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A CRASH on the A39 heading out of Falmouth caused delays earlier. A van and a car were involved and police, fire and ambulance personnel were on the scene as of 5.30pm. Traffic was able to pass the scene, between the Kernick and Treliever roundabouts
FIREFIGHTERS have been battling a blaze at a cottage in Porthcurno this afternoon. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at around 3.45pm. Two fire appliances from St Just and one from Penzance have been on the scene. A spokesman
AN army veteran who has battled alcoholism and homelessness, is looking to not only turn his life around but also help those who have been in similar positions. Edwin Willis, aged 64, served three tours of Northern Ireland, including during Bloody
The youngest ever holder of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards' coveted Musician of the Year heads out on the road with Scotland’s celebrated Talisk trio this month. Glasgow-based concertina maestro Mohsen Amini, who is the current holder of the title, will
A surfer had to be rescued by lifeguards after coming into difficulty off Porthtowan beach on Saturday. After being caught up in strong rip tides and easterly winds, the surfer found himself in grave danger having been taken out beyond the break
The 25th of April will be a special date in the calendar of one Cornish couple, writes George Fortey. Ken and Eileen Perham will be celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary later this month marking 60 years since they got married. Eileen
A PREVIOUSLY unreachable destination from the UK is now available from Newquay Cornwall Airport. Super Break has launched a new programme of exclusive breaks to Akureyri, North Iceland and it will depart Newquay March 2, 2020 with just a £49pp
COMMUNITY groups can apply for up to £1,000 to create more woodland, orchards and hedgerows in their towns and villages as part of an innovative Cornwall Council and Crowdfund Cornwall project. As part of the Grow Nature Seed Fund, the Branch Out
WRONGLY positioned track points led to the derailment of a train in Penryn, an investigation has revealed. The 12.20pm two-carriage service carrying 14 passengers from Falmouth to Truro was entering the station when it passed over a set of facing
A WOMAN who drove without insurance has appeared before Truro magistrates. Valerie Alice Isaacs, aged 54, of Pengwarras Road, Camborne, admitted committing the offence on September 26 in a Renault. She was fined £80 and ordered to pay £85 costs
A PUB in the heart of a picturesque Lizard Peninsula village has been sold. Property firm Stonesmith has announced the sale of The New Inn, situated in the heart of Manaccan. The New Inn is the only pub in the village, which is close to the
A MULTI-million pound bid to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education across the South West has been successful, it has been announced. The Institute of Technology in the South West is an emerging collaborative
Warning over mobile mattress sellers Cornwall Council’s Trading Standards team is warning members of the public not to deal with a mobile gang selling mattresses from their white Toyota van. Leanne McLean, Trading Standards Officer said; “This
A family has been refused planning permission to build their own home for a second time. Mr and Mrs Keam had applied for permission to build their own energy efficient home and garage on land at Burnwithian, St Day. The application went before
Ahead of several new signings to be announced, the Cornish Pirates can confirm the names of their latest two squad members to have signed again for the club, both on one-year contracts. Devon-born hooker Tom ‘Hog’ Channon, aged 28, who joined the
