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Night goggles would not have helped, inquest told
It is doubtful that night vision goggles would have helped avoid a mid-air crash between two helicopters at the start of the Iraq war in 2003, an inquest in Oxford has been told. Seven men from RNAS Culdrose died when their Royal Navy Sea King helicopters
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Cornish Paganini sets the standard
(Review by David van der Hof). Germoe Church was the cosy setting on a wintry night for a recital by international lutenist Ben Salfield last Thursday, supported by organist Trefor Bowen and best-selling authoress Patricia Finney. Mr Bowen, a local
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Historic picture collection
A collection of photographs dating back 100 years and many of the Falmouth area, has been made available to the public for the first time. The photographs, many of which were taken in 1907, offer a snapshot of Cornish life a century ago and demonstrate
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New picture collection
A collection of photographs dating back 100 years and many of the Falmouth area, has been made available to the public for the first time. The photographs, many of which were taken in 1907, offer a snapshot of Cornish life a century ago and demonstrate
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Hunt rides into town for traditional meet
A LARGE number of riders turned out for the traditional Boxing Day meet of the Cury Hunt in Helston. Taking part were about 35 riders made up of members of the hunt and their friends and relatives, who met at The Monument at the bottom of Coinagehall
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Marathon run in memory of cancer victim 21
Shortly after being diagnosed with cancer 21-year-old Gary Scott from Helston vowed to beat the disease and run the London Marathon to celebrate. Sadly, just six months later, he lost his battle, never having the chance to fulfil his ambition. However
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Town celebrated move with cup success
THIS picture of Falmouth Town Football Club will surely bring memories flooding back for older supporters of the club who might recognise that this picture was taken in the 1957-58 season when Town won the South Western League Cup after beating Newquay
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Last-minute goal a winner
FALMOUTH TOWN 1 PENRYN 2 FALMOUTH Town were left in bewilderment as to how they lost this Boxing Day Jolly's Combination League local derby against near rivals Penryn Athletic when after totally dominating the game for an hour they cruelly slipped to
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Hospital police axed as trust continues cost-cutting exercise
Two full-time police officers who provide back-up to 24-hour security at the Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske in Truro are to leave in July. The move comes as part of the hospital trust's scheme to reduce a £31m deficit. A trust spokesman said they
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Mission delivers Christmas cheer to seafarers at docks
Indian, Russian and Polish seafarers spending the festive holiday at Falmouth docks on their respective ships had a surprise on Christmas morning when Mission to Seafarers volunteers delivered presents. Falmouth's Mission to Seafarers chairman Penny
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Surprise visitor at presentation night
AN unexpected visitor turned up at the Soccersixes league in Camborne to present the player of the month trophies - Santa! Santa visited to present the player of the month trophy and free kits to the teams. The player of the month was awarded to Richard
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First-timers sweep the board in town’s festive lights competition
Three first-time entrants have swept the board in the Christmas residential lights display competition in Penryn. Residents of the town have been putting the finishing touches to their displays for weeks, ahead of this year's Penryn Christmas Lights
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Inquest told of aircraft collision course
Radar showed two Royal Navy helicopters on a collision course before they crashed and it was thought both Sea King pilots had seen each other. But the two aircraft crashed and all seven crew died an inquest into the deaths in 2003 has heard. The inquest
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Mylor residents chat to Sir Robin ... in Australia!
Round-the-world yachtsman Sir Robin Knox- Johnston had a surprise when he completed the first leg in his current adventure. On arrival in Western Australia over the Christmas and New Year he met up with Mylor Bridge residents Will and Houston Russell
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Nick clowns around in panto and raises £2,000 for charity
Nick Carr and the crew from "Pantomime with a Difference Take 2" have raised £2,000 for charity. Nick, who is an IT student at Truro College, or Rusty the Clown as he is also known, organised and directed the production. Cheryl Mewton, director of studies
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New Year celebrations on hold as pups arrive
What a dog's life New Year's Eve proved to be! Kevardhu Zyva (pet name Zyva) an Italian Spinone, owned by Janet Neil of Briggan Farm Boarding Kennels, at Radnor, Redruth, was due to whelp on New Year's Day, but nature intervened and instead of being
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Kayakers on ‘jolly’ get into difficulties
A Falmouth kayak instructor with 18 years experience was one of nine kayakers rescued by the RNLI after getting into difficulties while on a post-Christmas "jolly." Jeff Allen, joint owner of Sea Kayaking Cornwall based at Challenger Marine, was one
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Police axed in hospital cost cutting move
Two full-time police officers who provide back-up to 24-hour security at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske are to leave in July. The move comes as part of the hospital trust's scheme to reduce a £31m deficit. A trust spokesman said they were confident
