Apology not sincere – widow
MR SMITH'S widow, Valerie, was at Truro Crown Court on Friday and watched as Bennett was jailed for a year.After the hearing, she said: "It is so despicable what he did, taking the money because the...
View ArticleImpotent man had indecent images
AN IMPOTENT Penzance man who downloaded tens of thousands of indecent pictures of children has claimed he got no sexual gratification out of them.Russell Thomas, of Polmeere House, was caught with more...
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Large sum of cash stolen from elderly victim in Lynher Way,...
A SUSPECTED thief found in an elderly lady's house in Launceston told her he was selling tea towels before quickly leaving the property. Shortly afterwards, the lady discovered that a large sum of cash...
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Accountant accused of £150k fraud to face a retrial
THE trial of a Perranpoth accountant accused of defrauding his clients out of £150,000 has been adjourned for a retrial. David Pennington, of Bollingey, near Perranporth, went on trial at Truro Crown...
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Have you seen these people - theft in Truro
Police are appealing for information after a theft from Halfords in Truro. The theft took place at the St Austell Road store on November 1. Police would like to speak with the man and woman pictured in...
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Paul Massen, repeat drink-driver, is branded a menace by court
A REPEAT drink-driver was described as a menace by magistrates on Monday after they heard he was before the court for his third offence.Solicitor Chris Andrews told Bodmin court that IT consultant Paul...
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Truro former solicitor Ian Dudgeon sent Facebook suicide messages...
A FORMER solicitor whose career was destroyed by alcohol use mistakenly sent messages to a woman on Facebook saying he had a noose around his neck and did not want to die, Truro magistrates heard.Ian...
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Young revellers are urged to drink safely and responsibly
A campaign designed to tackle head-on the issues surrounding alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour is to continue this Christmas. Safer Cornwall, the community safety partnership for...
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Penzance attempted murderer, Raibeart Browne, gets jail sentence...
A jealous Penzance builder who tried to kill his ex-wife's new lover has had his jail sentence extended by three years. Raibeart Browne, 70, has had the extra time added to the minimum term of his jail...
View ArticleSt Austell PCSOs to begin police constable training
A pair of police community support officers from St Austell received their Christmas wishes early this year after being accepted onto the police constable training programme. Alan Bull and Rachel...
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Four men assaulted in alleged St Austell attack
Police have launched an investigation after an alleged attack on a group of four men in St Austell on Saturday. The incident took place at the top of High Cross Street in the early hours of the...
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Girl, 16, assaulted in an alley by Stuart Olson, 31
A MAN given a suspended jail term for violence at a Gunnislake residential home in the autumn has been jailed for 60 days after admitting assaulting a teenage girl in an alleyway back in March.Gail...
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Darryl Charlick, 30, in court over St Germans street attack
AFTER going to investigate a disturbance near his home a St Germans resident was hit in the face and pushed to the ground, a court was told.Timothy Weale's assailant Darryl Charlick, 30 and of...
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B&B Agricultural Sales is fined over fall that fractured...
A CORNISH tractor sales company faces fines and costs totalling more than £15,000 for breaking safety legislation after an employee received multiple skull fractures in a fall at work.Jacob Wingett,...
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Car chase ended day-long manhunt
AN UPSET father attacked a sleeping friend before leading police on a day-long man-hunt, which culminated in a car chase through St Blazey.Jason Haberland, 25, of Bond Street, Redruth, became...
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Thieves steal Christmas presents from Grampound home
Heartless thieves stole Christmas presents from a family in Grampound. A special edition games console and jewellery were among the gifts taken from the house in Mill Lane. Police are investigating and...
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Walking frame stolen from disabled youngster
A walking frame has been stolen from a young disabled man in a village near Truro. The burgundy wheeled walking frame was taken from a driveway in Mount George Road, Penelewey on Monday between 10am...
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Judges rule no need for extended licence period for paedophile...
A PREDATORY paedophile who filmed himself sexually abusing young girls during a perverted campaign that stretched more than 15 years has had his sentence reduced by top judges on appeal.Christopher...
View ArticleFailed to stop
JEREMY PAPPIN, 39, of Bedruthan Steps, Newquay, has been fined £185 with £200 compensation, £60 costs and had his licence endorsed with eight penalty points after pleading guilty to driving a Daewoo...
View ArticlePleaded guilty
DAVID YORKE, 68, of Fettling Lane, Charlestown, St Austell, appeared before Bodmin magistrates on Tuesday last week when he pleaded guilty to driving a Lexus 200 on Charlestown Road, St Austell,...
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