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Ten of the best...own goals

Back from an extended hiatus, TVFTSB brings you a selection of some of the best - if that's the right word - own goals ever scored by anyone, ever, anywhere. Ever. Starting with this little beauty: 1) In November 2001 - and for no apparent

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Transfer deadline day LIVE

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Six metre waves, gale force 8 and 'danger to life' as storm and flood warnings upgraded to severe

The level of concern over flooding caused by a storm surge, downpours and large waves crashing into the coast has been upgraded to severe, the highest level. Warning of a 'danger to life' it applies to the North Cornwall coast at Wadebridge including

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Is Falmouth in desperate need of a facelift in time for Tall Ships Regatta?

Potholes, half closed car parks, bird droppings, verdigris, disrepair, the countdown is on for the Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Race in August, but what will the thousands of people who visit  to see the South West’s largest maritime event

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Dog left dying in the road after hit and run on day it was rescued

A dog that was left dying in an apparent hit and run on the Helston to Redruth road on Saturday has prompted an appeal on Facebook to find his killer. Sixty kilo bullmastiff Jake, who had only been re-homed with the Brine family from Crelly near

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Hercules 2 'The Return'. Gales, torrential rain and vast waves to hit this weekend: UPDATE

The Cornish coast is set for another pummeling today  and through the weekend as the next storm barrels towards the county in a repeat of the massive 'Hercules' storm of January 6. Read: Flood alert in place for Cornish rivers and coast Drivers

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Padstow speedboat deaths caused by lack of kill cord and fast turn

A senior TV executive and his young daughter were killed by their out-of-control speedboat after he took the steering from his wife, investigators found. Nick Milligan, 51, the managing director of Sky's advertising sales division, Sky Media, died

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Matchday Live: Washout weekend in store across Cornwall, February 1

10:40am But on a happier note there's the Six Nations opener to enjoy later, with a debut for Cornishman Jack Nowell as Stuart Lancaster's side take on France in Paris. Every cloud...

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Drivers warned as flooding reported on A39 at Norway Inn

Drivers are warned to take care after reports of flooding on the A39 at the Norway Inn and on the A3083 at Helston and the B3300 New Portreath Road around Bassett Road is just passable due to flooding. The road is "just passable" due to flooding

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Still a chance to catch Mawnan's colourful panto: PICTURES

Mawnan Panto Group is inviting everyone to help celebrate its 25th anniversary this week, as the company performs Jack and the Beanstalk. To mark its milestone production, the group partnered with Mawnan School and is donating the profit from its

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Development under threat as Falmouth Council backs 'village green' plan for Bosvale Field

Residents campaigning to have a field at Bosvale in Falmouth designated as a village green, which would stymie plans to build apartments for the elderly on the site, have won the support of town councillors. Last summer, Kathryn Philpott, acting

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Mullion stalwart honoured to receive community award

A stalwart of Mullion village life has become just the second recipient of the Ron Curnow Community Award. This was handed out by the parish council for the first time last year, in memory of another active member of the village, Ron Curnow.

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Flood alert in place for Cornish rivers and coast

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for a raft of Cornish rivers and the entire Cornish coastline. The agency has warned of potential flooding all along the south coast from Land's End to Plymouth including Mounts Bay, Porthleven, Fowey

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Can you help fill room at Falmouth AgeUK day centre with 'memories'?

The Falmouth Day Centre run by AgeUK is looking to transform one of the building’s spare rooms into a room for people with sensory impairments and memory loss. Staff aim to make the room comfortable, but with music, images and items to prompt |

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Paves back for Pirates clash with Ealing

When Ealing Trailfinders visit the Mennaye Field on Sunday – the kick-off is at 2pm -  it will be a first time match in Cornwall against the Cornish Pirates, who will naturally extend a warm welcome to their West London opponents. Former Pirates

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Entries open for Helston youth triathlon

Entry is now open for this year’s Winter League Triathlon in Helston, being hosted by the Cury Hunt Pony Club. The annual event takes place at Helston Community College and the adjacent Helston Sports Centre on Saturday, February 22. Competitors

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Warning as Cornwall prepares for more strong winds and heavy rain

People living along the south and west coasts of Cornwall are being advised to be prepared for possible tidal flooding between Friday and Saturday as heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to combine with high tides. Following Met Office warnings

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Police appeal after three burglaries at Falmouth commercial premises

POLICE are investigating break-ins at three commercial properties in Falmouth. Brass fittings were stolen from in Cliff Road sometime between Thursday and Friday; a building in Berkeley Vale was entered between Saturday and Monday, though nothing

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Consultation on slashing mobile library service in Cornwall starts on Monday

A 'consultation' on proposals to slash mobile library and 'one stop shop' provision in Cornwall will start next week. Proposals on recommendations to replace the council’s existing mobile library and mobile one stop services with a range of unspecified

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Falmouth triumphs at South West Tourism Awards - including gold for Pandora Inn

Falmouth businesses triumphed last night at the South West Tourism Awards. The Pandora Inn at Restronguet was the big winner from the area, taking gold for tourism pub of the year. The awards, which saw a record 350 entries, encompass the whole

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Warning to take 'extra care' as wild weather makes coast paths treacherous

With the Met Office warning of strong winds and heavy rain, HM Coastguard is urging people to take extra care at spots near the sea, and on coast paths. A spokesman said: "In some parts of the country, conditions on the sea and along the coast

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Crews called to Falmouth van fire

Firefighters were called to Waterloo Road, Falmouth, late last night after a report of a van on fire. One fire appliance from Falmouth Community Fire Station attended and firefighters used one hosereel to quickly extinguish a small fire in the

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Helston Farmers' Market returns tomorrow

After a break in January, this Saturday sees the return of Helston Farmers’ Market – and the return of a familiar face. Hope O’Neill, of Hope’s Bread, pictured right, will be back after a year’s absence following a diagnosis with breast cancer.

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United! Why the future of local youth football looks orange

Ask the majority of people living in Falmouth and Penryn to name a football club, and you’re likely to get one of two answers. Falmouth Town, they will say - some through gritted teeth - or Penryn Athletic. The odd interloper might even suggest

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Devon and Cornwall has fifth highest rate of reported rapes, and among the lowest detection levels

Police data on the number of rapes recorded by 43 police forces, and the outcomes, are published together for the first time today, with the figures showing Devon and Cornwall has one of the highest reported rape rates, and among the lowest levels