Birthday boy: strikes up at Bugle
IN TUNE: Lostwithiel Town band member Garth Hitchens celebrated his 79th birthday and then played in the Bugle Band contest at the weekend. For more pictures and results, see pages 30 and 31.
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'Ridiculous': Thief's transparent disguise
THICKEST OF THIEVES? Robber Jamie Neil donned a clear plastic bag as he raided the Co-op store at a petrol station in Penwinnick Road. He was sentenced to two years in jail this week. See page 4 for...
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Raid: Drug warrants executed
CRACKDOWN: Police in Newquay carried out raids across the region this week in a crackdown on people suspected of drugs offences. See page 2 for more.
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Pirates: It's a treasure trove of fun
BUCANNEERING FUN: Swashbuckling children and staff of Blisland Community Primary School had fun during their 'Pirate Day' which was linked to the pupils' current topic, the sea.
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Miss England row sparks debate over Bay's image
The association which played a crucial role in bringing the finals of Miss England to Torquay has defended its impact on the town's image, after a Westcountry MP called it an "own goal" for the...
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Police probe death of sailor on Scillies in Border Force operation
POLICE are continuing to investigate the death of a man who fell from the mast of his own yacht while it was being searched by Border Force officers on the Isles of Scilly. The Dutch registered 11m...
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Nick Clegg gets earful as Trish sounds off
A DISABLED woman gave a mystery caller an earful about the lack of parking outside her St Austell home, before she realised it was Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.Trish Mills said she was watching...
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Mystery surrounds death of a Truro man who died in car crash in Egypt
Mystery still surrounds the death of a Truro man who died in a horrific accident in Egypt four years ago. Stephen Minors, 52, was in a taxi in Cairo when it was crushed by another vehicle that had...
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Penzance job hunters given helping hand by fire service
A GROUP of job hunters have been given the tools to find themselves a career thanks to a course run by the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.The Phoenix Works team supports people to promote teamwork...
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Rare blue jellyfish goes on display in Newquay
A RARE and colourful jellyfish has gone on display in Newquay after being spotted at a local beach. The bluefire jellyfish was seen by a teacher from Manor House Activity and Development Centre in St...
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Home for Penzance Vulnerable Women Saved
A U-TURN over possible funding cuts has seen a mother and baby unit in Penzance saved from closure.A group of vulnerable young mums were worried they would be thrown out on the streets after they were...
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West aircraft handler Stacy passes US carrier test
A Royal Navy sailor has become the first to qualify as an aircraft director on a US carrier after being put through an intense training programme on the USS Eisenhower.Chief Petty Officer Stacy Gager,...
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Sun smiles on school's fair
THE community came together to take part in a summer fair at St Maddern's Church of England School.The sunny weather drew in the crowds who were entertained by a wide variety of stalls including games...
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Hayle South Quay supermarket could endanger town's place in World Heritage site
THE LONG-awaited development set to revive Hayle's waterfront could put the town's place as a Mining World Heritage site at risk when UN representatives meet in Cambodia this week.Planning permission...
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Colourful farewell to Jacob
HUNDREDS of mourners gathered to say goodbye to an award-winning photographer and surfer.Jacob Cockle, 28, drowned in Carnsew Pool, Hayle, while taking close-up pictures of a whirlpool last month.Known...
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HUNDREDS of mourners gathered to say goodbye to an award-winning photographer and surfer.Jacob Cockle, 28, drowned in Carnsew Pool, Hayle, while taking close-up pictures of a whirlpool last month.Known...
View ArticleColourful farewell to Jacob
HUNDREDS of mourners gathered to say goodbye to an award-winning photographer and surfer.Jacob Cockle, 28, drowned in Carnsew Pool, Hayle, while taking close-up pictures of a whirlpool last month.Known...
View ArticleUrgent care trial hailed as a success
A PIONEERING urgent care centre has been declared an unrivalled success which could now be copied out in other parts of Cornwall.The unit at West Cornwall Hospital was opened a year ago against a...
View ArticleFatal fall during raid on yacht
POLICE are continuing to investigate the death of a man who fell from the mast of his yacht while it was being searched by Border Force officers on the Isles of Scilly.The Dutch-registered 11m sailing...
View ArticleDisability rights champion in hospital
A WOMAN who has become a campaigner for disability rights after having her leg amputated is seriously ill in hospital.As the West Briton went to press, Leanne Grose, from Truro, was in Royal Cornwall...
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