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Dad in court over illegal barge home told he has become ‘obsessed’
A man who has spent the past seven years battling the marine authorities for the right to anchor his 86ft barge on foreshore he owns at a Cornish quay has been told by a judge that he has become “obsessed with a battle that has no purpose”, writes
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Family pay tribute to 'amazing' lady who lost her life in A30 crash
The family of a woman who died following a collision on the A30 last week have paid tribute to an 'amazing' lady. Officers were called to the Plusha junction at around 8.25am on Thursday, November 7, following a two-vehicle collision. Jean
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Ex-postman handed 38 month prison sentence for mail theft in Cornwall
A former postman has been jailed for a number of offences including stealing mail and using the contents of the post to carry out further frauds. John, McKinney, 42 formerly of the Newquay area, appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentence on Thursday
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Head of the armed forces bids farewell to former shipmate at RNAS Culdrose
The head of the armed forces recently visited RNAS Culdrose, to bid farewell to two hugely experienced aviators – one of whom was his old shipmate. The Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin praised Lieutenant Commander Alastair ‘Bouncy
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Too early to tell if snow will fall on Cornwall as temperatures set to plummet
A weather forecaster has poured cold water on snow falling in Cornwall next week, despite temperatures plummeting from Sunday. At the moment it is too early to tell if snow will fall in Cornwall next week but the Met Office is forecasting an early
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Increased bird flu cases at vets in Cornwall prompts urgent warning
A West Cornwall veterinary practice is warning residents to avoid contact with birds due to a bird flu outbreak. Rosevean Veterinary Practice has confirmed they have been an increase in bird flu cases at its practice on Coombe Road, Penzance.
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Three sisters recreate photo taken 40 years ago on favourite Falmouth beach
Three sisters have recreated their favourite photo of themselves taken on their favourite beach 40 years ago - even down to a packet of crisps they were enjoying at the time. Tracey, Elaine and Pam were all brought up in Penryn by parents Bob and
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The UK's best: Cornish holiday park earns national recognition
A five-star family holiday park in Cornwall has been named the best in the UK. Trevornick Holiday Park in Holywell Bay, Newquay, has been named the UK's top holiday park at the AA Caravan and Camping Awards 2024. Trevornick Holiday Park in
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'Once-in-a-generation' broadband upgrade set for St Ives
St Ives residents and businesses are set to benefit from the arrival of ultrafast, reliable broadband. Openreach has announced that this ‘once-in-a-generation’ full fibre broadband upgrade will allow local people to connect multiple devices at
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Iconic guildhall in Helston put on the 'at risk' register by Historic England
Historic England released their latest "Buildings at Risk" register, which includes The Guildhall in Helston. Also included on the list is the Quaker Meeting House at Feock. Built nearly 200 years ago, this historic building has served as a
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Detectives granted additional time to detain three on suspicion of murder
Detectives have been given additional time to detain three people in connection to the death of a man in Illogan. Officers were called by the ambulance service just before 4.20am on Tuesday 12 November to reports of a man seriously injured at an
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Cornwall hillfort with Bronze Age remains saved from being 'at risk'
An ancient hillfort with remains of both the Bronze Age and Iron Age in west Cornwall has been saved from the Heritage at Risk Register. Caer Bran, described as “an important multi-period hill-top site in West Penwith” has been removed from Historic
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Steps down to popular beach used for '50 years' shut off by cafe owners
Steps down to one of Falmouth’s popular beaches have been permanently closed as part of major renovations of the café and bar there. The owners of the Gylly Beach Café on Gyllyngvase Beach closed off the steps at the east end of the building this
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Cornish youth theatre receives prestigious Royal award
An award-winning youth theatre group from Falmouth has been honoured with the highest award for a local voluntary group in the UK. Young Generation run entirely by volunteers, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024.
