pirate FM broadcasts for the last time in Cornwall
It's Pirate FM final day today (April 16) as Greatest Hits Radio takes over the airwaves tomorrow with a brand new local afternoon show. Pirate FM is set to become Hits Radio Cornwall on April 17 on DAB digital radio while Greatest Hits Radio arrives
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Camborne put on entertaining end of season thriller on rugby field
Camborne 33 - Newport 38 Camborne went down to a narrow defeat in an entertaining 11 try end of season thriller against Newport at the Recreation Ground, writes Martin Symons. In front of another big crowd ‘Town’ could not snatch victory late
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More people in Cornwall set to get new bins this month
Residents living in the Helston and West Cornwall area will soon be provided with new waste and food bins from Cornwall Council. Over the next few weeks, people living in Penzance, Marazion, Sennen, St Buryan, St Just, St Ives, Hayle, Helston,
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Town draw sees them go top of the table as season nears exciting conclusion
Oldland Abbottonians 1 - Falmouth Town 1 Falmouth Town made their first visit to the Aitchison Playing Field knowing that their hosts, despite their lowly league position, had been boosted by a solid midweek comeback against Welton Rovers, writes
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Thousand of trees planted by Royal Navy at airbase in Cornwall
Around 6,500 new trees planted at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose as part of a major sustainability drive. Planting at the Helston naval base began this year with 3,000 trees on the edge of the sports field used by RNAS Culdrose Football Club.
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Cornish Pirates snatch narrow victory from the jaws of defeat
Cornish Pirates snatched a narrow away victory to move up to third in the table. Ahead of the weekend's game, both the Pirates and Hartpury were in fourth and sixth place respectively. It was a topsy turvy old game where three of their personnel
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Anger over 'huge' polytunnel built on green buffer zone without permission
Residents opposed to a ‘huge’ polytunnel, built on fields overlooking Argal reservoir without planning permission, say they have no confidence in Cornwall Council getting it removed. People from Treverva near Penryn attended a residents' meeting
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Crunch time for Cornwall U20s ahead of Somerset U20s tie
Cornwall RFU Under 20s' County Championship campaign continues when they face Somerset U20s in the Jason Leonard Cup. Traveling to Taunton RFC to face their opponents, the Cornwall squad is keen on bouncing back from their debut loss against Devon
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'It was mum's wish': Family of Dawn Strike to honour her memory this Flora Day
The family of a woman who once led the Morning and Evening Dance on Flora Day will dance in her honour this year. This year, Kerry Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Naomi Bovey, and Justin Spargo will dance as a family in the Midday to honour Dawn Strike
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Cornish Pirates sign hooker Iestyn Harris from Exeter Chiefs
Cornish Pirates have signed hooker Iestyn Harris on loan from Exeter Chiefs. The swift move comes after injuries to Morgan Nelson and Rhys Williams in last Friday’s 26-17 home defeat to Ealing Trailfinders. Aged 25, Mr Harris signed with Exeter