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Six Boots stores in Cornwall now closed amid plans to shut 300 by end of summer
The high street brand of Boots will close more stores in the coming months - with 300 to be shut by the end of the summer The store's parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance previously said in June 2023 that Boots would be closing down 300 pharmacy
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First bus strike in Cornwall this week: here's which services will be affected
Bus passengers have been told to expect disruption over two days this week due to strike action by drivers and staff with First South West. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has confirmed that members intend to take
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Famous frozen dessert seller Mr Tee in Cornwall tonight - and in three places
Famous seller of frozen desserts Mr Tee is in Cornwall this Saturday evening – and his vans are in three locations at the same time. Mr Tee King of Desserts, who has more than 260,000 followers on Facebook, visits different locations around the
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Appeal lodged against decision to refuse house dubbed 'mega mansion' by locals
The owners of a bungalow in Cornwall looking to replace it with a two-storey house have appealed against the council’s refusal to let them carry out the work. Locals had dubbed the plans for Kenyn Peder, at 5 Bounder Treath a "mega mansion" in
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Project to turn post-industrial scrubland into community green space begins
Digging has begun at Kerrier Way in Camborne - and the town’s mayor Councillor James Ball had a shovel on hand to officially launch the start of work. One of 11 Camborne Town Deal projects designed to regenerate and improve the area, Kerrier Way
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Baby Sharks beer launches in Cornwall at celebration tomorrow
Verdant Brewing Co will team up with The Shark Trust to host a Sharks Celebration in Cornwall tomorrow. The event on Sunday (July 21) will take place at Schooners Bar in Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, and coincides with the launch of a new beer, Baby
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Why you still might not be able to get your prescription in Cornwall today
The NHS in Cornwall has said "the majority" of GP practices will now have "limited" access to patient records and bookings but warned there could still be delays on getting prescriptions. It follows a global IT outage yesterday (Friday) that continues
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McCain issues recall on nine different products purchased by more than 18k Brits
McCain Foods GB has been forced to issue an "immediate" recall on nine of its products. McCain has been forced to recall several items ranging from veggie nuggets and chilli garlic potato bites to masala fries after it was found they had not been
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Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon dies at the age of 91
World snooker champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91, his wife has confirmed. The Welshman, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever snooker players, died on Friday after battling cancer. He dominated the sport throughout
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Helstonbury line-up for this weekend after busy opening two days to festival
Much-loved Cornish musical festival Helstonbury is in full swing this weekend and about to launch into ‘Spingo Saturday’. Taking place as always at the famous Blue Anchor pub in Helston, there have already been two nights of music, with Helstonbury
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Historic tower is reconstructed brick by brick to stop it falling in the sea
An historic coastal lookout tower has been moved inland brick by brick - to protect it from falling into the sea. The 188-year-old coastguard’s tower in Cornwall was relocated 100m over the course of a year to save it from coastal erosion.
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Retired police officer who later rejoined as PCSO in Cornwall has died
A retired police officer who later rejoined as a PCSO in the Redruth area has died. Camborne, Pool and Redruth Police said it was “with deep sadness” that they announced the sudden passing of PCSO John Thorne. Writing on their Facebook page
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Classic Cornish tale comes to life at the Minack Theatre
Beloved Cornish entertainers Scary Little Girls will perform at the Minack Theatre in Penzance. The all-singing, all-dancing, comedy Duffy Beats The Devil will make a return after a previous sold-out run. It will take place at the Minack Theatre
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Seaside village chosen as most stylish place to live in Cornwall
Mousehole is the most stylish place to live in Cornwall, according to a new survey published this week - with Falmouth coming in third place. The fishing village was the highest rated location in the county in a list of the 60 most stylish places
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We visit the Cornish garden named among top ten best in the world
Earlier this month a tourist attraction in Cornwall was named among the top ten best gardens in the world – but does it live up to its title? We paid a visit to Trebah Garden, on the Helford River, to see whether placing eighth, alongside the likes
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Drivers warned of likely delays in Helston as main road closes for maintenance
Drivers are being warned of likely delays in Helston next week as one of the main roads out of the town will close for resurfacing works. Motorists are being advised to ‘plan ahead’ as the B3297, Falmouth Road, has a road closure and parking restriction