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  • LETTERS: Addressing the issue which is spoiling Flora Day

    I am writing to air my views on this years’ children’s dance. As with every year, the band's performance was fantastic and so were most of the dancers. However, it is becoming more obvious each year that there are more and more children wearing

  • Man, 32, arrested after "suspicious" house fire in Illogan

    A LARGE fire in a residential area caused extensive damage to four houses yesterday evening. Police have confirmed that a 32 yer-old man was arrested and taken into custody at Camborne Police Station following the fire, which is being treated as

  • Body of a man found on Falmouth beach

    A body found on a beach in Falmouth this morning is believed to be that of a man in his 50s who lived in the area. He is understood to have been found on the shoreline below Stratton Terrace. Police confirmed they were called at around 11.30am

  • Drivers to face 16 months of disruption on Penryn bypass

    Drivers are facing a gruelling 16 months of disruption as work is carried out on the Penryn bypass for the next year and a half - beginning in less than a fortnight. A speed restriction will be put in place during that time, with the entire stretch

  • Pirates add two more to their ranks for next season

    Cian Romaine has signed a two-year contract with te Cornish Pirates, writes Phil Westren. Aged 23, the London-born 6’ 5” forward will be arriving from Yorkshire Carnegie who he joined during last season. After first taking up the game of rugby

  • Man on run from police is found after public's help

    A man on the run from police is to be returned to prison after being found in Camborne. Police said they had made "numerous enquiries" to find and arrest 32-year-old Gary Maxey. He was originally convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous

  • Baby food withdrawn as it may contain pieces of rubber glove

    Leading baby food producer Cow & Gate has withdrawn one of its products as it may contain pieces of rubber glove. The company has recalled one batch of its Cheesy Broccoli Bake Stage 3 (10+ months) because it may contain small pieces of blue rubber

  • Do you know how to safely overtake a horse or a cyclist?

    Police in Cornwall are urging respect for all road users = regardless of whether they have two wheels, two legs, four wheels or four legs. Operation Close Pass is intended to improve the safety of cyclists on the road by educating drivers on how

  • Family and friends gather for heartfelt memorial Sennen walk

    More than 40 family members and friends reunited for a charity walk to remember a loved one who passed away. Peter Varnes died on May 5 2018, only two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. Peter, a British Airways captain, enjoyed a short solo

  • Mabe's continental counterparts pay a visit to the village

    Mabe's continental counterparts paid a visit to the village last week when members of the twinning association from Primelin, Brittany travelled to Cornwall. The visitors and hosts met up at Harbour Lights for fish and chips before enjoying Breton