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Suede score victory over Manics but crowd vote with their feet
Manic Street Preachers/Suede Eden Sessions June 30, 2024 live review Firstly I’ll have to start with an apology to Manic Street Preacher fans following their co-headliner with Suede at the Eden Project, writes Paul Armstrong. To be honest,
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Multi service operation to save hypothermic kayaker after capsize in Cornwall
A kayaker's trip off the coast of Cornwall took a dangerous turn on the last day of June. On Sunday, June 30 a swift and coordinated effort by the RNLI Penlee and Lizard Lifeboats, Falmouth Coastguard, Mullion Cliff Rescue Team, and an ambulance
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Police called after man in black seen waving flick-knife at nature reserve
Police were called to the Swanpool Nature Reserve this afternoon after a man was seen holding a flick knife by members of the public. Police were called at 12.05pm on Monday, July 1, following a report of a man acting suspiciously at Swanpool Nature
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Jury given definition of consent before going to consider verdicts in sex trial
The jury in the trial of two men accused of sexual assault on the steps of Helston’s churchyard have gone out to deliberate on their verdicts. Before Truro Crown Court are Calvin Rosevear, from Mullion, and Joe Skewes, from Helston, both now aged
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Woman arrested after pedestrian suffers suspected life-changing leg injuries
A 39-year-old woman has been released on bail following a serious collision that left a pedestrian with suspected life-changing leg injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision involving
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IN PICTURES: Thousands 'shine together' at this year's Mazey Day in Penzance
A sea of colour and happy faces filled the streets of Penzance this weekend as the town celebrated the long-standing tradition of the Golowan Festival. This year marked the 34th year of its revival, with the theme “Together, We Shine” aiming to
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82-year-old driver who shattered schoolboy cyclist's leg told never drive again
An 82-year-old pensioner who left an 11-year-old schoolboy with a shattered leg after her car ran over his bike had been told by a Judge that she should never drive again. Jane Taylor did not see the schoolboy on his bicycle in the car park of
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Fowey lifeboat called out to children being blown offshore on inflatable ring
Three teenagers and their dad had to be rescued by the coastguard after they got blown out to sea on the large inflatable ring they were playing on. The three teenagers were playing on the ring off Par Sands near Fowey when it started to get blown
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Dangers of digging sand holes raised after one eight foot deep discovered
A warning about the dangers of digging deep sand holes on beaches has gone out after the coastguard found one eight foot deep on a Cornwall beach. The hole which had been dug by hand and was eight feet deep was discovered on Tregirls Beach near
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Mullion Primary receives £2,000 from Hotel Polurrian for digital Advantage Project
A hotel in Mullion has donated £2,000 towards a school's digital Advantage Project. Hotel Polurrian, based on the Lizard Peninsula, donated the funds to Mullion Primary School through its school partnership programme which has enabled the purchase
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New waste collection service starts in West Cornwall
Residents in west Cornwall will start using their new food waste, recycling and rubbish service from this week. The service is aimed at reducing waste, increasing recycling and contributing to a sustainable environment for all. Cornwall
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Police looking for vehicle which hit woman pedestrian seriously injuring her
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman pedestrian was left seriously injured following a hit and run in north Cornwall. The incident happened at 8.15am on Saturday, June 29 when the woman pedestrian was struck as she walked along Hendrawalls
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Firefighters work all night to bring large fire at derelict hotel under control
Fire crews have worked overnight to to bring a “well alight” fire at a derelict hotel in Pentire, Newquay under control. Cornwall Fire and Rescue service were called to the empty and derelict Hotel California in Pentire overlooking the River Gannel
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Cornwall restaurant named among the best sustainable UK eateries on the coast
A Cornwall restautant which is said to have "some of the best fish cookery" in the county has been named among the best sustainable eateries in the UK by the coast. The Shore Restaurant in Penzance was featured alongside nine others in a list from
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Truro care home awarded 'Good' rating after CQC assessment
A care home in Truro has been awarded a 'Good' rating across the board by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors visited Lowena care home on January 11, with the official report published on June 12 Lowena delivers personal or nursing
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Proposals for over 60 new homes across Cornwall including Penzance and near Penryn
Proposals for over 60 new homes across Cornwall – including in St Agnes, Liskeard, Holywell Bay, Penzance and near Penryn – are among the latest planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council. The majority of applications are decided by planning