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Police appeal after historic site desecrated.

Sunday, July 05, 2009

POLICE are appealing for help following the theft of an historic water pump from the heart of Mylor Bridge.

The theft, and the associated desecration of the historical site in Comfort Road, has shocked villagers, some of whom broke down in tears on hearing the news.

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Woman, 55, dies after being struck by train.

Sunday, July 05, 2009

A 55-year-old woman, believed to be from the Hayle area, has died after being struck by a train. Police and ambulance crews were called out to...

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Agency fears summer wildfires

Agency warns over summer wildfires danger

Saturday, July 04, 2009

WESTCOUNTRY homes, beauty spots and parks could be under threat from wildfires if soaring temperatures continue to put dry ground at risk,...

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Booming summer for holiday homes

Booming summer for holiday homes

Saturday, July 04, 2009

THE Westcountry holiday cottage industry is reporting a bumper year with rocketing bookings and visitors already looking ahead to 2010. Aspects...

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Pasty comes into its own

The pasty comes into its own in recession

Saturday, July 04, 2009

IT IS the iconic foodstuff of the Westcountry and the ultimate in recession-busting, portable meals. Now, after weeks of warm weather, pasties...

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Royal rest on school bean bags

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall try out the bean bags at Penair School in Truro

Saturday, July 04, 2009

HUNDREDS of cheering people greeted the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as they arrived in the Westcountry for a day visit...

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Crackdown on 8,000 noisy neighbours

CRACKDOWN OVER NOISY NEIGHBOURS

Friday, July 03, 2009

COUNCIL bosses in the Westcountry are vowing to crack down on noisy neighbours as the number of complaints soared to more than 8,000 in the past...

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Keeping up with the Royals: BLOG

Keeping up with the Royals: LIVE BLOG

Friday, July 03, 2009

FRIDAY: 4:30pm: There was an ecstatic welcome from 1,800 pupils, staff and parents as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall arrived at Penair in a...

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Family tribute to tragic Laura

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Friday, July 03, 2009

A FAMILY today has paid tribute to a 23-year-old woman found dead in woodlands in Cornwall. Laura Hoskin, a medical secretary at a GP practice,...

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Roof collapses at Truro station

Friday, July 03, 2009

TRURO railway station has been closed after torrential rain caused the roof to cave in above the ticket office on Thursday morning. A spokesperso...

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