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When all the churches in Cornwall are well provided for in terms of clergy and buildings, then maybe. But until then, it’s all the wrong priorities from @churchofengland
David Shipley
@ShipleyWritesOct 13
EXCLUSIVE: A priest is leading a legal challenge against the Church of England, arguing they have no right to ‘divert’ funding to Project Spire, the controversial slavery atonement scheme. (Link below)
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Replying to @BijanOmrani
@BijanOmrani and I are bringing a legal challenge to Project Spire, arguing that it is not part of the charitable purposes of the Church Commissioners to spend money on slavery reparations. Dubious legality. Dubious morality. Dubious history. gbnews.com/news/church-of-en…

Church of England faces major legal challenge over its plan to shell out £100m in slavery reparat...

Claimants argue that the project 'cannot be in the best interests of the grassroots Anglican community'

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BijanOmrani
@BijanOmraniOct 13
I am the claimant in the Project Spire litigation, together with Rev Dr Jamie Franklin @jamiefranklin40. Story in The Times.
David Shipley
@ShipleyWritesOct 13
EXCLUSIVE: A priest is leading a legal challenge against the Church of England, arguing they have no right to ‘divert’ funding to Project Spire, the controversial slavery atonement scheme. (Link below)
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Truro (Trurra) gets a mention
Vinnie Sullivan
@VinnieSull1vanOct 4
The Old Cornish Accent: This video is a wonderful view into the old Cornish accent and spirit. This fascinating interview of 77 year old Cornish maid Emanda Billings in 1964 is a great insight into the everyday life of our recent ancestors. She was born in Victorian England (1800s), a world in which we've lost all connection. The Cornish accent (also called Anglo-Cornish or Cornu-English) developed as local Celtic speakers shifted to English between 1300 and 1750, adopting regional West Country English while keeping a strong Brittonic language substrate. ⏳️
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Boat lands at Mylor Harbour before suspects flee in van as immigration probe launched ift.tt/0SEIpRz

Boat lands at Mylor Harbour before suspects flee in van - immigration probe launched

Police and immigration officials are investigating after people reportedly arrived by boat at Mylor Harbour before leaving in a van during the early hours.

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I’m never leaving this app.
JustG@Little_G2Sep 26
The slippers 😂😂
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Speaking to hospitality leaders, it seems that the idea of a tourist tax in cornwall would be bad idea for local biz & charities. A tax going to Cornwall Council - I mean, what could possibly go wrong!
Jonathan Hulley@JHulleyofficialSep 24
The introduction of an Overnight Visitor Levy or Tourist Tax in Surrey would lead to less tourism and in time, less jobs. At a sitting of the West Surrey Shadow Council, I asked the Leader if he supported a Tourist Tax in Surrey and he refused to give a straight answer.
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Truro High School For Girls is a private day and boarding through school for girls aged 3-18 in Truro, Cornwall, offering a values-driven, future-focused education. Click the link to read the full review ahead of the open day on 10 October. bit.ly/4lmb2OB
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Soldiers? Swearing? Say it ain’t so.
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Gary Phillips@MagnaAulaeSep 24
Replying to @LucyGoBag
The Council’s statement specifically implicates Martyn’s Law truro.gov.uk/press-release/s…

Statement on 2026 Bonfire Night and Fireworks Display - Truro City Council

Staging the annual Bonfire Night and Fireworks Display is an important event in the City Council’s calendar. Not only is it popular with residents, visitors and businesses, it also raises much needed...

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GB News
@GBNEWSSep 24
Beloved Bonfire Night cancelled for second year in a row in 'health and safety' push gbnews.com/news/truro-bonfir…

Beloved Bonfire Night cancelled for second year in a row in 'health and safety' push

Residents have taken to social media to hit out at Truro Council's 'pathetic' decision

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Ed West@edwestSep 24
Annual event celebrating the defeat of terrorism defeated by terrorism xitter.cf/ChristianJMay/status/2…
Christian May
@ChristianJMaySep 24
Bonfire Night in Truro cancelled because council can't afford to comply with "Martyn's Law" - the new anti-terrorism and security legislation required for events and venues.
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This is such a shame for Truro. We lost the Christmas lantern parade a few years ago too. Community events which are great for families in our little city. Seems we can’t have nice things anymore.
Christian May
@ChristianJMaySep 24
Bonfire Night in Truro cancelled because council can't afford to comply with "Martyn's Law" - the new anti-terrorism and security legislation required for events and venues.
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Hundreds of homes in Falmouth have been evacuated after the discovery of an unexploded bomb. Emergency services were initially called to the scene on Monday when the device was found, thought to be a an American general purpose bomb of the World War Two era.
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A planned evacuation is taking place today in part of Falmouth following the discovery of an unexploded WWII device. If you're affected, follow instructions from the police and leave the evacuation area when asked. A rest centre will be open at All Saints’ Church, TR11 3PN.
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ALT A graphic for Falmouth live updates featuring an aerial view of the harbour and the Cornwall Council website.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: EXPECTED FALMOUTH CORDON REVISED TO 750 METRES Following further specialist assessment, the cordon expected to be introduced tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23, has been revised from 1,400 metres to 750 metres.
A map of Falmouth showing a 750m cordon in yellow.

ALT A map of Falmouth showing a 750m cordon in yellow.

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Superb & moving film at the cinema in Truro tonight Brave men & women who fought for this country in WW2 and the weather. Stunning cast. youtu.be/2bsrJ25bKUM?is=iW_e…
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Toby Young
@toadmeisterSep 11
The assisted suicide bill has been voted down by MPs by 270 votes to 286 in a major blow to supporters of changing the law, who now face waiting years for another chance to bring the issue back to the Commons. dailysceptic.org/2026/09/11/…

Assisted Suicide Bill Falls – The Daily Sceptic

The assisted suicide bill has been voted down by MPs by 270 votes to 286 in a major blow to supporters of changing the law, who now face waiting years for another chance to bring the issue back to...

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A long way from home today working and meetings in Bromley High Street. Sad to see this.
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You’ll be shocked to learn, Lucy, that you can learn how to do the things you can’t do at the moment. It’s called education.
Lucy Powell MP
@LucyMPowellSep 6
I think education should be about what you can do, and not what you can’t do. Read my full piece in @theobserveruk where I set out my vision for reforming England's education system - from tackling the SEND crisis to reimagining what success looks like beyond exams. observer.co.uk/news/national…

Lucy Powell: ‘I’m absolutely not bringing back stupid. I’...

The education secretary dismisses Michael Gove’s criticisms as she plans a shake-up of GCSEs that she argues fail to prepare students for the real world

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