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14-06-2025
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Gull sips man's coffee before stealing his mug
A gull has taken revenge on a man who was installing anti-bird spikes in a Cornish town - by drinking his coffee and pinching his mug. Maintenance worker Darren Pardoe had been bird proofing houses in Porthleven when he stopped at a pub for a coffee on 3 June. He said he had been talking to someone before he turned around to find the gull helping himself to the hot brew. Before he could take action, the feathered thief flew off with the mug. "I think it had remembered me," he joked. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Recalling the coffee heist, Mr Pardoe said: "I turn round and sure enough a seagull's got its beak in my coffee... next minute the bird picks up the coffee cup by its handle and takes off across the harbour with it. "It flew round the harbour and then landed on the water, put the cup down, and the cup just sank." Mr Pardoe captured a photo of the bird in flight with his coffee mug. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ 'Starving' seagulls baited to be hit by cars 'Seagull boy' swoops in to retain screeching title Stop feeding seagull 'muggers', beachgoers told
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Gull sips man's coffee before stealing his mug
A gull has taken revenge on a man who was installing anti-bird spikes in a Cornish town - by drinking his coffee and pinching his mug. Maintenance worker Darren Pardoe had been bird proofing houses in Porthleven when he stopped at a pub for a coffee on 3 June. He said he had been talking to someone before he turned around to find the gull helping himself to the hot brew. Before he could take action, the feathered thief flew off with the mug. "I think it had remembered me," he joked. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Recalling the coffee heist, Mr Pardoe said: "I turn round and sure enough a seagull's got its beak in my coffee... next minute the bird picks up the coffee cup by its handle and takes off across the harbour with it. "It flew round the harbour and then landed on the water, put the cup down, and the cup just sank." Mr Pardoe captured a photo of the bird in flight with his coffee mug. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ 'Starving' seagulls baited to be hit by cars 'Seagull boy' swoops in to retain screeching title Stop feeding seagull 'muggers', beachgoers told
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Electronic photo of suspected robber released
An electronic photo has been released by police in the hopes of identifying a man suspected of a robbery in Redruth. Devon and Cornwall Police said a suspect stole fragrances from the Superdrug store on Fore Street between 16:30 GMT and 17:00 on Monday 3 February. All inquiries were carried out, but the suspect remained unidentified, detectives said. He has been described as a white male, about 5ft 9in (1.75m) tall and of skinny build. He has blue eyes, grey stubble facial hair and was thought to be aged in his mid-40s. Anyone with information has been asked to contact officers to aid their investigation. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon & Cornwall Police
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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'Violence hotspot' bar shut down for three months
A Cornish bar has been closed temporarily after police said it caused "relentless disruption to the local community". Devon and Cornwall Police said Soul Bar on Cross Street, Camborne, had become a hotspot for violence and antisocial behaviour and a full closure order was served at the venue on Tuesday. The force said issues reported at the bar included violence and noise disturbances spilling out onto the street, passers-by being verbal abused and alcohol-related anti-social behaviour. Police added the order, which was granted at Truro Magistrates' Court, meant it would be an offence if anyone entered the building over the next three months. Officers said they had tried to work with the business to tackle the issues, but the efforts had not been successful. A police spokesperson added officers would continue to work with the business to ensure future crime prevention while the order remained in place. Kay Smith, Camborne's anti-social behaviour officer for Cornwall Council, worked alongside police to secure the closure order and said ensuring the safety of the community was the top priority. She added: "Securing this order was a necessary step to restore peace and ensure that families and members of the public can once again enjoy their neighbourhood without fear or worry." More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Shops ordered to close for selling illegal tobacco Police close house which had £30k worth of heroin Property closed after anti-social behaviour Devon and Cornwall Police
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05-06-2025
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Action on properties at centre of crime issues
Closure orders have been secured for two Cornish properties at the centre of alleged drug crimes and anti-social behaviour. Devon and Cornwall Police said the orders for the buildings on Berries Avenue in Bude had been granted after officers received reports of suspected drug dealing, drug-related violence and anti-social behaviour. The force said reports included people visiting the properties at all hours of the day including some who had taken drugs, which led to further disturbances. The orders make it an offence for anyone to enter either address for three months. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall PC Nina Sargent said the issues involving the two properties had a "significant detrimental impact" on the local community. She added: "Everyone deserves to live in peace and without fear of crime. "This type of criminal behaviour will not be tolerated and we will continue to take action against those responsible." A police spokesperson said the tenants of the properties had been signposted to necessary support services and officers would work with them while the orders are active to ensure future crime prevention. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Shops ordered to close for selling illegal tobacco Partial closure order to help victim of cuckooing Closure order granted for Cornwall flat Devon and Cornwall Police
