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All cleared, but tab for probe is £57,000

Callington's amateur dramatics group Prim-Raf is busy putting the finishing touches to its latest panto production,<I> Snow White And The Seven Dwarves</I>. Pictured here are the show's little 'uns  during rehearsals. For more see page 20.  1002sh00404Calpanto

AN INVESTIGATION into alleged discrimination against a local woman by Looe councillors has cost taxpayers £57,000, it has been revealed.

Nine out of the 15 members of Looe Town Council were investigated by local government watchdog, Standards for England, for alleged discrimination against Kathrina Ring.

All nine members were...

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Fans and friends pay last tribute to Graham

Supporters and friends pack the stadium at Newquay Football Club  to celebrate the life of Graham Drew.   1002tb0505wake

THE LIFE of Newquay AFC chairman Graham Drew was celebrated on Thursday as hundreds of people packed Mount Wise stadium. Mr Drew, who...

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Bingo session

A PRIZE bingo session is being held in St Merryn on Friday, February 12, to help raise money for ShelterBox and the victims of the Haiti earthquake. The event will be at the Farmers Arms....

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Jumble sale

WADEBRIDGE Young Farmers' Club is holding a charity jumble sale at St Issey village hall. The event will take place on Saturday, February 13, from 2pm to 4pm. All money raised will be...

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Charity event

BIG bacon butties and cups of coffee have helped the committee of Trevone village hall raise £543 for Helston-based disaster relief charity ShelterBox. One of the organisers, Richard...

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Graffiti invite

WADEBRIDGE'S graffiti wall has been given a fresh lick of paint so that people can write Valentine's messages on it. PCSO Phil Chanter spent Sunday painting the wall and is now inviting...

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Cash machine hit by thieves

THIEVES made off with about £160 after ripping out a cash machine in Padstow. Police are seeking witnesses to the incident which happened at Tesco, Sarah's Lane, between 5pm and 11pm on...

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Half price admission for rearranged game

There will be half price admission for Bodmin Town's rearranged Carlsberg SWPL premier division game at home to St Blazey on Wednesday evening following talks with the league.
Admission prices will be £2 for adults and £1 for concessions The original game last month was abandoned after 28 minutes because of fog with the score at 0-0...

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Saltash home fixture switched by league

​SALTASH United's Carlsberg South West Peninsula League premier division match against Buckland Athletic tomorrow has been switched to Buckland's Homers Heath ground.League secretary...

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All Blacks name strong side to face Chiefs

THE Cornish All Blacks have named a strong line-up for tonight's attractive friendly against Exeter Chiefs at Polson Bridge (7.30 kick-off).All Blacks: Fabian, Luff, Westren, Paterson,...

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Liskeard looking for new ECPL manager

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​RUSSELL Hale is standing down from his role as manager of Liskeard Athletic's Cornish Guardian East Cornwall Premier League...

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Bodmin v Parkway match postponed

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​BODMIN Town's Carlsberg South West Peninsula League clash with Plymouth Parkway at Priory Park tonight has been postponed becaus...

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It's a lover's Paradise

A pair of Caribbean Flamingos and a family enjoying the penguin photocall.  Picture: Michelle Turton

THREE pairs of Caribbean flamingos are pretty in pink ready for Valentine's Day and half-term.

Curator David Woolcock said: "They recently spent some time indoors at night to prevent any frostbitten toes during the snowy and icy weather but all were fine.

"You can't help but be amazed by their stunning pink colour....

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Carnivores and kites

Carnivores and kites

THIS half-term Newquay Zoo will be sinking its teeth into some great family activities as it supports the European Association for Zoo...

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The hit about your bits

Anne Charleston

ADD to the two million men and women who have already witnessed one of the 3,000 performances and 25,000 fake orgasms when The Vagina...

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Zun like it hot

Zun like it hot

THEY are The Mars Volta wrestling with The Boredoms and they've just made this weekend a whole lot more interesting. Hell, we could've...

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Bands who prove metal never rusts

Bands who prove metal never rusts

METAL has always been big in Cornwall, with fans and bands sticking a leather-clad finger up at fashionistas who deem the genre uncool....

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