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'Humorous and caring' sister loved art and music, inquest is told
The inquest into the death of a young woman described as ‘fun, open-minded and enthusiastic’ has concluded with an open verdict. Kerry Ann Hambly, 35 was found dead at her home in Helston on October 5, 2023, after concerns were raised when she
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Angry resident waved axe in delivery driver's face after he parked outside his home
A resident who pleaded guilty to waving an axe in a delivery driver’s face after he parked outside his home in Penryn has been sent to Crown Court for sentencing. Connor Wolf Peter Nigel Christopher Soloman Akira Gwithian Muchmore, aged 29, of
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Police release pictures of man wanted in connection with supermarket armed robbery
Detectives investigating an armed robbery in Penzance have released images of a man who is wanted in connection to the incident. Police were called to Jelbert Way outside Sainsburys at 10.18am this morning [20 June] after it was reported that a
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Supermarket closed after electricity failure with traffic queuing
1:11pm Lidl says the Ponsharden Falmouth store has temporarily closed due to a localised power cut in the area. The store
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Who is the phantom Lib Dem billboard nicker who has struck 35 times?
A political mystery is unfolding in one Cornish constituency as the Duchy prepares to vote in the General Election in two weeks’ time, Who is the phantom Lib Dem billboard nicker?, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. One visible feature
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Police responding to armed robbery at Sainsburys in Penzance
3:07pm Detectives have issued images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident. The man is described
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Another dining business closes down citing extortionate costs including 4k rent
Jenn’s Diner in Redruth has announced it is closing it doors citing extortionate rent and bills, food costs and low footfall. Jenn’s Diner in Redruth made the announcement in a Facebook post last night saying it was with a “heavy heart” it had
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Line up for Golowan Festival returning to Penzance for 34th year
The line up for the 2024 Golowan Festival in Penzance has been revealed. The theme for this year's festival in West Cornwall, now in its 34th year, will be "Together, We Shine", reflecting the inspirational power of the community. For more
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Meet the former Le Manoir chef bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to St Ives
A renowned chef in Cornwall will be bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to the heart of St Ives with the opening of his first solo venture. Former head chef of the prestigious Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire, Dorian Janmaat is set to
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Neighbours' concerns about drunken behaviour if gift shop allowed to sell alcohol
Residents of a street in Newquay have raised concerns about the possibility of drunken bad behaviour in the town increasing if a nearby Cornish gift shop is allowed to start selling alcohol, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. A Cornwall
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Workers abused by drivers angry at not being able to get through closed road
Road workers are being abused by angry drivers who can’t get through because the bridge is closed – something the Packet witnessed at close hand. Major works to install traffic calming and pavements through the centre of Mylor Bridge carried out