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Police donate drones to search and rescue teams
The donated drones had been with the police force for three years and can be used in bad weather.
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Food venues report a surge in sales following visit from Kalani Ghost Hunter.
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Lorry rumbles go on despite bypass, villagers say
A new link road that was meant to divert traffic away from villages has not worked, residents say.
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Sewage spills not recorded on time, report claims
Campaign group claims South West Water failed to report more than 3,000 sewage discharges on time.
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Octopus by-law is forcing me out of fishing
Sam Jago's wooden boat is 58 years old but, at more than 12m long, has been banned by new rules.
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Safer Cornwall Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy
Safer Cornwall is developing a new multi-agency Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Strategy to improve support for people affected by ASB and how organisations work together to prevent and respond to it. We want to hear from people of all ages across Cornwall about their experiences, what matters to them…
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Volunteers receive UK quality standard award
We are delighted to share that Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has successfully achieved the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard - the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management.
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This Stoptober, discover why it’s never too late to quit
Whether you've been thinking about quitting for years or are considering it for the first time, Stoptober is a great opportunity to take that first step. In the latest episode of our RCHT podcast, our Quit for Life team share practical advice, bust common myths about stopping smoking and highlight…
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Year 8 Careers
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World Mental Health Day 2026
This World Mental Health Day, Saturday 10 October, we’re campaigning to change the future of mental health support, so that everyone can get the support they need, when they need it. Everyone should have access to mental health support that makes them feel seen, and starts on the day they ask for help.
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Congratulations to our post graduate awards winners
The winners of the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Awards have been announced. These awards recognise excellence in postgraduate education at RCHT.
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Cornwall nurse elected Vice President of the Infection Prevention Society
Congratulations to Joanne Taylor who has been elected as the next Vice President of the Infection Prevention Society (IPS), one of the UK's leading organisations for infection prevention and control.
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SDAC
Cornwall's Specialist Domestic Abuse Court (SDAC) launches on 1 October 2026 as a key part of our coordinated response to domestic abuse. The development of SDAC aims to improve safety and support for victims and survivors, strengthen perpetrator accountability, improve criminal justice outcomes,…
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Derelict Building Fire
Island Crescent, Newquay — Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service incident.
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Raffle Donations
🍻 A huge thank you to everyone who has donated raffle prizes for this year’s Beer Festival! 🎟️ We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support from local businesses and organisations.
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Mental Health Summit
The Cornwall Mental Health Summit , is being convened by Cllr Leigh Frost, Leader of Cornwall Council. The Summit will be on Friday 30 October, 2026.
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Meet the team… Kate Rose-Lean
Kate is the Primary lead for CELT specialist bases and SENDCo for Newquay Primary Academy and Pondhu Primary School
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Design Your Bus Stop and Bus Wrap Competition
Celebrate Catch the Bus Month with Transport for Cornwall This Catch the Bus Month, Transport for Cornwall is inviting Cornwall residents of all ages to get creative and help brighten up our public transport network. We're launching an exciting competition to design: A graphic/vinyl for your local…
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Newquay Clean
Newquay Clean brings together organisations, businesses, community groups and councils to help keep Newquay clean, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone who lives, works and visits the town . The group was set up in 2020 after a particularly busy tourist season , when residents raised concerns about…
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Cornwall highways model offers national blueprint as councils face mounting pressure on local roads
A highways delivery model developed in Cornwall is emerging as a potential national blueprint for how UK councils can manage and protect local road networks as maintenance pressures continue to rise.