Politics would be a better place with no party whips
While it's not been called this, I think few would disagree with my contention that we are witnessing a political earthquake in the UK right now. The Conservative Party is in meltdown; the Prime...
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Force spent extra £150,000 on Olympic Torch relay in Devon and Cornwall
The operation to protect the Olympic torch as it passed through Devon and Cornwall cost the police more than £150,000, it has emerged.The eyes of the world were on Land's End in Cornwall in May as the...
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Appeal for volunteer drivers to help Cornwall communities
Volunteer Cornwall has put out an urgent appeal for volunteer drivers to help people in Cornwall get to vital appointments. The charity urgently needs to recruit more volunteer drivers to help provide...
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British Transport Police launch manhunt following theft of property in Cornwall
British Transport Police have released a picture of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a passenger's property from a train in Cornwall. The incident took place near...
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Cheap Printers in Cornwall for 2013
Cheap printers in Cornwall! Newstyle Print will be offering some of the cheapest printing available across Cornwall in 2013. Newstyle Print already drove down the cost of print in Cornwall in 2012, and...
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Diamond-encrusted false teeth left in Newquay Travelodge
Keys, passport, wallet - a check-list most of us go through when going on holiday. Your stamp collection, Persian Chinchilla kitten, bucket of live crabs and a Kenwood Magimix - less so. Today, the...
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Search called off for Jordan Cobb, 16, who jumped into river from Tamar ferry
A search for a teenager who jumped into a river from a ferry was last night called off without any trace of the boy being found.Jordan Cobb, aged 16, could not be located despite dozens of people, plus...
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Penzance man, Raibert Browne, charged with attempted murder in Mount Hawke
A PENZANCE man has been charged with attempted murder and possessing an offensive weapon following an alleged stabbing in Mount Hawke. Raibert Browne, 69, from Alexandra Road, appeared before Truro...
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British Rail staff abused by disgruntled passenger at Redruth
A would-be traveller abused a member of staff at Redruth Railway Station, when he was told no trains were running.British Transport Police investigating the incident have released an image of a man who...
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Police say just six arrests at St Ives New Years Eve celebrations
POLICE made just six arrests in St Ives on New Year's Eve despite thousands of people flocking to the town for the now famous annual celebrations.The town was packed with revellers, many of them in...
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VIDEO: Falmouth police make Gangnam Style video for charity
Members of Falmouth police showed off their dancing skills in Falmouth's Events Square today as they filmed a "Gangnam Style" video for charity. Sergeant Gary Watts persuaded colleagues and members of...
View ArticleWhat does the future hold for our younger royals?
The prospect next summer of there being three direct heirs to the throne – Prince Charles, Prince William, the new Royal baby – isn't unique. This was the situation in 1891 when George V, then Duke of...
View ArticleSociety has moved on, so why can't the Church, too?
And so a New Year dawns. In fact, I always consider the fresh year is upon us as soon as days start to lengthen, and the birdies start changing their tune. They're always accurate to the day,...
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Fire at the Pandora Inn
Firefighters were called to the 13th Century Pandora Inn near Falmouth following a chimney fire at the pub which was previously destroyed in a major blaze.Staff were evacuated from the historical...
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Cornish Pirates' Phil Burgess expects a fight to the finish for play-off places
Cornish Pirates moved into fourth place in the Championship table this week, but flanker Phil Burgess expects a fight to finish against their rivals for the play-off spots.The Pirates have reached the...
View ArticleLizard Friends of the Earth seek award nominations
DO YOU know someone worthy of receiving an environmental award in the Helston-Lizard area? If so the Lizard peninsula Friends of the Earth would love to hear from you. Back in 2001 Porkellis resident...
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Nine days in December as wet as first three months of 2012 in Penzance
As much rain fell in west Cornwall in the nine days leading up to Boxing Day as the first three months of 2012.The period from December 18 to 26 saw 145.4mm of rain fall in the Penzance area, with the...
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Adventurer Pete Goss embarks on 1,500 km paddle round Tasmania
Maritime adventurer Pete Goss's circumnavigation of Tasmania got off to a bumpy start this week, with strong winds and a broken rudder hampering progress.The 51-year-old, who is aiming to paddle around...
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Member of rail staff allegedly assaulted in lostwithiel
THE BRITISH Transport Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault on a member of rail staff in Lostwithiel.Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to...
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Jason Gilbert and Mandy Mills of Camborne Police Station honoured for their...
A CAMBORNE police dog handler who has helped recover nearly £70,000 worth of drugs and cash during his career has been recognised.PC Jason Gilbert was one of the 16 officers and staff from Devon and...
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