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Five Cornish clubs enter ECB National Club Championship
The draws for both national club cricket competitions have been announced, with five Cornish clubs entering the ECB National Club Championship. Werrington, who last year reached round five, have been drawn at home to Devon opponents Cornwood, while
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Man arrested after jumping from window during Falmouth drugs raid
When police officers went to a house in Falmouth to search for drugs, the mother of the man they were looking for told them he was not at home. But as they left they heard her shout: “Get upstairs, get upstairs now”, and then caught him when he
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'Vicious' attack in Redruth leaves man with 'life-changing' facial injuries
Police are appealing for witnesses following a "vicious unprovoked attack" on two young men on a night out in Redruth. The men were heading home from the Zone Night Club around 2.40am on Friday 7 February when the assault happened. Detectives
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What if Grand Theft Auto was set in Cornwall. VIDEO
What would it sound like if iconic game Grand Theft Auto was set in Cornwall? This comedy take on the game gives you an idea. (Warning, contains swearing, and a hunt for pasties)
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All hands to the pumps at Wheal Jane as mine water levels rise
A Cornwall Fire and Rescue high capacity pump has been drafted to help at Wheal Jane Mine near Baldhu as water levels rise. For the second time in 2014 the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service have joined forces with the Coal Authority as waters rise
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Restraining order after Falmouth assault
A man has been given an eight weeks sentence, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to an assault in Falmouth on January 7. On January 28, Truro magistrates sentenced Matthew John Burt, 33, of 2 Timber Close, St Ives, for assaulting Victoria
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Boardmasters bands revealed
IT is shaping up to be a |fantastic summer of live music in Cornwall. Hot on the heels of the first two Eden Sessions announcements comes |confirmation of the headline acts for Boardmasters 2014. Bastille and Chase & Status will take to the
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Milestone reached as 1,000th Cornish language street sign is installed
The 1,000th Cornish street sign has been installed as part of a plan to increase the number of bi-lingual street names in the county. Since its inception in 2010 the Place-name and Street Signage Panel of the Cornish Language Partnership has provided
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Hidden world of smuggling unveiled at Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum in Falmouth has launched its new multi-sensory smuggling |exhibition which promises to appeal to all ages. Visitors will find themselves immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the heyday of smuggling in the 18th to early
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Volunteers plant hundreds of daffodil bulbs in Penryn's Glasney Valley
Spring will soon have sprung in the Glasney Valley in Penryn after volunteers turned out to plant more than 5,000 daffodil bulbs on Sunday, February 2. During an afternoon organised by the Glasney Green Space Regeneration Project, volunteers from
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Annual awards for Falmouth and Penryn Sea Cadets: PICTURES
Falmouth and Penryn Sea Cadets had their achievements recognised at their annual presentation evening on Thursday, January 30. Cadets were handed their prizes by Commander David Pledger, the commanding officer of Defence SERE training at RAF St
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Polpeor beach access returns after being off limits for a year
After more than a year of being off limits due to safety concerns, the beach access at Polpeor on the Lizard has been restored this week. The beach, and the old lifeboat station next to it, is accessed by a track below the UK’s most southerly point
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Shipping Intelligence (Jan 28- Feb 3)
Tuesday, 28th January Bahamian bulker Altair (40,523/01) arrived from Newcastle for bunkers in Falmouth Bay. Isle of Man lpg tanker Philine Schulte (6,051/98) arrived from Milford Haven to for bunkers in the Carrick Roads. Liberian bunkering tanker
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Platform remains at anchor awaiting weather window
THE self-elevating platform JB115 remains at anchor east of the number five buoy awaiting a fine weather window to resume her tow to Holyhead. The state of the art vessel was towed into port to seek shelter by the tug Vortex assisted by the tug Bugsier
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Saga Sapphire to visit for Tall Ships
SAGA Sapphire will be spending two days in port during the Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Race in late August. The ship will be on her Britain and Ireland's finest cruise which starts and ends in Dover. The cruise ship departs Dover
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Fix vulnerable customers' phone lines first, says Falmouth's MP
In the aftermath of storms sweeping across Cornwall, and with more forecast, Truro and Falmouth MP is calling on telephone companies to prioritise line repairs for vulnerable customers. Speaking in the House of Commons today Mrs Newton asked Eric
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Wednesday's weather warning upgraded to 'Amber'
A Cornwall and Devon weather warning from the Met Office has now been upgraded to 'Amber' for Wednesday and Thursday. A vigorous area of low pressure is expected to move northeastwards across the UK later on Wednesday, clearing eastwards early
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Trewennack Methodist Church
Sunday's reader service was led by Elizabeth Tremayne and was based on the Bible stories of David in 1 Samuel. With the help of several members of the congregation, including six from Junior Church, Mrs Tremayne told the story of David defeating
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Leedstown News
METHODIST CHURCH: The morning service at 11am on Sunday will be taken by Bill Read. Junior church meets in the Sunday schoolroom at 11am. At 6pm the congregation is invited to a United Section service to be held at Crowlas. A coffee morning will
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Homes on green fields off Bickland Water Road refused: UPDATE
UPDATE: A bid to build a new housing development on agricultural land which currently acts as a “green buffer” between Falmouth and Budock Water have been refused by Cornwall councillors, despite being recommended for approval. Midas Commercial
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St Michael's Church, Helston
Canon David Miller both presided and preached at parish communion, in which he was assisted by the Rev Dorothy Noakes and Betty Booker, lay reader. Canon David began by thanking everyone in the church for their contribution towards making last
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Helston Methodist Church
The service of celebration for the 19th anniversary of the refurbishment of the chapel was led by David Balme. Unfortunately, due to some structural problems discovered in the building, the service had to be held in the Wesley Hall. However, Mr
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Trinity Methodist
The family service on Sunday was led by Mandy Jenkin. The children were very involved and enjoyed helping Mandy when she gave a very good illustration on choosing the most important things in life. She then showed a Power Point video on the same
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Mawgan Parish Church
The eucharist service on Sunday was celebrated by the Rector, the Rev Lesley Walker. In her sermon she referred to St Matthew’s gospel where Jesus sets out the key elements at the base of Christianity, encouraging people to return to the basics
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Who ate all the pies? Annual Porthleven pie and pasty competition: PICTURES
There were fingers in a number of pies last week when the annual Porthleven Pie and Pasty Competition was judged. This took place at the usual venue of the Atlantic Inn and saw a good number of entries, with 32 pies and pasties judged. Judging
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Poise and confidence on show at Falmouth area 'Youth Speaks'
Eleven teams from primary schools in Falmouth, Constantine and Mawnan Smith battled it out in the local Youth Speaks competition. Organised by Falmouth Rotary Club as part of a national initiative, the event was staged at Falmouth University’s
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Cury News
METHODIST CHURCH: There was no service on Sunday morning. The appointed preacher for Sunday is Mr C Smith at 11am. Following the success of the Christmas Lunch £70 was sent to ShelterBox. VILLAGE HALL: Cash Bingo returns on Thursday, February 27
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St Bartholomew's Church
Sunday's service for the fourth Sunday before Lent was taken by the Rev Samuel Marsden. The first lesson and the Psalm were read by Andrew Woods who was also the organist. The second lesson was read by Maggie Higgins and Esther Brown led the intercessions
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Porthleven Methodist Church
Our Lord’s teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew chapter 5) uses illustrations about light and salt. Both of these were dealt with by the preachers on Sunday. Paul Benney led morning worship, and the well-attended service concluded with
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Porthleven Christadelphian Church
President on Sunday was Brian Jones who welcomed the speaker, Nigel Patterson and his wife from Newquay. Nigel used the story of the Gadarene Swine in Mark chapter 5, not to look at the pigs but at the man who was healed. He suggested the man could
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Porthleven Friendship Club
In spite of the rather blustery conditions, there was a good attendance at the afternoon meeting held on Friday in the Methodist Church. Dorothy Pountain, chairperson, welcomed everyone and introduced the guest speaker, Michael Thomas, whose talk
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Crowan Parish Church
Wendy led the parish eucharist service at 11am at St Crewenna Church on Sunday. The music on this morning was played by Colin and the readers were Averil Pryer and Sue Hickman. The lovely flowers were arranged by Tess and prayers of intersession
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Breaney Methodist Chapel
On Saturday evening there was a pasty supper, a film show 'Evan Almighty' and a sleep over for the young people. On Sunday morning with a spring like start to the day, the chapel looked light and bright. Our preacher, Mrs C King, a trainee local
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Godolphin Cross News
METHODIST CHURCH: The service on Sunday was conducted by Hugh Trezise from Porthleven. His sermon focused on Jesus being the light of the world and we reflect that light. Mavis Harper was organist. Next week the Rev Harry Chant will be welcomed to
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Stithians Methodist Church
The morning service on Sunday was led by Mike Ely. There was a Bible reading by Terry Laity and the organist was Colin Anthony. The evening service was led by the Rev Mark.
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Falmouth Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr
On Sunday the Rev Stephen Tudgey celebrated holy communion at 8.30am. The service of sung eucharist followed at 10.30am. Mr Tudgey was the celebrant and lessons were read by Michael White and Sue Mclaughlin. The choir sang Parry's "Dear Lord and
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Boat owners angry at 'nationalisation' and price hikes for Falmouth moorings
Claims that private moorings in Falmouth are being “nationalised” without prior warning or consultation have been denied by the new team responsible for managing them. In an email to The Packet, a boat owner who did not want to be named said: “
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Want to see the list and cost of storm repairs needed so far in Cornwall?
With the storms estimated to have cost in excess of £21 million, so far, here is the list of repairs needed. The figures below are the current estimate of the costs of the repairs and may change as more detailed information is available on the
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Helpers needed for Falmouth St Piran's Day parade
Falmouth’s annual St Piran’s Day Parade will take place on Wednesday, March 5, and volunteers are being sought to act as stewards and sell refreshments. The parade is open to all with participants asked to meet at the Methodist Church from 9.30am
