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Parade marks official Falmouth University inauguration - PICTURES
A parade through Falmouth town centre marked the official inauguration of Cornwall's first university this afternoon. The former University College Falmouth was granted full university status in November. It is now referred to as Falmouth
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Friday Round-Up: What's been making the headlines this week!
The sun is shining at last, but before you pop out and enjoy the fine evening, here are the stories that have made the headlines this week, all in one handy place. First up the tragic death of a man at Carnsew Pool whirlpool at Hayle has been
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Final few tickets available for 'An Evening with Alan Kennedy' at Bickland Park
He scored the winning goal in not one, but two European Cup finals during the most successful period in the history of Liverpool Football Club. And for one night only former Liverpool and England left back Alan Kennedy is inviting you to share
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Penryn pensioner not guilty of child abuse
A 68-year-old Penryn man accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl has been found not guilty on all counts. Anthony Blagden, of Carn Rock, was charged with sexually touching the underage girl on June 9, 2012. He was also accused of
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Wendron Ram Buck Fair Horse Show returns tomorrow
The full schedule is now out for this year’s Wendron Ram Buck Fair Horse Show, which takes place next week. Held again at Franchis Farm, on the Helston to Wendron road, by kind permission of Bob Cowell, the popular show will take place on Saturday
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Falmouth FC charity match to raise funds in memory of Falmouth schoolgirl
Falmouth Town AFC will be playing a charity football match this Saturday (June 1) as part of fundraising in memory of schoolgirl Chloe Edwards. The eight-year pupil of St Francis School lost her battle against cancer in January last year. To
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Army of mums, daughters and grans take part in Penzance Race for Life
HUNDREDS of women in Penzance made a defiant stand against cancer by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at the Harbour on Wednesday. The formidable army of mums, daughters, sisters, grans, aunts and friends kitted out in every shade
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Pirates legends to take part in Paver testimonial
The teams to play in long-serving Pirates prop Alan Paver's testimonial at the Mennaye Field on Sunday (2.30pm kick off) have been announced. The Alan Paver Select XV lineup reads like a who's who of Pirates legends past and present, while Cornwall
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D-Day forces remembered at Trebah Military Day: PICTURES + VIDEO
A day of celebration and remembrance has been held at Trebah, marking the date soldiers set off from the gardens to take part in the Normandy landings. The annual event at the gardens near Mawnan Smith pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice
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Falmouth In Port picture special
The Royal Danish Yacht HDMY Dannebrog brought a touch of elegance to the port in 2004 when she acted as a base for HRH Prince Hendrik who was taking part in the JP Morgan Fleming Gold Cup 2004 in his Dragon yacht. The Anglo-Sax tanker (
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UPDATE: Dad says thanks after airlift for Swanpool rock fall man - VIDEO
UPDATE: The father of a man airlifted to hospital after a fall on Swanpool Beach has paid tribute to all who came to his rescue. "I must sincerely thank the two men who got to him before I could," Paul Harris said, extending his thanks to the ambulance
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Benno makes Great Britain squad
After intensive training in the Carrick Roads last winter with his coaches Dr Phil Slater and Ed Shelton, Benno Marstaller, 13, from Restronguet SC and Mylor Yacht Club, has won the British Inland Championships and qualified for the British world
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Horse riding 10-year-old raises cash for Porthleven toddler
A ten-year-old horse rider from Ruan Minor has raised £300 for a toddler suffering a brain tumour. Landewednack Primary School pupil Abby Jane was inspired by the story of young Riley Williams, who has recently returned home to Porthleven following
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Children's Coronation in Truro tomorrow to mark 60 years of The Queen
Truro Cathedral will become Westminster Abbey for the day tomorrow as a special Children’s Coronation takes place to mark the exact 60th anniversary of the original coronation in 1953. The event, from 4pm, is a full scale re-enactment of the coronation
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Falmouth Hotel asks for memories as it celebrates 150th birthday
The Falmouth Hotel will be staging a garden fete in August as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations and is asking people to come forward with their memories, in words and photos, which will be added to a planned display. The idea is to create
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Bumped heads as Helston beats the bounds: PICTURES
There was head banging in Helston for pupils from three of the town’s schools – but no heavy metal music to be heard. They were actually part of a group taking part in the annual Beating the Boundaries ceremony, which marks a section of the town
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Penryn burglar breached drink ban
A 21-year-old Penryn man stopped by the police in Falmouth on April 10 was not causing any problem, but was under the influence of alcohol and therefore in breach of a drink banning order made by Truro magistrates in January. At the court was Luca
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Mining at South Crofty under threat from rising costs
The future of mining at South Crofty could be under threat due to a rise in costs. In a statement, one of the mine's investors, Canadian firm Celeste Mining Corp said it has decided to "review and evaluate cost cutting measures including but not
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Stithney Cornish Wrestling Club hosts season opener
Sithney Cornish Wrestling Club hosted the first Cornish Wrestling Tournament of the 2013 season at Trereife House, Penzance on 25.5.13. The classes included Under 10 and Under 12 Championship of Cornwall, Under 14 Class, Under 16 Class, Under 18
