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Falmouth main street weekend closure
Falmouth’s main street will be closed for traffic this weekend to protect the safety of the public. Contractors carrying out essential gas main and associated works in the street have announced that they will be unable to open Market Street, Church
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Helston Community Centre protest video
A video has been put on internet website You Tube in protest at plans to turn Helston Community Centre into flats. Al Rideout has made the video, which shows various groups using the centre for activities. It has been made in response to a planning
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Redruth transmitter switchover - viewers will be warned
On-screen messages about the digital switchover will start appearing on analogue TV channels across Cornwall from today, warning about chance to the Redruth transmitter group. In just under six months’ time the transmitter group that serves
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Truro hospital has small fire
Staff in one part of Truro’s Royal Cornwall Hospital were left eating cold lunches yesterday following a small fire in a microwave. One crew from Truro fire station were automatically called to the Knowledge Spa at Treliske when a fire alarm was set
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Helston panto group looking for purr-fect performance in Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots may have gone to London to seek his fortune but the cast members of a Helston theatre group are hoping their home town will prove sufficient to bring in the bucks when they stage their version of the pantomime. Next Wednesday marks the
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Falmouth man hanged himself after Good Samaritan help
A homeless man invited to stay at the Falmouth home of a Good Samaritan then hanged himself, an inquest heard this morning. Steven Pengelly was found hanged in a garage belonging to Colin Jago, a member of St Mary's Catholic Church who allowed Mr Pengelly
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Late try hits Reds
A last minute try by Dave Hall, from a length of the field move, saw Redruth slip to a disappointing defeat against their visitors from the Yorkshire Dales. Overall the team as a whole under performed, Redruth had more of the game but on the day had
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Kerrier Fun Day at Pool
ARE you involved in providing any kinds of sport, creative or leisure activities in the North Kerrier area? If so staff from Cornwall Out of Hours Learning want to hear from you. Cornwall Out of Hours Learning will be holding a fun day in February
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City beaten again
TRURO City’s reserve team’s poor form in the Carlsberg South West Peninsula League division one (west) continued as they were beaten 5-1 away at Penzance on Friday. A superb hat-trick from Magpies’ James Miller and good performance from former City
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Truro Space Age Exhibition
WITH so much earthbound doom and gloom at the moment, it makes a refreshing change to reach for the stars and think of space. That’s what visitors of all ages are being invited to do at the launch of an exciting new exhibition at the Royal Cornwall
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Mullion name ex-Baggies captain Sean Flynn as new manager
After the departure of Alan Carey as manager last week you would have thought those in charge at Jolly’s Combination League side Mullion would have struggled to find a replacement with a bigger reputation in the game, but then football is full of surprises
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Southall strikes four but defence found wanting
IF Helston’s defence had turned up to this match they would have won the game comfortably, however their performance at the back was nothing short of shambolic as the Jolly’s Combination League side conceded seven goals against a side below them in the
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Pentecost chalks up 500th game with victory
A PRESENTATION was made before Wendron IV's game with Constantine Reserves on Saturday to mark the 500th Falmouth Helston League game for Tony Pentecost. Pentecost has an incredible record in non-league football in the area having been a player/manager
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New signings strengthen Port
PORTHLEVEN’S manager Gary Marks has been busy in the transfer market in the past week signing two strikers to bolster his squad for the title run in. The Fishermen welcolmed Penzance’s striker Stuart Reynolds to the club in time for Saturday’s game with
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Falmouth Pitch 'n' Putt plan rejected
A bid to build 107 homes on the Falmouth pitch 'n'putt site on Swanpool Road has been rejected. A meeting of the Carrick districk council planning committee refused the request at a meeting on Wednesday evening. The site sits in the
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Constantine Talk and Taste Day
CONSTANTINE Heritage Centre is set to present its third Cornish Talk and Taste Day on Saturday, January 24. “Never in our wildest dreams did we ever imagine how popular it has become,” said Heritage Centre curator Tracey Clowes. It is being opened this
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Is there a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel
Given the current, challenging economic climate, Jason Baker, chairman of Westcountry team, comments: “As a matter of fact, I’m beginning to think there is. Yes, I know you’d expect me to say something of the sort, but I genuinely believe that there
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Richardson’s late strike captures Culdrose point
A LATE strike from Terry Richardson was enough for Wendron as they stole a point from their trip to RNAS Culdrose. The goal, in the fourth minute of injury time, completed Richardson hat-trick and a spirited fight back from the visitors. Having not
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Porthleven hit back with victory against Camelford
CLEAR the air talks and two new signings helped Port get back to winning ways in the Carlsberg South West Peninsula League Division One West following two straight losses. Camelford were brushed aside in this encounter as the Fishermen aimed to keep
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Mullion name ex-Baggies captain Sean Flynn as new manager
After the departure of Alan Carey as manager last week you would have thought those in charge at Jolly’s Combination League side Mullion would have struggled to find a replacement with a bigger reputation in the game...but then football is full of surprises
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Mabe's Valentine Solution
IF you ever struggle to think how you are going to celebrate St Valentine's Day, then we have the solution. Why not come along to Mabe Parish Church at 2pm on Saturday, February 14. This will be an opportunity for couples to give thanks for their marriage
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Falmouth break down a stubborn Caradon team
Falmouth ladies second team took on Caradon’s third team on a chilly January evening (4.30pm start) in Liskeard. With Falmouth perched near the top of the table and Caradon at the opposite end, most pundits were predicting a one-sided encounter. Falmouth
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No surprises in opening games of 2009
THE Friday afternoon Mixed Triple players arrived at the club to find the club flag flying at half-mast as the oldest member of the club, Denis Richards, had passed away this week. After a tribute was paid to Denis, his Son, Andy, said a few words as
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Etherington moves from West Ham United to Stoke
FALMOUTH’S very own Premiership footballer has been in the national headlines this week after being one of the first major transfers of the New Year, writes Simon Larkins. Matthew Etherington, who went to Falmouth Community School, has moved from West
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Mylor field hid prehistoric find
A unique find of 33 prehistoric axes in a ceramic pot discovered in a field at Mylor have gone on public display at the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro. Known as the Mylor Hoard after the riverside village near which the perfectly preserved axes
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Town mourn loss of ex-boss
FALMOUTH Town has been in mourning during the past week after the loss of a former third team manager. Anthony Webb, described by former players as one of local football’s most colourful characters, collasped and died just over a week ago. Webb was
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Waisters play their ‘get out of jail’ card
THE Sunday morning Men’s Triples commenced their 2009 league fixtures in a mild overcast morning with a strong South West crosswind, which made bowling very difficult at times. After paying a minute’s silence tribute to the memory of Denis Richards,
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Hayle pressure crack battling Falmouth Chiefs
FALMOUTH remain rock bottom of the Cornwall and Devon League after this 10-0 defeat to Hayle. The visitors started as though they meant business and squeezed the home side into their own 22 for the first 40 minutes. Games are often determined by acts
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Dualling could see town become sporting centre
FURTHER to my letter (July 16, 2008) praising those responsible for the dualling of the branch line and my suggestion that a new “halt” should be built at Falmouth School/Cricket Club (Ashfield Estate), I would like to suggest that the town has a great
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Penryn Athletic beaten by Newquay
A SECOND-HALF strike from Newquay’s James Middleton was enough to settle this evenly contested match in the Carlsberg South West Peninsula League division one. The goal in the 53rd minute came at a crucial time for the home side as Penryn were on top
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Clean sweep for fours at Championships
Luxulyan Village Hall played host to a full days bowling on Saturday when the local qualifying rounds of the ESMBA National Championships were contested. Geoff Lane (Penlee), Nicholas Truscott (Holmans), Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) and
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Bowlers mourn loss of longest-serving member
Members of Falmouth Bowling Club are this week mourning the loss of their longest serving member, Denis Richards, who was 85. Denis, pictured right, died at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, in Truro, on January 5. He was captain of the club in 1980 and
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Penryn councillors to perform in pantomime - oh yes they will!
Penryn councillors will be swapping meeting agendas for scripts next Saturday (January 24) when they become cast members in a town pantomime. Penryn Federation is staging Beauty and the Beast and has had help from a number of town councillors