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Falmouth residents' association may change name
A Falmouth residents' association could be changing its name after its annual general meeting on Sunday, January 25. The Gyllyngvase and Swanpool Residents' Association is meeting at the Green Lawns Hotel from 2.30pm, where among the items up for discussion
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Ryanair "to sue" county council
Airline Ryanair is reportedly planning to sue Cornwall count council over the closure of Newquay Airport. The airline is reported to have said the claim would include damages for its loss of reputation, when it had to cancel flights at the last minute
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Young people in Cornwall encouraged to apply for places at exciting ‘Celefest’ event
YOUNG people aged between 13 and 19 years in Cornwall are being urged to apply for places at ‘Celefest’, an exciting and innovative event aimed at celebrating the positive activities and achievements of young people, which is being staged at
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Illogan Charity Coffee Morning
A Charity Coffee Morning is being held at Illogan Village Hall on Saturday, January 24. 9.30am until 1130am.
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Falmouth welcomes Karima Francis
HOTLY tipped Karima Francis has added two more shows in the South West to her UK tour. In addition to the already confirmed Exeter show, Karima will be playing at The Taphouse in St Agnes on Jan 31 and Gylly Beach in Falmouth on Feb 1. Those who have
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Falmouth Santa has his beard shaved
Father Christmas made a rare appearance in Falmouth after the festive season when he agreed to have his 32-year-old beard shaved off for charity. Using his off-duty name of Bob Kiszczuk, Santa agreed to a barefaced challenge – the public removal of
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Hazardous chemicals wash up on Cornish beaches
The public are are being asked to report any sightings of potentially hazardous chemicals after bottles washed up on two Cornish beaches. The bottles of chemicals, contained in a green bag, wrapped in a clear polythene bag have the potential
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Helston Community Centre to become flats?
Almost a year after its emotional closure, plans have been submitted to turn Helston Community Centre into 12 flats. Helston town council has submitted an application to convert the building in Penrose Road, which they own. Town clerk Chris Dawson told
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Leedstown
SCHOOL: Thanks to Duke of Leeds – cheque received for £235 following their fund raising before Christmas. As always their support is greatly appreciated and the donation will be used to provide markings for netball and football pitches on the playground
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Tributes to Falmouth mother
The husband of a Falmouth mother found drowned after going missing from her home last Friday has this week paid tribute to his wife. Sharon Holden, nee Drew, went missing from her Mongleath Avenue home early last Friday, having last been seen
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Kerrier and Penwith help families involved in domestic violence
Penwith and Kerrier Councils are helping families who suffer from domestic violence continue to live without fear, in their own homes. In the last 12 months an initiative run by Penwith and Kerrier Councils has helped around 80 households, threatened
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Truro community centre temporarily closes
A Truro residents’ association that revolves around “new beginnings” has not had a good start to the New Year. The community centre run by the New Beginning Tenants and Residents’ Association for the people of Malabar has had to temporarily close because
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Falmouth Mothers' Club
FALMOUTH MOTHERS’ CLUB: Members were pleased to welcome Liam Shoesmith, who is the head gardener at Boscawen Gardens, Truro. He gave members a most helpful and interesting talk on gardening for their first meeting of 2009 and answered many questions.
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MP declares fire report "disappointing"
Camborne’s MP has described the results of yesterday’s report into Cornwall’s fire service as “disappointing.” Yesterday the Audit Commission, a government watchdog, published a report that rated the service as “poor.” This is lower than the rating
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Helston pub landlords attacked by customer
The landlord and landlady of The Rodney pub in Helston were attacked by a drunken customer one night, magistrates in Truro heard. Before the court was cleaner Luke Mason, aged 23, of Meneage Street, Helston, who pleaded guilty to two offences
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Substantial residence
THIS substantial semi-detached four-bedroomed period property benefits from a one bedroomed attached cottage. Octagon Villa is presented to a high standard with stunning sea views. The main house offers a sunroom, kitchen/diner, lounge and bedroom four
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Swanpool live music and film application bid
Live music, plays and dance performances could be held at Swanpool if a licence is granted in just over a week’s time. Peter Lochrie, who runs the Swanpool beach cafe and car park, has also applied for a licence to show films and play recorded
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Grampound Road crash victim given oxygen
Oxygen had to be given to one casualty of a three-vehicle collision near Truro yesterday. Two cars and a bulk powder tanker collided on the A3058 at Besowsa, Grampound Road at 11.50am. One crew from St Austell were called and fire fighters made the
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High Tides
NEWLYN Wednesday, January 14 06.46 (5.81) 19.10 (5.40) Thursday, January 15 07.29 (5.65) 19.50 (5.21) Friday, January 16 08.10 (5.40) 20.33 (4.98) Saturday, January 17 08.52 (5.09) 21.16 (4.72) Sunday, January 18 09.39 (4.76) 22.08 (4.46
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Flexible accommodation
SET within a highly desirable location on the edge of the village of Mawnan Smith, this individual detached dormer bungalow has been the subject of inspired expansion. Exceptionally appointed and complete with self-contained annexe the property
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Best auction results in 18 months
Despite the well publicised woes of the general property market, Westcountry Property Auctions’ last two sales of 2008 were the best for over 15 months with the Redruth and Plymouth auction venues recording audience totals in excess of seven hundred people
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Health centre not as good
On hearing that an £18 million health research centre could be built in Truro providing hundreds of jobs I was, like many others must have been, heartened. Particularly as the news came at a time when the credit crunch was really beginning to bite.
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Catering for the arrival of so-called ‘Rotten Rich’
WHILST not seeking to present myself as Gypsy Pete, with a regular “what’s in the stars” column, I can’t help but refer to my letter (Falmouth Packet, November 26) wherein I foretold of things to come (in Falmouth) apropos the arrival of and catering
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Vast majority of people support Helston MP
Mr S Sobey of Mullion (Helston Packet January 7) makes an attempt to impune our excellent Member of Parliament, Andrew George. Unlike Mr Sobey, I am not just happy but delighted to make clear publicly my long-standing political commitment and support
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Does anyone care what is happening to old tree?
MY question and concern is, what is the planned fate of the impressive old specimen tree which is a local landmark at Falmouth Recreation Ground? Doesn’t anyone care? Is it going to be conserved or just hacked down, another victim for so-called highways
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Dredging would enhance port
Will 2009 be the year in which the go-ahead is given for the multi-million pound capital dredging scheme that will secure Falmouth’s long term future by regenerating the port? Other European ports have responded to the upturn in the cruise business
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Reefers will no longer call
For several years now reefers (refrigerated cargo vessels) carrying frozen chicken legs loaded in the southern United States have called in Falmouth for bunkers whilst en-route to Russia, which imports 950,000 tonnes of US poultry each year. Now the
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Black Prince to retire
Fred Olsen Cruises – one of the UK’s leading cruiseship operators and a firm favourite with British cruise passengers – will be a major caller at Falmouth this year with five cruise calls planned for their ships Black Watch, Balmoral and Black Prince.
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Pete Goss continues journey
Intrepid Westcountry sailor Pete Goss is about to set off on the second leg of a journey sailing from the UK to Australia in his wooden fishing boat. The boat, a specially built Cornish lugger, the Spirit of Mystery reached Cape Town in South Africa
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Porthleven community centre plans considered
The dream of a temporary community centre for the youth of Porthleven took a step closer to become a reality when the port’s councillors supported a planning bid at their last meeting. Members of the town council considered revised plans to build a
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Falmouth harbour dredging vital
Falmouth could rapidly drop behind in the race to attract more cruise liners and lose out on a huge boost to the local economy. Dredging of the harbour to allow large liners to dock is vital and if £30 million funding is not found soon all could be