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RNLI SOS Day
Lifeboat crews in Falmouth have joined a plea for more funds to help save lives at sea. The crew is part of the RNLI’s biggest fundraising effort of the year, SOS Day. The shout for help to refill the coffers comes as the RNLI released
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Falmouth launch-pad for anglers petition
A major petition designed to protect the ancient hobby of sea angling from becoming stifled by EU bureaucracy will be launched in Falmouth tomorrow, Saturday. Local campaigners will launch the petition, called “Hands Off Our Fishing”, at the Watersports
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Porthleven lights could be scrapped?
A storm is brewing over fears a consultation into Porthleven's conservation area could lead to teh scrapping of the town's Christmas lights. The question mark over the future of the festive display was raised after a draft report from Kerrier district
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Truro launches year of the child
This Sunday, February 1 sees the launch of The Year of The Child at Truro Cathedral. Bishop Roy Screech, the Bishop of St Germans, will commission the new Diocesan Youth Officer, Sarah Welply, at a special service starting at 2,30pm, to be attended
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Cornwall tourist chiefs furious with county council
Cornish tourism leaders have accused the county’s new “One Cornwall” unitary authority of ignoring the industry and jeopardising crucial funding for its future. Cornwall Commercial Tourism Federation (CCTF) and Cornwall Destination Management Organisation
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Cornwall road safety poster winner
Cornwall County Council’s Road Safety Unit has announced the winners of its road safety poster competition, with ten posters, designed by primary school aged children in Cornwall, being selected as the winning entries. The posters will go on to be used
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Helston champion of causes dies
A tireless champion of Helston causes has lost the last battle with health. Tess Nash, from Helston, has died at the age of 69. She was a regular correspondent to local newspapers, including the Packet. She dedicated much of her life
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Who needs romance when you’ve got chocolate?
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day with a difference, the Maritime Museum is hosting an evening of chocolate indulgence for singles, groups or couples who don’t really do the slushy Valentine’s thing. The Museum’s Waterside Café will be serving
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Helston and Lizard primaries need Yellow Pages
Schoolchildren across Helston and the Lizard Peninsula are taking part in a competition over the next ten weeks to recycle as many old Yellow Pages directories as possible. Pupils across the whole of the Kerrier district have entered the Yellow Woods
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Truro City FC wages are only 'deferred'
Staff at Truro City FC have emphasised that players will be entitled to the full amount of their wages at the end of this season, after they took a temporary cut. City, who play at Treyew Road and currently lie third in the Southern Football League
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Both sides in Helford feud acting like schoolboys
AS one of the many permanent residents living in Helford, I feel I must comment on the media coverage concerning the fish jetty, all of it in favour of the fishermen, especially the BBC documentary Inside Out. If the interviewer had taken the trouble
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Falmouth missing man is found
A man who went missing from his Falmouth home last night has been found by police. George Clemson had last been seen at his Western Terrace home at 10pm yesterday. A police search was launched, with officers making door to door inquiries in a bid
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Camborne dance student needs two to tango
An enthusiastic student at Feet First dance school in Camborne is in desperate need of a partner. Robert Cook recently moved to Portreath from London and is a keen salsa and line dancer. After only four weeks with Barripper's Feet First school he achieved
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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
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Helston charity group reaches milestone
It was a coffee morning to remember for the Cancer Research UK group based at Helston's Guildhall as one charity worker received a special award for her service and the club reached a momentous landmark. County organiser Sam Williams presented Wendy
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Falmouth police search for missing man
Police in Falmouth are beginning searches for an 85 year old man who was last seen at his home in Western Terrace last night. George Clemson has been missing since 10pm. He is described as a white man, 5ft 8in tall, with silver white hair and of medium
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Truro talent takes to the stage
Two talented youngsters from Truro who attend Bodmin Stagecoach Theatre Arts are ten year old Matthew Lammin who is being congratulated by fellow pupil Alex King. Matthew attends Trewirgie Junior School in Redruth and has successfully auditioned
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Falmouth youngsters create "stained glass window" at school
Students at Falmouth Marine School have designed a magnificent stained glass window that they can admire from their classroom. The students from the Skills for Life course created the brightly coloured designs during collage workshops at Falmouth