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Camborne school CSIA joins controversial Athena Learning Trust but does not tell parents
Education
The school has written to parents three weeks later. It came under fire for the way it handled joining and lack of communication with parents over the plans at Camborne Science & International Academy
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ClassCharts login problems due to national issue
Education
A 'data breach' at ClassCharts has been cited as parents have been told by schools around the country they cannot access the system
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St Austell armed manhunt that put school and college in lockdown ends
Devon and Cornwall Police
The incident caused panic locally but officers have assured people that there is no threat to the public
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Cornwall planning: Ailing theme park applies for glamping site among latest proposals
Cornwall Council
Proposals for football club, new homes, seal sanctuary and secondary school have all been submitted to Cornwall Council
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Cornwall planning: First look at new 1,050-pupil Perranporth secondary school
Education
The school is due to open in September 2026
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Tensions rise as under-fire Brannel School pupils eating outside in cold as 'no space in canteen'
Education
Parents say their children either can't can't find space to eat or are told to eat outisde
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Hardest schools to get into in Cornwall revealed
Education
Primary schools are likely becoming less competitive though due to a drop in births since 2016
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Lifeline Penzance Gymnastics club could close for good after huge rent hike
Penzance
The club has become a hub for more than 500 families
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'Prime development' land next to Falmouth student village advertised for £10m
Property
Combined with plans for a huge neighbouring 'student village' this 'prime' development means 70 acres of potential student housing
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Cornwall planning: Over 40 new homes next to ancient wood among latest proposals
Housing
Five-storey apartment block, school music and performance centre, Gypsy site extension and changes to popular garden centre also submitted to Cornwall Council planning department
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Fines for term-time holidays in Cornwall at a record high
Education
If it ends up in court you can face fines of up to £2,500 or a three month prison sentence
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'Everyday I feel like I’m waking up to go to a prison' - pupil tells of life under new Brannel School rules
Education
Brave Sophie Commons is an award-winning, high achieving pupil
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Cornwall's 'worst' places to live according to those who live there
Places
Cornwall attracts thousands of holidaymakers and visitors every year, but not everyone who lives here all year round thinks there’s much to see
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Brannel School rules complaints from parents and pupils flood in
Education
One parent, who witnessed what happened on the first day back, said she was 'horrified' with the way children were being treated
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Brannel School rules leave kids in tears and made to change socks outside in cold
Education
The revelations come after parents were up in arms when the school in Cornwall forced pupils outside in below zero temperatures
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'Urgent' meeting with Brannel School called for by MP Steve Double
Education
Several parents have been in touch with the Newquay and St Austell MP with major concerns about children being made to stand outside in the cold for 'uniform checks' among other reasons
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Brannel School 'forces' pupils to stand outside in bitter cold but says they are allowed coats
Education
Parents are up in arms over some of the things their children are telling them and have even been driving to the school to investigate the situation for themselves
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Adoring dad died after crashing motorcycle into St Austell roundabout while over drink drive limit
St Austell
Chris' daughter said they had 'an unbreakable father/daughter relationship' and she was not ready to lose him, which has caused 'a huge hole in life that cannot be filled'
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Cornwall should have £1 tourism tax like Manchester, council hears
Tourism
An inquiry has looked at ways of improving the economic and environmental impacts of tourism in Cornwall
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Cornwall primary school places deadline warning as parents urged to act now
Education
Parents still need to apply even if their child attends their preferred school’s nursery or pre-school
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Cornwall school closures as freezing temperatures continue
Weather
Cornwall Council school closures lists is updated regularly and we'll keep you posted
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Cornwall Labour MP candidate denies 'dishonest' local councillor claims
General Election
Perran Moon - who is no longer a district councillor in Oxfordshire - is living permanently in his Camborne-Redruth constituency
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Cornwall football clubs 'heartbroken' by sudden death of popular player aged 39
People
Ian 'Granty' Grant was loved by many
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Kate Middleton 'heartbroken' by William's decision over George's future
Kate Middleton
Although she has since agreed with the move, an insider said she was still dreading it when it happens
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