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Cornwall Council leader denies U-turn on shared services venture
CORNWALL Council leader Alec Robertson has denied he has U-turned and is trying to "save his own skin" over plans to privatise council services.The Conservative has now said if there is a majority vote...
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Cyclist's death is a 'huge loss' to Camborne union's cause
FAMILY, friends and colleagues have paid tribute to a Camborne union secretary who fought tirelessly for a better pension deal for health workers.Cyclist Paul Kemsley died following a crash on the...
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Hot or cold, Cornish Pasties are selling despite Government levy
FOR pasty fans in Cornwall it was a tax too far, but despite a climbdown by the Government, the levy does remain on those kept warm for customers.During a lunchtime break last week, Truro's many bakery...
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Australia international Dean Mumm excited to begin Heineken Cup adventure...
Dean Mumm says Exeter Chiefs will look to hunt down European champions Leinster with nothing to lose on their Heineken Cup debut.The Chiefs travel to Dublin on Saturday to take on the Irish province...
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Record breaking monster shark caught off west Cornwall
A monster blue shark has been caught off the coast of Penzance.The creature has smashed all records for the largest blue shark caught in British waters, weighing in at 248lbs.Robin 'Chippy' Chapman,...
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Padstow mussel sculpture dead in the water?
A GIANT sculpture of a mussel is unlikely to be placed on Padstow's harbour wall after the public voted overwhelmingly against it. Just 22 out of the 419 who voted at a public consultation event, and...
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Cornwall Council considers stumping up cash to save Truro City
Cornwall Council is considering stumping up £10,000 to keep Truro City Football Club (TCFC) from going out of business.The cash-strapped club needs to come up with a £50,000 bond by 5pm today or it...
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Fisherman airlifted from trawler off Land's End to hospital
A fisherman has been airlifted off a Newlyn-based trawler after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.The 52-year-old collapsed on board the Lisa Jacqueline Stevenson at around midnight.Falmouth...
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Finalists in Cornwall Tourism Awards announced
The finalists in the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2012 have been announced, following a rigorous judging process by industry experts. More than 117 entries across 16 award categories have been scrutinised...
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And the real Alec Robertson is? Twitter leader spoof revealed
After months of anxious speculation the identity could finally be revealed of the person behind a fake Twitter account in the name of the leader of Cornwall Council. Suspicion has fallen squarely on a...
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Rory Bremner breakfasts at Rick Stein's Falmouth restaurant
Impressionist Rory Bremner has been enjoying the sunshine and seafood in Falmouth today, while taking a break from filming for a new television show . The comedian started his morning with breakfast at...
View ArticlePopular Newlyn fisherman has died following suspected heart attack
A POPULAR fisherman from Newlyn has died following a suspected heart attack in Torquay.The man in his late fifties, named locally as Archie Donaldson, collapsed on Victoria Parade in Torquay on...
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Gas and electricity price rise: Q&A
From next month 8.5 million British Gas customers will face higher bills, as the energy supplier is to raise domestic gas and electricity prices by an average of 6 per cent. Coming into force on...
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Pirates set to introduce new faces for B&I Cup opener
New signing Ben Mercer makes his Cornish Pirates debut on Sunday as they face Welsh Premiership outfit Carmarthen Quins at the Mennaye Field (3pm), writes Dick Straughan. The former Bath and Plymouth...
View ArticleThe soggy summer sees Brits flee abroad on their holidays
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE This summer, holidaying in Britain seemed to be the obvious choice for Brits looking for a cheap and relaxing summer holiday. With the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the...
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Football Conference meets to decide future of Truro City
The board of the Football Conference is meeting this afternoon to decide the future of Truro's stricken football club.The club is expected to be formally expelled from the Football Conference this...
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European arrest warrant issued for man with Cornwall connections
Police in the Cornwall area are seeking a 61 year-old man who is wanted in connection with a standard prison recall. Michael Balmer is sought due to breaching conditions of his prison licence which has...
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Perfect musical bludgeoning from The Computers
The Computers / PJP Band / HoneyBunters, TruroReview by Lee TrewhelaA VISCERAL air of sex, violence, sweat and beer, a big dumb smile on your face and a damn good musical bludgeoning – the perfect gig,...
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Perranporth festival to host Cornwall's first beach ceilidh
This year's Lowender Peran, the festival celebrating Cornwall's distinctive cultural heritage, will see the festivities spill out onto Perranporth beach for Cornwall's first ever beach ceilidh. Dancing...
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One of our vultures is missing...
They are usually known to prey on the weak and vulnerable and have a fearsome reputation.But an escaped Egyptian vulture named Manfred, who was last spotted on the loose in Cornwall, is thankfully said...
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