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Redruth rugby coach stole from club to fund gambling addiction

November 18, 2013, 3:06 am
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A Redruth rugby coach has been jailed for nine months for stealing thousands of pounds from player's parents to feed his gambling addiction. Vincent May, of Perran Sands holiday park, Perranporth, admitted the theft of £5,365 from individuals between September 1, 2012, and February 16, this year. The cash had been collected to cover the costs of accommodation at Butlin's in Minehead as part of a children's rugby tour. The court was told that he had also stolen fees for the previous...

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Wife suspected of murder of Feock GP Gary Hughes kept in hospital

November 18, 2013, 3:15 am
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Police confirmed this morning a woman suspected of murdering her husband is still being treated at hospital. Police discovered the body of Gary Hughes, a 60-year-old GP, at his home in Feock on Friday morning. A 58-year-old woman, believed to be Mr Hughes' wife Marion, was arrested at the scene. The woman had sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Police said this morning she remained in hospital. Chief Inspector Mike Ward from Devon and Cornwall Police previously said the...

Wife suspected of murder of Feock GP Gary Hughes kept in hospital

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Drivers are warned on dangers of phone use

November 17, 2013, 8:00 pm
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Tens of thousands of drivers across the South West have penalty points on their licence for using mobile phones or being distracted at the wheel.The charity Brake revealed the figures as it launched a campaign to prevent appalling crashes caused by multitasking at the wheel.It wants drivers to turn off their phones, or put them in the boot, and for people to refuse to speak on the phone to someone who's driving.Today's campaign is being launched almost a decade after using hand-held mobiles was...

Drivers are warned on dangers of phone use

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Daniel Giddings from St Neot tried to bribe police after being...

November 18, 2013, 10:00 pm
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A ST NEOT motorist tried to bribe police after being stopped by them for his fourth drink-related driving offence, a prosecutor told a court.Daniel Giddings, 28, of Colliford Lake Park, was handed a suspended prison sentence with a curfew and banned from driving for four years at Bodmin court on November 7.He had pleaded guilty on October 10 to driving while unfit through drink in St Austell on July 25 and just two months later on September 8 driving with excess alcohol in his breath in Bodmin,...

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St Austell teenager's crime spate was 'appalling'

November 18, 2013, 10:00 pm
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A 16-YEAR-OLD teenager, who his solicitor said "enjoys playing to the crowd", has been sentenced for a series of crimes committed in the St Austell area, including assault, three public order offences and theft.The chairman of Bodmin Youth panel, Frances Tregaskes, told the boy his "intimidating behaviour" had been "appalling".Terry Eastwood, for the prosecution, said that there had been three separate and unconnected incidents on June 8 alone:The youth humiliated...

St Austell teenager's crime spate was 'appalling'

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Mystery of homeless William Horgan who drowned on Newquay beach

November 18, 2013, 10:00 pm
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A HOMELESS man drowned in mysterious circumstances while sleeping rough on a Newquay beach, an inquest has heard.William Horgan, 62, a former builder, was discovered on November 4 last year in an alcove on Great Western beach, where he often used to bed down.A post-mortem examination revealed he had drowned, and his blood alcohol was almost three times the drink-drive limit.However, Cornwall Coroner's Court heard on Monday that though the tides were high, there was no explanation as to why Mr...

Mystery of homeless William Horgan who drowned on Newquay beach

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Over the limit

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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JASON SQUIRES, aged 38, of Terraine, Pontsmill, Tywardreath Highway, Par, has been banned from driving for 15 months and fined £420 with £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge, after admitting driving on the A390 at Tywardreath Highway on October 22 with 50 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, the limit being 35mcg, using the vehicle without insurance and with a revoked licence, and possessing 2.5g of cannabis. His ban will be reduced by 15 weeks if he completes...
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Penalty for an assault

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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DAMIEN BERESFORD, aged 21, of Mountbatten Road, Penwithick, St Austell, has been sentenced to an 18-month community order with supervision, an alcohol- specified activity requirement and three-month curfew, four nights a week from 7pm to 7am, after admitting an assault on Daniel Gooderham at North Street, St Austell, on October 6, while he was subject to a conditional discharge for assault.He was also ordered to pay £200 in compensation, a £60 victim surcharge and £85 costs...
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Accused of a burglary

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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TWO men from Bodmin have been sent to Truro Crown Court for trial charged jointly with a burglary in the town in which cash and cigarettes were stolen.Shane Lean, aged 23, of Finn VC Estate, and Marcus Rolph, aged 24, of St Mary's Road, appeared before Bodmin magistrates on November 12 charged with burgling a property at Queens Crescent, Bodmin, on October 19.The court directed trial by jury and both men were sent to the Crown Court on conditional bail for a plea and case management hearing on...
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Two admit drugs role

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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TWO people living at an address in St Columb Road have pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis by another person on July 1.Barrie Walsh, aged 35, of Clodan Mews, Indian Queens, was ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work in the next 12 months as part of a community order when he appeared before Bodmin magistrates on November 12.He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £60 victim surcharge.Trudi Walsh, 39, of the same address, was given a 12-month...
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Drugs case for trial

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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A MAN from Bodmin charged with four drugs offences, including possessing cannabis resin with intent to supply it, is to stand trial before a jury at Truro.Simon Kirk, aged 29, of Treningle View, is charged with possessing 1.2g of cocaine, 214.3g of cannabis and 21 diazepam tablets at Bodmin on August 15, and possessing 234.254g of cannabis resin with intent to supply it.The case against Kirk, who appeared before Bodmin magistrates on November 12, was sent to Truro Crown Court for a plea and...
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Five-year ban for driver at 130mcg

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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A FIVE-YEAR driving ban and suspended prison sentence have been imposed on a Newquay woman who drove a car when she was more than three and a half times the alcohol limit.Sandu Veliz, 37, of Bezant Place, appeared before Bodmin magistrates on November 12 when she pleaded guilty to driving a Range Rover in the car park of the Lewinnick Lodge, Newquay, on October 17, with 130 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, the legal limit being 35mcg.She was given a 12-week prison...
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Sopo was breached

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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A LAUNCESTON man who admitted two breaches of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (Sopo) has been ordered to do 100 hours' unpaid work by magistrates.Simon Daw, aged 51, a lorry driver from Race Hill, appeared before Bodmin court on Friday, when he admitted breaches of the order committed between June 1 and August 10 at Launceston.The Sopo, which restricts his contact with children, had been imposed after he was cautioned for a sexual offence, the court was told.Maurice Champion, for the defence,...
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Bag snatch inquiry

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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WITNESSES are being sought to a robbery in Hooper's Lane in Newquay, between Bank Street and The Crescent.Three men targeted a lone male and are thought to have made off with a black-patterned rucksack.The incident took place on Tuesday, November 5, at 8.30pm.Police are appealing for anyone with any information to contact Newquay CID on 101, quoting crime reference GN/13/2431.
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Newquay businessmen Ross and Darren Connock, Richard Taylor and...

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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FOUR Newquay businessmen have appeared at Truro Crown Court charged with failing to keep accounting records while working at RMR Newquay Ltd, which went into liquidation.Ross Connock, 51, his son Darren Connock, 31, Richard Taylor, 52, and Matthew Sharp, 46, pleaded not guilty to all charges, brought against them by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.Taylor, of East Street, Newquay, who owns the Hotel Victoria, Berties Nightclub and Señor Dick's Mexican restaurant, faces...
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Jewellery and electrical items taken in burglaries

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two homes in the Bodmin area were broken into in a week.The first occurred on Tuesday, November 5, in Scarletts Well Road between 8am and 5pm.Damage was caused to the property to gain entry and numerous items were stolen including laptops and Nintendo Wiis.The second was a rural property in the Kirland area of Bodmin and occurred between 9am and 5pm on Thursday, November 7.Again, electrical items were stolen as well as jewellery and war medals. Other...
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Scooter stolen

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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A MOTOR scooter parked in Trelawney Road, Padstow, was stolen on November 14 and police are seeking information from potential witnesses.The theft occurred sometime after 2.30pm and anyone who can help should phone 101, reference BW/13/834.
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Attack victim loses wallet

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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A MAN was assaulted and had his wallet stolen in Newquay.Police are appealing for information about the incident, which took place on Manor Road on November 1 between 4am and 5.15am. Witnesses should call 101, crime reference number GN/13/2406 with any information.
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Wiper snapped off

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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THE REAR windscreen wiper was snapped from a white Fiat 500 car parked at Crest Court, The Crescent, Newquay.The incident took place between 11pm on Friday, November 8, and 9am on Saturday, November 9.Anyone with information is asked Newquay police on 101, quoting crime number GN/13/2447.
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Attempted burglary

November 19, 2013, 11:30 pm
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POLICE are appealing for information after a man attempted to burgle a flat in Church Square, Bodmin, between 3pm and 3.15pm on Friday, November 8.If anyone has any information or saw anything suspicious they are asked to call Bodmin police on 101, quoting crime reference number BB/13/1830.
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