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Kerrier Community Grant Award for the live at home Scheme
THE Camborne and Redruth Live at Home Scheme, which offers support and friendship to elderly people, has been awarded a community grant for £100 by Kerrier district council. The volunteer based scheme, which has recently expanded to offer the service
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Two great blues men on the way
Next in the Fal Folk programme at the Princess Pavilion in Falmouth is Son of Dave, who is appearing on Sunday, March 4, on the patio stage. As a one-man band, he is steadily becoming renowned for a sound completely his own as he creates a mountain of
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Accident causes hold ups
Emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic accident on the A30 near Chiverton Cross. At 08.42 today, threemiles west of Chiverton Cross two Peugeot vehicles were in collision. There are traffic hold-ups in the area while emergency services
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Port enjoy their claret
PORTHLEVEN 2 LAUNCESTON 1 DESPITE being without eight first-choice players, Porthleven produced a determined performance to pull off a fine 2-1 win over Launceston in the Carlsberg SWL at Gala Parc. Steve Taylor, Glen Williams, Ben Medlin, Jamie Burr
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Blues leave it late
HELSTON 3 ST IVES TOWN 1 HELSTON continued their revival in the Jolly's Combination League with a useful 3-1 win over St Ives Town, but they left it late to assure themselves of all three points. If they had not collected all the spoils they would
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Mullion pay heavy price for poor start
ST AGNES 5 MULLION 1 MULLION were hoping for a much better result than the 5-1 pasting they received from St Agnes at Enys park in the Jolly's Combination League. In fact, it could well have been much worse because after just half an hour they were
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Elementary for Helston
HELSTON 7pts SALTASH 15pts DESPITE having to make several late changes due to some last minute withdrawals Helston were still able to field a fairly strong side against a travelling Saltash team. The first 10 minutes was to see a number of elementary
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Tremough scientists warn of climate change risk to marine turtles
Scientists in Falmouth are warning about the risk to marine turtles in North Amercia. North American marine turtles are at risk if global warming occurs at predicted levels,say the scientists working at the Tremough Campus, of the University of Exeter
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Wendron Cricket Club stretch their lead
WENDRON CC continue to stretch their lead at the top of division one in the West Cornwall Winter Pool League, winning all six singles in an 8-1 win over Mullion FC A. Helston RBL A have an eight point cushion in second, but had to come back from a 3-
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True tale of English gypsies
An exciting new play which tells the true story of the last Gypsies to be hanged in England for the crime of being Gypsies is coming to the Hall for Cornwall on March 7 - thanks to support from the Cornwall's Children's Services Authority. Killimengro
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Simple tactics prove the best
Wendron u10s 4 Alverton u10s 1 THIS was an entertaining game, with Wendron putting on a great performance. Wendron used the tactic of simple football and it came to effect. Wendron put on continuous attacking moves which broke down Alverton and gave
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Goals at a premium
RNAS CULDROSE 0 WENDRON 0 THESE two teams finished this Jolly's Combination League game as they started it, goalless and a point each. That was just about what each side deserved from a game that was dominated by the windy conditions and produced few
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Falmouth stay cool to win heated encounter
FALMOUTH 21 pts Tries: D Pellow, J Greville- Smith, B Short Penalties: J Instance (2) ST AUSTELL 5 pts Try: W Hancock Falmouth: J. Cremin, S. Langdon, T. Colvin, A. Lancaster, S. Instance, A. Palmer, G. Pond, B. Short, T. Spiller,
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Penalty ends Town's hopes
ST BLAZEY 1 M Vercesi (pen) FALMOUTH TOWN 0 St Blazey: G. Penhaligon; D. Bance, L. Reed, A. Street, W. Riley, M. Parsons, M. Vercesi (M. Body), J. Harrington (N. Campbell), D. Richardson (J. Hoyles), J. Isbell, S. Ovens. Sub (unused): D. Sweet.
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Borough face the music
Camborne 66pts Tries: J Richards 2, M Rogers 2, D Mankee 2, M Woolcock 2, D Roberts, A Smith, R Ley, K Penrose Conversions: D Mankee 2, N Curnow Penryn 10pts Tries: J Hocking, W Paine Penryn: Justin Hocking Will Paine, Chris Mann, Peter Webster
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Millbrook suffer as Athletic hit form
MILLBROOK 1 R Stephens PENRYN ATHLETIC 7 J Miller, S Rowson (2), D Band, D Harris, A Trudgian, R Young Athletic: C Symons, A Trudgian, B Goldring, L Bradd, D Harris, D Richardson, M Moore, S Rowson, J Miller, M Drummond, D Band. Subs:
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Renowned boat builder goes live at the maritime museum
Going under the spotlight at the Maritime Museum next week, celebrated boat builder Ralph Bird will be exploring the coloured history of the pilot gig. On Wednesday 28 February at 6.30 pm, renowned pilot gig builder and boat restorer Ralph Bird will
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Portscatho Colony art on show
An exhibition celebrating the work of the Portscatho Colony of artists is opening at Falmouth Art Gallery on Saturday, March 3rd. The exhibition, which has been organised in conjunction with the New Gallery in Portscatho, features the work of many popular
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Change of venue proves real test
IT was a change of venue for Pendennis Motor Club's annual February Hare and Hounds Enduro on Sunday and the new track on the outskirts of Redruth was going to be a challenge for the full entry list. It was the Clubman two-strokes who were first
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Time for clubs to pool resources
A LETTER arrived on the Packet sportsdesk this week which, rather appropriately, takes up the subject of local rugby and the future that may lie in wait for the two local senior clubs. It comes at a time when the plans for the Falmouth Rugby Club have
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Cornwall no match for Devon’s road running teams
THE cream of Cornwall's road runners produced a series of quality individual performances in last weekend's Peninsula Challenge - Cornwall versus Devon 10 mile road race, incorporated into the Plymouth Hoe 10 - but were no match for their rivals from
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Abba Gold coming to Truro
The most successful ABBA tribute band in Europe Abba Gold plays Buzios Club Bar in Newquay on Saturday, March 10. Featured recently on BBC TV's Get Your Dream Job, the act Abba Gold are often copied but never beaten. With costumes meticulously recreated
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Business as usual for Port
IT was business as usual for Porthleven as they racked up an impressive 10-1 win against struggling Trispen in the Whirlwind Sports Falmouth-Helston League division one. Steve Williams led the way with five goals followed by Jordan Adlard, Matt Perry
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Best yet from Borough boys
PENRYN u14s 39pts CAMBORNE u14s 7pts IN near perfect conditions, Penryn u14s served up their best team rugby of the season. Getting the ball wide with purpose on occasions served them well against a Camborne side who played their part. Bailey with
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Cornwall gain promotion
CORNWALL'S table tennis players have had plenty to celebrate following their winning promotion to a higher league. The team took part in the Sounthern Counties 2B inter counties' competition and reached the promotion play-offs. In the play-offs they
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Nine men no match for students
CAMBORNE SoM 4 ST AGNES III 0 CAMBORNE School of Mines put in an fine home performance to beat a nine-man St Agnes side 4-0 in the One and All sports Mining League division two on Saturday. Goals from Will Hamnett, Lee Richardson, Tom Morgan and Mike
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Leaders beaten as race hots up
PENRYN ATHLETIC 2 ILLOGAN 1 THREE points were crucial for Penryn Athletic if they were to stay on the fringe of the Jolly's Combination League title race and they didn't disappoint their supporters with a hard-earned win over the league leaders. Illogan
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Picture has few details
THIS picture has been adorning the offices of the Falmouth Harbour Commissioners for many years, but as yet no-one really knows too much about it. The general feeling is that it might be a picture of Falmouth Rugby Club taken in 1930-31. The only known
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Agents celebrate best year ever
Miller Countrywide es-tate agents - who have branches in Falmouth, Penryn and Helston - have enjoyed their most successful year ever in 2006 and over 200 staff enjoyed a fantastic evening of celebration at their recent annual awards dinner. Tony Wainwright
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Superbly presented two-bedroomed bungalow
Lavender Cottage is a super-bly presented detached two-bedroomed bungalow positioned along Passage Hill within the sought after creekside village of Mylor Bridge. The property benefits from a large living room, kitchen/dining room, conservatory, parking
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Older-style home in popular area
THIS three-bedroomed semi-detached, older style property is situated in a popular residential location within Falmouth town. The property has been extended and currently offers good-sized family living accommodation comprising living room, dining room
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Delightful three-bedroomed semi-detached cottage
THIS delightful three-bedroomed semi-detached cottage is situated in the favoured village location of Budock Water. The accommodation comprises two reception rooms, bathroom/wc with separate shower and a vaulted fitted kitchen with Rayburn. The property
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Tranquil setting
Situated in a tranquil and peaceful setting within a mile of the sea at Porthallow on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula, Parc an Tidno is an imposing, double fronted residence that was, in former days a working dairy farm. Being offered for sale
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Bungalow in cul-de-sac location
This detached bungalow sits in a sought after cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Praze-An-Beeble and is presented to a high standard throughout. The property boasts spacious well-presented accommodation and comprises fitted kitchen, living room, three bedrooms
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Dates set for courses
THE RFU Referees Department are endeavouring to widen the knowledge about the latest Entry Level Referee Awards (ELRA) courses that have now replaced the old National Foundation Course (NFC). The new course format has been in operation since Nov 06 and
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Borough seal superb victory
PENRYN u11s 14pts OLD NORTHAMPTONIANS u11s 0pts PENRYN entertained touring side Old Northamptonians last Saturday and research had shown the coaches that this team were no mugs having recently won the Twickenham under 11's festival final. They had
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Character home
THIS two bedroomed semi-detached period home in Crowntown offers charm and character and has views from the front elevation. The property comprises double glazed conservatory, lounge with gas fire, dining room, fitted kitchen, utility room and shower
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Flexible home with rural views
Located in a sought after location in Helston, this is a true family home. The home offers flexible three or four bedrooms and is spacious throughout. The property benefits from upvc double glazing and is warmed by gas central heating. With gardens,
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City snatch late win
TORPOINT 0 TRURO CITY 1 TRURO City maintained their unbeaten run with a hard fought and somewhat fragmented display against Torpoint Athletic in the quarter final of the Cornwall Senior Cup at The Mill on Saturday. With a mixture of suspensions and
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Shipping intelligence
Tuesday, February 13 HMS Tyne P281 (1,700/02) in Falmouth Bay assisted with search for missing yacht crew. British tanker Forth Fisher (3,368/97) moved from Falmouth Bay to County Wharf. Bahamian lpg tanker Cotswold (3,368/89) arrived from Teesport for
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Public says yes to housing on rec
A LARGE majority of people who voted in an online Packet poll concerning the Falmouth Recreation Ground backed plans for housing development on the site. The poll, which closed on Friday evening, attracted a massive response with 2,519 people
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Front Row takes a nostalgic look at Cornish rugby
FOLLOWING the successful launch of Front Row at the start of the season, rugby fans will be delighted to learn that another exciting edition is about to become available. It's a magazine definitely not to be missed. The first magazine previewed the Cornish
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Illustrious cancels visit
The Royal Navy's current flagship HMS Illustrious will not be making a visit to the port this weekend. Due to what has been called operational commitments, the aircraft carrier has cancelled the call, much to the disappointment of local shipping buffs
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High Tides
FALMOUTH Thursday, Feb 22 08.31 (5.4) 20.50 (5.1) Friday, Feb 23 09.10 (5.1) 21.28 (4.8) Saturday, Feb 24 09.52 (4.7) 22.13 (4.5) Sunday, Feb 25 10.51 (4.3) 23.26 (4.2) Monday, Feb 26 12.26 (4.0) ____ ____ Tuesday,
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Beautifullypreserved yacht is given to museum
Gweneve has joined the hanging boats at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall's flotilla gallery. With the same careful lady owner for over 70 years, she looks as good as new and still has much of her original equipment in pristine condition. Gweneve
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Stranding of the Suevic
The containership MSC Napoli may be attracting worldwide interest but 100 years ago when the White Star cargo passenger liner Suevic stranded off Lizard Point, thousands of people visited the promontory to see the stricken ship impaled on the rocks.
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Late penalty checks Reds
WHARFEDALE 9pts Penalties: Bedworth 3 Wharfdale: N. Baggett; J. Hutchinson, C. Malherbe, M. Bedworth, S. Horsfall; A. Baggett (capt), J. Doherty; T. Horner (rep N. Dickinson 74m), G. Hindle, N. Dickinson (rep E. Fynn 44m), D. Lister, A. Capstick, A.
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Minute's silence for Gareth
FOOTBALL clubs in all leagues and at all levels of the game throughout West Cornwall observed a minute's silence in memory of Gareth Caddy who tragically died following Praze's Cornwall Junior Cup win against Porthleven the previous Saturday. His funeral
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Memories of a scout jamboree in 1936
I AM given to understand that this year is the 100th anniversary of the forming of the Scout movement. I myself was fortunate enough to be selected from Mawgan Scout group, along with three others, to attend the World Jamboree in Holland in 1936. What
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Ted Heath to blame for farming problems
HOW ridiculous for the Skipper to suggest that the UK farmers predicament is in part due to the importation of New Zealand meat and talking about environmental issues. I presume it's okay for VLCC tankers to be transporting crude oil halfway around the
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Players re-sign for Reds
REDRUTH Rugby Club's rugby manager, David Penberthy, has announced yet more players from their current squad who have agreed to stay at the club next season. The latest group of players who have signed contracts are James Mann, Darren Jacques, Ashley
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Camborne cruise to emphatic win
CAMBORNE 66pts Tries: J Richards 2, M Rogers 2, D Mankee 2, M Woolcock 2, D Roberts, A Smith, R Ley, K Penrose Conversions: D Mankee 2, N Curnow PENRYN 10pts Tries: J Hocking, W Paine Camborne: J Parma, M Rogers, R Ley, Dar Pascoe, J Richards
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Packet should respect the views of voters
LIKE many other voters in Cornwall I have in recent months been less than impressed with what I perceive as inappropriate and pointedly anti-Lib Dem reporting in the Packet - the Skipper's views in particular. Criticism is fine and constructive, it keeps
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Council newspaper will go straight in the bin!
OF course it's "outrageous," as county councillor Paul Holmes put it, when referring to the council plan to spend £423,000 on its own newspaper. Taxpayers' money should, and must, be used solely for necessities/services and, I don't see - as a former
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Anniversary of end of slavery marked
THREE trees have been planted in Kimberley Park, Falmouth to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The Cornwall branch if the International Tree Foundation in partnership with the Cornish Garden Nursery at Perranarworthal planted
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‘Speed dating’ was democracy in action
I SUPPOSE it's easy to poke fun at a consultation called "speed dating" but Skipper accepts he does not have a clue what was going on. The county council, the district councils, the colleges and other agencies were consulting with people in Cornwall
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Illogan suffer title blow
PENRYN ATHLETIC 2 ILLOGAN 1 ILLOGAN suffered another setback in their pursuit of the Jolly's Combination League title when they were beaten 2-1 by Penryn Athletic. This was a crucial game for both sides, but Illogan's failure to make more of their
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Shame that beauty spot is left like this...
The question has to be asked. Are there that many more dogs visiting Swanpool Beach, in Falmouth, these days or are the dog waste bins not being emptied often enough? Whatever the answer is, one thing is for sure - this beauty spot is not quite as beautiful
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Face facts and stop trying to con the public!
There is no justification for building on the "Rec." It is one of the few open spaces left in the town. An incompetent local authority has largely spoiled the town. The construction of housing in this location is poor town planning as it will increase
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Town centre manager's department gets finance
No levy will be placed on the council tax-payers of Falmouth this year in order to finance the department of the town centre manager. Carrick council will continue to fund the department and staff for a further 12 months although discussions will take
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‘Save the rec’ campaign is fair, open and honest
Regarding certain comments in the letter from T Hawke in last week's Packet, as most Falmothians are aware, the "Save the Rec" group has been operating successfully as and when required since 1993. The personnel has changed a bit but, it's a fact, the
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Wonderful people came to my aid after fall
MAY I please, through your newspaper, extend my sincere gratitude to the wonderful people that stopped to assist me when I fell in Falmouth High Street the afternoon of February 14. I am especially grateful to the young lady who helped by mopping up the
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Staining of sea-front railings is getting worse
WOULD the town councillors who attend regular meetings with Carrick district council like to comment, through your paper, on the fact that the cleaning of the railings out at the seafront has been deferred yet again. Bearing in mind our town has a presentation
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Bowling club should look for an alternative site
WITH reference to the report in last week's Packet about Constantine Bowling Club moving to a new site. It was reported that I, Geoffrey Jorey, and Carol Daly, were in favour - that is not a correct report. We are in favour of them moving, but not on
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Eco cars at Eden
Leading carmakers from around the globe are gearing up to exhibit at the world's first-ever green' car show at the Eden Project* in Cornwall. The Eden Project, home to the biggest greenhouses on earth, will be bedded in' with impressive eco-friendly
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MPs are paid 20p-a-mile for riding bikes!
It came as no great surprise to me to read that Cornwall's Liberal Democrat MPs clock up some mega travel expenses. They do, after all, have to commute between Cornwall and London on a weekly basis. St Ives and Helston MP Andrew George topped the expenses
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Work could cause chaos in Truro
Work starts in Truro on Monday March 5 at Back Quay on the installation of rising bollards which will be in operation from Thursday April 5 ahead of Easter. Back Quay will be closed whilst the work takes place and access to businesses will be coordinated
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City whip-round
Truro businesses are being asked to donate one per cent of the rateable value of their property into a pot for city improvements. If a yes vote is obtained by July 5, then a start will be made in the autumn on a number of improvements which should see
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Wheelchair donated to sick child
Five-year-old Jennifer Kinzel from Redruth is today due to see her life change for the better as she and her family take delivery of a new Spectra Blitz powered wheelchair, thanks to the partnership between children's mobility charity, Whizz-Kidz, and
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Brothers are shutting shop
One of Helston's oldest family firms is closing down after 145 years of trading in the town. Eddy and Son, in Meneage Street, will shut its doors for the final time on Saturday, March 17, following a decision by the current owners - prominent Helston
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Police close inquiries on death crash
A PENRYN man arrested on suspicion of causing the death by dangerous driving of teenager Kathryn Price has been told by the police that he will not face prosecution. Brett Ralph, aged 23, of Glasney Place, was due to answer police bail last week following
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Teen gang on the rampage!
A TEENAGE gang is wreaking havoc at the rear of Falmouth's main shopping street, vandalising roofs and buildings and breaking into shops. Matters came to a head on Saturday when the roof of the Falmouth Working Men's Club, in Bell's Court, was damaged
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No to Cornish language signs
ADDING Cornish versions of road names to signs is a waste of taxpay ers' money, Helston town councillors said last week. Kerrier district council, which is responsible for the initiative, had asked the town council to choose its preferred option
