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Falmouth sixth form student Josie Williams picked to swim for England
Truro City swimmer Josie Williams has been selected to represent England in the RLSS Commonwealth Lifesaving Swimming Championships in Australia later this September. The 18 year-old from Falmouth, a member of Truro City Swimming club and Portreath
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Falmouth continue fine start with victory against Callington
A fine batting display from Falmouth's top order helped Adrian Noott's side cruise to victory in their opening Premier Division game away at Callington on Saturday. Falmouth won the toss and decided to bowl. And for a time it looked
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Sabotage suspected in fish and chip van sign thefts
The owner of a mobile fish and chip van who had around 20 of his advertising signs stolen and dumped in a field, is reticent to put them back on display for fear of the same thing happening again. Daniel Walters set up The Cornish Codfather about
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New venue to host Falmouth Holly Ball
The Marie Curie Holly Ball, which has raised more than £38,000 over the past five years, has announced a new venue for the 2013 event. The newly refurbished and rebranded Merchants Manor in Western Terrace will host this year’s black tie event
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Is it 'fuddy duddy' to ask Flora Day girls to remember their gloves: COMMENT
It is not often that PPV has a bit of a moan, particularly about one of its favourite days of the year, Flora Day. However, it is this love for Helston's annual feast day that is prompting PPV to speak out with a plea to the current generation of schoolgirls
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Huge boost for Falmouth expected as town 'in the spotlight' for Tall Ships return
Thousands of people are expected to flock to Falmouth next August when up to 50 ships will be in port for the start of the 2014 Tall Ships Regatta. It was announced last year that Falmouth had been chosen as a host port once again, but race organisers
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Falmouth coastguard honoured for long service
A long standing member of Falmouth Coastguard was rewarded for two decades of service this week. Watch Officer Ken Bazeley received his 20 years service medal from coastguard chief Peter Dymond on Thursday. “I felt very grateful and humbled
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Funding boost for Falmouth Classics boat racing weekend
A Falmouth boat event that will be held over three days for the first time this summer has received a funding boost from the town council. For 64 years Falmouth Classics has been run as a single-day event, previously associated with Falmouth Week
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New jets touch down at Classic Air Force at Newquay
The number of jets on display at the Classic Air Force hangar at Newquay Cornwall Airport has risen as two new iconic planes land at the attraction. On Friday at 11.45am, the Classic Aircraft Trust’s BAC Jet Provost T.5 arrived at its new home
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Princess Royal to visit 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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Helston young farmers join 121 mile river row
Two girls from Helston and St Keverne Young Farmers’ Club have rowed 121 miles of the River Thames in support of the Merlin Project. Beth Tremayne and Hannah Smith were among the 24-strong team from Cornwall YFC who took part in the WotNot challenge
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STAR LETTER: Food van is not 'willy nilly' but the start of a dream
I AM writing about an article written in last week's issue regarding myself and the application for a licence to trade food on Cliff Road, Falmouth. Click here for the original 'No to 'willy-nilly' food sales on Falmouth streets' article In
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Lotus police car drives home Cornwall safety message: PICTURE
Devon and Cornwall Police have a new addition in the drive for safer roads, in the shape of a Lotus sports car. The Lotus Evora has been emblazoned with the official Force livery and has been doing the rounds at public events across Devon and Cornwall
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St Ives RNLI crew launch to aid fishing boat with damaged steering: VIDEO
The St Ives lifeboat the Princess Royal launched to local fishing boat the Silvery Sea which had damaged steering gear 5 miles north of the Stones, north of Godrevy Lighthouse. The fishing boat was towed back to St Ives harbour.
