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Warm weather to continue say forecasters
Forecasters at the Met Office continue to predict plenty of fine and warm weather over the Bank Holiday weekend, providing ideal conditions to get out and about. Roads into Cornwall were very busy today and were expected to get worse by tonight. Thousands
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MP welcomes release of captives
Commenting on the return of the 15 service personnel from HMS Cornwall, the Liberal Democrat MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives, Andrew George, welcomed their return as a "victory for the peace makers." Mr George,
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Captives arrive home
The 15 released British service personnel who flew home from Iran this morning were expected to undergo de-briefing in Plymouth this afternoon before being being allowed home. Among the 15 was Nathan Summers from Hayle whose family were jubilant at the
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Opening grass track event set to attract big entry
THE local grass track season gets underway on Easter Sunday, April 8, when the Cornwall Solo Grass Track Club host the first of six race meetings this season at Truthan Farm, St Erme. The entry club have received one of its largest entries in recent
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Thank Heavens for people like Diana
I would refer to Mr F Bear's letter - does he exist? He is not on the electoral register, so I assume that he is new to Falmouth and has no knowledge of the precipitate decline that has occurred in the town in the last year or so. I suggest he gets himself
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I have seen students behaving badly in town
I have been a holidaymaker in Falmouth for almost 20 years now and as an outsider I have seen all the changes in Falmouth, the good and the bad. I enjoy regular breaks in Falmouth in winter and summer, and always have been staying in a nice bed and breakfast
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UKIP members speak out and say it as it is
I would refer to Mr Bear's letter in last week's Packet attacking Diana Merrett. We always encourage our members and candidates to speak out and say it as it is. That is why we are different from the limp-wristed Lib Dems and others who like to pretend
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‘Grudge’ attack on van
A Penryn businessman believes he is the target of a personal vendetta after suffering a fourth attack of vandalism in three weeks. When Nick Congdon, formerly of NC Valeting and who now runs boat valeting company Mariner's Mate, arrived at his business
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Floral tribute for woman who always helps others
Described as "the best of neighbours", a Falmouth woman who has dedicated her life to caring for others has become the latest recipient of a bunch of flowers in her honour. Jean Hart, from Trevethan Road, was presented with a bouquet from Jackie Phillips
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Royal visit for hospice
Princess Alexandra will be visiting patients and staff as part of a special celebration to mark the first anniversary of Cornwall Hospice Care on April 26. The Princess will be flying to St. Austell for a tour of Mount Edgcumbe Hospice before she joins
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Sought after area
Occupying a wonderful plot within the much sought after Pine Close development in Helston, this property has been maintained to a high standard by the present vendors and offers spacious accommodation. The home benefits from a separate dining room, utility
