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Chalet-style
Positioned just off the centre of Mullion village this chalet-style detached bungalow provides generous accommodation which is presented to a high standard. The property comprises lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, utility room and
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Councillors should think very carefully about this
I CANNOT understand anybody wanting to live in the proposed development on the Falmouth Recreation Ground. I have two young children and when I picture those affordable units crammed in together with the expensive ones. Did somebody say up to 130? It
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Packet poll should be taken with a pinch of salt
HAS the Skipper completely lost the plot saying that online computer voting is the way forward? How can he make that statement, where there are so many people without computers, and would not be able to participate, and that this type of voting is subject
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Leaders of Flora Day midday dance announced
The four dancers who will lead the midday dance this Flora Day have been chosen. The Flora Day Association have revealed that the first couple will be Robert Brokenshire and Laura Oliver, followed by Ross Williams and Rebecca Eldred. They have been
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Performing arts college to move to Penryn
DESPITE vociferous opposition from its own students and lecturers, Dartington College in Devon is to merge with University College Falmouth where it will occupy a purpose built building on Tremough campus. The board of governors at world renowned performing
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Woman cut free from vehicle
A woman had to be cut free from her vehicle this morning following a collision at Goonhilly Downs. Fire crews from Helston, Mullion and Camborne attended the incident and released the woman who had become trapped in her vehicle. She was then put into
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Vandals spray paint van
THE owner of a new business in Penryn has had one of his vehicles spray painted white by vandals who struck in the early hours of the morning. Nick Congdon, who runs NC Valeting, recently set up a new business Mariner's Mate to take advantage of the
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Strict dress code for school party
MAWNAN Smith School's PTA held a party for parents and the local community at the Memorial Hall. The dress code was strictly school uniform and with a few teachers present there were surprisingly few detentions given considering the pupils' exuberant
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In-form young Oddbods give Rustlers the slip
DARK clouded skies with heavy showers and strong winds were forecast for the Men's Triples League at Falmouth Bowling Club on Sunday morning and with most players dressed in their heavy weather garments, the players took to the green anticipating the
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White Hart suffer second defeat
THE Victoria Van Men inflicted White Hart "A" with their second loss in the space of three weeks in the Jolly's Camborne-Redruth Premier Pool League as Mark Buckingham defeated Mark Moyle in a final frame decider to edge the match 8-7. The result leaves
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Glenn racks up massive score
GLENN Wisbey racked up a massive 44 points in the Buff Club's player of the month competition with Tony Fabricator hot on his heels with 33 points. As well as gaining points for the Buffs League, players compete every month for a £50 free bet which goes
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Improved year for youngsters
CORNWALL Youth Badminton's Under 17's have gone from strength-to-strength since the start of the 2006/2007 campaign, with strong gutsy performances by all squad members, writes John Tresidder. The season got underway with an away match, against Gloucestershire
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Young farmers delve deep in dung for hospital funds
It may not be everyone's idea of spending a weekend but members of Helston and St Keverne Young Farmers Club were only too happy to spend two days knee deep in dung. Many members turned up to bag the well-rotten dung at Martin Williams' farm, with the
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Musical success at Truro School
Young musicians at Truro School have held two fund-raising concerts to raise money to help others. In the first event, pupils aged between 12 and 16 staged their own performance by various groups which raised over £1,000 to help provide facilities
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Road awareness programme
Firefighters from Blue Watch, Falmouth will be delivering their Road Awareness and Accident Prevention (RAAP) lecture at Falmouth School at 1.15pm on Thursday March 8. The RAAP programme is a new initiative adopted from Queensland Fire and Rescue
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Dan hero of Blues' triumph
FALMOUTH u12's 1 HELSTON u12's 2 (aet) DAN Coleman in the Helston goal was the hero as the away team secured the victory that sends them into the final. Helston travelled to Falmouth for this cup semi final in good spirits, after confirming promotion
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Helston Motor Show line-up announced
The line-up for this year's traditional Father's Day treat, the Helston Motor Show, has been announced and promises to be bigger than better than ever before. This year's event, sponsored by Packet Newspapers, takes place on Sunday, June 17 and while
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Jetstar takes pride of place at the maritime museum
Forty years after "world water speed king" Donald Campbell tragically died in a watersports accident, his one-off hydrojet sports-boat, Jetstar, is on show at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Visitors will not be able to miss Jetstar as she has
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Welsh choir to raise funds for Truro Cathedral
Burry Port Male Voice Choir are on tour in Cornwall this year, and have kindly agreed to perform a concert to help the restoration of Truro Cathedral on Thursday April 12. Windswept beaches, rugged sand dunes and stunning views. That very much sounds
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Parish council looks for younger members
MAWNAN parish council are looking for some new young blood to take up empty seats in the upcoming elections in May. The district and parish council elections are set to go ahead on May 3 and Mawnan parish council have at least on person standing down
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Massage scheme in schools
Cornwall College's complementary therapies training centre held the first of a series of specialist training sessions for their students. The Massage in Schools Programme (MISP) 2-day course was organised by MISP Trainer, Mary Gander, and was designed
