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Children rescue as car plunges over cliff
Two children have been pulled from a car by their mother seconds before it plunged more than 220ft down a cliff at The Lizard. Falmouth Coastguard said one of the youngsters let the handbrake off the vehicle when it was parked at Polpeor Cove. The
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Unsung heroes sought for award
The Packet is once again joining Vodafone to honour unsung heroes in the South West who have saved a life. The Vodafone Life Savers Awards are a unique annual search for inspiring stories of men and women who have saved the life of another in extraordinary
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Motorboat goes on display in Falmouth
A rare vessel has taken up position at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Originally owned by John King, Jonik was used for family pleasure trips on the River Fowey. The boat was donated to the Museum in 2001 by his grandson, Richard King, who also
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Successful first world cruise for Van Gogh
FALMOUTH docks were a riot of colour and noise as the cruise liner, the Van Gogh, came to the end of its first world cruise. Hundreds of passengers left the ship to the sound of the Redruth Town Band. Some were in tears, sad to say farewell to the ship
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Urban village almost finished
A £12 million "urban village" development in Camborne, designed to create the kind of environment inspired by Prince Charles' acclaimed Poundbury project, is now on its last lap. Redruth-based St Piran Homes have completed the ten properties in phase
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New school open day
Hayle Academy, for boys aged 11-16, opens on September 6 and will be the only school in the UK to offer Judo as a main sport. It holds its first Open Day on Saturday April 21, from 10am to 3pm. Founded by Malcolm Burkett, a judo exponent and businessman
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Police concern for missing man
CAMBORNE Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of an 88-year-old man who went missing on yesterday (April 11). William Pearce was last seen in the Tesco supermarket, Camborne by a neighbour who agreed to take Mr Pearce' shopping home for
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Bunting appeal
Has anyone any bunting they could provide to help Devoran Church celebrate its 125th anniversary? If so, church officials would like to know. Festivities at the Church take place early next month and a number of events are planned. If you have bunting
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Solving the mystery of murder
Can you solve the case of Absolute Murder? Eight bodies. Five suspects. One detective YOU. Can you crack the case that has the country's finest police officers scratching their heads? Joy Swift MBE, the inventor of the Murder Weekends interactive theatre
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Project to protect marine life in the south west
A pioneering project is being launched in the South West this spring to breathe new life into the coasts and seas around Cornwall, a region where the sea is central to communities and the economy. Finding Sanctuary will involve many people in the Falmouth
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Youth benefits from £500,000 handout
A new plastic gig with oars for Helford River Gig Club, new table football equipment at St Keverne Young People's Club and a 16 foot wrestling ring for Evenstar are just some of the projects in Kerrier which have benefited from the Our Money Your Dream
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Record office to open its doors
Following the success of last year's Open Day at Cornwall Record Office, the public is being offered another opportunity to take a look behind the scenes and talk to staff about using its world renowned archives on Saturday, May 12. Visitors will have
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Grass tees back in play
GOOD Friday heralded the welcome return of the grass tees at Falmouth Golf Club and opened up the course to its full length. The four-man team event, played under the Stableford format with three scores to count, attracted 15 teams. Conditions were ideal
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Charity shop passes another milestone
The bubbly was flowing once again at a Helston charity shop this week as staff celebrated another fundraising milestone. Margaret Fitter and colleagues at the Cancer Funding for Cornwall shop in Coinagehall Street - formerly the Macmillan Nurses charity
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Eden gets greener
The Eden Project has taken delivery of a fleet of eco-friendly tractors after becoming the first place in the UK to trial the vehicles on 100 per cent EU-standard biodiesel. Around half a million visitors a year make the trip from Eden's ticketing hall
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Nigel elected captain
NIGEL Waters was elected as the new club captain at Praze Golf Club's annual general meeting on Wednesday. Anna Harry is the new honorary secretary, Jim Blain, remains as honorary treasurer and Colin Cratchley, Steve Strick and Francis Vickerstaffe were
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Aliens invade Goonhilly satellite base!
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Centre held an alien-themed Easter event where children participated in a fancy dress competition on Monday. Over 700 people turned up to enjoy the earth centre's Easter celebrations. Children who turned up in fancy dress with
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Redruth RBL are runners-up
REDRUTH RBL ended the season as runners-up of the Mining Snooker League division one after drawing with newly-crowned champions Clinton SC A last week. Gary Bray made a 58 break for Clinton A. The only team that could have challenged Redruth RBL
