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220 mile bike ride in memory of Truro mother who died
MORE than 50 friends and family members will embark on a charity bike ride from Southampton to Truro this weekend in remembrance of a loving wife, stepmother, aunt and daughter.The 220-mile trip will...
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Threatened west Penwith land comes under protection
CHERISHED west Penwith land said to be threatened by changes to agricultural policy is to be made safe thanks to £200,000 of lottery funding.Cornwall Wildlife Trust has plans in place to buy more than...
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Portscatho artist's paintings 'captured a lost London'
A PORTSCATHO artist's legacy will live on through her riverscape paintings, which show the image of a "forgotten" London.Tributes from all over the world have poured in for Anne Christopherson, 91, who...
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Penzance film-maker highlighting issues facing mums in Asia
A PENZANCE film-maker swapped the Cornish summer heatwave for the monsoon season in the rainforest of south-east Asia to help highlight the importance of access to maternal healthcare.Jude Moore, who...
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Shining a light on the Jewish community at the heart of Devon
This year marks a very special landmark in the life of the city of Exeter. The Exeter Synagogue marks its 250th anniversary.As the second oldest extant synagogue outside London, it has a rich history...
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Newquay Pathfinder Project has chance of major prize
A PROJECT in Newquay which brings together health and social care providers and the voluntary sector is in contention for a prestigious national award.Newquay Pathfinder Project is one of ten...
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Penwith Methodist chapels close after well over 100 years of service
TWO Methodist chapels built in Victorian times have closed after their "purposes were fulfilled".Treen, built in 1834 and St Levan, set up in 1868, saw congregations gather for the last time on...
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Burglary victim accuses luxury Newquay hotel of negligence
THE MANAGER of one of Newquay's most prestigious hotels believes a guest and his wife were the victims of a professional job after they were robbed of £9,000 worth of belongings – and their car.London...
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Mother forced to move after ex-husband's threats
A MOTHER had to change her job, her home and her phone number, and move her daughter to another school, because of the threatening and distressing text messages from her former husband, despite a...
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Thaw in the St Ives St John's Ambulance premises row
ST JOHN'S Ambulance has revealed it has agreed on a home for the St Ives unit that should calm a war of words that has raged between paid officers in Exeter and local volunteers.St Ives' St John...
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Helston firefighters extinguish grass fire at Praa Sands
Firefighters were called to Praa Sands yesterday evening following reports that a small area of grass had caught alight. A crew from Helston arrived at the beach's main car park at around 8.30pm...
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Falmouth firefighters rescue horse stuck in bog in Budock Water
A horse was trapped in a bog in Budock Water for several hours before being rescued by firefighters in the early hours of this morning. The alarm was raised after the owner discovered the distressed...
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When the sun sets, the dark reality of badger culling emerges
We're a week in to the badger-cull that is said to be taking place in West Somerset. As yet no official facts or figures relating to the operation have been released but WMN reporters have been out...
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First World War will's link to Fleetwood Mac
The last wishes of a First World War hero and grandfather of a Cornish rock star are among thousands of documents unearthed by archivists that are being made available online.A will belonging to John...
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Town erupts as Newquay ladies take county gig title on home ground
Cheers erupted from around Newquay yesterday when the home team secured a victory in the women's county gig championships.Newquay Ladies A team powered across the finish line, having led from the start...
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WEATHER: More sunshine predicted for Cornwall
The summer holidays may be drawing to a close but the sunshine looks set to continue this week with temperatures expected to remain in the high teens. Today is expected to be a dry and sunny day with a...
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Woman rescued after walking out to sea in the middle of the night in St Ives
A woman who walked out to sea with the intention of taking her own life was rescued by St Ives lifeboat crews in the middle of the night. The alarm was raised at 1am after Police alerted the Coastguard...
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Combine harvester caught on fire in Rame, near Torpoint
Firefighters were mobilised after a combine harvester caught on fire at a farm in Rame, near Torpoint, yesterday afternoon. The alarm was raised at around 4pm after smoke was seen coming from the...
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One vehicle road traffic colllision on Bonython road, Newquay
Emergency services were called to a one-vehicle road traffic collision on Bonython road, Newquay, during the night. A team of five firefighters from Newquay attended the incident at around 3am. The...
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Family's tribute to death-crash biker
The family of a motorcyclist who died in a collision have paid tribute to him. Nik A'Court-Wills, 56, from Ilminster, died when he was involved in a collision in Wellington on Thursday. His family...
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