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Decision on bid to build flats at wooded area close to Falmouth town centre
A second attempt to build apartments next to a wooded area close to Falmouth town centre has been refused. Marble Homes Limited had submitted plans in December 2022 to build nine apartments over three storeys on the 0.25 hectare site, south west
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Artists to open their studios - including several locations usually inaccessible
Twenty-six artists will be opening their working spaces to art enthusiasts during the upcoming St Ives September Festival. The Open Studios event will include several locations which are usually inaccessible. It will include bigger venues such
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Cornwall awarded £650k to help residents increase their independence
Cornwall Council has been awarded a grant to help residents increase their independence. The £650k funding has been provided by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), with the long-term aim of increasing people's independence by having
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Record numbers enjoy free taster sessions at Helston Sports Centre
Over 350 people joined Helston Sports Centre’s open weekend to try the free taster activities. People of all ages enjoyed swimming sessions, gym workouts, and fitness classes. The weekend also saw the RNLI team provide valuable water safety
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More than 100 businesses in Cornwall sign up to support breastfeeding mums
More than 100 businesses in Cornwall have joined a council initiative to support breastfeeding women. This scheme, named 'Breastfeeding Welcome', was launched by Cornwall Council last August during World Breastfeeding Week. The aim is to encourage
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Tuk tuk rally to return to Cornwall for vet charity
A charity founded by a Cornwall vet is gearing up for an annual tuk tuk event. The Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) will hold The Rabies Rally between September 10 and 13. The event will see 11 teams take on a course across the Cornish peninsula
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Food enthusiasts gear up for Cornish culinary festival featuring renowned chefs
Food enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the Truro Food Festival, anticipating the tantalising line up of chefs and culinary activities. The festival plans, unveiled this week, promise a variety of established and emerging chefs showcasing diverse
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New street market hopes to increase footfall outside main season in Cornish town
A new monthly street market has been introduced to a popular tourist town in Cornwall in a bid to increase footfall outside of the main holiday season. Newquay Business Improvement District (Newquay BID) has initiated the regular market, backed
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Brewery to donate 10p per pint to important Cornish charity
A Cornish brewery's leading lager has renewed its partnership with the Marine Conservation Society. Korev, St Austell Brewery's flagship lager, will partner with the organisation for a fourth year, seeing Korev sponsor beach cleans across Devon
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The 10 GP surgeries with the most helpful receptionists in Cornwall
Cornwall’s most helpful medical receptionists have been identified. Patients were asked to rate how helpful the receptionists were at their GP surgery, with the overall percentage then ranking each practice. Top of the list was Quay Lane Surgery
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How the most important road project for Cornwall in a generation was driven home
Millions of people are seeing a smoother summer getaway this year thanks to National Highways’ A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade in Cornwall. This week, the government company has been celebrating the recent completion of the scheme, which