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Cornwall helicopter turns blue
The arrival of a blue-painted Sea King helicopter at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose has brought back memories of the early days of Sea King operations at the base. The Sea King has been painted in its original blue colour to mark both the 100th year
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Newquay, Blue Reef Suckers Week
They’ve got blue blood, three hearts, can change shape, use jet-propulsion and have inspired myths and legends since the dawn of time. The cephalopod family, literally ‘head foot’ in Greek, whose members include octopus, squid, nautilus and cuttlefish
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Porthcurno's historical importance revealed
Landing the shore-end' of the Porthcurno to Azores cable in 1906 Cable and Wireless Archive. Porthcurno's place in history will be revealed in a talk at Falmouth's National Maritime Museum. By the beginning of the 20th century Porthcurno had
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Falmouth The Poly Book Club
THE POLY BOOK GROUP: In the first meeting of 2009, members of the well-established Poly Book Group deviated from their usual discussion of a selected book, to talk about a wide range of books, which were important to each individual. Book Group
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Falmouth Maritime Museum reveals Porthcurno’s place in history
BY the beginning of the 20th century Porthcurno had become the biggest telegraph station in the world. The hub of the “Victorian internet”, it linked Britain with its Empire and the wider world through a network of 100,000 miles of cables. In a
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St Keverne Women's Institute
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: The first meeting of the New Year was held in the church hall, with 25 members present. Vice president, Hazel Savage, took the meeting for her first time. It was a busy start to the evening, as members drew out their savings from the
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Leedstown News
SCHOOL: Mr Hood, Head Teacher, was delighted to watch Hayle Rotary Club Youth Speaks Competition. The team of Rosa Higgs (chair), Joshua Mitchell (vote of thanks) and Richard Jenkin (speaker) presented their speech “Is Graffiti Art?” superbly and
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Truro Cathedral welcomes artist for show
By looking at Truro Cathedral either from inside or out you will see mostly unconsciously all kinds of images and symbols. It is a complete work of art that expresses in its shape and decoration many layers of Christian understanding. The Cathedral
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Falmouth boat builders win award
The Cockwells 37 foot Classic Launch designed by Andrew Wolstenholme and built by Cockwells in 2008 was nominated for The Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2009. Last week Dave Cockwell of Cockwells Modern and Classic Boatbuilding in Falmouth attended the
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Property with character
This detached four bedroomed character house dates back to around 1880 and with approaching two acres of land, including a pony paddock, makes an ideal family home, say the agents. The home is situated in the village of Praze-an-Beeble and includes a
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Lots of interesting features
Purchased by the current owners when it was built in 1991, this individual detached bungalow provides well-proportioned and spacious accommodation. It has been improved over the years and this double-glazed property now offers a number of interesting
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Beware, the music police are after you
THE abiding image of many workplaces such as garages, small workshops and factories is of workers happily listening to the radio or music CDs as they work. Not any more. The music police, the Performing Rights Society, are cracking down on music being
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Right to be concerned about fate of Monterey
LIKE many others Jean Trevithick is right to be concerned about the potential fate of the old Monterey Pine near to the entrance of the Recreation Ground. The tree is approximately 120 years old. The natural life expectancy of such a tree is probably
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Greedy moneymakers will be the first to leave
WATERSIDE developments, cruise liners, the dumping of nuclear waste. The only thing beautiful Cornwall seems to be dredging up is greedy big-time money-makers who, after they have ruined what we all liked about Cornwall in the first place, will be the
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Fed up with language of drunks at the end of pier
I AM writing to say how fed up I am with the drunks on the end of the pier. The group seem to be getting larger all the time and earlier to arrive at this meeting point. The language that is used turns the air blue. People trying to get on boats
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Cornwall-wide warning to motorists follow 30 crashes in three hours
A warning has gone out to motorists across Cornwall following 30 traffic collisions over just three hours this morning. South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust has asked everyone travelling on the region’s roads to take extra care and attention following
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Brothers pushing for Engalnd Honours
Two young Pirates, brothers Tom and Luke Cowan-Dickie, who are also both props forwards, have been fully committed this rugby season in their quest for England honours. Eldest brother Tom, aged 17, attends Truro College, but his rugby career started
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Truro fuel bill advice
In these times of rising fuel costs and mass redundancies, Transition Truro is holding an event to help people reduce the cost of their domestic fuel bills. The drop-in event at Truro City Hall on February 7 will include speakers who can give
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Cornish Pirates Dan Seal is suspended
A Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel comprising Mike Curling (chair), John Doubleday and Nigel Gillingham, met at the Bristol Filton Holiday Inn on Monday, when they suspended Cornish Pirates prop forward Dan Seal for one week. The player, who
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Pirates progress to Round 5
CORNISH PIRATES 24 SOUTHEND 0 Handed what many would have perceived as a relatively easy Round 4 opener in this season's EDF Energy National Trophy competition, the Cornish Pirates duly delivered with a victory against Southend. However
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Away win for City
TRURO City's fine away form in the BGB Southern League Division One (south and west) continued with this excellent 6-2 win over struggling Burnham. Three quick fire goals early in this second half all but sealed another three points for the
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Illogan closing in
ILLOGAN kept up the pressure at the top of the Jolly’s Combination League table with this impressive away win at Hayle, which included a goal scored direct from a corner. The visitors, who sit in third place, beat second from bottom Hayle despite the
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Helston’s quick revenge for Holmans humbling
FOLLOWING last week’s 7-4 drubbing, at the hands of Holmans, Helston Athletic were given the perfect opportunity for revenge when they played the same side at the weekend. Following the thrashing the week before it was said, had the defence turned up
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Upset as Rangers knock out Falmouth Thirds
PORTHLEVEN RANGERS 3 FALMOUTH TOWN THIRDS 0 Rangers entertained Division 1 outfit Falmouth Town in the Percy Stephens Cup looking to cause an upset. Rangers maybe a division below their opponents but it gave them an opportunity to test themselves
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Smith and Wendron fire their way to three points
Wendron bounced back from last week’s defeat at St Austell to pick up a vital three points at home to Millbrook. At a windswept underlane the home team tactically out-manoeuvred their opponents to record their fourth win of the season. Wendron opened
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Helston scrape through against tough opponents
HELSTON just scraped through this tough Cornwall Cup Quarter-Final tie. The Cornwall Tribute One side were slightly fortunate to have beaten their lower-league opponents having trailed in the match for much of the second-half. The game was
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Magpies blown away at windy Culdrose
RNAS Culdrose caused an upset in the Jolly’s Combination League when they beat high-flying Penzance in windy conditions. The airmen had to battle against strong winds in the first-half but, with the elements in the favour during the second-half a solitary
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Helford fishermen in fight for jetty - TV will show both sides
Cornish fishermen who use Helford Village to land their fish have been stopped from building a new jetty by a “Village Society” dominated by second home owners, many living in London. Tonight, Wednesday, a special BBC 1 documentary Inside Out shown
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Ensink in tune to crash home ‘deserved’ leveller for Mullion
A DIFFICULT week for Mullion FC, which saw four first team players leave the club to join former manager Alan Carey at Falmouth, ended with a credible draw at against St Just. Stand in managers Bo Major and Andrew Hearn had to make seven changes
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Chairman upset by Mullion exits
MULLION chairman David Hearn admitted he was disappointed last week after four of his first team players walked out of the club to join former manager Alan Carey at Falmouth Town. Sean Flynn, who had just been named the caretaker boss of Mullion, along
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Port toast victory over Truro
PORTHLEVEN moved back to the top of the Carlsberg South West Peninsula League Division One (west) with this convincing victory over Truro Reserves. Two excellent strikes from Darren Burchell and a solo effort from Richard Young were the highlights in
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Ocean Bowlers collect their trophies
THE Premier Scratch Bowling League at Ocean Bowl in Falmouth came to an end at the weekend with a presentation of trophies and a cup competition. The league, which has been meeting regularly on a Monday night, got off to a great start with rookie Kali
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Helston road sweeper route is "wasting money"
Public money is being wasted in one residential area of Helston due to rubbish being collected just hours after the road is swept, one town councillor has claimed. Councillor Vicky Matthew told last Thursday's meeting of the town council that the road
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Falmouth bag six points despite depleted squad
Falmouth ladies hockey first XI secured six points from a tough weekend away that saw them overcome both Bretforton and Bristol University to maintain their place in the top three of Premier 2, despite travelling with a skeleton squad of 11 due to illness
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Goonhavern building firm goes under
The closure of a building firm in Goonhavern has seen 80 people made redundant. John Nicholls Builders, which was founded in 1962, stopped trading on Monday and administrators have been called in. Managing director Dave Nicholls blamed a slump in the
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Kellow's double keeps Falmouth's run going
Falmouth Town started 2009 as they finished 2008, picking up all three points from a tricky away fixture. This was their fourth straight win as Bryn Wheeler’s men continue to climb the Jolly’s Combination League table. Town welcomed back influential
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Penryn get ready for cup by thrashing Camelford
THIS was yet another well-contested South West Peninsula League Division One (west) match, which thanks to a man-of-the-match performance from Pat Shaughnessy and four well-taken goals, Athletic won comfortably. With next week’s Cornwall Senior Cup third
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High Tides
NEWLYN Wednesday, January 21 00.36 (4.23) 13.11 (4.18) Thursday, January 22 01.49 (4.36) 14.20 (4.32) Friday, January 23 02.47 (4.60) 15.13 (4.53) Saturday, January 24 03.33 (4.84) 15.56 (4.73) Sunday, January 25 04.12 (5.05)
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Levi's double strike zips up defeat for Falmouth Town
Alan carey’s first game in charge of Falmouth Town ended in defeat as Holsworthy put together a good all- round team performance that brought to an end their run of four consecutive defeats at a windswept Bickand Park on Saturday. New manager
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Rockets shock Temptations
THE Falmouth Mixed Triples League continued on Friday afternoon with rain threatening all the game, writes Ron Medlyn. Shock of the day was provided by Carnon’s Falcarn Rockets, skipped by Mike Blunden, Marnie Blunden number two and Christine Chatterton
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Black ice causes problems for motorists
Police are advising drivers to slow down after a spate of accidents caused by the icy conditions. A spokesman said that they have been inundated with calls about traffic accidents. Police are asking drivers not to make any non-essential journeys. The
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Bowls - Carnations slip to third place
THE Falmouth Tuesday morning league commenced their 2009 programme for the Ladies Triples, played in excellent conditions. writes Ron Medlyn. Chacewater’s Carnations were starting the season as league leaders and were to play Penryn’s Forget-Me-Nots.
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Main road route out of Cornwall closed
Sheet ice has forced the main road out of Cornwall to be closed this morning. After numerous accidents the A30 from Bodmin to Okehampton was shut. The area around Temple, east of Bodmin, has been called particularly dangerous. A spokesman said that
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Oil services will no longer supply diesel to leisure craft
Falmouth Oil Services (FOS) has confirmed this week that it will no longer be supplying diesel fuel to leisure craft in wake of government legislation introduced on November1 2008, regarding a new charging scheme for duty paid on marine red diesel. FOS
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Ben scoops singles title in junior tournament
The Cornwall Under-15 and Under-17 Dairy Crest Davidstow Junior Championships, 2008/2009, were staged at the fantastic new six-court sports hall at Penryn College, Poltisko Road, Penryn, on Saturday and Sunday January 10 and 11. There was some excellent
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Money raised for Seafarers
Mr David Ring, chief executive of the A&P Group raised £5,000 by taking part in the Great North Run in Newcastle at the end of last year. As fundraising for the event took place in all four of the A&P Group yards around the UK, the money raised has been
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Nick wins RYA award for 2008
Nick Offord, 40, from Falmouth, was crowned RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2008 at the London Boat Show which ended its run on Sunday. RYA President, The Princess Royal, a regular visitor to Falmouth and a yachtswoman, presented him with the award
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Falmouth allotment holders sowing for the future
With interest growing by the day, a set of allotments that have sprung up on three fields between Falmouth and Truro in Cornwall in the past 12 months, now has over 300 people travelling up to 15 miles to seek the good life and grow their own food. The
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Newquay Airport protestors lobby county council
SNAIRE (Stop Newquay Airport Expansion), the Cornish coalition opposing the proposed expansion of Newquay Airport, has sent a letter to Cornwall county council claiming inaccuracies contained in the Newquay Cornwall Airports Draft Masterplan for the airport
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Beware the lettings pitfalls
The residential property letting market has become more competitive over the last nine months or so with many home owners deciding, or sometimes having, to let rather than sell, writes Lisa Walker, a member of the Institute of Legal Executives and a property
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Cornish sailor heads for Australia
Cornish sailor Pete Goss is on his way to Australia having left Simonstown in South Africa early this month. His progress is being followed closely by friend Paul Moody from Falmouth who met up with Pete and his crew in South Africa at Christmas and
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Piracy stories are topic of conversation
Stories of modern day piracy continue to become a topic of conversation with visiting shipmasters. On Sunday when the tanker Elbrus arrived for bunkers captain Nickolai Golovchenko, whom I met several times on his previous call at the docks in 2007,
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Bunkering has escalated
Statistics can be alarming but if you extract all of the ships calling for bunkers or bringing in fuel to the docks, out of the shipping movements list this week you will be left with just eight non-related bunker movements. Examining the previous week
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Shipping intelligence
Tuesday, january 13 Bahamas tanker Front Commander (157,863/99) arrived from Angola for bunkers in Falmouth Bay and sailed for Rotterdam. Bermudan tanker Stena Perros (36,168/07) arrived from St Nazaire, France for bunkers in Falmouth Bay. Danish tanker
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Helston five-year-old phones 999 to save her dad
A quick thinking five-year-old girl who dialled 999 when her father collapsed at their Helston home has been praised as “a little angel.” Abigail Maunder was playing with her dad John Thomas at their house in Tredinnick Wood Close on Sunday when he collapsed