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Truro apprentice has rosy future

3:00pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A Truro teenagers’ future is looking rosy after successfully securing an apprenticeship in horticulture with Truro City Council along with support from the Training Agency at Duchy College, Rosewarne. Andrew Hocking, 16, or ‘Reg’ as he is fondly known as by his colleagues, has been learning the skills, knowledge and expertise required to maintain open public spaces with close mentoring from his supervisor, Pete Kessell, and colleagues at Duchy College. Pete has 25 years experience of working in horticulture and started his career through a youth training scheme at Duchy College. He is now the head gardener of Truro City Centre, sharing his knowledge and experiences with Andrew.

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Future of Cornwall's waste under spotlight

12:40pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

The Cabinet of Cornwall Council will consider a recommendation tomorrow to ask Sita Cornwall to prepare a revised project plan in accordance with the Integrated Waste Management Contract and in accordance with the Cornwall Waste Local Plan.

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House prices in Cornwall rise again

8:37am Tuesday 9th February 2010

South West House prices rose again in January but activity in the market fell as bad weather swept the region, says RICS UK Housing Market survey published yesterday.