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  • Verdict on Stithians magician accused of murdering lecturer

    A Stithians magician was found not guilty of murdering a university lecturer in Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire. Martyn Smith, 32, from Penhalvean was charged with the murder of 69-year-old Peter Farquhar in October 2015. His co-accused, church

  • Cherry & Whites add two players to ranks ahead of new campaign

    Camborne have moved to strengthen their back division by snapping up versatile Rob Gurnett ahead of the upcoming season in the South West Premier. Gurnett who can operate at centre, wing or full back has moved to the area having had previous National

  • Cornwall signs trade deal with New Zealand

    A new agreement between Cornwall and the Waikato region of New Zealand has opened up opportunities for Cornwall-based businesses looking to trade in the Asia-Pacific region. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Cornwall Trade

  • Window with a View: Landmark shortlisted for national award

    St Michael's Mount has been named as the south west’s best Window with a View by an expert panel of judges, coming out on top against a range of stunning views across the region. The sea view in Cornwall went up against the attractions with the

  • Third rescue in as many days for Lizard lifeboat

    The Lizard lifeboat launched late last night to go to the assistance of a yacht with four people on board. In a position of 2.5 nautical miles west of Lizard Point in a freshening southerly wind, the 11-metre yacht was very low on fuel and its

  • Entries open for Cornwall Manufacturers Group awards

    On the planned night of Brexit, October 31, the Cornwall Manufacturers Group (CMG) will be championing manufacturers across the county at its awards night and all industry players are invited to enter. A total of 10 per cent of Cornwall’s Gross

  • Falmouth Week: the full programme

    FALMOUTH Week kicks off today (Friday) and there's plenty going on between now and Sunday, August 18. Below is the full programme for the event. Friday 9th – Sunday 18th August 2019 9th – 12th August Giant LED screen on The Moor

  • Multiple vehicle blaze tackled by three fire crews

    FIREFIGHTERS dealt with a precarious blaze which damaged three vehicles near Truro last night.  Two fire crews from Truro Community Fire Station and one from Tolvaddon Community Fire Station tackled a lorry fire at Tregavethan, near Penstraze.

  • It's time for Falmouth Week 2019

    FALMOUTH’S big summer celebration begins today. Falmouth Week 2019 is ready to go, with events running across the town from Friday, August 9, to Sunday, August 18. Here we’ll look at some of the highlight of what is sure to be another cracking