Stand up for the countryside
Our peaceful countryside represents the biggest irony in Britain today – at least, that's how you could regard it if you were to sit back and observe the long line of threats to our natural landscape...
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Cornish research centre secures major funding
The European Centre for Environment and Human Health, based in Truro, has been awarded a second phase of funding to help continue its work in Cornwall.The £4 million grant is supported by the European...
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Police called to Fistral Beach in Newquay after military flare found
A section of Fistral Beach in Newquay was cordoned off yesterday morning after a member of the public discovered a military flare. Police were called to the scene at 7.10am after the flare was found...
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Cornish Pirates forced to make changes for Rotherham Titans visit
Gavin Cattle reclaims the captaincy of the Cornish Pirates for Sunday's important RFU Championship clash with Rotherham Titans at the Mennaye Field (2pm), writes Dick Straughan.The Welsh scrum-half...
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Cornwall Tourism Awards winners announced
Tourism businesses across Cornwall are celebrating today after scooping prizes at the Cornwall Tourism Awards last night. The event saw Red Hotels, which comprises of The Scarlet and Bedruthan Steps...
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Homeowners urged to be vigilant following two burglaries in Liskeard
Homeowners in Liskeard are being reminded to keep their homes secure following two burglaries in the area. Police said a purse and its contents were stolen during a daylight burglary at a house in...
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A38 closed at Glynn Valley after lorry, van and car crash
A section of the A38 in Cornwall was closed this afternoon after a lorry, van and car crashed in the Glynn Valley area. Police closed the road at the Two Waters Foot junction to allow the air ambulance...
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World Pasty Championships to return to Cornwall
The World Pasty Championships will return to the Eden Project next March with new entry classes and a grand Oggy Oscars party, the Cornish attraction has announced. The first-ever event of its kind was...
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Remembrance Sunday parades and services in Cornwall 2012
Remembrance Sunday takes place this Sunday 11th November. Below is a list of parades and services taking place across Cornwall on the day. Camborne: Commercial Street - 10:15am Crowan: The Square,...
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Patients 'let down' by Royal Cornwall Hospital bosses
A damning report has revealed how hospital chiefs in Cornwall missed an opportunity five years ago to tackle a consultant obstetrician now at the centre of an inquiry over care.The report, following a...
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Westcountry arctic heroes from second world war denied medals
The Western Morning News today backs calls for the Government to recognise the courage and sacrifice of survivors of a perilous mission to deliver lifesaving supplies to Russian allies in the Second...
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Couple sell up and leave tiny Newquay Towan Island home
An aristocratic couple who live on a tiny island just off the coast of Cornwall have sold their home for £1 million – after years complaining about noisy revellers on the beach below.Lord and Lady...
View ArticleRebels plan to stage a Christmas Cracker
SPEEDWAY: Somerset Rebels are to stage an out-of-season individual meeting at the Oaktree Arena on Friday, December 28. The format of the Somerset Rebels Christmas Cracker meeting will be 16 riders...
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Limousin steer enjoys life in the parade ring
No Lighty No Likey, probably England's top beef steer, took another giant stride forward by winning the Supreme Primestock Championship at Beef South West on Thursday.Ninety cattle went before the...
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Truro City sign death crash keeper McCormick
Former Plymouth Argyle keeper Luke McCormick, who was jailed in 2008 for killing two young boys in a car crash while drink-driving, has signed non contract forms for Blue Square Bet South side Truro...
View ArticleDeadly ash disease found in South West
The region's first case of a deadly ash tree disease sweeping the country has been confirmed. The ash dieback infection has been identified by the Forestry Commission at a recently planted site to the...
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Small fire at Asda pizza counter
Firefighters have extinguished a small fire at the Asda supermarket in St Austell. Two crews were called to the store on Cromwell Road shortly after 11.30am and discovered the fire at the pizza...
View ArticleSquires off as Falmouth are denied
Falmouth Town 2, Cullompton Rangers 2LES Gilbert and Robbie Stephens were denied their first league win at Falmouth Town as Ryan Leverton's injury time point rescued a point for Cullompton Rangers at...
View ArticleTruro City's FA Trophy hopes ended as lights go out
Farnborough 3 Truro City 2Cash-strapped Truro's hopes of a lucrative FA Trophy run were ended at the first hurdle as they were beaten by their Bklue Square Bet South league rivals in Hampshire.But the...
View ArticleRedruth bounce back with gritty victory
REDRUTH 21 DINGS CRUSADERS 0Redruth ground out a good National 2 South win over useful opponents Dings Crusaders at the Recreation Ground as they bounced back from last week's hevay defeat at Hartpury...
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