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Helston and Porthleven second home statistics laid bare
The number of second homes in Helston, Porthleven, The Lizard and the surrounding villages has been laid bare in statistics from Cornwall Council. The figures have been compiled by Cornwall Councillor Andrew Wallis as part of a push to make gaining
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Falmouth 'Pirate Ship for a Princess' fundraising tops £11,000
A FUNDRAISING campaign to raise money to buy a pirate ship for St Francis School in Falmouth in memory of a young girl who died a year ago, has almost reached the £11,000 mark. Chloe Edwards had been a pupil at the school when she lost her battle
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As one bus shelter dies, another is born
It has been an eventful week in the bus shelter world. Just like buses, one goes for months never giving them a thought only for two interesting occurrences in the same week. It appears that as one shelter is created another dies, such is the circle
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Falmouth Beach Hotel site up for sale
The Falmouth Beach Hotel sitel is being put up for sale after 30 years in one family. Owner Hazel Evans has instructed Christie & Co to prepare the site for sale. Christie & Co said the hotel, which burnt down last May, faced “an uncertain
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Storm Force 10 from Camborne!
Falmouth Road Runners were out in massive numbers at the Storm Force 10 mile road race held in Camborne Sunday the 20th, The event, which starts from Camborne Secondary school, was a chilly affair with temperatures at the start line down to approximately
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Woman punched and pulled to ground in Penryn assault
Penryn police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was pulled to the ground and punched in the face last week. The assault took place on Wednesday, January 16 between 8pm and 9pm when a group of three women approached the victim from behind
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Big clean-up for Pasmore Edwards building's first event
A group of volunteers from RNAS Culdrose have helped clear Helston’s Passmore Edwards Institute ready for its first public event in many years. The team of 19 Naval Airman Phase Two trainees from the Royal Naval School of Flight Deck Operations
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Stolen St Agnes boat sparks marine thefts warning
Police are investigating the theft of a 5.2 metre inflatable Avon work boat on asix metre boat trailer from St Agnes on Wednesday. he boat was stolen from Middlegates in the town and is believed to have been towed onto the A30. The victim has
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Surprise party for Falmouth ex-mayor and wife's golden day
A former Falmouth mayor and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary recently with a special surprise party thrown in their honour. Gerald Symonds, aged 75, is originally from Old Hill and was mayor of Falmouth in 1975. He and his
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VIDEO: Devoran pupils dance 'Gangnam Style' for '#SuperJosh'
Devoran pupils took to their school hall this afternoon to copy Falmouth Police officers' Gangnam Style moves in a bid to raise some charity cash for a young boy who suffers from multiple disabilites. The video (BELOW) will start after a short
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Severe weather stops St Mawes to Falmouth ferry
The St Mawes to Falmouth passenger ferry service has been suspended for the rest of today due to severe weather conditions. Delays are also possible to flights to/ from Newquay Airport due to adverse weather. For up-to-date travel info click
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Hodges misses Chelmsford game
Truro City player manager Lee Hodges will miss Saturday's home clash against Chelmsford City at Treyew Road as he serves a one match ban for his sending at Welling. Marcus Martin returns to the squad after serving a one match ban of his own
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'Unprovoked attack' outside Falmouth pub
An unprovoked attack outside a Falmouth town centre pub landed a Mylor man in court this week. Jake Jensen, of Springfield Park, pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates’ Court on Thursday to assaulting David Scrivens on September 9 last year. The
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South Kerrier Alliance needs 'can do' helpers
People living in and around Helston are being urged to step forward to become directors and volunteers of the South Kerrier Alliance. The community interest company, which has been responsible for a number of projects in the community, including
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Question mark raised over Devon and Cornwall crime figures
A question mark has been raised over crime figures released by Devon and Cornwall Police. While the force says crime has dropped by 5.5 per cent in the last nine months, figures from the ONS show offences in the two counties had risen by
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'Worrying' increase in vandalism to West Cornwall's farms
West Cornwall Police are investigating what they describe as a "worrying" increase in criminal damage to farms across the region. Attacks started in 2008 and over recent weeks have increased "dramatically". They usually involve the sawing of
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Rise in Cornwall unemployment
Unemployment in Cornwall has risen slightly, with 442 more people out of work in December than the month before. Information from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that 9,955 people were out of work and claiming jobseeker's allowance
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In Port look back at HMS Falmouth's war service
The race for naval supremacy at sea between Britain and Germany took on a new dimension in the first decade of the 20th Century with both countries embarking on a warship building programme that eventually lead to a bloody sea battle between the British
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Falmouth town councillors surgery today
FALMOUTH Town Council’s monthly surgery is to be held on Friday with councillors Gerald Chin-Quee and Alan Jewell due to be in the hot seats. The drop-in surgery will be held between 10am and 1pm in the council chamber above the library on The
