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• NHS prepared for 'busy' Easter weekend

  18-04-2025 08:08 via bbc.com
  Devon's chief medical officer says all of its services have robust plans.
  
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• Devon and Cornwall mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

  08-05-2025 11:50 via bbc.com
  
  Parades, live music and beacon lighting will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 in Europe.
  
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• Thousands turn out to celebrate Helston Flora Day

  08-05-2025 11:45 via bbc.com
  
  About 20,000 to 25,000 people fill the town each year for the event.
  
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• 'My Father led the Children's Dance on VE Day'

  08-05-2025 10:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Churchfield has been talking to a couple from the leading set of the Midday Dance.
  
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• Helston Flora Day 2025 has begun

  08-05-2025 09:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Churchfield has been in the town for the first dance of the day.
  
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• Casualty treated for injuries after flats fire

  08-05-2025 09:27 via bbc.com
  
  One person remains in hospital with suspected serious injuries.
  
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• 'We celebrated but we had remorse as well'

  08-05-2025 07:13 via bbc.com
  
  Veterans from Devon and Cornwall are recalling memories of their service during the war.
  
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• Why weather forecasts returned on VE Day

  08-05-2025 07:12 via bbc.com
  
  Daily weather forecasts on the BBC returned on VE Day after stopping in 1939.
  
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• Ambulance trust jobs at risk in bid to save £5m

  07-05-2025 18:16 via bbc.com
  The trust says it has entered a period of consultation, which may result in up to 40 redundancies.
  
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• First flamingo egg of 2025 laid in Cornwall

  07-05-2025 15:33 via bbc.com
  The keepers are hoping for a better outcome for the expectant parents, who lost a chick last year.
  
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• Celebrations planned for historic Truro City win

  07-05-2025 15:12 via bbc.com
  The club is celebrating with a trophy lift and open top bus tour after beating St Albans City.
  
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• How people in the South West celebrated VE Day

  07-05-2025 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Kevin Hay has been finding out how people joined the party.
  
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• Truro City fans prepare for league celebrations

  07-05-2025 08:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Gareth Davies reports on Saturday's big plans for Truro City's players and fans.
  
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• France-bound Houston thankful to Cornish Pirates

  07-05-2025 08:47 via bbc.com
  Bruce Houston says he is thankful for the chance Cornish Pirates have given him as he prepares to leave the Championship club.
  
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• Reform still 'optimistic' of leading Cornwall Council

  07-05-2025 07:58 via bbc.com
  Talks continue between parties to try and form a new administration on Cornwall Council.
  
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• Oldest servicewoman, 107, on 'sheer joy' of VE Day

  07-05-2025 07:16 via bbc.com
  "Hats were flying in the air," says Joan Harrison, who worked as an ambulance driver.
  
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• Flora Day 'more important than Christmas' for town

  07-05-2025 07:14 via bbc.com
  Helston's Flora Day welcomes 20 to 25,000 people in a celebration that is deeply important for those involved.
  
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• Woman rescued after 'stumble' on Bodmin moor

  05-05-2025 17:43 via bbc.com
  
  The woman was with her family and could not get over the moor as she had a suspected broken ankle.
  
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• Police crack down on drink spiking after scares

  05-05-2025 13:17 via bbc.com
  There were three reports of suspected spiking in April though no harmful substances were found.
  
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• World gig rowing champions crowned in Scilly Isles

  05-05-2025 11:04 via bbc.com
  Competitors faced strong headwinds and even fish getting into their boats.
  
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• Sensational wins at the World Pilot Gig Championships

  05-05-2025 10:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Hear the reaction of Helford Women and Looe Mens crews.
  
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• Remembering BBC Radio Cornwall's Chris Blount

  05-05-2025 10:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Listen to Chris' last interview with James Churchfield, and Justin Leigh pays tribute.
  
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• Thrilled family find 'malteser shaped' egg

  05-05-2025 08:07 via bbc.com
  Josh Elkington says he and his mum, Anna, laughed "for hours" over the size of the egg.
  
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• Islands 'epic and fun' for rowing championships

  04-05-2025 17:00 via bbc.com
  The World Pilot Gig Championships bring thousands of people to the islands, a welcome tourism boost.
  
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• Helston Flora Day: What you need to know

  04-05-2025 13:23 via bbc.com
  A guide to timings, dance routes, transport and other useful information about the celebration.
  
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• The enthusiast searching for stunning sea slugs

  04-05-2025 08:13 via bbc.com
  Eleanor Goodman says she loves them all, from the rainbow sea slug to the Disco Doris.
  
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• Can from 1980s found in dunes by beach clean team

  04-05-2025 08:11 via bbc.com
  The can, which is thought to be more than 40 years old, shows hardly any signs of age.
  
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• Woman distressed over years of 'discoloured' water

  04-05-2025 08:09 via bbc.com
  SWW says iron in the water is not a risk to health but a water main is due to be replaced.
  
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• Air ambulance raises £2.85m for second helicopter

  03-05-2025 13:03 via bbc.com
  The service says the helicopter will allow it to increase its coverage.
  
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• Devon and Cornwall councils in no overall control

  03-05-2025 11:50 via bbc.com
  
  The region sees a political shift as both Devon and Cornwall councils need to form coalitions.
  
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