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West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
'Feisty, hilarious and irresistible' show captures spirit of Jazz Age
IT’S undeniable that Chicago is up there as one of the greatest musicals, but just how great depends on the production, the cast, the musicians, the choreography, the direction, etc., etc.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Cockwells to unveil its new Hardy 45 at boat show
A BESPOKE Cornish boat builder will unveil its latest model on the yachting world at a prestigious boat show next week.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Sanctuary launches appeal to replace pool for resident seals
CORNWALL'S seal sanctuary is appealing to the generosity of supporters to help fund a new pool to house its residents.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad hit the road to bring West End hit musical to Cornwall
COMEDY lovers are in for a special treat with Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad bringing the smash hit show Only Fools and Horses The Musical to the Hall for Cornwall.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Funds from walk will help improve lives of children
A TEAM of six people walked 15 miles to raise funds for Jozef’s Dream CIC and Children’s Hospice South West in memory of Jozef Stasiak, who suffered from complex health issues and passed away aged just 12.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Hospital bosses reverse ban on overtime pay, saying it's not 'cost effective'
NHS bosses at Cornwall's main hospital have done a U-turn on cutting staff’s overtime pay.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
SPACE AND LIGHT
For sale for the first time in more than 25 years, Selwyn is an outstanding modern family home with around 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, circa 0.45 acres of established gardens, and wonderful southerly views.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Cornwall cricket starts but it's a bad day in the NCCA
FOLLOWING three wet April weekends that ruined Cornish cricket club's pre-season plans, the weather finally relented on Sunday to allow the 2025 season to get underway with a mix of representative and cup games.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Woman hit car park worker with a hammer
A WOMAN hit an elderly car park assistant over the head with a lump hammer after he told her she couldn’t camp next to a car park.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Cornwall lose in Devon to harm JL Cup chances
RUGBY UNION
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Crews buoyed by 'warm welcome' for regatta
A ROYAL Navy warship and a historic tall ship will be attending and participating in the 38th Falmouth Classics Regatta this summer.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
It's no wonder so many are disappointed in politicians
There is already commonsense concern about the role of Lords in the House of Lords who inherited the role from their Dad. It’s traditional. It’s also nonsensical
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Stalking survivor describes crime as like 'murder in slow motion'
THE terrifying and long-lasting impact stalking has on victims’ lives - described as psychological terrorism - has been shared by a survivor in support of National Stalking Awareness Week.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
The geopolitical battle over currency control
The United States has long enjoyed what economists call 'exorbitant privilege' - the ability to print the world's reserve currency, set global interest rates and finance deficits without fear of collapse
3 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Money raised by pasty celebration funds cooking in county's schools
THIS year’s celebration of the humble Cornish pasty raised £16,500 to help fund cooking in schools across the county.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Flexible working boosts staff wellbeing, report finds
SOUTH West businesses say hybrid working is boosting staff productivity and wellbeing, but many would still like employees to spend more time in the office, according to anew report.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of National Landscape for benefits to wellbeing
AT Cornwall National Landscape we are firm believers in the importance of the landscape for physical and mental health.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Law firms unite after acquisition
TWO Cornish law firms are joining forces following a recent acquisition.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Alcohol-free beers doing heavy lifting for brewery
Martin Hesp was impressed with what he sampled at tap room a short drive from A30
3 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Supermarket is fined £410,000 after it sold out-of-date food in two shops
ONE of the country's largest supermarket chains has been fined £410,000 for selling out-of-date food at two of its stores in Cornwall.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Reminder issued on voter ID
VOTERS are being reminded to check their designated polling station, with elections for Cornwall Council, town and parish councils being held today.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Time to get tough on those pedalling hate on the web
IN this week's newspaper we're carrying two stories which show just how we have to go to eradicate violence against women and girls.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Popular classic and vintage vehicles command strong prices at auctions
AUCTIONEERS in Cornwall have enjoyed a busy March and April so far, selling a diverse array of lots to happy new owners both in the South West and further afield.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Project aims to learn more about child poverty
PROJECTS aimed at understanding the impact of child poverty in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are now able to apply for grants of up to £500.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Pink Wig Parade saved with new organisers set to run the popular charity event
FALMOUTH'S charity Pink Wig Parade will be returning in 2025 after fears over the event's future were resolved.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Teaching of a vital life skill has to be funded by charity
ON the face of it, it’s a jolly little story about Cornwall's national dish: but our article on page 13 today reporting that money raised during Cornish Pasty Week 2025 is to go towards providing cookery equipment and lessons in schools highlights the gap between what education promises and what it delivers for too many of the county’s children.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Truro scale the heights after dramatic final day
Tinners see off Torquay challenge to make Cornish football history
2 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
SET IN HEART OF COASTAL VILLAGE
Currently a successful holiday let, this idyllic coastal retreat lies in the heart of Portloe village, just steps from the scenic harbour and only 100 metres from the South West Coastal Path.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Popular café blames rising costs for sudden closure
A CAFÉ has announced it is closing for good as rising costs mean it can no longer keep operating.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)
Chain makes the most of top local produce
FROM beer to cider. And even better, fermented apple juice served alongside a very special fermented bread dough.
2 min |