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Record-breaking rainfall sums up December 2015
DECEMBER 2015 is officially in the top 10 wettest years on records dating back to 1910, as the Met Office announces record-breaking rainfall throughout the month.The latest early provisional statistics...
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A Cornwall pensioner's epic 18-month Land Rover adventure over...
A GLOBETROTTING pensioner who has spent the past 30 years travelling the world in his Land Rover has added more miles to his odometer by driving around the coast of Africa.Tony Clarke, 69, set off from...
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Cancer survivor's heartfelt thanks to The Cove appeal supporters
A CANCER survivor has extended her heartfelt thanks to all the supporters of The Cove appeal.Sam Smith, 22, from Helston, was a 19-year-old Manchester Metropolitan University student when she was...
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Met Office weather warning for parts of Cornwall and Devon stays...
The Met Office's weather warning for parts of Cornwall and Devon have stayed in place as rain batters the South West following Storm Frank.A yellow warning for rain, meaning that people should be aware...
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Police appeal after man attacked in Truro
POLICE are appealing for information after a man in his fifties was attacked following an argument in Truro on Boxing Day. The victim had argued with another man, also in his fifties, on the bridge...
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When should we take down our Christmas trees?
As we enter a new year it is time to start thinking about taking down Christmas trees and decorations.Traditionally many people take down their trees, lights and decorations by the Twelfth Night,...
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Dangerous sign hanging over a road fixed by firefighters in Truro
Firefighters were deployed in Truro this afternoon to fix a sign that was hanging dangerously over the street.At 10.56am Fire Control received a call asking for assistance in dealing with a sign on...
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Falmouth pub set to close doors tomorrow
A Falmouth pub is set to open for the last time tomorrow.The Fourwinds Inn, located just off Dracaena Avenue, has announced that Sunday will be the last day that it opens.The pub has been in business...
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GALLERY: Dozens brave the water at Falmouth's Gylly Beach New...
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Top workouts to get in shape in 2016 - without going to the gym
As the New Year kicks off, some people start to consider resolutions and one of the biggest changes people start to consider is getting in shape after the festive period.But not everyone has the time...
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From a scorching Easter to mineshafts on the A30 - your most...
It's been a busy year online at the West Briton - and so, to look back, here are the top 10 most-shared stories of 2015.1. Cornwall set for hottest Easter weekend on record?It may seem a dim and...
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Back to work tomorrow? Roadworks to look out for this week on...
Highways England has confirmed roadworks for Cornwall and Devon this week.Here's the summary:DevonA30/M5 Exeter - Junction 31: resurfacing The southbound exit slip to the A30 will be closed between 8pm...
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St Agnes Coastwatch gets new radar equipment thanks to brewery...
A NEW radar system has been installed at a coastal watchpoint at St Agnes thanks to a donation from St Austell Brewery.The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) lookout at St Agnes Head is responsible...
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Five injured in one-vehicle accident in Falmouth
Firefighters had to cut a person out of a badly damaged car in the early hours of this morning, after an accident in Falmouth.A further four people were also helped after sustaining injuries during the...
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WEATHER: Continued wet and windy weather for South West
THE MET Office has revealed more wet and windy weather is in store for the South West as the UK continues to battle with stormy weather.Over the last 24 hours, the South West has seen 20 to 40 mm of...
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Minor injuries after two separate car crashes in Truro
FIVE adults and two children suffered minor injuries following a three-car collision.Emergency services were called to the A39 junction with the Honda garage at St Erme at about 2.30pm on Tuesday.The...
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Cancer support centre appeal now halfway to £1million...
THE Macmillan fundraising team has sent out a heartfelt thank you to the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as they proudly announce reaching the £500,000 fundraising mark for a new cancer...
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LIVE TRAVEL BLOG: Warnings in place as flooding experienced...
FLOOD alerts have been put in place by the Met Office across the South West today as heavy rain sweeps the region.The yellow rain warning is in force until about 2pm today, with many areas already...
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Price of diesel falls to less than £1 a litre at the pumps
The price of a litre of diesel is at its lowest for more than five years after four supermarket chains cut the cost of the fuel to less than £1 a litre.Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons all cut...
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