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Cornish brewery named one of the best pub operators in the UK
A Cornish brewery has been ranked as the second best pub operator in the UK. The list was compiled by CGA by NIQ's PubTrack service, based on customer feedback and reputation. St Austell Brewery is only surpassed by Brunning & Price, who topped
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Neighbours complain they can hear wedding speeches in their gardens
Residents of a “beautiful, peaceful” valley in Cornwall have complained that the noise from a nearby wedding venue is so loud they can hear every anecdote in the best man’s speech when they sit in their gardens. A number of people who live in the
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Feminist icon from Cornwall marks two decades of compèring Glastonbury's Big Top
Actress, writer and activist Rebecca Mordan has shared her excitement ahead of her 20th year performing at Glastonbury Festival as the Big Top's only female compère. Ms Mordan, who hails from renowned Cornish feminist production hub, Scary Little
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Un-informed decisions are bad enough - but giving up your right to one is worse
We're fewer than two weeks away from one of the most important dates on this year's calender here in the UK. If you've just awoken from a lengthy coma, or perhaps recently returned from six weeks deep in the Amazon jungle, I am of course talking
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Cancer support group launches to help patients become active
A new cancer support group that helps people get active before, during and after treatment has launched in Cornwall. 5K Your Way is starting at Trelissick Gardens, inviting people to either walk, jog, run or simply cheer on participants as they
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Cornwall brewery to install over 300 EV chargers in its pub car parks
St Austell Brewery has announced a new partnership with ScottishPower to install over 300 new public electric vehicle chargers in pub carparks across the South West of England. Currently the electrical infrastructure in the South West is sparse
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Cornish harbour's regatta week returns with family fun and fundraisers
Charlestown Regatta Week is back for 2024 from Saturday, July 20 to Friday, July 26. The annual community fundraising event, hosted around the historic Georgian harbour village, offers a fun programme of live music and entertainment for all the
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LAST CHANCE to nominate hardworking farmers for 2024 awards
IT is your last chance to nominate a hardworking farmer for the 2024 South West Farmer Awards. After a tough year for those in the industry, especially with the horrendous weather, we want to know all about the rays of sunshine who have worked
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Devon & Cornwall Police announces name of its new tractor
Devon & Cornwall Police has announced the winner of its Name Our Tractor competition. Back in May, local children 12 and under were given the opportunity to name the new tractor, with nearly 300 entries submitted. The winning name, Inspector
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Meet the candidates hoping to be Truro and Falmouth’s next MP
Truro and Falmouth will be one of the most hotly contested seats in the country come the General Election on July 4. Since the constituency was formed in 2010, the seat has been held by Conservative MPs Sarah Newton and, since 2019, Cherilyn Mackrory
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Group of Cornish gardens unite on global conservation mission
A group of 14 gardens in Cornwall are working to conserve rare species and protect the natural environment amid climate concerns. The collective, known as the Great Gardens of Cornwall, consists of prestigious gardens and estates from across the
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Shopping fun in store for Camborne at Independents' Day UK 2024
Independent shops and businesses in Camborne are set to have a weekend of celebration in July. The town will play host to Independents’ Day UK 2024 on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7. Camborne’s independent retailers at the heart of the
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Penzance man calls for action on pensioner poverty at conference
A man from Penzance has given a warning of pensioner poverty and issued a call for action as part of a panel at a charity conference. Rob Trewhella, 67, spoke at the Independent Age’s conference Two Million Too Many: Tackling Poverty in Later Life
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Cornish primary school raises its Ofsted rating from good to outstanding
A primary school in St Agnes has achieved an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating across the board. St Agnes Academy in Trelawney Road was given the illustrious rating following an inspection on May 1 and May 2. It is an increase on the school's last