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Thousands of American tourists take over Falmouth for cruise ship visit
Thousands of mainly American passengers came ashore from the cruise ship Caribbean Princess when she anchored off the port for a cruise call in Falmouth this week, in what were perfect weather conditions for tendering passengers. Town was awash
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Police looking for Helston man in connection with stalking and harassment
UPDATE July 7, 2024: Police say they have found 47-year-old Stuart Lee, from Helston, who was wanted in connection with reports of stalking, harassment and assault. A spokesperson said: "Officers would like to thank the public for their support
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14 extra long-distance trains for Boardmasters, but you must reserve a seat
More than 10,000 extra train seats are being provided for this year’s Boardmasters, but travellers are being warned that they must reserve a place on long-distance trains. With the Watergate Bay festival site due to open from Wednesday, August
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Drug dealer who threatened man with Glock pistol is jailed
A drug dealer who threatened a man with a Glock pistol in Cornwall has been jailed for five years. Jack Cejas was seen by a motorist in Camborne town centre with another hooded man - and Cejas produced the gun from his bag and levelled it at a
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Developer tries to ‘buy’ housing by offering £2m assets to village
SUMMARY Members of a Cornwall Council planning committee were torn this week and ultimately had to refuse two housing applications which would have seen the seaside village of Charlestown gaining £2 million worth of land and building assets for just
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Iconic figurehead restored to former glory by dock's sign writer and apprentice
A FIXTURE of the Falmouth seafront has been restored to her former glory after being vandalised - thanks to a dock’s painter and his apprentice. Ami, the large figurehead down Upton Slip, is a well-recognised part of the town's history and is popular
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Exclusive sale of 230 paintings by abstract artist who made Cornwall his home
An exclusive sale this week will showcase more than 230 paintings by an abstract artist who made Cornwall his home. Barrie Cook was as familar a figure in the Cadgwith Cove Inn as he was working in his studio at an old Methodist hall in Ruan Minor
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Cornwall businesses back St Ives rugby club for upcoming season
A rugby club in Cornwall is set to begin the start of a new season. St Ives Rugby Football Club's season kicks off on Saturday, September 7, with key support from Cornish businesses. The club, also known as The Hakes, have a storied history
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Truro City secure talented midfielder on two-year deal
Truro City have secured midfielder Seidou Sanogo, on a two-year deal lasting until summer 2026. Sanogo demonstrated his skills during pre-season, making an impact in friendly matches against Torpoint Athletic and Willand Rovers. Previously,
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Up-and-coming trio to perform in wake of deluxe album release
An up-and-coming trio with a placement in the independent album chart, plus airtime on BBC Match of the Day, is set to play a Falmouth venue. East London trio, The Howlers, will perform on October 17 at the Cornish Bank. The band recently released
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Cornish Pirates renew rum partnership for second season
The Cornish Pirates has renewed its partnership with locally-based Crusty Juggler Rum, making it the club's exclusive rum for a second season. Members of the Pirates, including Will Trewin, Will Gibson, and Harry Hocking, have been acting as brand
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Cornish Pirates AGM explores success on and off the pitch
Penzance & Newlyn RFC discussed achievements on and off the pitch at the Cornish Pirates' Annual General Meeting (AGM). The get-together took place at the Westholme clubhouse last Thursday. Club president Terry Drew opened the meeting, which
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Music festival says sorry 'it won't happen again' after noise complaints
The organiser of a music festival has apologised after residents of Falmouth and beyond complained they were kept awake into the early hours of the morning by the noise. Rufus Maurice from the Cornish Bank who put on The Summer Camp festival on
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Diary of Helston businessman Brian Curtis published in his memory
The grieving partner of a well known Helston businessman who died from cancer in 2020 has published his diary from the time, in the hope of raising awareness and funds for charity in his memory. Brian Curtis was aged just 56 when, in September