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Bishop Bill to lead pilgrims
A new book on the history of Christianity in Cornwall will be launched by The Rt Revd William Ind, Bishop of Truro, at St Michael's Mount on Michaelmas Day, Saturday September 29. Written by the eminent historian Professor Nicholas Orme the book Cornwall
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Cornish pub guide launched
A new book has been published detailing the best of the best when it comes to country pubs and inns in Cornwall. Cornwall is well-known for its countryside and breathtaking landscape with many secluded villages and hamlets which have welcoming country
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Cancer support coffee morning tomorrow
Porthleven's Apostolic Church, tucked away amongst the fishermen's cottages of Thomas Street, will be the venue for a 2007 Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning this Friday, September 28. Running from 10am to 12 noon, there will be a large selection
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Aussies invade Falmouth
The National Maritime Museum Cornwall has received a dedicated visitor to its new gallery. John Wilson travelled over 11,000 miles to see his family's sword on display in the museum's dedicated Falmouth exhibition. For many years Mr Wilson, from Melbourne
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Cornish beach is a fake
A teacher from Truro has caused a furore by setting up a website promoting a fictional tourist beach in Cornwall and with a name that could well upset outsiders. The site on Facebook, is already receiving thousands of hits after becoming a cult internet
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Two men arrested following Truro cabling theft
Two men were arrested in connection with a theft in Truro yesterday following a 999 call made to police. It followed copper cabling being taken from the BT workshop site at Threemilestone Industrial Estate. A 46-year-old man from Truro was arrested
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Porthleven boat-building heritage remembered Saturday
Porthleven's boat-building heritage will be remembered on Saturday when one of the former vessels built at the port returns to its origin. The Provider, an Oliver built crabber measuring 33ft x 11ft, was first launched in April 1955. She was one of
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Missing man sought in Falmouth
More than a year after a 25-year-old man went missing, police are continuing their hunt for him and believe he may be in Falmouth. David Stuart Allen is thought to have started a new life in Falmouth after going missing from Lincoln in June last year
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Concerns over Sanctuary Lane no through road
More people appear to be against the proposal to make Helston's Sanctuary Lane a no-through road than in favour of it, the town council was told last Thursday. Pam Lyne, Cornwall county councillor for the Helston east ward, said the consultation period
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Why don’t our MPs try living on £197-a-week?
NATURALLY I won't say who but I was assisting an elderly couple the other day with a council tax claim and, when the result was returned - after everything was assessed - entered on the return form was, in this particular case, the amount of £197 which
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Dads find a good excuse to have fun!
Dressed as pirates, dads spent some treasured time with their children at a special event in Porthleven. A "Who Let the Dad's Out?" morning was held at the St Elvan's Children Centre, to give dads and carers the chance to spend some quality time with
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Quakers hold candlelit vigil for peace
Falmouth Quakers held a candlelit vigil for International Peace Day on Friday. The event which was held at the Falmouth WI Hall in Webber Street was organised to coincide with Quakers Week which is also celebrated every year. The vigil included an exhibition
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'Fives' football for women
WHILE England's women have done well in the World Cup in China, women in Cornwall are being invited to take part in a new football competition. It's a five-a-side football session every Friday evening from 8pm to 10pm starting on September 28 at the
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Dramatic putt clinches victory
AS morning rain gave way to a surprisingly bright afternoon, David Gudzij and Ian Scorse combined superbly on Sunday to win the International Pairs at Budock Vean Golf Club and representing Vean in the semi final in Scotland. As anticipated it was a
