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Your chance to own ‘rather grand’ Victorian home with dairy and servant quarters
A “rather grand” Victorian detached house that comes with its own dairy, wine cellar and servants’ quarters has been put up for auction in Cornwall. Set in 1.5 acres of grounds Yeolmbridge House has a freehold guide price of £560,000-plus at auction
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Is 'tourism tax' key to sorting Cornwall's finances? Bold ideas for future laid out
Cornwall Council’s second largest political group, after the ruling Conservative administration, has said it will push for a ‘tourism tax’ if the Tories are ousted from power in next May’s council election. The Independent group of councillors
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Crews across Cornwall battle major fire involving agricultural building
Fire crews in Cornwall have been tackling a massive barn fire since the early hours of this morning (Saturday). It involves a barn full of bales described as “well alight”, with the intensity of the fire burning through much of the building.
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Little blue chapel in Cornish fishing village is given protected status
A little blue chapel in one of the furthest reaches of Cornwall has been given protected status as one of the last surviving examples of a ‘tin tabernacle’. Designed as a temporary structure, until something more permanent could be built, the Church
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Award-winning Australian musicians to perform in Helston
Two Australian award-winning singers are to perform in Cornwall as part of a UK tour. Australia's award-winning singer-songwriter, Ernest Aines has partnered with Queensland's indie-folk rising star, Camille Trail. Among their stops will be
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Retired teacher waited 18 hours to be treated in hospital for a heart attack
A retired teacher has told how he waited 18 hours for treatment in hospital for a heart attack while on holiday in Cornwall. He is now fronting a British Heart Foundation campaign, Hearts Need More, to fix what the charity says is “the worst heart
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Falmouth seafront hotel up for sale had important role in wartime history
One of Falmouth’s seafront hotels is up for sale in Cornwall – and it comes with an important role in history. Membly Hall on Cliff Road has been put on the mark with a guide price of £3.2 million. It has been run by the Andrew family for more
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Cornish 'Tea Treat' returns this August with local folk music
The annual Carleen Tea Treat is set to return next month. The event, which celebrates community, is organised by Carleen Village Hall and the Great Wheal Vor Community and Environment Group. The event, on Saturday, August 3, 2024 will start
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From Pirate to knight - 'Dicky' Evans is formally honoured by King Charles
First a ‘Pirate’ and now a knight – Sir Richard ‘Dicky’ Evans has been officially knighted by King Charles in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. The owner of the Cornish Pirates rugby club was knighted in the New Year’s Honours list in December, with
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Son kayaking 350m around Cornwall in memory of mum reaches Falmouth
An epic kayak challenge spanning the entire coast of Cornwall has reached Falmouth. Behind it is Oscar Matthews, who set out on the 350km kayak charity trip on Wednesday from Cawsands in Plymouth. He aims to kayak around Cornwall via St Mawes
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Can you camp on UK beaches? These are the rules to follow
When the sun comes out, the idea of camping can be quite tempting but if you’re planning to set up camp on a beach, you’ll need to check the rules before doing so. UK beaches are great places to spend family time, have fun and relax plus, if you
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Cornwall village in 'Poldark Country' among UK's best places to work from home
A village in Cornwall which is a favourite of "surfers" and "heritage lovers" has been named among Britain's best locations to work from home. St Agnes was included alongside 19 other locations in a list from the Daily Mail, which analysed various
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Disqualified driver caught by ANPR camera was taking son with sepsis to hospital
A disqualified driver taking his three-year-old child with suspected sepsis to hospital was arrested for drug driving after his Mercedes Benz was pinged by an ANPR camera. Aaron Rollins, 33, of Fore Street, Chacewater, pleaded guilty to driving