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Detached dormer bungalow
This lovely home is conveniently located in the village of Rame, which allows easy access to the nearby towns of Falmouth, Helston and Truro. Being slightly elevated, the property is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the superb views over surrounding
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Individual bungalow set in five acres
Enjoying open countryside views and bordered by farmland and a small stream, Scott's Green at Drym is an individual detached bungalow that benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, an integral double garage and parking. The property comprises
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Helston agents celebrate
At a recent awards dinner, the staff of Miller Countrywide were rewarded for achieving the company's most successful year ever in 2006. Over 200 staff enjoyed the evening, many of whom received awards. The very successful Miller Countrywide office in
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Genuine wish to keep open space in town
I WISH to respond to Mr T Hawke's accusation of hoodwinking the people of Falmouth regarding the recreation ground, and I would like to take the opportunity of addressing the points that he has raised. I am in the process of requesting information directly
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Surely this must be dangerous driving?
SO, Truro magistrates, if driving at 73 mph (faster than the motorway speed limit!) in a residential street is not dangerous driving, what is? Please drivers, respect our street and keep to 30 mph. Melvill Road is dangerous to cross, especially if you
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Remembering William Speakman VC
IN the Garden of Remembrance at the library is a cross with a note: "Also remember the living, PVTE William Speakman VC." He was born in Malaya, 1955-56, and spent some time at Kuala Lumpur airfield. We came home on the troop ship HMT Asturias and I
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Where has the pride in Falmouth gone?
Further to my letter of a few months ago, published by your paper, wherein I spoke of the ghastly paintings on the hoarding fences opposite the park and ride at Ponsharden, can I now ask who owns these and why they are not called to account for the disgraceful
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British taxpayers’ revolt is not that far away
I READ with great interest the Skipper's article "Bureaucrats go speed dating" and many more good points he has raised. The big trouble is that all we can do is note these points, and then go back to our normal lives. Gospel truth is "What can we do
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No job should pay less than state benefits!
I was astounded to read last week's Packet story about the family receiving state benefits of £501-a-week. It's not fair for those who do no work to receive higher pay than those who do. It used to be the case that one received a fair day's wage for
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Paper and spin doctors should have been axed
I NOTE that in a recent press report of the Cornwall county council budget meeting that the leader and I differed over our assessment of county staffing levels. I claimed there are 20,000 and David Whalley said there are only 18,609. The difference, as
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Stories requested from former servicemen
I'M a 73-year-old ex-serviceman compiling my third modest book publication - a collection of amusing experiences, funny stories, yarns, poems, tales, anecdotes or precious moments in, and associated with, service life in all branches of HM Armed Forces
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16% water charges increase is obscene
WHEN on earth is South West Water going to stop singing from the same hymn sheet - "Let's clobber our customers?" A 16 per cent increase for non-metered customers is obscene, even by today's standards. The 12% for metered customers is only a sweetener
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Was the Duchy involved in the slave trade?
A NUMBER of views have been expressed about Cornish history, which I find difficult to accept. As I had no schooling, owing to the war and London air raids, perhaps I was fortunate to miss out on what is being taught for history in schools. I was taught
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I can’t believe the mines aren’t being re-opened
Every day, tin prices go up and the £ equivalent global price has now broken the £7,200 barrier, or 100% higher than it was three years ago and over 200% higher than in 1998, the year South Crofty was closed. I just can't believe Cornwall (and Devon)
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Trengrouse memorial mystery clean
Could it be a miracle? A memorial put up in memory of Helston's most famous son has been cleaned - but nobody appears to know by whom. Henry Trengrouse, a Helston cabinetmaker, invented the rocket line apparatus that fires a rope to stricken ships on
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Ponies work for their living
Shetland ponies have been munching their way to victory on the North Cornwall dunes and are now being given a new section on which to feast. Regular visitors to Penhale Sands will have noticed a shaggy group of Shetland ponies grazing a section of the
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Teenage girl stabbed man 36 times
A teenage girl killed a man by stabbing him 36 times with a kitchen knife, then thrice knifed a second victim, a court heard. The teenager, who cannot be named, stabbed Stuart Rutter, 40, after an argument at a flat in Camborne, on the evening of
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Fraudster netted £32,000 in Amazon scam
A "highly intelligent" fraudster posed as the Amazon website to persuade sellers to send him hundreds of books and CDs, a court heard. Marc Rebeiro from Helston also conned Ebay buyers by posing as a seller, lying that the highest bidder had pulled
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Road closed following serious accident
Police have closed Church Road, Shortlanesend, Truro following a serious road traffic collision. The incident happened at about 9.45 am on Tuesday February 272007 when a Vauxhall Cavalier was in collision with an elderly woman pedestrian outside the
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Missing woman fresh appeal
Police in Redruth have made a fresh appeal in their search for a missing woman. They are also seeking help from the public in finding the vulnerable 65-year-old Kay Hawke, last seen at her Redruth, Cornwall address at 8.30am on Thursday December 28 2006
