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Helston YFC show off sport skills

November 23, 2012

Proving that practice makes perfect, members of Helston and St Keverne Young Farmers’ Club took first place in a sporting competition at the weekend.
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Extension opens at Porthleven Primary School

November 23, 2012

Traditional ribbon was shunned in favour of a sheet of polythene when Porthleven Primary School opened its extended classroom on Monday.
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Outstanding volunteers awarded Lord-Lieutenant’s Commendation for Meritorious Service

November 22, 2012

Three of Cornwall’s most outstanding volunteers have been awarded the coveted HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Commendation for Meritorious Service.
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‘Severe delays and cancellations’ on rail routes due to widespread flooding

November 22, 2012

Due to flooding in the Plymouth and Bristol area, First Great Western train services are subject to severe delays and cancellations. Customers are advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
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Redruth resort scoops wildlife friendly gong

November 22, 2012

A Portreath holiday resort has picked up the gong for the most wildlife friendly business in Cornwall at a recent awards.
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Train company helps Redruth girl who saved dad’s life

November 21, 2012

An 11 year-old girl from Redruth who brought her father back to life when he stopped breathing has been given the VIP treatment by First Great Western (FGW).
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Police and Crime Commissioner’s Culdrose base police helicopter plan

November 21, 2012

Police helicopter back up could soon be flying from Helston in a bid to improve response times.
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Cornish language to be promoted through county

November 21, 2012

The Cornish Language Fellowship has appointed a new community development officer to help groups start using Kernewek.
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Lizard mum acquitted of attempted murder

November 21, 2012

A mother from The Lizard has been acquitted of attempting to murder her former partner and her best friend by driving dangerously at them as they walked hand in hand.
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Seagull proof rubbish sacks trial a success

November 21, 2012

A rubbish sack that claims to be “seagull proof” appears to be a success, early signs suggest.
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Camborne pub’s ‘Loo of the Year’ honour

November 21, 2012

A Camborne pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets - in the Loo of the Year Awards 2012.
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‘Outstanding commitment’ of Camborne PCSO working with migrants

November 19, 2012

The 'outstanding work and commitment' of a Camborne PCSO has been recognised in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Police Commander’s citations.
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Truro police officers river rescue bravery recognised

November 19, 2012

Two serving police officers have been honoured for their part in a rescue of a man from the Truro River this summer.
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Cornwall Film Festival award winners announced

November 19, 2012

Following a star studded line-up at the 11th annual Cornwall Film Festival this years award winners have been announced.
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Praa WWII veteran calls for Arctic convoy recognition

November 18, 2012

A VETERAN of the World War II Arctic Convoys is leading calls for the government to recognise the courage of his colleagues on the hazardous missions.
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Multi-million pound health and wellbeing innovation centre in Truro completed

November 18, 2012

The construction of the multi-million pound health and wellbeing innovation centre in Truro has now been completed.
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Willow weaving course in Porthleven

November 17, 2012

BUDDING artists can learn the skill of willow weaving on a special course in Porthleven next month.
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Mawgan festive fair this weekend

November 16, 2012

A Christmas fayre is taking place at Mawgan Recreation Hall this weekend.
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Breage farmer guilty of animal neglect

November 16, 2012

A BREAGE farmer who showed "stubbornness to the point of obstinacy" has been found guilty of neglecting his animals.
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Phone fine for Porthleven rugby player

November 16, 2012

Using his mobile phone while driving through Helston landed a Porthleven rugby player with a hefty fine and points on his licence, this week.
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Lights, camera, action! – for Cornwall College Camborne

November 16, 2012

A slice of Hollywood has been brought to a Camborne college thanks to a chunk of new investment.
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