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Bid to modernise Victorian community hospital in Cornwall - one of oldest in NHS
There are plans in place to modernise a Victorian community hospital in Cornwall that is one of the oldest NHS buildings in the country. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has applied to install a temporary healthcare building to help modernise
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Essential gas pipe upgrade project comes to an end in Cornish town
Gas pipe upgrade works in Truro have finally been completed after four months. Wales & West Utilities began the upgrade works in the St Clements Street area in March to keep gas flowing safely and reliably in homes and businesses. Working closely
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Devon and Cornwall Police apply for £2.8m to be forfeited in Andrew Tate hearing
Bank transfers made by influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were “entirely orthodox”, their lawyer has said. Martin Evans KC told Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday that it was to be expected that a number of payments would be
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Restaurant closes only eight months after opening citing cost of living crisis
The owners of a deli restaurant which only opened eight months ago have announced its closure citing the cost of living crisis. The owners of the Kernow Dine & Deli in Falmouth made the announcement on Facebook at the weekend. Del and Natasha
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More than 40 classic boats taking part in Mousehole Festival
The 2024 Mousehole Festival was held last Friday to Sunday with more than 40 classic boats taking part in the event. The festival reveals how the village of Mousehole has a close relationship with the sea. Traditional wooden vessels, from Brittany
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Joy as video of brass band playing popular hymn hits over 1m views on Facebook
A video posted on Facebook of Porthleven Town Band playing the hymn Abide With Me has struck a chord with viewers from all over the world with over one million views - and rising. The band posted the video of their regular Summer Sunday performances
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Father of two from Cornwall named best homemade pizza chef in the UK
A father of two from Cornwall has been named the UK’s Best Home Pizza Chef for 2024. Grant Batty from Falmouth, originally from Newquay, beat hundreds of pizza enthusiasts in a nationwide competition hosted by firewood brand, Love Logs. The
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Cornish Pirates bolster squad with three fresh faces for new season
Cornish Pirates have welcomed three new additions ahead of the new season. Matt Cannon and Harry Yates join on loan from Ealing Trailfinders, while James French makes his way from Ulster. The first is a 22-year old Hertfordshire native and
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Truro teen selected for coveted sporting programme
Truro youngster Melissa Jane has been selected for a prestigious sporting programme. The 18-year-old fencer has been singled out by charity SportsAid as an athlete with potential to reach the top of the sport. The selection process acknowledges
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Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding appoint new manager
Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has appointed Penny Wakeling as the manager of its new brokerage service. The firm, the creator of Duchy Motor Launches, Hardy Motor Yachts and lavish, customised superyacht tenders for a discerning global
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Hope to build 30 homes in field on edge of village 'absolute madness'
A pre-app inquiry into building 30 homes in a field on the outskirts of Mabe has been condemned as “absolute madness” by one local resident. The inquiry comes as the newly installed Labour government announced plans to relax laws on building homes
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Free summer art exhibition uncovering the beauty of Zennor
Local artists will host a free summer exhibition at Zennor Village Hall this month. The event, titled Wild Cornwall Art Exhibition, runs from July 13 to 21. It will be hosted by visual artists Kerry Grant and Caroline Marwood together with