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What a bus driver who took nearly all of elderly couple's money spent it on
Hundreds of thousands of pounds passed from the accounts of Des and Kath Moyle and into the accounts of Percival John Harris and his family over a period of four years. Harris was found guilty by a jury at Truro Crown Court this morning of two
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Falmouth cricketer writes himself into the record books
THE cricket season is far from over, but for one cricketer from Falmouth it is not one that he is likely to forget in a hurry, writes Leon Prynn. Jacob Stephens, who opens the batting for Falmouth 2nd XI in the Cornwall Cricket League division
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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NatWest helps farmers prepare today for a brighter future tomorrow
After an exceptionally wet 2024, farmers have faced multiple challenges, from soil erosion issues to crop damage and delays to farming timetables. In a bid to combat losses due to the wet weather, many have chosen to diversify to keep their businesses
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People power wins as homes plan which split community is refused
People power has won out over a contentious plan to build 22 affordable bungalows on land which opponents have long argued is a valuable nature reserve, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. The proposals proved so controversial in Portreath
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Army colonel died afer waiting four hours in back of ambulance outside hospital
A former senior Army officer died after waiting more than four hours in the back of an ambulance stuck outside a busy hospital, because there was no bed for him, an inquest has heard. Colonel John Codd, aged 88, died at the Royal Cornwall Hospital
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Cornish wildlife haven destroyed by farmer illegally dumping waste
A wildlife haven and badger sett in an old quarry in Cornwall were damaged when a farmer dumped waste and excavation waste on the site. William Salmon, known as John, of Trevemper Farm, Trevemper, Newquay, appeared before Truro Crown Court on Friday
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Verdict on former bus driver accused of befriending and defrauding elderly couple
A former bus driver who befriended an elderly couple before stealing hundreds of thousands of pounds from their accounts has been found guilty of fraud and forging their wills. Percival John Harris was found guilty by a jury at Truro Crown Court
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Warning to stay away from part of popular beach after cliff fall
A section of one of Newquay’s most popular beaches in Cornwall has been cordoned off today following a cliff fall. With the school holidays now in full swing and temperatures in Newquay reaching up to 24 degrees Celsius today (Monday) thousands
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Zero-carbon student village granted planning permission after appeal
Permission has been granted for the world’s first zero carbon student community to be built near Penryn following a successful appeal. Sustainable property developer Verto has been granted planning permission for Halo Village to provide purpose-built
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Helston Town Band reveals plan for major bandroom refurb with new concert stage
Helston Town Band has revealed plans that it hopes will secure its home in the town for generations to come. The band wants to refurbish its bandroom in Church Street, moving into 19th century stone-built part that was once a school, and replacing
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Cornish micro-dairy invests in six cows thanks to start up loans programme
A Cornwall micro-dairy is one of a number of small businesses in the south west benefitting from more than £11 million given out in start-up loans in the past financial year. The Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank, has