Two former MPs elected as councillors
Two former Westcountry MPs have resurrected their political careers after being elected as county councillors in Devon and Cornwall.Richard Younger-Ross, Liberal Democrat MP for Teignbridge in Devon...
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Diamonds add some sparkle to successful sale
Bearnes Hampton & LittlewoodSold over two days, the Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood Quarterly Fine Art Sale provided more than a few pleasant surprises and some very tense bidding in every section...
View ArticleTory defeat in high turnout by-election
Voters in Devon delivered a crushing defeat for the Tories in a district council by-election sparked by the resignation of former party member Graham Brown.The East Devon District councillor was thrown...
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View ArticleIn step with rich tradition in Cornish town
Next Wednesday sees Helston's most famous annual event – the Flora Dance. Or Furry Dance. Call it what you like, if you weren't born in Helston, you'll never have the honour of donning top hat and...
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From EastEnders to the Western Front
Hall for Cornwall, Truro, May 7-11When a book is as loved as Sebastian Faulks' Birdsong it makes bringing it to the stage that more difficult, as one of its stars admits.In a new touring production, a...
View ArticleMonty proves to be a catch for exciting Fowey Festival
Fowey Festival, Friday, May 10, 10.30amThe Fowey Festival of Words and Music – formerly the Daphne du Maurier Festival after the village's most famous resident – starts next week with a packed...
View ArticleTalented company showcase new work
Northcott Theatre, Exeter, May 8 and 9Cassa Pancho's award-winning Ballet Black celebrates the talents of black and Asian dancers from around the world. For their third visit to the Northcott, they...
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Intense passions in classic masterpiece
Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe, FridayStrindberg's tale of lust, class conflict and broken boundaries, Miss Julie, shocked critics when it was first performed and was banned in the UK for 50 years.Its...
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Catching up with Dave revived special memories
When my brother and I were growing up, what we were allowed to watch on our black and white TV was severely restricted by our father, who was less than impressed by most things on the "gogglebox". The...
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Disability row councillor is re-elected
Collin Brewer, the Cornwall Councillor who said disabled children should be "put down", has been elected by a narrow margin.Amid heckles of "shameful" and "you are a disgrace", the Wadebridge East...
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Devon stays true blue but says UKIP 'is welcomed'
The rise of The UK Independence Party (UKIP) failed to dramatically loosen the Conservative stranglehold on Devon County Council, where the ruling group won 38 of the 62 seats available.Despite a...
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Power-sharing talks must decide who runs Cornwall
The three main political parties in Cornwall will be locked in discussion over the next few weeks to determine the future of the council after the election produced no clear winner.A major decline in...
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UKIP's surge signals election breakthrough
The UK Independence Party has won its first council seats in the Westcountry as Nigel Farage's party hailed breakthrough local elections.At Cornwall Council, the first election since becoming a "super"...
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Queen to visit region with Philip this month
The Queen and Prince Philip will visit West Cornwall on Friday, May 17, Buckingham Palace has announced.The royal party will arrive in the region by train at St Erth station, then join a train on the...
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Record numbers expected for gig championships on the Isles of Scilly
Record numbers of boats will go under starter's orders today when the World Pilot Gig Championships gets under way on the Isles of Scilly.The event, the 24th time it has been held, has defied...
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Online storm as hundreds sign petition calling for Collin Brewer to resign
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition calling for Collin Brewer to resign his newly won place on Cornwall Council.The controversial politician resigned in February after it was revealed he said...
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UKIP's surge in polls signals election breakthrough
The UK Independence Party has won its first council seats in the Westcountry as Nigel Farage's party hailed breakthrough local elections.At Cornwall Council, the first election since becoming a "super"...
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Two treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Grampound Road chalet
TWO people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a chalet fire this morning.The blaze broke out at around 8.40am at a property on a farm at Grampound Road, near Grampound.Two people were...
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Deer humanely killed after being hit by car at Lower Treluswell near Penryn
A DEER had to be humanely killed after being hit by a car near Penryn.The animal was struck by the vehicle at Lower Treluswell at around 9.30am today.Police attended the scene and the deer was found to...
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