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Packet newspapers - ON SALE NOW!
A sneak peek of this week's Falmouth/Penryn and Helston Packets In this week's Falmouth/Penryn Packet - out now! A Falmouth pensioner had a lucky escape this weekend after his car left the road, rolled down a bank and smashed into a post
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Falmouth dates for 2014 Tall Ships Regatta announced
Race organisers, Sail Training International, have announced the dates for the 2014 Tall Ships Regatta. Up to 50 ships will gather in Falmouth, including a number of the impressive Class A square-rigged vessels, for three days of festivities, before
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42 firefighters tackle Hayle home blaze
Arson is suspected after a newly built Hayle home was gutted by fire in the early hours of this morning. Initial reports are that pallets were pulled round to the front of the house and set alight. The house was in the process of being sold
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Constantine Women's Institute
Our evening began with a very warm welcome for two members who had been absent for many months due to ill health, also a big thank you was given to all contributors who had supported our Soup & Pud Lunch Winter Season, and special thanks to all
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St Michael's Church, Helston
The Rev Dorothy Noakes presided at parish communion on the Sunday after Ascension Day, assisted by Betty Booker, lay reader, with Marjorie Searle reading the lesson. Canon David Miller was the preacher and also led prayers. In his sermon Canon
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Leedstown News
LUMC: On Wednesday the church fellowship met in the Sunday schoolroom presided over by Mrs Bushell. The speaker was Hazel Hockin and teas were served by Mrs Woodley. The hymns were chosen by Mrs Bushell; Mrs Verran and Mrs Baines were hostesses.
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St Bartholomew's Church
Sunday's service for the seventh Sunday of Easter was taken by Father Harry Pugh. The first lesson and the Psalm were read by Andrew Woods who was also the organist. Maggie Higgins read the second lesson and Francoise Ziemann led the intercessions
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Porthleven Christadelphian Church
President for the day on Sunday was Roger Hosking. The speaker was Dr David Cox from Camborne and visitors were welcomed from Ashby-de-la-Zouche and Rayleigh. Greetings were brought from meetings in Australia. In the afternoon David reminded us
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Porthleven Methodist Church
Sunday was a day of double celebration, being Ascension Day and also the opening day of Christian Aid week. Morning worship, led by the Rev David Pountain, concentrated on Christian Aid, and was an interactive service involving, amongst other things
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Porthleven Apostolic Church
On Sunday morning Pastor Glen preached an encouraging message about the Ascension of Jesus. In the evening Sarah was the speaker and looked at Jesus’ first words about needing to be ‘about His Father’s business’ and how that we as Christians are
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Cury News
METHODIST CHURCH: Andrew Besley was the Preacher on Sunday. The Offering was collected by Christopher Trounson, accompanist was Sybil Benney and flowers were provided by Ann Gendall. On Sunday we will be meeting at the home of Freda Lane for our
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Breage News
BREANEY METHODIST CHAPEL: Sunday morning had Ken Mills from Mullion as local preacher, organist was Paul Jenkin, Craig on drums, Megan flute and Lily also with Paul Coombs bongos. All hymns were from Songs of Fellowship and displayed on the screen
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Sithney Women's Institute
On May 9 at 7pm Crete Pooley opened the meeting and the business was dealt with first. The committee will meet every three months and the next meeting will be in September. Sally Morgans and Jennie Hendy will judge the flower competition and collect
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'Gridlock' in Penryn as collapsed sewer closes high street
An emergency road closure in the centre of Penryn is causing "chaos" on the town's high street. South West Water are carrying out urgent repairs to a collapsed sewer under Lower Market Street and drivers are being urged to avoid the area while
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Crowan and Nancegollan
CROWAN PARISH CHURCH: The bells rang welcoming the congregation to the communion service taken by the Rev Phillip Douglass on Sunday morning. The music was by Colin and lessons were read by Shelia and Jill. Father John talked to the congregation about
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Flood alert for Helston, Falmouth and West Cornwall: UPDATE
As rain and strong winds hit Cornwall the Environment Agency has warned of potential flooding across Cornwall. Helston, Crowlas, St Ives, Hayle, Camborne and Perranporth, The Lizard, Penryn, Falmouth, Truro, Ladock, Tresillian and Grampound are
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Edgcumbe Methodist Chapel
Sunday’s service was a local arrangement. The service was led by Mary Ferris, Susan Pearce said the prayers and Christine Mitchell read two poems, which she wrote. Organist was Gwen Collins and the offering was taken by Clive Mitchell. We would like
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Weather warning as downpours and strong winds set to hit Cornwall: UPDATE Flood Warning
A severe weather warning and a flood alert is in place for Cornwall, with the Met Office warning of heavy downpours, strong winds and dangerous driving conditions. The Environment Agency has warned of potential flooding in Lands Helston, Crowlas
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Princess Anne to open Royal Cornwall Show
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will visit the Royal Cornwall Show on the opening day this June. The news was warmly welcomed at the traditional pre-show reception, given at his home by this year’s president, Col. Edward Bolitho, OBE and
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Bus depot inferno near Newquay may have been arson: PICTURES + VIDEO
An inferno that destroyed a fleet of buses at Summercourt may have been started deliberately, say police. Pictures Mark Hewitt, group manager, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. Just after 1am on Monday morning Devon and Cornwall Police received
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Porthleven mayor re-elected for third term
Mark Berryman has been re-elected mayor of Porthleven for another year at the annual general meeting of the town council. Accepting the office for a third term, Mr Berryman said that although he had hoped to pass over the mantle to someone new
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King Edward Mine Mill near Camborne first Cornish winner of prestigious award: VIDEO
King Edward Mine Mill is to become Cornwall’s first winner of a coveted Engineering Heritage Award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The award will be presented by John Wood, Chairman of the Institution’s Engineering Heritage Committee
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Falmouth man accused of showing genitals on beach
A Falmouth man elected trial at Truro Crown Court when he appeared before Truro magistrates charged with exposing his genitals, intending to cause alarm or distress. Trystan Roy Thomas Beecroft, aged 24, of Bar Terrace, Falmouth entered no plea
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Lucky kitchen fire escape as smoke alarm wakes Redruth man
A Redruth man has had a lucky escape after being awoken by smoke alarm sounding due to a kitchen fire. Firefighters were called to Pond Lane on Saturday just before 9.45am on Saturdayafter receiving a call about a cooker fire. A spokesman said
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Charity 'It's a Knockout' at Truro Rugby Club: PICTURES
It may have been a dull, dreary, drizzley day on Sunday but the hundreds of team members taking part in It’s a Charity Knockout refused to let some rain get in the way of fundraising fun. The twenty-six teams got stuck into the fun inflatable games
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Hunt for seabirds deaths pollution culprit continues
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is continuing with its efforts to identify the source of the PIB that contaminated seabirds off the south west coast. Samples of the product, including some from feathers of the affected birds, were
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Penzance man's £11,520 benefit fraud
A man from Penzance has admitted benefit fraud totalling £11,520. Gary Gwennap (43) of High Street, Penzance pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates Court on Friday 10 May 2013 to two counts of benefit fraud of failing to promptly report to Cornwall
