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Outstanding home with views
THIS outstanding regency property in Falmouth is located in a unique and exclusive listed terrace. The home is set in an enviable position just 100 yards from the harbourside and the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club and close to Falmouth High Street. The home
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Rural location
Located in the sought after area of Mullion Cove, this detached bungalow is ideally situated for people looking for a village lifestyle with a rural location. The home offers three double bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, breakfast room and bathroom
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Character features
Offering flexible three-bedroomed accommodation and located within the heart of Helston, this property enjoys a host of character features and a pretty enclosed courtyard style garden to the rear. Having previously been used as both a residence and a
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Developers shouldn’t be so surprised!
AT last! The disgraceful condition of the Admiral Nelson site has been highlighted. For the developers to express surprise over the open windows and missing roof tiles is ridiculous, as they have been like that for six months! The rear is totally open
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We have tried to protest legally about parking
I write with reference to the letter from Abigail Field "Attack on student cars was terrorism." I would like to respond as follows: many of us have contacted the college, council, MP and councillors with reference to the Greenwood Road parking and have
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Bus service now worse after MP’s intervention
IT does seem a case of "Let's teach them a lesson" if anyone dares to criticise their service. I am, of course, talking about our local bus service that supposedly serves the Boslowick and Swanvale area of Falmouth. The infamous No 68. The bus service
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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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Asda staff member deserves our thanks
ON Monday, February 20, my mum was taken shopping to Asda by my dear sister-in-law, as she does every two weeks. As mum has great difficulty walking, she uses a customer driven motorised trolley to get around the store. After paying for her shopping
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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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Young take on Shakespeare classic
Shakespeare 4 Kidz - the award-winning British theatre company which specialises in exciting, fun-filled musical adaptations of classic Shakespeare stories - arrives at Hall for Cornwall in March with its acclaimed adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Foster and Allen at the Hall for Cornwall
The beautiful melodies of Foster and Allen have made them a phenomenal success all over the world - and you can find out why on March 22 at Hall for Cornwall. Since their first hit record in 1978 they have gone on to record 18 gold award-winning albums
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Good news for mackerel fishery
The South West mackerel handline fishery in Cornwall has achieved re-certification to the MSC's 1 environmental standard as a sustainable and well-managed fishery. As a result, it may continue to label its catch with the internationally recognised blue
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Mullion pupils in top ten per cent of the country
High exam results have put Mullion School in the top ten per cent of the country. National league tables released today announced that in exams taken by year nine pupils across the country, the school had performed better than the national average in
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Gig builder success
Going under the spotlight at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth renowned pilot gig builder and boat restorer Ralph Bird, from Devoran, spoke to a full audience of 100 enthusiasts about the coloured history of the pilot gig. So successful was the
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Art students win scholarship
Two first-year fine art students from University College Falmouth are to benefit from a new scholarship that commemorates the life and artistic legacy of the late Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912-2004) was a founder member of the
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Cornwall's housing problems raised in the Commons
Cornish MPs proposed a series of potential solutions to the county's housing problems in a meeting with Housing Minister Yvette Cooper. Andrew George MP for Helston and St Ives, and his colleagues at Westminster, proposed the introduction of new planning
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Disguised mobile phone mast
A mobile phone company has offered to disguise their proposed new Falmouth mast as a telegraph pole. Telecommunication company T Mobile UK contacted the council to look into applying for planning permission to put a 12-metre mast at Castle Drive. However
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Colleges to merge
Two major colleges in west Cornwall are to merge. The hugely successful Truro College will be linked with Penwith College. The decision follows a rigorous review of the strategic options available to the College to ensure the people of Penwith are provided
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Purse snatched from woman in church
Police in Newquay are appealing for witnesses after a 77 year old local woman had her purse stolen whilst she was in church. The theft happened at about 11.00 a.m. on Sunday, February 25 whilst the victim was in St Michael's Church in the town.
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Biker tries to find old friends
David Joy, who lives in Canada, is hoping readers may put him back in touch with some people he used to meet up with at the Isle of Man TT Races. He has supplied a photo from 1981. "I am the guy on the far right, and from the left as far as I can remember
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Magpies edge clear of danger
PENZANCE LADIES RES 3 WENDRON 2 PENZANCE Reserves bagged three crucial points to move out of the Cornwall Women's League relegation zone, but did it the hard way against Wendron. The Magpies dominated the first-half and with the wind at their backs
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One of those days for Barry
BARRY Williams, captain of Budock Vean Golf Club, had one of those days on Sunday as he carded a terrific total of 42 Stableford points to win the latest round of the Winter League. Tony Grace also played well to take second place with 41 points, but
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Bell's Court and feock on fire
BELL'S Court and Feock almost cleaned up in their Falmouth and District Snooker and Billiards League snooker handicap fixtures, Paddy Kellow and Jason Bromley respectivly doing the stopping. Carharrack and both Mylor teams came through on the right side
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Tour of Cornwall celebrates 20th birthday
THE running of the 2007 Vospers Tour of Cornwall Rally on March 23 and 24 sees the biggest event of its type in the south-west of England celebrating its 20th birthday. Organised by Camel Vale, Newquay and Truro Motor Clubs, the first event took place
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Pupils perform play with local twists
Grade-Ruan Church of England School travelled back to Medieval times when a money loving Sheriff ruled Notting-ham and outlaws with tights and long-bows fought for justice. The hard work and determination from the children in years four, five and
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Brain tumour victim to host fundraising party
A brain tumour sufferer is hoping to raise funds to help essential research into the condition by holding a tea party near Helston. Lindsay Ashmore from Trannack, who has previously raised £1,000 through people sponsoring her to shave her hair off, is
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MP presses for action on homes
The lack of affordable housing around Helston and the Lizard Peninsula is to be raised by MP Andrew George today (Wednesday, February 28) when he meets with housing minister Yvette Cooper this lunchtime. Mr George is meeting the cabinet minister in a
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Money donated to air ambulance
MEMBERS of the Penryn College's student council presented a cheque for £1,144 to the Cornwall Air Ambulance this week. Senior prefects are tasked each year to nominate a charity which the school raises money for throughout the proceeding months and this
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Couple celebrate anniversary milestone
THEY used to say Double Diamond works wonders, well that is certainly true for one Mylor Bridge couple who this month celebrate 70 years of marriage. Len and Margaret Simpson got married at Little Hayfield Chapel in Derbyshire on March 20, 1937 just
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Campaigners out on Truro’s streets to spread BIDS word
Campaigners were out in force in Truro this week spreading the word about the city's proposed Business Improvement District Scheme (BIDS) which is set to inject £1 million into the community if it gets the go ahead. Street meetings were held in the city
