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Helston charity shop in danger of closure
The Cornwall Hospice Care charity store in Helston could be in danger of closing. It is understood that the charity’s head office has told the store they are not making enough profit. June has been highlighted as the deadline for the
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Trevarno Daffodils and ladybirds
THE magnificent Trevarno Estate and Gardens is playing host to a half-term event with a difference. On Wednesday, February 18, children and their families are being invited to a traditional mask-making and face-painting workshop focusing on the theme
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Penryn Miss Peapods
Saturday, February 7 Vipers Dream - sexy bossa nova and jazz band 8 till midnight free entry Friday, February 13 Evil Dead 2 (blood-curdling hysterical and controversial horror film) film starts at 9 free entry Wednesday, February 11
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Helford Passage pub has new landlord
The man behind the Duchy of Cornwall Oyster Farm at Port Navas has taken over as landlord of the Ferryboat Inn at Helford Passage. The pub closed its doors recently and a question mark was raised over what the future may hold for the popular
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Cornwall College is cut above the rest
Consumers squeezing every penny in the credit crunch can benefit from a low cost haircut from students at Cornwall College in Pool. Times may be hard but an increase in level two and three students means a bigger demand for customers. The college
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Helston's Mary "Jerry" Collins dies
The wife of a former chairman of Helston Flora Day stewards has died. Mary Jeanette Collins – better known as Jerry – died peacefully at Helston Community Hospital on Monday, aged 86. She was well known in Helston and the surrounding
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Porthleven Food & Music Festival 2009
FOR those of you who love to eat, drink and be merry there is a new event to look forward to on the counties calendar. The first Porthleven Food & Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 25 around Porthleven’s scenic harbour.
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Bee move pleases Helston MP
Andrew George, MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Constituency of St. Ives, has welcomed the Government’s announced increase in bee health funding. The Environment Secretary, Hilary Benn has acknowledged the importance of bees in the
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Falmouth company holds charity car wash.
Falmouth company Speedy Lifting raised nearly £300 to sponsor an employee's trip to Ghana in a charity car wash. Driver Lee Abdalla, who has been with lifting equipment company Speedy Lifting since it opened in Ponsharden back in April, will be building
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£23m state-of-the-art refit for RFA Argus
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Argus is to be upgraded with state-of-the-art medical equipment in an extensive refit worth over £23m, that will see the ship renovated for her crucial role in providing hospital facilities to troops in war zones.
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Lizard lifeboat station to be rebuilt
The complex process of replacing the ageing Lizard Lifeboat Station has begun. Plans have been submitted by the RNLI to replace the current lifeboat station at Kilcobben Cove on The Lizard, which is almost 50 years old. Built in 1961, the existing
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Truro hospital takes up texting
Patients attending outpatient appointments at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust can now be sent reminders via text message. The new service started as a pilot in mid January and within a week was already proving to be a success. Messages are sent via
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Maritime lecture at museum
In a talk at the Maritime Museum on Monday Alan Renton, curator and archivist at Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, will be revealing Porthcurno’s place in the history of communications and the pivotal role of the ships, which laid cables and also recovered
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Motorboat shortlisted for an award
The Cockwell’s 37ft Classic Launch designed by Andrew Wolstenholme and built by Cockwells in 2008 was nominated for The Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2009. Dave Cockwell, of Cockwells Modern and Classic Boatbuilding, Falmouth, attended the annual Motor
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Falmouth's Admiral Nelson development to be discussed again
Monday's meeting of Falmouth town council planning committee will see members discuss an application to demolish the derelict Admiral Nelson pub and stable in Bar Road. Acorn Property Group wants to build 46 apartments on the site. Buyers would have
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Truro City have a Ball at Illogan's cost
HAVING spent the last eight games sat on the bench Truro City Reserves’ Tom Ball scored a hat-trick to put his side into the Cornwall Senior Cup quarter-finals in a closely contested match against Illogan. The Jolly's Combination League side will have
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Marks: "Porthleven can win the cup"
Porthleven manager Gary Marks says his side can win the Cornwall Senior Cup this year after overcoming Millbrook in the third round. Speaking about the Millbrook match, Marks said. “We were in control of the game for the 90 minutes. They came and had
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Plans to replace lifeboat station
Plans have been submitted by the RNLI to replace the current lifeboat station at Kilcobben Cove on The Lizard, which is almost 50 years old. Built in 1961, the existing station needs to be replaced to house a new state-of-the-art Tamar class lifeboat
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Derby match loss
The big Cornish derby failed to inspire a return to form for Redruth who have not won a league game since the Saturday before Christmas. With hundreds of Reds fans making the journey up the A30 to Polson Bridge a crowd of 1,911 saw the Cornish All Blacks
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Boss orders accuracy as Airmen let off Ludgvan
WHILE RNAS Culdrose will have been happy with three points and their fourth straight win with victory over Lugdvan on Monday, in truth the 5-1 scoreline flattered the home side and shooting practice has been ordered for this week’s training session.
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Saltash power proves too much for Falmouth
THE scoreline might suggest that the Ashes were well on top, not so, but the sustained power up-front was the difference in a very entertaining game. On reflection this was another defeat for Falmouth which was very close. Falmouth were in contention
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Porthleven in last eight
The Fishermen put themselves among the front runners for the Westinsure Cornwall Senior Cup with an unconvincing win against Carlsberg South West Peninsula League Division One (west) strugglers Millbrook. The result puts Port into the last eight of the
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Mawgan United's manager hits back after expulsion
MAWGAN United’s player-manager Martin McPhilpin says he feels he and the club have been harshly treated after being kicked out of the Whirlwind Sports Falmouth Helston league. The club was expelled from its position in division two following a meeting
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Town humbled by rivals in Senior Cup third round
AN excellent second-half display from Penryn saw them beat their local rivals Falmouth by the biggest every scoreline as they cruised into the quarter-finals of the Westinsure Senior Cup. The result never looked in doubt once Sean Johnston
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Penryn RFC fightback against Okehampton
AN excellent second-half display from Penryn saw them comeback from 14-0 down to snatch a dramatic victory away at Okehampton to stay top of the Cornwall and Devon League. In the early part of the match it was Okehampton who proved more potent. After
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Character cottage in Helston
This charming three bedroom semi-detached character cottage is situated within a short walk of Helston town. This traditional-style property benefits from mains gas heating and retains a number of character features. The home comprises a dual aspect
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Carey set to sign to more for Falmouth Town
TWO new signing are expected at Falmouth Town this week as Alan Carey begins to make further changes to the squad in wake of his side’s 4-1 exit to Penryn in the Cornwall Senior Cup. The players, who come from the Carlsberg South West Peninusla League
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Ranchers round up entertaining match
THE Falmouth Bowling Club’s Men’s Triples competition continued on Sunday morning in pleasant blue skies and winter sunshine. The match of the day was Stithians Ranchers skipped by Harry Barnes, Edwin Watson number two and David Rickard leading. A tough
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Budock upset the odds at Newquay to reach semis
Budock Vean made it through to the semi-finals of the prestigious Frank Wills Salver for scratch to twelve handicaps with a superb team effort at Newquay on Saturday by overcoming a strong Mullion team by three and a half matches to one and a half. It
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Helston police put stolen property on display
A haul of nearly £1,000 worth of stolen property has been uncovered at an address in Porthleven and now residents have a chance to reunite themselves with items they thought they might never see again. All of the items are now kept safe at Helston police
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Camborne CID in new witness appeal
A month after he was found lying in the road with serious head injuries 24-year-old David Docking remains in hospital barely conscious. Police now believe that Mr Docking was the victim of a serious assault and have repeated their appeal for anyone
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Second home owners do not have right to object
I DO not think that the second homeowners of Helford properties have any right to object to a jetty if they do not reside in Helford or in the county in their main residence. How does a second home that is not being rented out and is only liable for
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Mawnan Smith to welcome back dancing girls
A touch of nostalgia will be brought to the stage in Mawnan Smith when the village holds its 30th annual pantomime. Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates is the pantomime chosen for this landmark occasion and a cast of 30 people are busy in the final stages
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Truro welcomes Gok Wan - more details
More details have been revealed over TV stylist Gok Wan's visit to Truro. Gok wowed onlookers as he set his magic to work at Children's Hospice South West's shop in Truro last Thursday. Gok was in the shop, at Victoria Square, filming for his latest
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Non-estate bungalow in Stithians
This link detached non-estate bungalow is located on the fringes of the sought after village of Stithians. The accommodation benefits from gardens backing onto open farmland and comprises a lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, sun lounge/dining room, two
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We live in a mad, mad, mad, mad world
Political correctness gone mad – a familiar phrase in this day and age and something that is always amusing if a little potty. Take for example the shopper who went into Sainsbury to buy a bottle of Champagne only to find on the label a warning: “Do
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Commissioners welcome duo to their team
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners has welcomed two new members of staff to the team. The appointments are for two new roles within the company – maritime sustainability development officer and assistant harbour master. The role of maritime sustainability
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Monterey pine debate of great interest to rec group
The letters concerning the Monterey Pine are of great interest to the Save the Rec Action Group since it concerns not only the fate of the tree but also the agreement between the county council, the district council and the trustees of the Rugby Club.
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Attractive cottage in Helston
This attractive detached double fronted grade II listed cottage is situated in the heart of Helston’s historic town centre. This two bedroom property features open beams, sash windows and open fireplace. The home also benefits from gas central heating
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Cornwall cold weather warning
With warnings of arctic temperatures likely to hit Cornwall during February the head gardener of the Trewithen estate is taking no chances with his tender plants and trees. Gary Long has wrapped the garden’s most delicate exhibits in fleeces to protect
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Shipping intelligence
Tuesday, January 20 Turkish bulker Pruva (38,433/95) arrived from Portbury, Bristol for bunkers in Falmouth Bay and sailed for Latvia. Lithuanian reefer. Andromeda (5,899/89) arrived from Alabama for bunkers in Falmouth Bay and sailed for Lithuania.
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Rare opportunity to purchase The Observatory Tower in Falmouth
A rare opportunity exists to purchase The Observatory Tower in Falmouth which was built in 1868 and was once used for meteorological purposes. The property enjoys stunning views towards The Manacles, Goonhilly, castles and the town. Set out on five