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Memories of The Hornet over the years before it leaves Flambards this week
News that Flambards theme park in Helston is to retire a number of its most-loved thrill rides this week has prompted a wave of nostalgia with people sharing their memories – in particular of the iconic Hornet. The rollercoaster was the first thrill
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The Cornish 'craftivists' designing messages of climate concern for MPs
Cornish 'craftivists' are to design messages of climate concern when they gather to share their views with politicians ahead of the General Election. Constituents will knit, weave and embroider gifts with environmental slogans at The Great Big
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Newlyn fishing net recycling firm receives major funding boost
A Newlyn-based business that recycles fishing nets is the latest to be backed by the British Business Bank's South West Investment Fund. Fishy Filaments received a £126,000 loan from SWIG Finance, marking a significant contribution to their ongoing
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Popular Falmouth pre-school awarded 'Good' Ofsted rating
A popular pre-school and childcare service in Falmouth has been awarded a 'Good' overall rating from Ofsted. Tarq's Arq, which is located in Albany Place, was granted the rating following an inspection on May 14. It offers full day care and
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Annual Murdoch Day celebrations to honour 'engineering heroes'
Redruth is set for the return of its annual celebration of Murdoch Day next weekend. This year's event, celebrating the life and work of inventor and engineer William Murdoch, takes place on Saturday, June 15 and this year's theme for 2024, 'Engineering
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Refugee Week to be celebrated with free musical workshops and evening shows
Falmouth and Penryn Welcome Refugees are hosting an international music event for Refugee Week with free musical workshops for all ages. The event on Tuesday, June 18 at the Princess Pavilion, Falmouth will include international music from Baraka
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Body found in search for Dr Michael Mosley on Greek island, officials say
A body has been found in the search for Dr Michael Mosley, who went missing on the Greek island of Symi, its deputy mayor has said. It appears the body was found in a cave on Symi, a police official said earlier, according to Sky News. Volunteers
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Brewery teams up with Cornwall Pride to launch limited-edition brew
St Austell Brewery and Cornwall Pride have joined forces to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the brewing firm's operations. To celebrate the partnership, they’ve launched a charity beer in honour of Pride Month as part of a wider
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Apprentice from Cornwall builds up to bricklaying national finals
A apprentice from Cornwall has won the Guild of Bricklayers junior competition and qualified for the national finals. Jack Smith, a Level 2 Bricklaying apprentice with TG Building Contractors and student at the St Austell campus of The Cornwall
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The Cornish beach ranked among 50 best in the world - but should it be?
With summer finally making an appearance (on some days at least) thoughts inevitably turn to what makes Cornwall one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK – our beaches. From picturesque coves to soft sand for sunbathing, the Duchy
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Over 100 water voles reintroduced at a site in south Cornwall
Kernow Conservation CIC has released around 100 water voles at a site near Stithians in south Cornwall. The first release of the year took place on Tuesday, June 11. It was funded by Rewilding Europe’s European Wildlife Comeback Fund, established