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Falmouth just weeks away from receiving £1.6 million boat for harbour
Falmouth Harbour’s brand new pilot boat Atlantic is just a few weeks away from completion at the Holyhead Marine Services yard on Anglesey, north Wales. Miles Carden, CEO of Falmouth Harbour, said: “Alongside all the other projects we are working
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Farmers in Cornwall say badger vaccination trial offers new hope over bovine TB
A small-scale badger vaccination trial led by farmers in Cornwall raises hopes it could help tackle the spread of bovine tuberculosis (bTB), a study says. Results from the four-year scheme of badger vaccination on 12 farms - which was initiated
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Everything to look forward to at Falmouth Week 2024
Falmouth’s biggest summer festival is just around the corner, kicking off this Friday. Falmouth Week 2024 begins this Friday, August 9 and runs until Sunday, August 18, with a vibrant blend of sailing, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions
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'Class clown' became withdrawn and quiet in the days prior to his death
A man described as being “withdrawn and quiet” by family members following the break-up of a relationship was found dead two days after it ended. An inquest into the death of 37-year-old Nick Shaunlen Alway, also known as Powell, in Truro today
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Thousands enjoy return of Porthleven Lifeboat Day after five years
After a five year absence Porthleven Lifeboat Day returned on Sunday to huge support. Thousands of people joined in the festivities at the Harbour Head and along Harbour Road and Breageside. With stalls, family activities, face painting and
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New Nokia deal boosts faster internet for Cornwall
A Cornwall-based broadband provider has announced a new partnership with telecoms giant Nokia. Wildanet's new deal with Nokia will speed up the former's new Full Fibre network's roll-out in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The partnership
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AI police cameras in Devon and Cornwall spark debate
Public opinion is divided on the use of AI police cameras to monitor drivers in Devon and Cornwall. Comments flooded in after we asked readers for their opinions on the matter. Readers voiced varying sentiments about the new enforcement technology
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Merchant seaman's trip to the cinema ended in lifetime with the usherette
A Merchant seaman’s trip to the cinema led to a love that would last a lifetime – just like in all the good rom-coms - after he fell for the usherette. Mary and David Clarke from Falmouth only had a couple of hours to get married on August 6, 1959
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Largest fish freezing centre in the UK is opened in Cornwall by Morrisons
The UK’s largest fish freezing centre has been opened by the Morrisons supermarket chain - in Cornwall. The Falfish Freezing centre in Redruth can individually quick freeze up to 180 tonnes of sardines and other varieties of fish per day .
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Truro City lands loan signing Tavonga Kuleya from Doncaster Rovers
Truro City have announced the loan signing of winger Tavonga Kuleya from Doncaster Rovers. 20-year-old Kuleya, a Bradford-born player of Zimbabwean descent, will play with the Tinners for a month. The young player began his career with Doncaster's
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Band plays at 100th birthday celebrations in Helston
Proudly showing her birthday card from the King and Queen, Helston’s newest centenarian enjoyed a celebration fit for royalty on Sunday. Dorothy Williams, known as Dot, was thrown a 100th birthday party by her family, friends and staff at Godolphin
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Cornish Pirates bolster team with five new additions
The Cornish Pirates have boosted their roster with five new dual-registered players from Exeter Chiefs. The promising talents include Hallam Chapman, Iwan Jenkins, Charlie McCaig, Sol Moody, and Chester Ribbons. Devon-born lock forward Hallam