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  • 'Like Miami Vice' as armed cops swoop in Helston

    A quiet residential road of Helston became a scene “from Miami Vice” on Sunday evening when police with guns swooped over allegations of a man threatening a neighbour with a Samurai sword. As residents of Kingsley Way enjoyed the early evening

  • Cornwall and Devon brace for busiest day on the roads

    Today is expected to be the busiest day on Britain's roads so far this year as millions of people set off for their Easter break, with Cornwall and Devon a hotspot for traffic congestion. Trafficmaster predicts bank holiday getaway journeys mixed

  • Helston warden wins environmental award

    Helston’s town warden Craig Bowcutt is the latest in a long line of local people to be recognised by Lizard Peninsula Friends of the Earth’s John Mackay Award. The award was created in 2003 to celebrate the achievement of local individuals or groups

  • Woman injured after vehicle rolls onto side

    Firefighters were called Draynes Valley, Liskeard this morning after a car rolled onto its side, trapping a person inside. Six firefighters from Liskeard and five firefighters in a rescue tender from Bodmin attended just before 11am this morning

  • Camborne police appeal after BB gun fired in car park

    Officers in Camborne are appealing for information after a 'young male' was seen firing a BB gun in a supermarket car park. Police said: "On Tuesday, April 15, betweeen 6pm and 6.30pm a young male on a BMX was seen to be firing a BB gun in the

  • Traditional charm at Old Plough Inn

    LocalS in Shortlanesend near Truro have a little secret, but I’m about to let the cat out of the bag and I don’t think they’ll thank me for doing so! writes Georgina Carter If you are planning a meal out, or you’re heading to Truro for a spot of retail

  • Police try to trace Penryn dog walker after 'incident'

    Police are trying to trace a woman who was seen walking a brown Labrador dog in Penryn after a report of an “incident”  Police will not be drawn on the nature of the incident, but are keen to speak to the woman. She is described as white, aged

  • Can you help police trace Falmouth graffiti suspects: CCTV

    Police are appealing for help in identifying two people they want to talk to in relation to reports of graffiti and in Falmouth. The criminal damage was caused to a building up an opeway in Falmouth when two young men were caught on camera allegedly

  • Camborne beat Penryn to reach Cornwall Cup final

    Camborne 27 Penryn 8 Camborne duly progressed to a Tribute Cup Final showdown with St Austell after working hard for a four try semi final victory over a determined Penryn side at the Recreation Ground. The Borough played with great spirit

  • 'Amazing' response to Helston festival

    A former DJ who suffered a heart attack while walking along the Lizard cliffs held a music event on Saturday to raise awareness for unexpected heart attacks in seemingly perfectly healthy people. Kay decided to hold a music event called Heart Beats

  • New Camborne town guide launched

    BID Camborne has launched its new town guide just in time for Easter. The 24-page booklet is packed with useful information about the town and features 220 businesses throughout the town along with a colour coded map, events listings and essential

  • Puppy makes overnight recovery after breaking back

    A five month-old puppy has made a shock overnight recovery after breaking his back in a car accident last week. Vets and nurses of Penmellyn Vets, the St Columb Major Vet Hospital, are astonished at the recovery of Alfie, a five month-old, 3kg

  • Swamp Circus 'Release the Beast' this weekend

    Deep in the woods, fields and river of Chyan something is stirring. This Easter Swamp Circus are ready to release The Beast, a celebration of nature and seas to audiences in Penryn. The promenade show is for the whole family concluding with a big

  • Seann invites you into his world

    Comedy’s fastest rising star Seann Walsh returns to the road this autumn with an |all-new highly anticipated live show to show the world that he is the Lie-In King. Star of Channel 4’s ‘Stand Up For The Week’, BBC1’s ‘Live At The Apollo’ and ‘Michael