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Couple claim incinerator's fence will 'imprison' them

Chris and Carol Charnock outside their home. Picture: Jonathan Jacobs

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

A COUPLE claim they will feel like prisoners in their own home if a three-metre high fence is built to reduce noise from a proposed waste incinerator.

Chris and Carol Charnock live in Trerice, near St Dennis, in one of the closest houses to the planned incinerator which...

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Gypsies are close to winning land fight

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

A FAMILY of Romany gypsies who have battled to legally live on a piece of land they have occupied for more than 70 years are close to winning...

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MBE for retired doctor devoted to village life

Marlene Behennah, now an MBE.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

A RETIRED GP from Mevagissey has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List for devoting years of her life to the village. Marlene...

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By George, cat is found safe

Tom Hobbs and Joanne Baines reunited with their cat George. Picture: Jonathan Jacobs

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

A MUCH-LOVED tabby cat who sparked a five-day search after he was lost in Tregrehan Woods has been found unscathed in a pub. George, an...

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Truro pupils take part in BBC World Service debate

The live BBC World Service broadcasting from Truro High School for Girls.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

TRURO pupils were able to make their voices heard on the world stage thanks to a unique broadcasting opportunity. The youngsters, parents and...

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More women and children using soup kitchen

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

A SOUP kitchen for homeless and vulnerable people has reported a rise in the number of women and children using the service. Hilary Rouse,...

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Crews brush up on water rescue skills

Firefighters Richard Geast, Doug Gordon, Jason White, Lee Thomas (Watch Manager), Andy Reynolds and Nick Jones from Orange Watch at St Austell Fire Station practising water recovery techniques at Lostwithiel. www.kasstzam. com

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

FIRE crews waded into a river last week to brush up on their life-saving skills. The specialist team from St Austell is one of only two teams...

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Protest group plans balloon demo against turbine plan

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

PROTESTERS will mark out the height of a controversial wind turbine planned for the Eden Project with a large multi-coloured balloon this...

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Seeking Jud

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

ST Austell Amateur Operatic Society auditions for Oklahama went well and rehearsals will start in earnest this month. The show will be...

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Road works begin

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

A £40,000 improvement programme started on one of St Austell's busiest roads this week. The road works on the Penwinnick roundabout will...

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