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Cornwall Council set for the 'most challenging budget' in its history
Despite proposals to make £49 million of savings next year across the various directorates at Cornwall Council, the local authority still finds itself with a £9m gap in what has been described as “the most challenging budget” in the council’s history
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Cyclist in his 50s airlifted to Derriford Hospital after collision in Cornwall
A collision in Cornwall on Sunday resulted in a cyclist being airlifted to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries. Police were called to Treen, on the B3315 near St Buryan at around 1.40pm on Sunday, October 27 to reports of a collision involving
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Handel's 'Messiah' to be performed by Helston Chamber Choir
Helston Chamber Choir is set to perform Handel's 'Messiah' with a professional orchestra and Truro Cathedral soloists. The concert will be held at St. Michael's Church in Helston this Saturday, November 30, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are available
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Familiar face to open fish and steak restaurant in central Helston
Helston is set to welcome a new business this December, and its owner is no stranger to the town. Jace Bowden, owner of the popular Kernow Fish LTD on Coinagehall Street, has announced the opening of his second venture - a pop-up steak and fish
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Cornish hotel delays three month closure for major expansion works
The Polurrian has announced that a planned three-month closure for development works has been delayed. The works were scheduled to begin in January 2025 and will now commence in the first quarter of 2026. In August 2023, the Packet revealed
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Plans to expand hospital in Cornwall to keep up with demand on operations
There are plans to expand Cornwall’s main private hospital to help cope with an increase in demand. P+HS Architects, acting on behalf of Ramsay Health Care UK, have now asked Cornwall Council’s planning department for pre-application advice about
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Cornwall's biggest solar canopy nearing completion at New County Hall
Cornwall's biggest solar canopy, which will supply clean and cheaper electricity to Cornwall Council's head offices, is nearing completion. The 543 solar panels will generate approximately 200,000kWh annually for the New County Hall headquarters
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Primary school one of first in Cornwall to be inspected under new Ofsted rules
Threemilestone School in Truro has become one of the first in Cornwall to receive an Ofsted inspection report under the new rules. The school, located on Polstain Road, was assessed on October 1 and 2. It was one of the first in Cornwall to
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Cruise ship arrives in Falmouth for important contract
In perfect weather conditions Saga Cruises cruise ship the 58,000 ton Spirit of Adventure managed to dock in the Queen Elizabeth dry dock after storm Ashley had passed Falmouth. The ship arrived from Portsmouth after completing a USA/Canada cruise
