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College’s new 5G aerial would be ‘visually harmful’ in conservation area
Plans by a college to double telecommunications equipment on its roof to provide 5G coverage would be “visually harmful” in a conservation area, according to those opposing the move, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. An application
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Hundreds of Cornish farmers join Westminster protest
Farmers from all over Cornwall travelled to London today to take part in a protest in Westminster against changes to inheritance tax (IHT) announced in the Budget writes Lee Trewhela. Since 1984, agricultural property relief (APR) has allowed
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PICTURES: Hundreds welcome return of Falmouth Oyster Festival at new location
St Michael's Resort in Falmouth enjoyed a triumphant weekend hosting the relocated Falmouth Oyster Festival. The festival, almost cancelled due to rising post-pandemic costs, found a new home at the resort after previous organisers withdrew.
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Away day blues continue for Penryn
Tavistock 17 Penryn 9 The away day blues continued for Penryn when they suffered a disappointing defeat at lowly Tavistock on Saturday. Penryn who were short of several regular players due to injuries and suspension, struggled to get to grips
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Staff flushed with success after pub given acclaim for high standard of toilets
Staff at a Falmouth pub after feeling a bit flushed after winning acclaim for the quality and standards of their toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2024. The Packet Station in The Moor has been awarded a diamond grading by inspectors – the
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Police hunt for Camborne man wanted on recall to prison
Police have launched an appeal to find a Camborne man wanted on recall to prison. Kieron Kelly, 29 from Camborne was originally convicted of robbery and has had his licence revoked. He is described as a white male, around 5ft 5ins tall, with
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Nine-try Eagles edge Hayle in high-scoring classic
Falmouth Eagles 1XV v Hayle Rugby fans had their money’s worth at the Recreation Ground on Saturday as the Falmouth Eagles delivered a 90-point thriller, followed by close international games shown in the clubhouse, writes Jon Baglow. The home
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Cornwall shows its support: Schools and businesses join farmers' campaign
5:55pm Farmers from all over Cornwall travelled to London today to take part in a protest in Westminster against changes
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Tennis club donates £700 to Cornwall Air Ambulance
St Ives Tennis Club in Cornwall has donated £700 to the Cornwall Air Ambulance. The money was raised during a recent charity tennis and pickleball day. During a visit to the air ambulance headquarters near Newquay Airport, the club members
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MP objects to plan for holiday park the size of Cornish village
A Labour MP has added his voice to the hundreds who are opposing plans for a luxury holiday park which, if approved, would be the size of a Cornish village writes Lee Trewhela. Kingsley Leisure Developments wants to build a 400-lodge luxury resort
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Helston Athletic Promotion to the Southern League results in some early starts
Pitching In Southern League Div One Sat 16 Nov - Evesham United 3 – 2 Helston Athletic Promotion to the Southern League has resulted in some early starts for Helston AFC and this Saturday was no exception with the First Team coach making
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ShelterBox urgent fundraising appeal after tents destroyed in Gaza airstrikes
The Truro based international disaster relief charity ShelterBox has today (November 19) launched an urgent fundraising appeal to support people displaced by conflict in Gaza and around the world. For over a year Gaza has been torn apart by unrelenting
