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Exit Poll predicts Labour and Sir Keir Starmer will win election landslide
Sir Keir Starmer is expected be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win 410 seats at the election. A party needs 326 seats to hold a majority in Parliament. The second largest party is expected to
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General Election 2024: Results and reaction as it happened through the night
10:19am Well, what a 48 hours in politics that was! We're ending our live coverage here but thanks for joining us and
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Krispy Kreme officially opens first store in Cornwall
Cornwall’s sweet tooth is about to be satisfied! Krispy Kreme has officially opened its very first shop in the Duchy, bringing its iconic glazed doughnuts to Nicholas Street in Truro. This new location will let doughnut lovers in Cornwall have
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PICTURES: Falmouth School prom celebrates end of five year journey
The annual Falmouth School Year 11 Prom took place at the Princess Pavilion, where students, family, and friends gathered to celebrate the culmination of a five-year journey. Despite the rain, the evening was filled with joy and memorable moments
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Emergency services called to two vehicle crash in Cornwall this afternoon
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash in Cornwall this afternoon. It was reported that the A3047 was blocked due to the collision which happened at around 3.30pm between the Railway Bridge and The Plume of Feathers pub in Scorrier
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Woman who walked into traffic banned from doing it again and from entering shops
A woman has been banned from entering shops in the Camborne and Redruth area for three years as well as from walking into oncoming traffic. Debbie Miners, 41, of Gurnards House, Back Lane West, Redruth pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive
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Popular Helston event cancelled for a second year in a row
A popular event that usually brings thousands to Helston's streets will be absent for the second year in a row. The Freedom Parade, a popular tradition through Helston will be absent this year due to RNAS Culdrose’s operational commitments.
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Lizard lifeboat comes to the rescue of stranded yacht in Cornwall
Crews from the Lizard RNLI Lifeboat Station were called into action on Tuesday (July 2) after a yacht became motionless off the coast of Cornwall. The incident unfolded during a routine training exercise for the lifeboat crew. While preparing for
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How to watch the results come in live overnight - general election TV guide
Today, Thursday, July 4, millions of Brits will be heading to the polls as they vote for who they think should be the next Prime Minister of the UK and the next government. This is the first general election since the 2019 edition that saw the
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General Election 2024 LIVE: Updates from Cornwall throughout the day
5:55am Noah Law takes Newquay and St Austell (Image: Newsquest)
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FOUND: Police seek man in connection with reported assault and threats to kill
Miles Perry, 35, who was wanted in connection to reports of an assault, criminal damage, threats to kill and breach of a court order has been located by police. Officers would like to thank the public for their support. A man wanted in connection
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Stabbing at Cornwall petrol station leads to arrest
A 20-year-old man is in police custody following a serious assault in Cornwall. Police are appealing for witnesses following the assault which was reported on July 2 at the Asda petrol station in Launceston. According to reports, two men were
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What time do the polls close today? All to know for 2024 General Election
The 2024 General Election is now upon us, with millions of people set to head to the polls on Thursday, July 4. Rishi Sunak will be hoping to maintain a majority for the Conservative Party in government, whilst Keir Starmer is looking to get Labour
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The exit poll: what is it, how is it made and how did it become so accurate
The first big moment on election night in the UK, after polls close, happens at 10pm sharp. This is when the exit poll is released and the media commentary floodgates are reopened after a day of media silence, according to broadcasting rules, writes
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Arson suspected after large barn destroyed by fire
Police are investigating a suspected arson after a large fire in the Newquay area last night destroyed a barn. Fire Control received the first of thirty-nine 999 calls reporting a large fire in the Treloggan area of Newquay at around 7.33pm last
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Local man 'delighted' after promotion to sales manager at Helston garage
A familiar face in Helston has been promoted to sales manager at Yeomans Volkswagen. This move marks a significant milestone for 38-year-old Nick Perry who has been a dedicated member of the team since joining as a sales advisor in 2015. Born
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Decision to be made on ‘monstrous’ plan for 274 homes
Changes to a plan to build 274 homes, which has previously been dubbed “utter madness” and “monstrous”, will be decided at County Hall next week, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. An extraordinary meeting of Cornwall Council’s strategic
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Cornwall Air Ambulance experiences its busiest May on record
Cornwall Air Ambulance experienced its busiest May on record, it has been revealed. The service was dispatched to a staggering 117 missions, a rise of almost 20 per cent compared to last year. Steve Garvey, air operations officer, said: "May