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Manics expected to sell out in Cornwall
TICKETS went on sale at 10am on Friday for the first ever Manic Street Preachers concert in Cornwall. As part of a major UK tour in May and June the Manics will play Hall for Cornwall on Sunday, June 3. The tour is in support of the band's eighth
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Bear facts of a Shakespeare production
Hall for Cornwall has provided the "bear necessities" for a young local prop maker to work on one of its current productions, Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. Mabel Chaces, aged 21, from Lostwithiel, is studying for a BA Hons in Prop Making at the
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Get cosy in The Den
The Den, a new event for showcasing the phenomenal live music talent in the area, brings Coventry upstarts The Ripps to the Tremough campus in Penryn supported by two of Cornwall's finest. The Den uses the slightly smaller "Upper Stannary", for its
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Contact - Thirteen Senses
Cornish band Thirteen Senses have a lot riding on the release of their new album Contact, out on April 2, but have responded to the challenge by turning all the volume knobs up to 11. Songwriter Will South has already said that live he thought the earlier
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Thirteen Senses return to the fray
It's been a while since Thirteen Senses have been in the public eye but with the release of their new album Contact in April all that is about to change. Lead singer and chief songwriter Will South is in relaxed mood as he talks to the Packet about his
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People rescued from flooded car
THREE people had to be rescued from their car by firefighters on Friday at around 10.30am after their vehicle became stuck in floodwater in Mill Lane, Calenick near Truro.
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Migrant worker scheme praised
A system monitoring living and working conditions for migrant workers in the Helston and Camborne areas has been praised. Two years ago Kerrier district council set up a group to tackle concerns over the living conditions of migrant workers in the area
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African lady of song
Margaret Ferguson, known as "Africa's Lady of Song," will be guest soprano at a special fund-raising concert in Truro Methodist Church on Saturday, February 24 (7.30 pm), in aid of this year's Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival. Margaret
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Poor air quality to be tackled
Poor air quality in Camborne, Pool and Redruth is being tackled through an extensive action plan being developed by Kerrier District Council, Cornwall County Council, CPR Regeneration and the Air Quality Unit at Cornwall College. Camborne, Pool and Redruth
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Care home on award short-list
Kenwyn Care Home in Truro is delighted to announce that their home's maintenance assistant, Henryk Karasiewicz has been short-listed in the Care Services Innovator category in the final of the Barchester Care Awards 2007. Over 350 Barchester staff throughout
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PRINCESS PAVILION SPRING PROGRAMMES
Monday 19 - Saturday 24 February. The Bray Theatre Company presents. ALICE IN WONDERLAND. An annual favourite eagerly awaited by fun loving Panto fans of all ages. Presenting another classic tale when Alice falls down the rabbit hole into Wonderland
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Heavy rain causes flooding
Flooding caused major problems for drivers this morning as heavy rain caused roads to become engulfed in water. The downpour coincided with rush hour, resulting in treacherous driving conditions for motorists heading into work. Low-lying areas soon
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Cottage with land in village location
THIS charming semi-detached cottage is situated in the centre of Porthallow. The cottage has been up-dated in recent years and provides a lounge/diner with multi fuel burner, kitchen, porch, first floor bathroom and two bedrooms both with sea glimpses
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Man released on bail following explosive discovery
Police who discovered chemicals suitable to make explosives at a house in Hayle have released a man on bail. The 29-year-old man, who is from the Hayle area, was arrested under the Explosives Act after officers from the Major Crime Investigation Team
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Enquiries continuing into attempted abduction
House to house police enquiries are continuing today following the attempted abduction of a ten-year-old boy in Mullion. Specially trained police officers have also interviewed the boy about the exact circumstances surrounding the attempt. The incident
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Port FC and White Hart rack up big victories
THERE were a few big wins in the West Cornwall Pool League last week, White Hart B and Porthleven FC B lead the way in Division I, both winning 8-1. White Hart B defeated the Prince of Wales and Porthleven FC A defeated Helston CC A. Division I leaders
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Conversions prove crucial
FALMOUTH u12s 17pts TRURO u12s 21pts FALMOUTH'S improving squad gave a strong Truro team a close run for their money at The Recreation Ground on Sunday, the difference between the teams in the end being just the two missed conversions from Falmouth.
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Leaders open 13-point gap over Falmouth Docks
PREMIERSHIP leaders St Ives A recorded a useful 7-3 victory over West Cornwall Table Tennis League mid table Redruth A and have opened a 13 point lead over Falmouth Docks A who have a match in hand, writes Brian Nicholls. Austin Chapman scored all three
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A30 resurfacing work at Camborne
A two mile section of the A30 near Camborne will be resurfaced from February 12, ensuring a reduction in traffic noise and providing a smoother ride for drivers. The work which is due to be completed by February 15 will cost £60,000 and will involve
