Thu, 17th May 2012

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Secretary of State gives Truro Waitrose and food hall development the go-ahead

9:20am Thursday 17th May 2012

Secretary of State gives Truro Waitrose and food hall development the go-ahead

Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has decided not to call in Cornwall Council’s decision to approve the Truro Eastern District Centre, which means construction work on the scheme is expected to start in early 2013.

Penzance Library marks Olympic Torch celebrations

7:50am Thursday 17th May 2012

On Saturday 19 May Cornwall has the privilege of hosting the Olympic torch at the start of its journey through Britain. Many communities on the route will be celebrating this historic event and Penzance Library is no exception.

Triple Olympic Gold medalist visits Ponsanooth primary school

7:20am Thursday 17th May 2012

Triple Olympic Gold medalist visits Ponsanooth primary school

Olympic hopeful Ben Ainslie will certainly not be throwing in the towel after being presented with a drying up cloth at Kennall Vale Primary School.

Dolphins frolic off Coverack Beach: Pictures

7:20am Thursday 17th May 2012

Dolphins frolic off Coverack Beach: Pictures

Swimming with dolphins can cost hundreds of pounds abroad but in Coverack on Sunday lucky beachgoers were able to experience just that for free.

Man who blinded Tina Nash in Hayle is jailed for life

7:20am Thursday 17th May 2012

THE man convicted of gouging out his partner's eyes in an horrific attack has been sent to jail for life.

Topping-out ceremony at Truro College new facilities

7:00am Thursday 17th May 2012

Chair of governors, Ellen Winser and principal David Walrond took to the air, courtesy of a Macsalvors crane, to view the new buildings and mark the occasion

A topping-out ceremony has marked another milestone at Truro College as finishing materials were craned across the skyline at the topping out ceremony for the White Building.

Falmouth TV production company gearing up for Sky premiere

7:00pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

A Falmouth TV production company is gearing up for the premiere of its 20-week property series on Sky.

Triple Olympic gold medallist pledges support to Helston's ShelterBox

4:20pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

Ben Ainslie has pledged his support for ShelterBox following a visit to the disaster relief charity's Helston headquarters

Triple Olympic gold medallist and nine times World Champion sailor Ben Ainslie has pledged his support for ShelterBox following a visit to the disaster relief charity's Helston headquarters this week.

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