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Head's heartfelt message to school: 'I've had the time of my life'
The head of Penryn College has left a “heartfelt” message to pupils, parents and staff on leaving the school after 22 years. Tamsin Schouten announced she was leaving the school back in 2023 after two years as the headteacher. Before that she was
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'Shocked' BBC issues statement after Huw Edwards pleads guilty in court
The BBC has said it is "shocked" at what it describes as "abhorrent behaviour" by former presenter Huw Edwards, after he pleaded guilty to accessing indecent photographs of children. 62-year-old Edwards arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court
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Former problem pub begs ‘let us allow people in after 10pm’
A pub that up until 18 months ago was the scene of anti-social behaviour including fights, drug-taking and drinkers urinating in the street, has begged a Cornwall Council licensing committee to drop a number of conditions - including a ban on customers
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Cause of death of Cornish engineer in hotel room in France remains a mystery
The death of a Cornish engineer who was found in his hotel bed in France remains a mystery, an inquest heard this week. Graham Johnson, 58, had a 'passion for renewable energy' and had been working for a heating and power company around Europe.
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Deputy mayor resigns and walks out of meeting over Christmas market row
There was drama in the normally laidback Cornish seaside town of Fowey this month when matters got heated over the future of its popular Christmas market, writes Lee Trewhela Local Democracy Reporter. It definitely wasn’t the season to be jolly
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New use for Helston's empty Budgens building FINALLY revealed
After months of speculation the new use for Helston’s former Budgens supermarket building can now be revealed. The upper ground floor of the building in the Trengrouse Way car park – the former shop floor level – is to become a new medical facility
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Lifeboat crew leaps into action after yacht runs aground on reef
The Lizard lifeboat crew leapt into action on Tuesday morning after a yacht went aground on a reef off Mullion. The crew’s pagers sounded at 10.09am on Tuesday, July 30 and the RNLB Rose was launched around 20 minutes later at 10.28am. It
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Injured woman taken to hospital after multi-vehicle collision in Falmouth
A woman was taken to hospital on Monday evening after what was reported as a “multi-vehicle crash” in Falmouth. Police were called to a Melvill Road in Falmouth at around 5.30pm on Monday evening to reports of a multi-vehicle crash. An ambulance
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Motorcyclist in his 70s dies in crash with tractor on Helston to Penzance road
A motorcyclist in his 70s has died after a crash with a tractor on the Helston to Penzance road yesterday evening. Emergency services were called to the A394 at Germoe just before 6pm on Tuesday (July 30). Locals reported a collision closed
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Truro City records third pre-season victory in a row
Truro City recorded their third consecutive pre-season victory with a dominant showing over Tiverton Town. Playing their first match for two weeks after last Saturday’s game away to Tavistock was cancelled, Truro raced from the traps with both
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How your child could be appearing in Hall for Cornwall Christmas panto this year
Fee-fi-fo-fum, the Hall for Cornwall has confirmed a festive treat for everyone - and your child could be taking part in it. For 2024 the Cornwall Playhouse is going green with a giant production of the fairytale classic Jack and the Beanstalk
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Meet Falmouth's new harbour master - a true man of the sea
Falmouth has a new Harbour Master, Ifor Pedley, who has been promoted by Falmouth Harbour. He is taking over the role of ensuring the safety and prosperity of the port and its pilotage services from current Harbour Master Miles Featherstone. This
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Cornwall pick up long-awaited win over Newcastle Thunder
Cornwall picked up their first win since early June as Betfred League 1’s basement dwellers Newcastle Thunder were defeated on Tyneside. The Choughs broke both their tries and points scored in a match record with their victory thoroughly deserved