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Elderly man stuck in mud later turns out to be two people - and a dog
Reports of an elderly man stuck in the mud earlier today turned into two people stuck – and their dog. Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team were called in this morning (Saturday) after the alarm was raised at Mylor Bridge. A dinghy became trapped
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Cornish barn conversion comes with 50-person air raid shelter in the garden
A barn conversion for sale in Cornwall comes with a special secret at the bottom of the garden – a 50-person air raid shelter. The property at Trevellas, between Perranporth and St Agnes, has been put on the market and it’s not like every home.
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Lifeboat on exercise diverted to real emergency as person spotted waving for help
A lifeboat in Cornwall was diverted from an exercise to a real life emergency this morning after coastguards received a 999 call. A member of the public had spotted a sailing dinghy in difficulty off Penzance, with the person onboard waving for
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Popular cafe reveals it is moving to Porthleven in much-anticipated announcement
A popular local café has revealed that is will soon be opening in a new location. The manager of The Garden Kitchen Café, which was previously based at Trevena Cross Nurseries in Breage until the start of this year, has announced that he will be
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Emotional sung farewell to choir's longest serving member
Kerrier Male Choir have paid tribute in a very special way to their longest serving choir member Edwin Frederick Carter as they sang an emotional farewell. Edwin had been in the choir for 61 years, starting when it was called St Keverne Male Voice
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Anger over large boulders placed across Cornish beach
A Cornish beach has been covered with large boulders to "protect the environment for future generations". However, locals to Polzeath Beach in Cornwall are angry at the new measures introduced. Cars regularly park on the beach, which has suffered
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Cornish brewery clinches seven prestigious industry awards
In the world of craft brewing, where innovation and quality are paramount, Keltek Brewery in Cornwall has once again proven its prowess by clinching an impressive seven awards from the prestigious Taste of the West 2024. The Redruth-based brewery
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Boardmasters seeks permanent permission for £40m festival as it looks to grow
Boardmasters – the biggest music festival in Cornwall and one of the largest in the UK – is seeking permanent planning permission for the first time to hold the event at its annual base at Trebelsue Farm, Watergate Bay. The festival, which has
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Dairy firm unveils new branding and products at Royal Cornwall Show
A third-generation Cornish dairy has unveiled new branding during its return for this year's Royal Cornwall Show. Trewithen Dairy has also brought a range of dairy products at the event from June 6 to June 8. The show gives attendees their
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Smiles, sun and a sad goodbye at the 2024 Royal Cornwall Show
THE second day of the Royal Cornwall Show was bustling with visitors - both old and new - enjoying the sights, sounds and experiences that this prestigious event has to offer. Compared to the other county shows I have attended this month, the
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Falmouth fish and chip shop with 'community focus' among top 20 in the UK
A Falmouth fish and chip shop with a "community focus" has been named among the top 20 best in the UK. Harbour Lights on Arwenack Street was featured on the list from The Observer, and was Cornwall's only representative. The publication wrote
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4 Helston spots named among best places to eat in Cornwall by the coast
Four restaurants in the Helston area have been named among the best coastal spots in Cornwall to eat at. The Greenhouse, Kota, Fat Apples Café and New Yard Restaurant were included in a list collated by writer Caroline Boucher in The Times.
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Cornwall pub owners 'over the moon' after being named best in England
The owners of a pub in Cornwall said they are “over the moon” after winning the gold in a prestigious tourism award. The Peterville Inn has officially been named England's best Pub of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. Within
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Kinky Boots, Chicago & Blood Brothers headline Hall for Cornwall's 2024/25 season
HALL for Cornwall has announced an exciting line-up of shows for 2024/25, with tickets on sale now. Chief executive and creative director Julien Boast said: “Hall for Cornwall is for everyone in Cornwall, and that means a diverse programme to divert