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Firefighters at the scene of the gorse fire

First gorse fire of the year tackled in a busy week for firefighters

Invasive Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus edulis) being removed from Lizard Point, Cornwall. Credit Seth Jackson

Invasive Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus edulis) being removed from Lizard Point, Cornwall. Credit Seth Jackson

Nature recovery project on the Lizard is working from the ground up

Chimichangas has opened as a restaurant at The Lizard

Chimichangas has opened as a restaurant at The Lizard

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REVIEW: Tex-Mex at UK's most southerly point - new restaurant Chimichangas

The existing bungalow in Coverack and the propsed two-storey house for the site

The existing bungalow in Coverack and the propsed two-storey house for the site

Planning and development

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Decision on new home declared a 'mega mansion' by locals of fishing village

Fallowfields restaurant at the Housel Bay Hotel has been awarded 3AA Rosettes

Fallowfields restaurant at the Housel Bay Hotel has been awarded 3AA Rosettes

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Restaurant at UK's most southerly hotel awarded 3AA Rosettes

Following the sinking, a Crowdfunder was launched by the Cadgwith community to buy Callum Hardwick and Brett Jose a new boat

Following the sinking, a Crowdfunder was launched by the Cadgwith community to buy Callum Hardwick and Brett Jose a new boat

Modifications to Cadgwith fishing boat may have caused it to sink report finds

A CGI image of how the bungalow development could look near Ruan Minor

A CGI image of how the bungalow development could look near Ruan Minor

Fears new bungalows will impact countryside hamlet on The Lizard

The existing bungalow in Coverack and the propsed two-storey house for the site

The existing bungalow in Coverack and the propsed two-storey house for the site

Planning and development

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'Enough is enough' says Cornish fishing village in line for 'mega mansion'

Sue Knight was wrongly suspended by Post Office Counters Ltd on November 6, 2012

Sue Knight was wrongly suspended by Post Office Counters Ltd on November 6, 2012

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Horizon scandal ex-postmistress still not had proper compensation or apology

'Cafe of the Year' Wavecrest at The Lizard was taken over by the Pollard family (inset) in March this year

'Cafe of the Year' Wavecrest at The Lizard was taken over by the Pollard family (inset) in March this year

Family business in Cornwall named 'Cafe of the Year' eight months after opening

Clockwise from top left Thomas Keating, Benjamin Burns, Georgie Keating and Christy Keating

Clockwise from top left Thomas Keating, Benjamin Burns, Georgie Keating and Christy Keating

Leaders of £1.35m drug gang operated from camper van parked in holiday park

Revd Susie Templeton took her first Cornish service

Revd Susie Templeton took her first Cornish service

Vicar's first Cornish service in medieval church gets off to a stormy start

There has been an increase in drones flying over RNAS Culdrose and RAF Predannack in recent months.

There has been an increase in drones flying over RNAS Culdrose and RAF Predannack in recent months.

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'Keep out of the Red!' Police warning over rise in drones over military airfields

The rescue took seven hours

The rescue took seven hours

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Stricken yacht towed back to safety after becoming de-masted on 'poor' sea conditions

Wyatt was said to have sent the man numerous messages via Facebook Messenger

Wyatt was said to have sent the man numerous messages via Facebook Messenger

Woman from The Lizard sentenced for harassment of man following conditional discharge

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Cornish primary school pupil's artwork chosen for new shanty festival logo

The Top House Inn at the Lizard has revealed who will be performing at Lizard's Sea Shanty Festival

The Top House Inn at the Lizard has revealed who will be performing at Lizard's Sea Shanty Festival

Pub in Cornwall announces date of 12-hour festival to support local lifeboat

There are new managers at the Three Tuns at St Keverne

There are new managers at the Three Tuns at St Keverne

New managers of pub in Cornwall tell of lovely welcome after first week

Katie Bray of Gwella Dairy has opened two new shops

Katie Bray of Gwella Dairy has opened two new shops

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'I'm counting on people's honesty': Ice cream business owner opens two new shops

The flooding was caused by intense rain over a short period of time

The flooding was caused by intense rain over a short period of time

Remembering the devastating Coverack floods six years on

Mr Roscoe parked his car at the entrance to the beach where he says it was keyed

Mr Roscoe parked his car at the entrance to the beach where he says it was keyed

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LETTER: Keyed car should NOT have been parked at entrance to beach path

Up to 20 new homes could be built in St Keverne for local families (Image: Getty Images)

Up to 20 new homes could be built in St Keverne for local families (Image: Getty Images)

Planning and development

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Village on Lizard Peninsula in running for up to 20 homes for local families

The car was parked opposite the toilets before it was damaged

The car was parked opposite the toilets before it was damaged

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Car owner condemns 'disgusting' behaviour after car keyed at Cornish beach

Mary's Suzuki bike was found burnt out in Sunderland last week

Mary's Suzuki bike was found burnt out in Sunderland last week

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Cornish pensioner's motorbike found burnt out after public search

The team at Treleauge with their Duke of Cornwall trophy and certificate

The team at Treleauge with their Duke of Cornwall trophy and certificate

Royal Cornwall Show

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Cornish farm shop honoured at Royal Cornwall Show for farm diversification

A fisherman clinging to his upturned boat was rescued by the Lizard Lifeboat

A fisherman clinging to his upturned boat was rescued by the Lizard Lifeboat

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Lone fisherman left clinging to upturned boat after it capsizes out to sea

The Humpback Whale was filmed off Cadgwith by fisherman Danny Phillips

The Humpback Whale was filmed off Cadgwith by fisherman Danny Phillips

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WATCH: Cadgwith fisherman captures Humpback Whale breaching and 'playing' off coast

The club hopes that the bike will be found and returned to Mary

The club hopes that the bike will be found and returned to Mary

Biking pensioner has her 'pride and joy' stolen on way home from fundraiser

Reverend Lisa Coupland will be ordained as a full priest at a ceremony conducted by the Right Reverend Hugh Nelson, Bishop of St Germans, at Truro Cathedral

Reverend Lisa Coupland will be ordained as a full priest at a ceremony conducted by the Right Reverend Hugh Nelson, Bishop of St Germans, at Truro Cathedral

Woman vicar for The Lizard to be ordained as full priest at the end of the month

Packet Pub of the Year 2023

Packet Pub of the Year 2023

Best pubs in Cornwall as chosen by you - now vote for your favourite

Callum Hardwick and Brett Jose with their new boat in Cadgwith

Callum Hardwick and Brett Jose with their new boat in Cadgwith

Fishermen sail new boat into harbour four months after devastating sinking

A CGI of how the semi-detached dormer bungalows could look on the site of the existing one

A CGI of how the semi-detached dormer bungalows could look on the site of the existing one

Local government

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Bungalow overlooking The Lizard Square could be knocked down - for two new ones

The popular pub will close to customers this Friday (February 19)

The popular pub will close to customers this Friday (February 19)

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Britain's most southerly pub to close after 17 years

NCI Nare Point Watchkeeper Len Jepp receives his Cornwall High Sheriff's Award from Andrew Williams, witnessed by station manager Don Garman

NCI Nare Point Watchkeeper Len Jepp receives his Cornwall High Sheriff's Award from Andrew Williams, witnessed by station manager Don Garman

National Coastwatch veteran honoured with High Sheriff’s Award

Humpback whale breaching on November 29, 2022

Humpback whale breaching on November 29, 2022

WATCH: Humpback whales filmed breaching off Cornwall coast as sightings increase

A service of thanksgiving was held for two Cadgwith fishermen whose boat sank and a crowdfunder is now set up

A service of thanksgiving was held for two Cadgwith fishermen whose boat sank and a crowdfunder is now set up

Service of thanksgiving for safe return of two fishermen whose boat sunk

A Crowdfunder is supporting Brett Jose and Callum Hardwick after the loss of fishing boat Crig-A-Tana

A Crowdfunder is supporting Brett Jose and Callum Hardwick after the loss of fishing boat Crig-A-Tana

Close-knit community rallies behind two fishermen after sinking: how to support

The Lizard Lifeboat had to rescue two Cadgwith fishermen after their boat sank on Saturday

The Lizard Lifeboat had to rescue two Cadgwith fishermen after their boat sank on Saturday

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Emotion as Lizard lifeboat crew rescue two of their own when fishing boat sinks

NASA is ready for second attempt to launch Artemis 1 moon mission Picture: PA Images

NASA is ready for second attempt to launch Artemis 1 moon mission Picture: PA Images

Artemis mission

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Cornwall space scientists ready as NASA prepares second Artemis launch attempt

Three call outs in two days for Lizard lifeboat team. Picture: Lizard Lifeboat Facebook

Three call outs in two days for Lizard lifeboat team. Picture: Lizard Lifeboat Facebook

Multiple callouts for lifeboat over sun-drenched weekend

There was plenty of fun to be had at The Lizard on Sunday Picture: The Lizard Community Group

There was plenty of fun to be had at The Lizard on Sunday Picture: The Lizard Community Group

'Just like the good old days': Community spirit alive at Lizard fun day

Members of Lizard Amateur Dramatics Society

Members of Lizard Amateur Dramatics Society

Cornish drama society celebrations £10,000 Lottery windfall

Landwednack School Country Dancers with their class teacher James Green

Landwednack School Country Dancers with their class teacher James Green

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Cornish village welcomes return of Midsummer event with bonfire and dancing

A participant running past St Micheals Mount.

A participant running past St Micheals Mount.

Cornish ultra marathon The Classic Quarter returns with some big changes

Shells Class from Mullion Primary School visit Tregullas Farm to bury some large pants!

Shells Class from Mullion Primary School visit Tregullas Farm to bury some large pants!

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In briefs: Why one Cornish farm swapped plants for burying pants

Lizard Point Holiday Park and Sea Acres are getting a £1.1 million upgrade from Parkdean

Lizard Point Holiday Park and Sea Acres are getting a £1.1 million upgrade from Parkdean

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Two holiday parks in Cornwall to get £1.1 million upgrade

A survey by Which? has revealed the best walks in Britain. Picture: PA

A survey by Which? has revealed the best walks in Britain. Picture: PA

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3 Cornwall locations among Which? best British walks - see the list

A kissing gate on the new stretch of coast path near Gillan Picture: National Trust / Seth Jackson

A kissing gate on the new stretch of coast path near Gillan Picture: National Trust / Seth Jackson

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New stretch of coast path opens in one of Cornwall's most picturesque areas

Elaine Edwards was a respected dressmaker from St Keverne

Elaine Edwards was a respected dressmaker from St Keverne

Dressmaker and community woman on Lizard Peninsula dies day after 90th birthday

The Time Team dig near Manaccan, with Goonhilly Downs satellite dishes in the background Picture: Charlie Newlands / Time Team

The Time Team dig near Manaccan, with Goonhilly Downs satellite dishes in the background Picture: Charlie Newlands / Time Team

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Time Team returns for first time in a decade with Cornwall special

$Some of the pies made by Penny\'s Pies which has been given planning permission for a new facility (Image: Penny\'s Pies/free to use)$ $Some of the pies made by Penny\'s Pies which has been given planning permission for a new facility (Image: Penny\'s Pies/free to use)$

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New pie making base to open on Lizard Peninsula by former pub landlady

The Lizard area has the highest Covid cases in Cornwall as two rise above 1,000 rate average

The Lizard area has the highest Covid cases in Cornwall as two rise above 1,000 rate average

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Lizard area has highest cases in Cornwall as two rise above 1,000 rate average

CHEERS: Four pubs in and around Helston and Porthleven pubs have been listed in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2022. Pictures: Tripadvisor/Google Street View

CHEERS: Four pubs in and around Helston and Porthleven pubs have been listed in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2022. Pictures: Tripadvisor/Google Street View

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

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Good Beer Guide: See the pubs in and around Helston and Porthleven to make the list

Remembrance Sunday parades and services took place across the Helston and Lizard area

Remembrance Sunday parades and services took place across the Helston and Lizard area

Remembrance Services

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Crowds come out for Remembrance Sunday in Helston, Porthleven and Lizard area

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