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Crash at home time on major road causing long delays
9:10pm The road has now fully reopened to traffic.
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Busy weekend as lifeboat rescues 'panicking' kayakers and stricken yacht
It was a busy weekend for the crew of the Lizard lifeboat as they rescued kayakers “in a state of panic” and a yacht with engine failure. On Saturday June 22 at 2.50am the Lizard Lifeboat was launched following a request from Falmouth Coastguard
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Woman tells of moment she discovered 'naked lady' on church steps
A woman has described the moment she happened upon another woman in a state of undress on the steps of a Cornish churchyard in the early hours of the morning. She was giving evidence on day three of the trial into alleged sexual assault on the
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Police launch appeal amid growing concerns for man missing in Cornwall
Update | June 27 Jack Robey who was reported missing on Wednesday, June 26 has now been located by police. A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "Officers have located Jack Robey, who was reported missing from Tintagel. "Jack
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Closed road through centre of Cornwall village opened early ending big diversions!
Major road works to install traffic calming and pavements through the centre of Mylor Bridge have finished – more than a week early. The road through the centre of Mylor Bridge re-opened on Wednesday evening nine days before the work was due to
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Police search Helston shops for assault suspect
Police have explained why a number of officers and cars were seen in Helston town centre today (Wednesday). It was reported just before 10.30am that several police officers were going in and out of shops at the top of Meneage Street, with traffic
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Helston charity shop pays tribute to 'diamond' volunteer on 90th birthday
One of Helston's charity shops has celebrated its long-standing volunteers on her 90th birthday. Pearl Woodyear, a much-loved volunteer at Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) on Coinagehall Street celebrated her birthday earlier this month with
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Win year's supply of doughnuts at opening of Krispy Kreme's first Cornwall shop
Krispy Kreme doughnuts is opening its very first shop in Cornwall from Thursday 4th July on Nicholas Street in Truro. Introducing its iconic Original Glazed doughnuts to the area for the first time, the brand’s current closest shop resides in Portsmouth
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Listed buildings in Camborne set for community hub transformation
Architects have unveiled plans to breathe new life into two historic buildings in Camborne, transforming them into a vibrant community centre. Poynton Bradbury Architects, who have offices in St Ives and Exeter, said the multi-million-pound Town
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One of Cornwall’s biggest dairies taken over by German firm
One of Cornwall’s biggest dairies has been taken over by a leading German dairy firm. Ehrmann has announced today it is to open a UK production plant following the acquisition of Trewithen Dairy in Cornwall. Ehrmann pudding products will be
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Customers are told they can only visit Convenience store after this time
Customers are being advised not to go to a Falmouth convenience store before 12noon so that staff have time to get in. The Packet went to Bestways the franchise owner of the Select Convenience store on the Moor after people complained on social
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Breeder fined for kicking and hitting dog as she nursed pups
A woman from Cornwall has been fined after being caught on camera kicking a dog who was nursing her newborn puppies. Sharon Jeannine Gladwell, aged 51, of Mount Pleasant, Hayle appeared at Bodmin Magistrates’ Court to be sentenced after pleading
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Major restoration project underway at Cornish castle
A three-week restoration project is underway to care for the 15 cannon and guns at St Mawes Castle in Cornwall, which range in date from the mid-16th to 19th centuries. English Heritage, who care for the Tudor fort, will be conducting work on these
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Falmouth team bags coveted nationwide award for local festival
Falmouth Town Team has won the award for UK & Ireland Best Event for last year's Tall Ships festival. Falmouth was up against dozens of other much larger towns and cities at the Association of Town & City Management UK awards. They included
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Emotive IVF drama earns critical acclaim for Falmouth writers
A play developed by two women from Falmouth has premiered at the Bristol Old Vic. The production, A Child of Science, which stars Harry Potter's Tom Felton, was created by imPOSSIBLE Producing, a Cornwall-based company led by Gabby Vautier and
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Torch-lit procession opens Penzance's Golowan Festival
The week-long Golowan Festival of Penzance 2024 began last Sunday. The festivities kicked off with Town Crier Philip Northcott and the Penzance Silver Band at the helm of a grand parade that travelled through the town, starting from St John's Hall