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Big changes to training provided at RNAS Culdrose
Big changes are happening to training provided at RNAS Culdrose in Helston that should not only update personnel with the latest skills but also boost the Cornish economy. Ascent Flight Training, which provides training for the MOD using the UK
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Meet the Truro Millionaire making people's dreams come true - one ride at a time
When a Cornish National Lottery millionaire stepped in to take a stranded bride to her wedding during the pandemic, he hadn’t anticipated that three years on, it would become an almost full-time job. However, the sight of him whisking a bride to
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Vote of no confidence in Cornwall Council leader is submitted
A motion calling for a vote of no confidence in Cornwall Council’s Conservative leader Linda Taylor has been submitted to the local authority by a Tory rebel today (Monday, September 30), writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. Signatures
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A Spirited Effort From 'Bare Bones' Cornish Pirates
The Cornish Pirates expected a tough challenge for their first home match of the season, and last season's Championship winners made sure it was. It was Ealing’s fly-half Dan Jones who kicked the game off. Playing towards the Penzance end of
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Anger over houses plan for Royal Cornwall Show car parking field
Plans for houses on an agricultural field used for parking during the Royal Cornwall Show have led to anger and concern from local residents and the parish council, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela. Mine and Quarry Services Ltd has
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Cornwall Just Stop Oil supporter denies criminal damage of Van Gogh paintings
Three Just Stop Oil supporters - including one from Cornwall - have denied carrying out an attack on two Van Gogh paintings, after soup was thrown at them hours after other activists were jailed, a court heard. The paintings, both versions of Vincent
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Woman from Cornwall among three charged with throwing soup at Van Gogh paintings
A woman from Cornwall is one of three people charged with criminal damage after soup was thrown at two Van Gogh paintings in the National Gallery on Friday. Stephen Simpson, aged 61, of Bradford, West Yorkshire; Phillipa Green, aged 24, of Penryn
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Farmer apologises after 'vile' smelling thick smoke stinks up Falmouth
A farmer who runs an organic green waste recycling facility has said sorry to the people of Falmouth for ‘vile’ thick “evil smelling” smoke covered the town at the weekend. Neil Pengelly who runs Greenspot at Higher Kergilliack farm on the Constantine
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Well known roadside pub could become houses - with more in the car park
A well known roadside pub could be converted into houses with further building of more properties in the car park. The proposed scheme is based around the Smugglers Inn pub at Calais Road, St Erth Praze, near Hayle. Lake Inns and Leisure, based
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'Inappropriate behaviour' leads to ban from all recycling centres in Cornwall
Kicking off at staff has led to a ban from all recycling centres in Cornwall for those involved. Cornwall Council is now reminding members of the public that "any form of aggression or violence against its staff or contractors will not be tolerated
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New 66-bed care home planned for the outskirts of Helston
A new 66-bed care home is being planned on the outskirts of Helston. LNT Care Developments has applied to build a 66-bed care home with associated car parking and landscaping at Trelil Farm, on land off Rowes Lane, which is classed as the Wendron
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'I've lost friends taking my kids from school to live off-grid - but no regrets'
A mum says she lost friends after taking her kids out of school and moving her family of four to live off grid in a 9ft old horsebox in Cornwall - but says she has no regrets. Angie Burkey, aged 45, was heartbroken when her youngest son Fox Burkey
