Worldwide centre steps down from Shelterbox
One of the worldwide centres which fund Shelterbox has pulled out of the Cornish aid charity.
Helston Murder Investigation - Man charged
A 54 year old man has been charged with murder following the death of Colin Payne who was found at a flat in Helston on Sunday night.
Ancient tradition of Flora day to welcome the spring
Thousands of people will be dancing through the streets of Helston in Cornwall for one of the country's oldest surviving customs.
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Sailors march through Helston
Our Defence Correspondent John Andrews reports from Helston where sailors from the Royal Naval Air Station at Culdrose were on parade today, exercising their freedom of the town.
Man arrested in Nottingham over Helston murder
A 54 year old man is being questioned by Devon and Cornwall Police in connection with the death of a Helston man. He was arrested in the Nottingham area on Tuesday night on suspicion of murder.
The body of 72 year old Colin Payne was found at flats in Sanctuary Lane on Sunday and forensic officers are continuing to examine the scene.
Detectives still want to hear from anyone who may have seen Mr Payne between 31 May and 17 June.
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Murder investigation in Helston
A murder investigation is underway after the body of an elderly man was found at an address in Helston. The body's been formally identified as 72-year-old Colin Payne. His family has been informed. Police want to speak to anyone who may have seen Mr Payne since the end of May.
Flora Day celebrations in Cornwall
The weather couldn't have timed it better. After last night's heavy rain, the clouds parted this morning just in time for the start of one of the region's most colourful pageants.
Flora Day in Helston in Cornwall went ahead in glorious weather.
Dancers of all ages tripped their way around the streets of Helston. And among the crowds was a familiar face more used to life on another street.
Steve Hardy reports.
Lead dancers finally free to reveal guarded secret
Katherine Pascoe and Mark Stevens were chosen as the lead dancers for the main dance celebrations. They didn't know each other before today and had to keep the news a closely guarded secret.
Coronation Street star enjoys Flora Day in Helston
Natalie Gumede who plays Kirsty in Coronation Street is spending her holiday in Helston. She says a similar Flora Day celebration could be well received on Coronation Street.
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Children's dance at Helstons Flora day
Karen Sarilar is a primary school teacher accompanying her class whilst they take part in the children's dance to celebrate Flora day. Some six-year-olds are even dancing for the first time.
Ancient tradition of Flora day to welcome the spring
Thousands of people will be dancing through the streets of Helston in Cornwall for one of the country's oldest surviving customs.
Read the full storyFlora Day celebrations
Helston Flora Day is being celebrated in Cornwall. The centuries old pageant takes place every year. Children from the town will dance wearing flowers and a formal dance of the day will take place with men wearing morning dress and women in ball gowns in the evening.
National Trust opens new barefoot trail
by Steve HardyOur Cornwall correspondent Steve Hardy went on a walk where no shoes or socks are allowed.
Fancy a walk on the wild side? Well this weekend offers the perfect opportunity. The National Trust opens its first trail in the country where the entire distance is covered on barefeet.