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New course for the media industry
A big new opportunity to break into the dynamic interactive media industry - or for those in employment to enhance their specialist skills - has been announced by the Let's ProfIT project. A15-week, media-based course developed by Cornwall
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Inquest hears from families
The wife of one of six servicemen killed in a helicopter crash at the start of the Iraq war told an inquest today that her husband was due to leave the service to spend more time with his young family. Lieutenant Tony King of Helston was killed with
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Computers stolen during adult learner centre break-in
STAFF returning to work at the Falmouth Adult Learning Centre after the Christmas holiday were shocked to discover that thieves had broken in and stolen seven computer monitors and a back up server. Despite the centre in Tregenver Road being alarmed
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Godolphin Winter Lectures – Godolphin Made and Remade
Following the success of last winter's lecture series, Godolphin is hosting a new series, Godolphin Made and Remade. This year's lecturer is John Schofield, who was born at Godolphin 65 years ago and is the leading authority on the place. John has made
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Dance spectacular to mark Hall for Cornwall decade
Leading UK choreographer Jacky Lansley premieres two powerful new works on January 18 and 19 in a commission by Hall for Cornwall as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. In View from the Shore, Lansley conjures the experience of the Cornish coastal
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Sue Perkins: The Disappointing Second Show
Croydon's favourite bi-polar clown Sue Perkins returns to the Poly in Falmouth (formerly Falmouth Arts Centre) with her second solo show, dealing with the many ways life has fallen short and let us down, featuring all new jokes about sadness, disease
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Festive swimmers freeze for charity!
The road into Coverack was jammed on Christmas Day as almost 100 people hurled themselves into the icy sea watched by their (warmer) friends and family. The annual Coverack Christmas Day Swim was performed as always with gusto, accompanied by laughs,
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John Faupel holds new exhibition
An exhibition of paintings entitled The Art of Design' by John Faupel is being held at Chy Gwella, 53 Morrab Road - a few houses down from the Penlee Gallery and Museum in Penzance, from January 13 to February 9. Even though many of the designs have
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Mayor’s Christmas visit to senior citizens
Christmas good cheer was brought to the elderly residents of Helston as they whiled away a few happy hours reminiscing with the town's mayor. Helston mayor Ronnie Williams and his wife, Debbie, began their Christmas visits talking to patients at Helston
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Players choose Sinbad
St Austell Players, are flying into town this year with a veritable Axminster of a panto woven with tales of daring do and piles of laughs! Sinbad is the Players' third pantomime and they are set to out-do their success last year when one of their Ugly
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Helston brings in the new year with a bang
Party poppers cracked and cheers rang out as hundreds of revellers braved the weather and took to the streets to welcome 2007 into Helston. New Year's Eve proved as colourful and chaotic as ever, despite a fierce wind and lashing rain. While parties
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Santa drops in at party for village’s children
Youngsters in Gunwalloe were given a Christmas treat when Father Christmas dropped in at a party organised for them. About 36 village children and their friends attended the party at the village hall, which was organised by the children's committee of
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Town pay for dismal show
ST BLAZEY 4 FALMOUTH TOWN 1 IT was a case of "after the Lord Mayor's show" on Saturday as Falmouth Town, after two good performances and wins, came crashing down to earth with a poor overall performance at St Blazey. It was a game that they just didn't
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Tar Pit Challenge proves day to remember
THE curtain came down on Pendennis Motor Club's 2006 season with the staging of the popular Tar Pit Challenge at the United Downs Raceway on Saturday. It was certainly a day to remember for those who took part with the heavy rain of the previous week
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School produced a wealthy supply of sportsmen
ONE of the most prominent schools in Falmouth before its closure around the 1970s, Wellington Terrace, had a pedigree for producing top sportsmen. This picture demonstrates their all-round qualities with the school having won the shield for football
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Brown nicks pass to set up derby victory
FALMOUTH 11 pts PENRYN 18 pts PENRYN came away the victors in this tight and highly competitive local derby at the Recreation ground on Boxing Day afternoon, sponsored by Blue Flame. The result was uncertain right to the final whistle which came as
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Cobwebs are blown away
DARREN Horton organised Falmouth Golf Club's annual pilgrimage to one of Cornwall's stunning links courses and this year it was West Cornwall who were hosts to 44 members who were eager to blow out the cob webs of the festive season. The competition
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Bay expose gulf in class
MOUNT'S BAY 61pts PENRYN 3pts PENRYN took a depleted side to Mount's Bay for this first round Skinner's Brewery Cornwall Cup game, but at their strongest would probably not have been able to compete against a very efficient display by the South West
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Swimmers take a dip on Boxing Day
While the majority of the population were tucked away in warm houses on Boxing Day recovering from the festivities of the day before, a few hardy - or plain crazy - people from the Mullion area took a dip in the sea. Participants in Mullion Surf Lifesaving
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Derby triumph for Town
PENRYN ATHLETIC 2 FALMOUTH TOWN 1 FALMOUTH Town gained the Boxing Day honours in the Kernick Road Carlsberg SWL local derby and for the first time this season won back to back League games. The game started off brightly with Town doing much of the
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United hit five but only draw
FALMOUTH UNITED GIRLS u12s 5 TRURO GIRLS u12s 5 FALMOUTH United girls u12s played two matches in December with the first match played in rain and cold winds. United were without their goalkeeper, so Emma Snowdon and Charley Abraham both stepped in
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Long-serving teacher retires
The Christmas concerts at Helston Community College marked the retirement of long-serving teacher Isabell Austin. Mrs Austin, the school's head of music, retired after more than 30 years teaching at the school. She was honoured in a special tribute
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Port reach semi-final
ST AUSTELL 0 PORTHLEVEN 3 THE omens could not have looked too good for Porthleven when they travelled without a regular goalkeeper for their important Carlsberg SWL Cup quarter-final clash with St Austell at Poltair Park. With Steve Taylor injured
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Wendron slip to heavy defeat
WENDRON 0 ST AGNES 4 AFTER a much-improved run of results in the Jolly's Combination League, Wendron were dealt a hammer blow with this 4-0 trouncing by St Agnes. The scoreline itself did not really reflect the pattern of the game, but it was the visitors
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Collision closes A30 for over three hours
A COLLISION between an HGV and a tractor and trailer on the A30 at Tolvaddon on Tuesday night caused long delays when the road was closed to allow debris to be cleared. The accident at around 6pm on Tuesday, January 2 took place on the A30 Eastbound
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Blues appoint Trathen to revitalise club
AS widely expected, Helston Athletic have appointed veteran striker Andy Trathen to take over the role as manager of the club's Jolly's Combination League side until the end of the season. Trathen was brought into the club by the departed manager Kevin
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Blues appoint Trathen to revitalise slub
AS widely expected, Helston Athletic have appointed veteran striker Andy Trathen to take over the role as manager of the club's Jolly's Combination League side until the end of the season. Trathen was brought into the club by the departed manager Kevin
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Public gets chance to give views on Tesco plan
There is expected to be a strong public response tomorrow at a meeting to discuss proposals to replace the Tesco store at Helston with one almost twice the size. Supermarket giant Tesco has resubmitted plans to develop its Clodgey Way store by almost
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Second successive victory for Helston
HELSTON ATHLETIC 2 ST JUST 1 YOU wait a while for a win to come along and then when it does you find that in the space of a few days you chalk up a second. Such is life with Helston Football Club's Jolly's Combination League side that followed their
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Inquest into Gulf helicopter crash
An inquest was being re-opened today into the death of six servicemen from Culdrose killed when two helicopters collided on active service in the Gulf. A US serviceman was also on board one of the Sea King Mk 7 helicopters, which collided in March 2003
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Little bit of luck eludes Mullion
MULLION 2 MOUSEHOLE 3 THAT little bit of luck that is required to turn defeats into victory is still proving an elusive commodity for Mullion who suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against Mousehole at Clifden Park. The Seagulls, who are in second place
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Fishermen build healthy lead
THE Whirlwind Sports Falmouth-Helston League's final Saturday of the year ended in disruption as the weather did its best to wipe out all the football. One of the games to go ahead was Porthleven's division one match with Mawnan which the Fishermen won
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Port come from behind to win
PORTHLEVEN RES 3 MAWNAN 1 PORTHLEVEN Reserves go into the New Year top of the Whirlwind Sports Falmouth-Helston League division one and with an undefeated record. This victory meant so much to the players that they celebrated like they had already
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Festive fun-lovers flock to clubs
Bad weather forced many planned New Year celebrations to be curtailed or held indoors but that did not stop revellers from the Falmouth and Penryn areas enjoying themselves. Unlike most parts of the country, where strong winds and heavy rained dampened
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Sale of unwanted gifts
BBC Radio Cornwall is appealing for unwanted and unused Christmas gifts to sell for charity. Present Aid for Cornwall will raise money for groups and organisations in the county. The sale, which has become an annual event, will take place in a marquee
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City cut gap on leaders
SHREWTON UNITED 0 TRURO CITY 2 TRURO City moved up into second place in the Toolstation Western League's first division after a 2-0 win against Shrewton United. With most of the games in the league being postponed, the three points moved City to within
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Matt accepted into top event
MATT Allen, who lives in Threemilestone, near Truro, has been accepted into the Northumberland Open on the Badminton England Challenger Tour to be held at the Benfield Centre of Sporting Excellence in Newcastle in January 2007. That's quite a coincidence
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Club cash for charities
MORE than 100 people gathered at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club's carol concert to sing their hearts out and witness the presentation of cheques to two local charities. The concert was led by the Cadgwith Singers under the baton of David Muirhead. The
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School fire started deliberately
INVESTIGATORS say a blaze in a building in the grounds of Penair School, Truro last Wednesday morning was started deliberately. Two fire crews from Truro and one from Falmouth were called to the blaze at the school in St Clement Hill at 3.43am on January
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Hard graft for Pirates
PERTEMP BEES 8pts CORNISH PIRATES 17pts DESPERATELY disappointed after losing at home to Plymouth Albion in a match that was anything but a pre-Christmas cracker, the Cornish Pirates bounced back with a morale-boosting away win against Pertemp Bees.
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Fryer's hit goal trail
THE Taylor's Tyres Carn Brea five-a-side league saw the Tuesday league thrown open at the summit due to Fryer's rich vein of form, defeating unbeaten leaders Redruth United 4-1 after earlier beating Booters 10-1. Camborne Cricket Club are still in the
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Lello sets up cup victory
BUDE 12 pts HAYLE 21pts HAYLE overcame a stiff challenge from Bude to win this Skinner's Brewery Cornwall Knockout Cup tie at Bencoolen Meadow, writes Phil Westren. Hayle's victory, which was well deserved, was built on the kicking prowess of Paul
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Mining League results
THE One and All Sports Mining League suffered from the backlash of the weather with only a handful of games taking place. Div. I: Gulval 6, Halsetown 0; Portreath 5, St Ives T 2; St Just R 3, Gwinear 0. Div. II: Madron 3, Newlyn NA 4; Mousehole III
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The behaviour of these thugs was disgusting
I WOULD like to wish a very happy new year to the gentleman who intervened in a very upsetting incident. I was a passenger on the Truro to Falmouth train which left Truro at 17.10 on December 23. The train was very busy and it was hard to find a seat,
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Local residents receive New Year Honours
A well-known Falmouth coastguard, Mike Collier, who works as a fishing vessel surveyor for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours for his work with local fishermen. Mr Collier said: "I was stunned by the
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My answer to the debate over recreation ground
Here is my solution to the Falmouth recreation ground debate, bearing in mind you cannot please all of the people all of the time. Following Mr K Toy's letter, rightly complaining about the increases in fees for the soccer pitches at Dracaena Avenue,
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A hypocritical comment from the Lib Dems
I was rather astonished to hear that Liberal Democrat MPs had joined their Conservative colleagues in criticising the fact that more and more public sector workers are now earning six-figure salaries. The MPs were angry to discover that the number of
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Kerrier planners should listen to Tesco objectors
MY attention was alerted by the Packet on December 20 to imminent proposals for the expansion of the Helston Tesco and I have had my own thoughts about certain points. I wholly endorse all the points made by Lizard Peninsula Friends of the Earth. I remember
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Station needs new ideas and more ‘Cornishness’
I was delighted to read Chris Blount's letter (December 13) concerning BBC Radio Cornwall, particularly regards the programme Cornwall Connected. I was very sorry that he had to leave as the programme had all the promise of something unique, and his
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Well done for Cornwall’s Christmas lights
WE have holidayed in Cornwall for many years and in nearly every month except December. Eight weeks ago we took the plunge and moved here from "up country." We have tonight been to Mousehole then on to Porthleven, through Helston and then onto Coverack
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Ship wrecked in January 1907
New Year in 1907 began with a big bang in more ways than one for residents on the Lizard peninsula when the steamer Highland Fling ran ashore in poor visibility near Cadgwith, on January 7, 1907, and later dynamite had to be used in freeing the stern
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Council newspaper will be a waste of our money
Plans by the Liberal Democrat controlled Cornwall county council to launch a community newspaper in 2007, at a time when council tax is going through the roof and front-line services are being axed, are an utter disgrace. According to the council the
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Why the Labour party is losing so much support
I read in the national press over Christmas that the Labour party is losing one member every 20 minutes. In the same paper is says that one immigrant enters Britain every minute. The solution, therefore, seems simple: insist that immigrants join the Labour
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Cash needed for tall ships festival
MONEY is now being sought by Carrick council's tourism team to help make the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta in Falmouth next year a huge success. The return of the tall ships to Falmouth will mean a huge boost to the town following the success of the
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A hypocritical comment from the Lib Dems
I was rather astonished to hear that Liberal Democrat MPs had joined their Conservative colleagues in criticising the fact that more and more public sector workers are now earning six-figure salaries. The MPs were angry to discover that the number of
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Berlin-style wall would deal with the bigots
WHAT is it with some of the small-minded Cornish people who want to keep Cornwall only for the born and bred Cornish? I refer to the article in the Packet dated December 27 "Bring back traditional values at Radio Cornwall." I am a "foreigner" and an
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Station needs new ideas and more ‘Cornishness’
I was delighted to read Chris Blount's letter (December 13) concerning BBC Radio Cornwall, particularly regards the programme Cornwall Connected. I was very sorry that he had to leave as the programme had all the promise of something unique, and his
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What’s new about this tax announcement?
According to the national press and the words of Gordon Brown, taxes are set to rise - above inflation no doubt - for the next 50 years. What's new, I say. It's a wonder the government doesn't want us all to work a 48-hour week, collect all of our earnings
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Whatever happened to all-round entertainment?
WHAT a load of c*** on television this Christmas, wasn't it? OK if you like soaps, repeats and kiddies animated films, but for the majority of us it was rubbish, Three hours of soaps on Christmas day evening! Whatever happened to good family all round
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Man stabbed
A 20-year-old from Lanner has been charged with attempted murder after a 61-year-old man was found with stab wounds at his home in the village. At 12.22am last Thursday police were called to 28 Strawberry Fields, Lanner, after receiving a report of
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Burglar with bad record sent to jail
A burglar with a "shocking record," 37-year-old Kevin McCormick, was jailed for three years at Truro Crown Court after admitting seven offences with a further 17 taken into consideration. Judge Jeffrey Roper also activated consecutively a 120-day suspended
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Missing woman sighted at Godrevy
Police believe that missing woman Kay Hawke was in the Godrevy area of Cornwall between 1pm and 2pm on Monday, January 1. Police are so concerned for the welfare of a 65-year-old Kay that they have appointed a Detective Inspector to oversee the case.
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Total ban!
A TOTAL smoking ban came into force at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro this week with staff and patients now not allowed to enjoy a cigarette either in the building or the grounds - including the car-park. From January, 1 hospitals controlled by
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MBE for Enid
A woman who has been working with the Multiple Sclerosis Society for over 50 years was the toast of Helston this week. Enid Johns, of Penview Crescent, was awarded the MBE for her work with the charity and for services to the local community. A tireless
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Shipping intelligence
Tuesday, December 26 British coaster Sea Humber (1,602/77) arrived from Amsterdam to Carrick Roads. Cypriot tanker Moskalvo (28,322/98) arrived from Portland USA for bunkers in the Carrick Roads and carry out repairs. Wednesday, December 27 British
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High Tides
FALMOUTH Thursday, Jan 4 05.26 (6.9) 17.50 (6.7) Friday, Jan 5 06.08 (6.9) 18.31 (6.6) Sat, Jan 6 06.48 (6.8) 19.10 (6.5) Sunday, Jan 7 07.26 (6.7) 19.47 (6.4) Monday, Jan 8 08.02 (6.5) 20.23 (6.2) Tuesday, Jan 9 08.38 (6.3) 20.59 (6.0
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999 service is under threat again
Residents in Helston and the Lizard are once again being asked to fight for the future of an emergency medical service that has helped save hundreds of lives on the peninsula. A public meeting is being held next week to discuss the local co-responder
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70-year-olds are terrified by two yobs
A pair of yobs who launched an unprovoked attack on two terrified elderly women returning home from a Boxing Day party have been described as "despicable" by police. The two pensioners, in their 70s, are too upset and scared to talk at length about their
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Expensive boat damaged
Milford Haven pilots continue to land here due to heavy weather off the busy south Wales oil terminal. Milford Haven's new £1million pilot boat has been damaged going alongside a vessel in poor weather with a second boat out of action after striking
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‘Cornishness’ underlined by company’s support for charity
Staff at Redruth-based St Piran Homes have underlined the company's "Cornishness" by supporting three Cornish charities over the festive period. The Christmas cards for distribution to their associates, suppliers and purchasers were bought from Pentyr
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Immigrants head for Camborne
THE first of thousands of Bulgarians and Romanians expected to enter the UK over the next year have arrived at Heathrow and are heading for flower picking jobs around Camborne. Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU at midnight on New Year's Eve and by New
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Plural word questioned
Why does the pilot boat LK Mitchell have the word Pilots written on its wheelhouse sides whilst the new pilot boat Arrow has only Pilot? A question posed by a few eagle-eyed waterfront observers. Trawling through a large collection of pilot boat photographs
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Ship wrecked in January 1907
New Year in 1907 began with a big bang in more ways than one for residents on the Lizard peninsula when the steamer Highland Fling ran ashore in poor visibility near Cadgwith, on January 7, 1907, and later dynamite had to be used in freeing the stern
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Leading hotel is hit by virus
Falmouth's only four-star hotel was forced to close its doors to new guests after discovering an outbreak of the fast-spreading Norwalk virus over the Christmas period. Guests at the Royal Duchy Hotel in Cliff Road first began complaining of sickness
