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Truro College rugby players to represent England

4:31pm Friday 19th March 2010

Two Truro College rugby academy players have been selected to represent their country as part of the England Colleges’ Under 19 Squad.

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Honour for Pool police cadet

12:27pm Friday 19th March 2010

A community police cadet from Pool has been honoured for his enthusiasm and commitment and been made the first High Sheriff’s Cadet at the recent Devon and Cornwall Constabulary commendation awards ceremony.

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Good citizenship honour for Rotary Club of Truro members

11:52am Friday 19th March 2010

Members of the Rotary Club of Truro have been honoured for their contribution to road safety.

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Lizard pupils enjoy Swiss visit

11:01am Friday 19th March 2010

Children from Landewednack School have said so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen and goodbye to a Swiss teacher visiting them for three weeks.

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Redruth girl given youth achievement award

5:27pm Thursday 18th March 2010

A 13-year-old girl from Redruth has been given a special youth achievement award for her work in one of the town’s community groups.

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Truro soldier Olaf Schmid to receive George Cross

3:13pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Truro-born war hero Olaf Schmid is to be posthumously awarded the George Cross for his “selfless gallantry, his devotion to duty, and his indefatigable courage” saving countless military and civilian lives.

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Helston memory cafe opens

12:00pm Thursday 18th March 2010

A new service for people suffering with dementia has opened up in Helston.

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