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History
12:11, 15 OCT 2023
Hidden doorway leading to underground bunker found in overgrown field
History
The concrete structure is part of the remains of a historic Second World War base near Portreath, which has been earmarked by a housing association to build affordable homes
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Illogan: the last pocket of Cornwall unspoiled by tourism
Redruth
The village of Illogan is home to about 5,500 people and has been growing steadily in the last few years
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Charles Rashleigh: The man who transformed Charlestown but ended up penniless
History
A new exhibition on the life of Charles Rashleigh is running until the end of the year at the Wheal Martyn Clay Works
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'Massive' moment for Cornish mining history as ancient equipment is saved
History
It will be fully restored before it is reinstalled and people will be able to see it from miles
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Cornwall man survived Niagara Falls barrel ride only to die in tragically bizarre way
People
Sad irony of Bobby Leach's death resurrected his name years later on CBeebies' Horrible Histories
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Aussie women make pilgrimage to Cornwall to see how family lived
History
It was the first time in 177 years that any members of the Pollard family had returned to Cornwall
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Mysterious 2,000-year-old grave unearthed - and it contained strange items
History
It has taken new scientific technology to finally crack the case
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Divers find shipwreck of WW2 tank landing ship in water off Cornwall coast
History
Designed to carry tanks and cargo directly to shore without docks - six of the craft were lost at sea during the Second World War
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William Hampton, the last man to be hanged in Cornwall died 114 years ago today
Crime
William Hampton was the last man to be hanged in Cornwall, and he died 114 years ago today after he murdered his former partner
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'Hoard' of Roman coins found in Cornwall - but someone interfered with the find
History
A total of 56 coins were discovered over a four-year period in the Lanivet area
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Repaired bells of Truro to ring again after Clock Tower restoration
History
The restoration work is expected to be completed before the end of the year
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Top 10 buildings at risk in Cornwall including brewery, curry house and beach hotel
Cornish Culture
Cornish Buildings Group wants to ensure that these historic properties are saved for future generations to enjoy
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Cornwall's cursed fig trees that 'kill whoever plucks their leaves'
History
Many residents are loathe to touch the fig trees for fear of bringing the curse upon them
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Freak accident that killed 'fearless' lifeguard, 22, and rocked a Cornwall holiday resort
History
Karl Edwards had moved to the popular resort of Newquay six weeks before his tragic death
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Cornwall fast losing its Methodist history as more chapels close
History
There have been calls for a conference to be held on the future of Cornwall's historic churches
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Mystery of Betsey whose 18th century gravestone in St Clement is decorated with flowers every year
History
Sightings of Betsey's restless soul wandering the earth are said to have been spotted in St Clement
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St Newlyn East the friendly, historic, tucked away village that people can't wait to move to
Discover Cornwall
St Newlyn East has a strong close knit community
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Australian pair to retrace family roots back to worst mining disaster and smugglers with trip to Cornwall
History
Sharon and Gloria are hoping to walk in their ancestors' footsteps
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Disgust as vandals set alight ancient Men Scryfa standing stone monument
History
They poured petrol on the monument and allegedly tried to topple it over by digging around it
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Inside Roswarne House in Camborne that took ten years to restore to its former glory
History
It's been a labour of love for Elizabeth and Reg Price, and a money pit too after the weather and squatters damaged the property
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Accounts of Cornwall's most horrid murders and other crimes to go on sale at auction
History
The broadsides are 'very affordable slices of local history'
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Fears Cornwall's landscape is in decline and Cornish hedging could go extinct
People
Helen Bowkett, 51, said farmers are no longer passing precious skills through generations
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When punk 'war' broke out in St Austell in Cornwall and 60 youths clashed
Nostalgia
Fights broke out across town and smoke bombs were thrown following a gig by notorious punk band Sham 69
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America and other long lost villages in Cornwall
History
The china clay industry enveloped many villages in the St Austell area including Greensplat and Retew
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