News from Falmouth, Helston, Truro, Camborne and Redruth, Newquay, St Austell,

A390 closed after serious accident near Probus

Crash closes A39 Newquay Road

4:15pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A390 both ways closed due to serious accident, motorcycle and car involved between Trewithen Roundabout (Probus) and B3275 (Tresillian). Diversion: Through Probus centre.

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Iconic 'Mamma Mia' yacht to make return call to Falmouth: PICTURE

3:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

The elegant motor yacht Dona Amelia arrives back in local waters next week when she berths at the docks.

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Strong winds set to return to Cornwall as Met Office issues 'Yellow Alert'

2:46pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A swathe of strong winds is expected to develop across England on Friday before moving south west to hit Cornwall during the afternoon.

Bravery medals for Cornish lifeboat volunteers who carried out daring rescue: VIDEO

2:40pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Three Port Isaac lifeboat volunteers have received RNLI medals for gallantry after they faced rough and dangerous seas as they tried to rescue a father and son swept into the sea from the cliffs off the Cornish coast in April 2012.

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Man chops off own penis on Penryn street: UPDATE

12:20pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

An eyewitness has spoken of the horrific scenes in Penryn on Friday when a man chopped his penis off with a kitchen knife in front of horrified onlookers.

Life at the docks captured on film by Falmouth photographer: VIDEO

12:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Falmouth photographer Paul Harry has compiled a brilliant short film featuring a busy week at the Falmouth Docks this year.

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