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Disenchanted voters likely to put the red back in Redruth
The people of the Camborne and Redruth constituency are disenchanted with politics. It’s plain to see from chatting to people in the area that they’re sick of all the scandal, the back-biting and politicians’ cult of celebrity. They want change, writes
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Police investigate election campaign complaints after boards attacked
Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council are both investigating complaints about various General Election campaign issues across the Duchy, with specific attention in the St Ives constituency, writes Lee Trewhela Local Democracy Reporter.
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Police concerned for the welfare of 28-year-old missing from the Newquay area.
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 28-year-old Harrison George Barnes who has been reported missing from the Newquay area. George was last heard from on 21 June. He has not been seen or heard from since. He is described
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WATCH moment Cornwall tourist causes three vehicle smash seriously injuring four
A tourist driving his family to Cornwall has been sentenced for causing a crash which left four people seriously injured. Norman Chai, 66, from Woking in Surrey, appeared at Exeter Crown Court for sentence on Wednesday 3 July having pleaded guilty
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Helston boy escorts England star at Euros 2024
A ten-year-old boy from Helston has lived every young football fan’s dream, walking out onto the pitch ahead of England’s first match in this year’s UEFA Euro 2024 Championships in Cologne. Alex Hendy, a student at Landewednack School on the Lizard
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Concerns raised over loss of part of beach with cafe's restaurant terrace plans
Concerns have been raised over the loss of an area of beach after the Gylly Beach café put forward plans to move shipping containers onto the sand and put a restaurant terrace in their place. At a meeting of Falmouth Town Council’s planning committee
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Former PC culpable of gross misconduct after assaulting detainee in hospital
A former Devon and Cornwall Police officer has been found culpable of gross misconduct after he received a police caution for common assault by beating. Former Police Constable Paul Barratt received an Adult Police Caution in August 2023, after
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FOUND: Police appeal to find missing 39-year-old woman from Truro
Police say 39-year-old Nicola Harvey who had been reported missing from Truro has been found. Officers are concerned for the welfare of Nicola Harvey who was last seen in the city on Tuesday, July 2. Searches and enquiries are ongoing to locate
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The one that got away for Cornwall RLFC against North Wales
Cornwall RLFC could justifiably class this latest Betfred League 1 clash as one that got away after North Wales Crusaders prevailed by just six points. The visitors made it three wins on the spin with a hard-fought victory over the Choughs, who
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Father and daughter golf duo raise over £5,000 for Parkinson's UK
A St Austell golf club captain and his daughter, a junior golf club captain, have raised over £5,000 for Parkinson's UK. Ross Facey, along with Genevieve, organised several events, including a Greenkeeper's Revenge competition, a raffle and a pub
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Coastline responds to 'heartbroken' residents' claims of tree damage
A beloved tree which has stood on a residential street in Helston for more than 50 years is at the centre of a dispute between residents and Coastline House. Residents allege that the tree on Trelawney Road was damaged during construction work
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Educational smallholding near Helston offering free school visits: how to book
Schools in Cornwall are being invited to book a free two-hour session to learn more about local farming, conservation and food production at Rustikated – a rural business based near Helston that launched last year. The project saw Kate Biddick
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Concern over postal votes in Cornwall not received 48 hours before election
Some people in Cornwall who have chosen to vote by post still hadn’t received their postal ballot with 48 hours to go until the election. There are now fears some postal votes won’t be counted in time as a result. A number of people have contacted