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"This an opportunity to check that the service is operating in the most effective way."Read more here: https://bbc.in/4f...
16/08/2025

"This an opportunity to check that the service is operating in the most effective way."

Read more here: https://bbc.in/4fAreZs

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.Mike Allen's father served with the Gurkha Rifles and fought at Kohima.Listen...
16/08/2025

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

Mike Allen's father served with the Gurkha Rifles and fought at Kohima.

Listen to his story here 👉🎧 https://bbc.in/4mfAHaZ

Truro City owner Eric Perez says his club's rise up the leagues could be 'even more special' than that of Wrexham ⚽
16/08/2025

Truro City owner Eric Perez says his club's rise up the leagues could be 'even more special' than that of Wrexham ⚽

This cannon was salvaged from the wreck of the HMS Anson in the 1960s - but which Cornish town does it now live in? 💥Com...
16/08/2025

This cannon was salvaged from the wreck of the HMS Anson in the 1960s - but which Cornish town does it now live in? 💥

Comment your guess down below ⬇️

📷 Lady Nancy

All were rescued from Mawgan Porth before lifeboat and coastguard teams reached the scene.
15/08/2025

All were rescued from Mawgan Porth before lifeboat and coastguard teams reached the scene.

On the 80th anniversary of VJ Day we heard about soldier and artist Jack Chalker.Jack’s sketches and watercolours served...
15/08/2025

On the 80th anniversary of VJ Day we heard about soldier and artist Jack Chalker.

Jack’s sketches and watercolours served as important historical records.

🎧 His son Guy tells the story: https://bbc.in/3JbDEuV

The government has launched a new fund to help people with health conditions stay in or return to work, after statistics...
15/08/2025

The government has launched a new fund to help people with health conditions stay in or return to work, after statistics showed around a quarter of the working-age population do not currently have a job 💼

The programme offers mentoring, training, and a new app providing digital support for those affected.

Read more: https://bbc.in/417oc98

Is it a bird, is it a plane?! ✈️No, it's York City fan David Bower who's planning to fly his propellor plane from York t...
15/08/2025

Is it a bird, is it a plane?! ✈️

No, it's York City fan David Bower who's planning to fly his propellor plane from York to Truro for Saturday’s big match ⚽

How did this situation kick off? Listen here 🎧 https://bbc.in/3Jgo2Gm

Events to mark 80-years since VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, are being held across Devon and Cornwall.
15/08/2025

Events to mark 80-years since VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, are being held across Devon and Cornwall.

Cornwall Heritage Trust says parking prices will stay the same at East Pentire Headland.
15/08/2025

Cornwall Heritage Trust says parking prices will stay the same at East Pentire Headland.

Devon and Cornwall RNLI lifeguards are warning beachgoers about changing spring tides and rip currents following “a lot”...
15/08/2025

Devon and Cornwall RNLI lifeguards are warning beachgoers about changing spring tides and rip currents following “a lot” of call-outs 🆘

A spokesperson has said that while this isn’t unusual for the time of year, 55 shouts in 14 days is considered high.

More here: https://bbc.in/4fKvYf9

The Camelford Agricultural Show has been celebrating farming since 1906.
14/08/2025

The Camelford Agricultural Show has been celebrating farming since 1906.

The Camelford Agricultural Show was cancelled for two years in a row because of rising prices.

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