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Power cut hits Truro College and Highertown
A power cut at Highertown, Truro has caused all evening classes at Truro College to be cancelled, and has knocked out street lights. The power cut, thought to have been caused by a tree coming down in the strong winds, has also knocked out street
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70 jobs to go at Eden Project
In a blow to the Cornish jobs market, The Eden Project has announced that up to 70 jobs could be lost at the iconic attraction. The project is reported to be aiming to reduce annual costs by £2 million. Staff have been informed of the losses at
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Race to rescue four children cut off by tide in Falmouth
Falmouth RNLI were called out on Sunday to rescue four children cut off by the tide at Stack Point, close to Swanpool Beach. Click here to watch the video Both the all weather lifeboat and the inshore life boat, alongside th Falmouth cliff
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Stithians Methodist Church
The morning service on Sunday was led by Paul Langford. There were Bible readings by Tom Rowse and Anton Barkhuysen and the organist was Colin Anthony. In the evening the Rev Celia Phillips led informal worship. There were Bible readings by Tony
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Jobs axe hangs over Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro
Hundreds of highly paid jobs could be lost at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) as it sets out a plan for the future. More than 770 jobs could be cut over the next five years as part of an efficiency drive, as highlighted in a report to
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Penryn Camera Club
The chairman welcomed David Chapman who gave a nature presentation entitled Spring 2010 to February 2011. It was a fascinating mix of wildlife and landscape photographs all at David's high standard. We saw images from his trips to the Isles of
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St Gluvias Church, Penryn
Canon Martin Boxall was the celebrant at the 8am low mass and Father Michael Oades was the celebrant and preacher at the parish mass for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany. Lesson readers were Sandra Redwood and Julia Hunter and the gospel was proclaimed
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More decking plan for Swanpool Beach refused
PLANS to cover more of Swanpool Beach in Falmouth with decking have been refused by Cornwall Council planners who claim it would detract from the “principally natural environment.” Concerns that the beach is gradually being taken over by decking
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Falmouth Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr
The Patronal Festival was celebrated at the 8.30am said communion and 10.30am sung eucharist. The Rev Stephen Tudgey conducted the services with Jan Winslade as minister and Sarah Corbett, server. John Pyatt and Nigel Rimmer read the lessons and
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Navy submarine 'definitely in port' when French trawler sank off Lizard Point
A French fishing trawler that sank 14 miles south-west off Lizard Point was not pulled under the waves by a British submarine, according to a French judge. The 72ft Bugaled Breizh, which means "child of Brittany" in Breton, sank in January 2004
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Falmouth Women's Institute
Following all the festive celebrations in December and at the New Year when WI friends were revealed, it was nice to return to normal with slides by Alan Cox, assisted as usual by Ann. Old friends these, and on this visit we were shown Cornish
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All Saints' Parish Church, Falmouth
Sunday Epiphany 4 – President of the sung mass was Father Stephen Drakeley, priest-in-charge. It began with the processional hymn “God is working His purpose out”. The Kyrie and Gloria were sung before the reading of the first lesson by Barbara
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Cornwall Trading Standards warn of computer 'fix' scam
Trading Standards are reminding people not to fall for a telephone scam where rogue traders scare people into believing their computers are infected by a virus. The callers, posing as help desk staff from an IT company, appear to be randomly telephoning
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New top cop for Newquay and East Cornwall
A new police commander has been appointed to lead policing in east Cornwall. Superintendent Steve Parker has assumed responsibility for crime and community policing across the area which takes in towns such as Newquay, Bodmin, Wadebridge and St
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It's pub panto time in Penryn
Panto-in-the-pub is returning to Penryn for another week of performances inspired by a 17th century poem. The production, entitled Paradise Lost!, will be performed by Penryn Community Theatre at the town's Seven Stars Pub from next Saturday, February
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Tea and art treat for Falmouth Stroke Club
MEMBERS of Falmouth Stroke Club were treated to tea and cakes when they visited the town’s art gallery on Friday to browse the current exhibitions and receive a talk from director, Louise Connell. The group were joined by Councillor Maureen Davies
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Ferry and airport plan to boost West Cornwall jobs
An investment programme by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company could bring as many as fifty new to ther area. The company has plans to make changes at the airport at Land's End, as well as plans for a new plane, and work on the Scillonian ferry
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Penryn Methodist Church
The service on Sunday was taken by Sheila Taylor assisted by worship leader Margaret Dancer. The opening hymn was “God is here as we His people”. Prayers of thanksgiving and confession were said thanking God that He forgives us. Psalm 121 was read
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Pre-school sensory flower tub in memory of village stalwart
A memorial flower tub in tribute to a Mawnan Smith stalwart has been unveiled at the village’s pre-school. Rosemary Curtis died in the run-up to Christmas following medical complications on a “cruise of a lifetime” to mark her 70th birthday.
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Helston and West Cornwall flood warning stood down
A flood warning for the rivers in Helston and West Cornwall are no longer in force. The warning from the Environment Agency that applied to Lands End, Helston, Crowlas, St Ives, Hayle, Camborne and Perranporth was changed at 10.05am this morning
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Fancy helping out with Penryn Fair Day?
Penryn Fair Day’s Annual General Meeting will be held in the town hall on Wednesday, January 30. The meeting at 10.30am is open to all and “anyone who can help or is interested and can come along with new ideas would be great,” said Mary May, from
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Fire at Redruth water pumping station
Firefighters were called out to Lanner Hill, Redruth in the early hours of this morning after a fire was reported at a water pumping station. One fire appliance from Redruth and one fire appliance from Camborne attended the electrical fire at a
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Speed limits in Porthleven reduced
The speed limit on the roads in and out of Porthleven is to be reduced after getting an overwhelming thumbs up from drivers and authorities alike. Cornwall Councillor Andy Wallis, who represents the Porthleven and Helston south division, said consultation
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Falmouth Aquarium's learning link-up and seaweed talk - TONIGHT
Falmouth Aquarium has issued an open invitation to all teachers for a free personal tour marking the start of their new educational programme. It will also host a talk on edible seaweed this evening. The aquarium is working with the Marine Stewardship
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Truro event recognises Olympic helpers and torchbearers
Olympic Games Makers and Torchbearers from Cornwall have been formally recognised during a special event in Truro. Hosted by the chairman of Cornwall Council, Pat Harvey, the, "thank you reunion" on Friday at New County Hall in Truro was for all
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Three charged in Penzance care home investigation
Three people have been charged following an investigation into care at the John Daniel Day Centre in Penzance. On Friday, January 25, officers charged three people with offences covering a period from April 2007 through to December 2011. Benjamin
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Falmouth Uni defends expansion plan amid storm of protest
FALMOUTH University has defended its plans to build an extension at its Woodlane campus while residents and a former councillor have condemned Cornwall Council for approving the proposals. The scheme to build a first floor extension and new foyer
