Penzance Sea Cadets praised for 'quick thinking' in Mousehole...
Members of thePenzance Sea Cadets have been praised for their "quick thinking" when helping rescue an unmanned boat which was drifting towards rocks at Penlee Point on Saturday.The incident, which...
View ArticlePenzance Canoe Club look to 50th Anniversary celebrations
Penzance Canoe Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Saturday – a milestone which has prompted members to look back on the club's history.It was founded in 1966 by Alex Allen, Clare Allen and...
View ArticleGoonhilly in Cornwall to play central role in new Pathfinder moon...
Cornwall is to play a central role in a new mission to the moon, it has been announced today.Goonhilly Earth Station on the Lizard peninsula will act as the communications centre for a new private...
View ArticleTake a look behind Hayle's iconic clock
A heritage centre in Hayle took some behind the scenes photos of the town's 18th century clock during repair work earlier this month.The Cumbria Clock Company visited Hayle Heritage Centre to carry out...
View Article​Firefighters called to kitchen fire at Truro's new retirement...
Firefighters were called to Truro newest retirement block following a kitchen fire this morning. Crews from Truro and Tolvaddon were called to Tregolls Lodge –the site of the former police station on...
View ArticleIllogan Parish Fair draws crowds despite dreary weather
A FIFTH annual parish fair, held across four sites at the weekend, left judges with some tough calls to make.The Illogan Parish Fair was staged at locations in the Churchtown area of the village,...
View ArticlePost-mortem reveals stranded sperm whale had squid lunch as tests...
A series of graphic pictures have been released showing experts carrying out a post-mortem on a beached whale - including its squid lunch. The 40ft giant sperm whale died on Sunday after it became...
View ArticleSt Day horse owner denies eight animal mistreatment charges
A HORSE owner has pleaded not guilty to eight counts of mistreating animals in her care.Roberta Cleere, 38, of Scorrier Street, St Day, is alleged to have committed the offences between December 2015...
View ArticleCanoe club needs help to secure £25k for new clubhouse
A canoe club is urging people to support its bid to win £25,000 which would enable it to build its first ever dedicated clubhouse in Truro.Truro Canoe Club has been run for 40 years during which time...
View ArticleSteve Double MP is refusing to say whether he still employs his...
MP Steve Double is refusing to comment on whether married caseworker Sarah Bunt, with whom he had an affair, is still employed by his office - despite her removing her job title from her social media...
View ArticleHere's why Newquay's nightlife scene is an example to the rest of...
Newquay is a shining example of how to build a vibrant night time economy, according to a new report. The report by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) launched in the House of Commons earlier...
View Article​Superfood quinoa could be grown in Cornwall thanks to county's...
Trendy upmarket superfood quinoa could soon be farmed in Cornwall thanks to global warming turning the Duchy subtropical. The tiny grain, which is packed with health benefits, including dietary fibre,...
View ArticleSchool children learn how to 'Swim Safe' this summer at Jubilee...
JUBILEE Pool has been welcoming school children from across Cornwall who have been taking part in water safety and outdoor swimming sessions. Swim Safe has been hosted in Penzance for the first time...
View ArticleFalmouth bride wears 200 year old veil worn by six generations of...
One wedding tradition is to wear something old for the ceremony and for Falmouth bride Emma Townend she certainly did that - with a 200 year old veil.The veil has been worn by at least six generations...
View ArticleMayor officially named first female president of St Ives Rotary...
St Ives Rotary club has officially appointed its first female president in 77 years.The St Ives branch of the Rotary club has welcomed St Ives Mayor Linda Taylor as their first female president.The...
View ArticleNewquay crime is up, but police say burglary gang partly...
Crime in Newquay was up 14.7 per cent last month year on year, police statistics have revealed.There were 156 recorded crimes in the town in June, up from 136 for the same month in 2015, despite a...
View ArticleMotor nuts branch out and proudly open Pool-based Merc AutoCare
TWO motor enthusiasts have decided to go it alone by opening a new Mercedes and Smart car specialist centre for servicing and repairs.Leon Youlton and Steve Landry, both self-confessed petrol heads,...
View ArticleTeenager airlifted to hospital after plunging 15ft off St Ives...
The St Ives lifeboat crew and lifeguards sprang into action this afternoon after an 18-year-old woman fell 15ft.The volunteer lifeboat crew was returning from an exercise when the alarm was sounded...
View ArticleRoyal Mail to open two Cornwall delivery offices on Sundays for...
Royal Mail has announced that the customer service points at its St Austell and Falmouth delivery offices will be open for customers to collect and drop off parcels and letters on Sundays. St Austell...
View ArticleVIDEO: Wadebridge River Festival draws the crowds
Thousands of people lined the banks of the River Camel at Wadebridge yesterday afternoon for the annual raft race.Teams in fancy dress took to the water for the traditional "paddle" between the old...
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