BBC journalist based in Cornwall, covering the South West. News, sport, Kernow. Got a story? Email: 'johnny.o'[email protected]'
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Cornwall has no Conservative MPs with all six candidates losing their seats - four to Labour, and two to the Lib Dems bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8vd…
The schoolboy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, used claw hammers to attack two fellow pupils as they slept in their boarding school dormitory, and his housemaster bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw99…
Michael Riddiough-Allen, 32, was stabbed to death by Jake Hill outside Eclipse Nightclub in Bodmin on 30 April 2023. Hill had bought the knife from a friend for £20.
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Nearly £50m of government money allocated to the Council of the Isles of Scilly to fund new replacement ferries, looks set to be returned to the treasury.
Councillor tells me it is a "dark day for the islands... as we are now saddled with £60m debt"
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There are no space launches planned for 2024, but @SpaceCornwall says it's "still very much the premier choice for anyone looking at doing any sort of European mission" 🛰️🚀 #Spaceport #Cornwall
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From May, people travelling to the Isles of Scilly will have the option of a faster ferry, with the crossing taking 90 minutes.
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Harland & Wolff have terminated offer talks to potentially takeover the Isles of Scilly Steamship company. Both companies currently plan to build new ferries to serve the islands. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-co…
The pilot blue fin tuna fishery has been running for a few months, and follows research to test sustainability.
🐟Stocks growing in recent years
🐟Highly regulated fishery
🐟Only rod and line with no live bait
🐟Small-scale: 10 licences (7 in Cornwall)
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An initial approach by Harland and Wolff to takeover Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has been "unequivocally rejected".
Islanders are "genuinely worried" about the future of their lifeline transport links. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-co…
Shipbuilder @HarlandWolffplc outlines its plans for replacement Isles of Scilly ferries, saying it can reduce fares, increase capacity and shorten journey times ⛴️
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Bed blocking leads to blocking beds.
🏥Royal Cornwall Hospital bosses putting patient beds in front of fire exits to cope with increased demand
🏥140 patients using beds despite being ready for discharge - but with nowhere to go
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The model ship hand-crafted in the midst of war in Ukraine, has now made it to the sanctuary of @ShipWreckTreasu museum in Charlestown.. a tale of Endurance
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The Fortnum & Mason beach huts were put in place at Watergate Bay last week, but last night's rough seas got to them
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The Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police has been suspended following allegations of misconduct. Will Kerr was appointed in December.
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The Mazarin cargo ship is currently under tow just outside Falmouth harbour limits, being inspected and awaiting permission to enter the port bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-co…
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Cargo ship rescue after power lost near Wolf Rock lighthouse bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-co…
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Spectacular @RAFFalcons parachute display team jumping from 7000ft to land at Pendennis Castle #Falmouth #CornwallAFD23 🪂 ☀️ 🏰
Cornwall’s largest ever military parade in Falmouth for #CornwallAFD23 - about 1100 military, veterans and cadets involved
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