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Camborne man with slurry fetish back in court over threats to kill farmer

2:30pm Friday 24th May 2013

A man branded a slurry pervert after being repeatedly caught sexually pleasuring himself while surrounded by cow dung, has been told he may be sent to a mental institution after threatening to kill a farmer.

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Fal River Festival sets sail today

4:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

The 10 day Fal River festival sets sail today, with 150 events varying from music and drama, the arts and heritage to gig racing, swimming, walking and lots more on offer.

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Parklive music event set to return to Falmouth on Sunday

3:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

The second Parklive event is to be held in Kimberley Park in Falmouth on Sunday (May 26), offering an afternoon of free music and entertainment.

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Mullion pupils welcome French students for cultural exchange

2:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

A chance to broaden cultural horizons and practice their French presented itself to year ten students at Mullion School when 50 students from Le College de la Croix Rouge in Brittany visited for the day.

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Automata in Falmouth park prove to be a big hit: PICTURES

12:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

Hundreds flocked to Falmouth’s Kimberley Park on Saturday to be among the first to explore three inspirational automata which have been installed within the new play area.

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Inquest into Padstow speedboat deaths opened

12:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

The inquest into the deaths of a father and daughter killed in a speedboat incident off Padstow has been opened in Truro today.

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Heartlands to host celebration of Cornish food, craft, culture and mining heritage: VIDEO

12:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

Heartlands will host a one day celebration of Cornish food, craft, culture and mining heritage on Sunday.

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Children's Hospice shop opens in Helston

11:00am Friday 24th May 2013

There was huge interest in Helston on Friday when the Children’s Hospice South West’s new charity shop opened.

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