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Princess of Wales to make first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales will make her first public appearance this weekend at the Trooping the Colour parade. In March, Kate announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer sharing in an emotional video message, the Princess said: “I am well and
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Hotel owner says larger Boardmasters will ‘profoundly impact’ local people
The owner of one of the most celebrated hotels in Cornwall has said plans to increase the size of the Boardmasters festival and close a busy coastal road for the five days of the event will “profoundly impact” local people and businesses, writes Local
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Full list of sandwiches and wraps recalled from stores in Cornwall over e-coli fears
Food stores across Cornwall have been receiving urgent recall notices for sandwiches, wraps and salads sold in major UK supermarkets because of a potential link to an E.coli outbreak. Food manufacturer Greencore Group says it is a “precautionary
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Hundreds in harmony as 20th Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival kicks off
Thousands of people have flocked to the first day of the Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival in a mixture of bright sunshine and heavy showers. Marlborough, King Charles and Falmouth schools kicked off the day with a parade from the Moor to the main stage
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Europe's oldest Bronze Age mining tools discovered in Cornwall to be displayed
In an exciting discovery, the Royal Cornwall Museum has revealed the existence of the oldest Bronze Age mining tools ever found in Europe. The findings which date back more than 3,600 years ago, have been revealed ahead of the museum’s redesigned
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Co-op store plan could kill coastal village, say residents
Plans to build a Co-op store at the entrance to one of the largest coastal villages in Cornwall have come under fire from locals who believe it will kill off trade and ruin independent businesses, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. Westcountry
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Street food restaurant can keep shipping container despite council opposition
Retrospective planning permission has been granted for a shipping container containing a street food restaurant to remain at its site in the heart of Porthleven – despite opposition from the town council. The street food business is based in the
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Building occupied by WH Smith in Helston town centre sold at auction
The freehold of a commercial property let to WH Smith in Helston town centre has sold for £196,000 at auction. The double-fronted premises in Meneage Street feature a retail area on their ground floor with offices, store rooms and cloakrooms above
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Two weeks of closures as National Highways prepares to open new stretch of A30
Drivers are being warned of two weeks of closures coming up as National Highways prepares to open a new dualled stretch of the A30 in Cornwall. There will be daily disruption over the next ten days, as works finish the last of the work needed to
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Retro Cadbury chocolate bar from the 90s to be relaunched in UK for limited time
Cadbury will be re-launching its Top Deck chocolate bar in the UK as part of its 200th anniversary celebrations. The confectionery company is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, Creme Eggs and the classic Dairy
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Cliff side cottage that featured in TV series Poldark sold at auction
A one-bedroom cliff-side cottage that appeared in BBC's Poldark at a stunning beach location has sold for £423,000, not much over the asking price . There was strong interest as bids flew in for the one-bedroom chalet style property, named Porthscylla
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Owner of 400-year-old riverside pub denies 'cheap and cheerful' claims
The owner of an historic pub with “stunning” river views has denied claims he has made it 'cheap and cheerful' after nearly 200 objections to proposals to make most of it residential. Locals at the Old Ferry Inn in Bodinnick near Fowey say they
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Village on the Lizard Peninsula to get its own brand new hair and beauty salon
A new hair and beauty salon is coming to St Keverne, offering a range of services for those seeking a little pampering. No 5 Lemon Street Hair and Beauty Salon owned by Will and Cathy Teakle, both 59 will fill a gap in the village’s offerings,