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Woman denies saying 'I need a sh*g' before alleged sexual assault in Helston
A woman has denied telling an acquaintance “I need to go home with someone tonight” on the same night she was allegedly sexually assaulted at the steps of a churchyard. The complainant in the trial of Calvin Rosevear and Joe Skewes was being cross
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Narrow escape as van plunges into sea off ferry slip and fully submerges
A person had a narrow escape after a white van they were in plunged into the sea off a slipway in Cornwall becoming fully submerged. St Austell Coastguard Rescue Team were called to Bodinnick Ferry Slip in Fowey on Monday afternoon (June 24) at
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Six people remain on bail in connection with Christmas Eve incident in Helston
Six people arrested in connection with a suspected attempted murder in Helston last Christmas Eve have had their bail extended until September. On December 24, 2023, police responded to reports of an assault on Lady Street in Helston. The victim
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Former mayor to embark on ‘The Cornwall 500’ for #heli2 appeal in his wheelchair
The former mayor of Truro who was paralysed a swimming pool accident is embarking on a 500-mile coastal challenge in his wheelchair to raise money for the Cornwall Air Ambulance #HELi2 appeal. Steven Webb was left tetraplegic following the accident
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Syringe packaging found at children's play area prompts parents' concern
Concerns have been raised after used syringe packaging was found in the children’s play area of the recently closed down Heartlands site. Local resident Jack Benney told the Packet that he and his fiancée decided to take their two “little'uns”
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Historic day for Championship rugby as clubs win realistic chance of promotion
An historic decision 18 months in the making will see RFU Championship clubs given a realistic chance of promotion, writes Phil Westren. It follows a meeting that saw the RFU Council approve the creation of a new, independently chaired Tier 2 Board
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Plan for 60 homes finally given the nod after year long wait
A plan for 60 homes in Hayle has finally been approved by Cornwall Council’s planning department after councillors originally gave the controversial scheme the nod a year ago, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. The outline scheme by
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Fundraiser for kitten who lost leg after getting trapped under car bonnet
A kitten has been badly burnt and had its leg amputated - after being found trapped inside the engine of a car. The car was unknowingly driven with Sula, a nine-month-old kitten, inside and she suffered bad burns due to the heat of the engine.
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Point & Penpoll Village Regatta returns for its 129th iteration
The Point & Penpoll Village Regatta has returned for its 129th iteration. It got underway on Saturday, June 22 and came to a conclusion on Sunday, June 23. The event drew close to 60 boats which participated in various categories, from larger
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Cornwall facing bus chaos as drivers ballot for strike over pay
Around 250 Go Cornwall Bus drivers are being balloted for strike action over pay, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today (Monday). The workers are demanding that their wages be brought more in line with their colleagues in other parts of the
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Early bird tickets available for Cornwall Cricket showcase game
Early bird tickets are now available for Cornwall Cricket's showcase game against Somerset this July. The game presents an opportunity for National Counties to gauge their skills against top-tier players from across the country. It is scheduled
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All the big winners at the 26th annual St Ives Biathlon
The 26th annual St Ives Biathlon has come to end - and the results are now in. It took place on Saturday, June 22, with hundreds enjoying the popular event. Over 230 competitors across varied age groups participated, from places as far away
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Historic boat Barnabas returns from 1,400 mile Celtic voyage
The 143-year-old working boat, Barnabas, returned to Newlyn Harbour after a 1,400 mile Celtic voyage. Her two-month excursion was brought to an end on Saturday, as Barnabas was welcomed back by a crowd and the Cornish Maritime Trust (CMT) volunteers
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Community comes together in memory of two very special men
The community of St Martin and beyond came together in impressive style on Sunday to raise more than £2,000 in memory of two very special men. Fun on the Field was held to remember Brindley Hosken and Johnny Alston, who both passed away last year