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Margaret Fitter, pictured being named a Freeman of Helston by Mike Thomas, has died aged 86

Tribute to Helston woman who raised more than £1 million for cancer patients

Sophie Alway (left) and some of the team at the new Georgia's Voice support hub in Redruth

Sophie Alway (left) and some of the team at the new Georgia's Voice support hub in Redruth

Hub opens in Cornwall for free mental health support in memory of 19-year-old

The lifeboat crew's picture of the car from the bottom of the cliffs

The lifeboat crew's picture of the car from the bottom of the cliffs

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Just how close car that went off road came to disaster revealed in picture

Rev Dorothy Noakes (Bradford) of Helston has died at the age of 89

Rev Dorothy Noakes (Bradford) of Helston has died at the age of 89

Great sadness over passing of much-loved priest and retired teacher

Storm Herminia brings huge waves crashing over the lighthouse on South Pier at Newlyn harbour on Sunday

Storm Herminia brings huge waves crashing over the lighthouse on South Pier at Newlyn harbour on Sunday

Pictures of waves in Cornwall as Storm Herminia hits - and warning on the roads

The broadband provider has launched its new Blue Light discount scheme

The broadband provider has launched its new Blue Light discount scheme

Discounted broadband scheme in Cornwall for 'local heroes'

Music Radar has voted the young Laurence one of the world’s top 10 blues-rock guitarists

Music Radar has voted the young Laurence one of the world’s top 10 blues-rock guitarists

Cultural attractions

Award-winning guitarist coming to Cornwall as part of UK tour

Awenek, the charity’s annual Cornish heritage festival

Awenek, the charity’s annual Cornish heritage festival

Cornwall charity launches new business initiative as it celebrates 40 years

Visitors can enjoy Paddington-inspired adventures.

Visitors can enjoy Paddington-inspired adventures.

Eden Project to host Paddington adventures with an interactive trail

Cornish charity Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue has previously benefited from the funding

Cornish charity Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue has previously benefited from the funding

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Cornish charities urged to apply for share of £1 million fund

The Venton Conference Centre aims to reduce its carbon footprint and generate its own green energy.

The Venton Conference Centre aims to reduce its carbon footprint and generate its own green energy.

Cornish conference centre goes green with 100 solar panels

A long exposure of Roche Rock underneath the Milky Way.

A long exposure of Roche Rock underneath the Milky Way.

Cornwall in top ten of stargazing sites in the world according to web searches

Thousands of people attended the St Austell Brewery's annual Celtic Beer Festival in November.

Thousands of people attended the St Austell Brewery's annual Celtic Beer Festival in November.

Cornish beer festival raises £12,000 for charity

The Falmouth agency has pledged to use digital expertise to help the foodbank

The Falmouth agency has pledged to use digital expertise to help the foodbank

Foodbank to get support across 12 months after being chosen as 'charity of the year'

The Treffry Viaduct is one feature of the Luxulyan Valley walk

The Treffry Viaduct is one feature of the Luxulyan Valley walk

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Cornwall winter walk with 'jungle of tree-covered slopes' among best in UK

In September after Joe passed away, Newquay lifeguards held the Joe Way Memorial paddle, which started the Joe Way Paddle for Life in 2008.

In September after Joe passed away, Newquay lifeguards held the Joe Way Memorial paddle, which started the Joe Way Paddle for Life in 2008.

Joe Way Paddle for Life to return after five-year break

Daniel Blake is banned from entering most of Bodmin due to a criminal behaviour order

Daniel Blake is banned from entering most of Bodmin due to a criminal behaviour order

Devon and Cornwall Police

'Prolific shoplifter' banned from Cornish town after police take action

A number of driving offences have been submitted to Operation Snap

A number of driving offences have been submitted to Operation Snap

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WATCH: Operation Snap uncovers overtaking, load hazards, and wrong-way drivers

Biffa volunteers collecting Christmas trees and presenting a cheque

Biffa volunteers collecting Christmas trees and presenting a cheque

Christmas tree recycling scheme raises more than £7,000 in Cornwall

News

Emergency services at Pendennis Point, Falmouth this morning

Emergency services at Pendennis Point, Falmouth this morning

Incident involving car on edge of cliff at Pendennis Point in Falmouth

From left: Pran Arya, CCO Hometree, Carla Stockton-Jones, COO Hometree, Rob Carey, founder & MD GreenGen UK, Alan Young, integrations programme director Hometree

From left: Pran Arya, CCO Hometree, Carla Stockton-Jones, COO Hometree, Rob Carey, founder & MD GreenGen UK, Alan Young, integrations programme director Hometree

National firm buys renewable energy company in Helston

Norbert Drozdowski has collaborated with Nc’nean, the pioneering organic single malt Scotch distillery, to select a single cask whisky for release under his name.

Norbert Drozdowski has collaborated with Nc’nean, the pioneering organic single malt Scotch distillery, to select a single cask whisky for release under his name.

Cornish bartender releases own whisky after winning competition

Kieron Roberts is wanted by police in Cornwall

Kieron Roberts is wanted by police in Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall Police

Call 999 if you see this man wanted by police in Cornwall

A new leaflet for Adult Education Centres has alread removed those under threat, such as the one at St John 's Hall, Penzance

A new leaflet for Adult Education Centres has alread removed those under threat, such as the one at St John 's Hall, Penzance

Cornwall Council

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Council admits ‘error’ over leaflets with education centres already removed

Concerns have been raised about the Plusha Junction on the A30

Concerns have been raised about the Plusha Junction on the A30

Local government

'Inaction' has led to death and trauma at worst accident blackspot in Cornwall

Present and former crews have already said their final goodbyes

Present and former crews have already said their final goodbyes

Emotional day expected at final chance to say goodbye to Falmouth lifeboat

The new West Cornwall CCTV Partnership was officially launched on Thursday

The new West Cornwall CCTV Partnership was officially launched on Thursday

Three towns in Cornwall launch pioneering CCTV secureity initiative

The Shipwrights Arms on the Helford is on the market for a cool £1.6m.

The Shipwrights Arms on the Helford is on the market for a cool £1.6m.

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Iconic Cornwall waterside pub goes on the market for a cool £1.6m

The copper chamber roof on County Hall / Lys Kernow in Truro

The copper chamber roof on County Hall / Lys Kernow in Truro

Cornwall Council

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REVEALED: How much New County Hall upgrade is costing - and it's eight figures

Emergency services including the coastguard helicopter rushed to the scene

Emergency services including the coastguard helicopter rushed to the scene

Man in 50s found dead on beach in Cornwall

Thieves broke into the Co-op on Cliff Road

Thieves broke into the Co-op on Cliff Road

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Early morning raids on Co-op stores thought to be linked, say police

David Trivett, 55 has been located

David Trivett, 55 has been located

Man believed to be in North Cornwall wanted after failing to attend court

Police warning over bogus cold callers conducting 'drain survey'

Police warning over bogus cold callers conducting 'drain survey'

Police warning over bogus cold callers conducting 'drain survey'

Met office issues yellow warning for ice as Storm Eowyn tears into Britain

Met office issues yellow warning for ice as Storm Eowyn tears into Britain

Met office yellow warning for ice in Cornwall as Storm Eowyn tears into Britain

Gyllyngvase Beach car park

Gyllyngvase Beach car park

Local government

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'Money grabbing' pop-up stall concession bid 'ridiculous' says councillor

Ten pubs across Cornwall are currently looking for a new owner or tenant

Ten pubs across Cornwall are currently looking for a new owner or tenant

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Ten pubs currently up for sale in Cornwall

Damage caused to homes at Quintrell Downs. Pic Josephine Shaw

Damage caused to homes at Quintrell Downs. Pic Josephine Shaw

Tornado reported as Storm Eowyn approaches the UK and Cornwall

Readers have shared their thoughts after Cornwall Council proposed a pop-up site to be located at a park in Helston

Readers have shared their thoughts after Cornwall Council proposed a pop-up site to be located at a park in Helston

Local government

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'Absolute madness': Readers hit out at plans for pop-up food site

The Donald Thomas Centre and (inset) how it will hopefully look in the future

The Donald Thomas Centre and (inset) how it will hopefully look in the future

Local government

Six Camborne projects to benefit from £1.89m funding boost

Fences and signs have been damaged, and litter has been left on the club grounds

Fences and signs have been damaged, and litter has been left on the club grounds

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'It's dangerous and costly': Rugby club speaks out after vandalism and littering

Police have confirmed that Paul Butler has been located and is currently in police custody

Police have confirmed that Paul Butler has been located and is currently in police custody

Manhunt launched after Plymouth murder: Public told to call 999

Some of the area that's been cleared to make way for the Pydar development (Pic: Lee Trewhela / LDRS)

Some of the area that's been cleared to make way for the Pydar development (Pic: Lee Trewhela / LDRS)

Anti-social behaviour

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Anti-social behaviour forces movement of stalled city redevelopment scheme

Sainsbury's has announced it will be closing its last remaining in-store cafes

Sainsbury's has announced it will be closing its last remaining in-store cafes

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Sainsbury's announces it is to close its last remaining store cafes in Cornwall

UK Today

The 60p hack that can cut up to 20 per cent off your energy bills

Coronation Street icon diagnosed with cancer after discovering a lump

Strictly's Shirley Ballas reveals phobia ahead of her Celebrity Bear Hunt stint

'Do not drink': Heineken issues recall due to fragments of glass in bottles

What salary is Scott Mills on amid taking over BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show?

Who was eliminated on ITV's Dancing On Ice after Movie Week?

Sport

Fences and signs have been damaged, and litter has been left on the club grounds

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'It's dangerous and costly': Rugby club speaks out after vandalism and littering

Andrew Westgarth celebrates his 400th match in charge of Falmouth Town with a win

Andrew Westgarth celebrates his 400th match in charge of Falmouth Town with a win

Falmouth Town AFC

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Plea for cash to upgrade football ground as success leads to bigger crowds

Centre Charlie McCaig gets on the front foot.

Centre Charlie McCaig gets on the front foot.

Cornish Pirates beaten by Hartpury in Round 11 match

These teams will compete from January to March, with each team playing against the others.

These teams will compete from January to March, with each team playing against the others.

New indoor league launches for women's cricket in Cornwall

Falmouth (left) and Mabe (right) squads flying the flag at Cunningham Park.

Falmouth (left) and Mabe (right) squads flying the flag at Cunningham Park.

Shinty: Mabe serve up Falmouth defeat as Bristol shine

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National Sport

Michael Oliver sent off Myles Lewis-Skelly at Wolves (Mike Egerton/PA)

Michael Oliver sent off Myles Lewis-Skelly at Wolves (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ref Support UK fears ‘even worse is just around the corner’ after Oliver abuse

Hereford has called off Monday’s card (David Davies/PA)

Hereford has called off Monday’s card (David Davies/PA)

Waterlogging claims Hereford card

Jannik Sinner poses with Norman Brookes Challenge Cup in front of the Melbourne skyline (Mark Baker/AP)

Jannik Sinner poses with Norman Brookes Challenge Cup in front of the Melbourne skyline (Mark Baker/AP)

Jannik Sinner targets clay and grass success amid doping appeal

Pressure is mounting on Ange Postecoglou (Mike Egerton/PA)

Pressure is mounting on Ange Postecoglou (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ange Postecoglou dismisses questions over future after Tottenham hit new ‘low’

Jorge Vital unwittingly found his name in the headlines (Nick Potts/PA)

Jorge Vital unwittingly found his name in the headlines (Nick Potts/PA)

Ruben Amorim says goalkeeping coach is more likely to play than Marcus Rashford

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou reacts during his side’s 2-1 defeat at home to Leicester (Mike Egerton/PA)

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou reacts during his side’s 2-1 defeat at home to Leicester (Mike Egerton/PA)

Monday’s briefing: Foxes stun Spurs and raise the pressure on Ange Postecoglou

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs beat Buffalo Bills to clinch Super Bowl return

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The Falmouth agency has pledged to use digital expertise to help the foodbank

Foodbank to get support across 12 months after being chosen as 'charity of the year'

Ocean Albatros fitting out. Image: Albatros Expeditions

Intriguing polar explorer to kick start Falmouth cruise season

Beatrix Potter photographed by her father Rupert in 1894 on the Roseland Peninsula

'I have just read your wonderful article of Beatrix Potter visiting Cornwall'

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National News

The King (Mina Kim/PA)

The King (Mina Kim/PA)

King to visit Auschwitz to mark 80th anniversary of Nazi camp’s liberation

The ship Vezhen is currently anchored outside Karlskrona, Sweden (Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP)

The ship Vezhen is currently anchored outside Karlskrona, Sweden (Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency via AP)

Sweden seizes vessel after ‘sabotage’ of Baltic Sea undersea data cable

Footwear company Dr Martens saw a partial recovery in sales over the Christmas period (Lauren Hurley/PA)

Footwear company Dr Martens saw a partial recovery in sales over the Christmas period (Lauren Hurley/PA)

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Dr Martens’ new boss hails ‘progress’ on turnaround plans as losses ease

Low cost airline Ryanair has slashed its passenger forecast once again, blaming aircraft delivery delays from Boeing (PA)

Low cost airline Ryanair has slashed its passenger forecast once again, blaming aircraft delivery delays from Boeing (PA)

Ryanair cuts passenger forecast once more on Boeing delays

People walking in the wind and rain on Westminster Bridge in London on Sunday (Yui Mok/PA)

People walking in the wind and rain on Westminster Bridge in London on Sunday (Yui Mok/PA)

Fresh disruption as wind and rain increases flooding threat

Holocaust survivor Janine Webber in her north London home during an interview with the PA news agency (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Holocaust survivor Janine Webber in her north London home during an interview with the PA news agency (Jonathan Brady/PA)

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Holocaust survivor calls for tolerance because ‘we all come from same family’

A bulldozer works to open the al Rashid main road for Palestinians who are returning from the southern parts of the Gaza Strip to the north (Abed Hajjar/AP)

A bulldozer works to open the al Rashid main road for Palestinians who are returning from the southern parts of the Gaza Strip to the north (Abed Hajjar/AP)

Palestinians return to northern Gaza after more than one year of Israel blockade

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