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Can you help trace Falmouth man wanted for return to prison?
Police are asking for help tracing Lee Nankivell, aged 26, who is wanted for recall to prison, having breached the terms of his release licence. He originates from the Falmouth area, but also has links to Penzance, Camborne & Redruth. Anyone
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Man trapped under wind toppled tree is freed
A man who became trapped under a fallen tree near Higher Fraddon has been freed. 4 13:36 Firefighters from St Dennis, St Columb and Bodmin were called out following a report of a tree that had fallen onto a person in the high winds at Pedna Carne
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Drumming legend at the Hall For Cornwall
ONE of the most exciting |drummers of all time, Carl Palmer, brings his band to Cornwall this February with a rousing set combined with dynamic showmanship. From his days with the Atomic Rooster and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, to Asia and
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Safety concerns as tiles being blown off roof by gale
Firefighters were called to Turnpike Road, Connor Downs, this afternoon after tiles were being blown off a roof onto a pavement. One fire appliance from Camborne Community Fire Station attended at 12.40pm and firefighters removed loose tiles from
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Chance of a lifetime as Leach Pottery offers apprenticeship
Do you love to work with your hands? Do you have want to learn to be a potter at the renowned Leach pottery? The Leach Pottery is looking for a beginner apprentice to join its busy production team. Previous experience and formal qualifications
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Bus teeters over the edge after A39 crash: PICTURE
There are delays on the main Falmouth to Truro road after a bus crash. No one is reported to have been injured. Picture: Matt Rattcliff
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Full programme of events at museum
THIS half-term seek out one of Helston’s hidden gems, the museum where you can find an action packed programme of events for the holidays. Starting on Monday, February 17, you can try your hand at Kite Making in a workshop that runs from 10am to
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Flood alert for Cornish Coast in place
Strong winds, tidal surge and large waves are expected to cause problems at exposed locations along the north Cornish coast today. A flood alert is in place, with the main concern over locations where coastal damage and temporary structures will
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Pervert films primary school girls under changing cubicle door in Falmouth
Staff at the Ships and Castles leisure centre in Falmouth are on “heightened alert” after reports that a man attempted to video two young girls in a changing cubicle at the weekend. The two primary school age girls were sharing a cubicle in the
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Traffic trouble round up: High winds cause chaos on the roads
High winds are causing problems across Cornwall, with reports of trees coming down and traffic delays. There were reports of flooding on the main Falmouth to Truro road near the Norway Inn this morning. There is also a reduced service on the
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Join in the Mud Fest
REMIND yourselves of the Great Outdoors, pull on the |waterproofs and the wellie boots and embrace the weather by heading down to the Seal Sanctuary in Gweek for their week long ‘Mud Fest’. The sanctuary will be celebrating all things mud during
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'Violent storm force 11' winds expected at midday as latest storm hits
The Met Office are warning of 'Violent Storm Force 11' winds today as the latest storm barrels into the South West. The gales are due to a "vigorous" area of low pressure accompanied by a "swathe of southwesterly gales across many areas which may
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Ship detained in Fowey after engine fails off Falmouth
A ship that had engine failure off Falmouth has been detained in port in Fowey over safety and welfare concerns. The Express 1 was towed into Fowey after suffering engine failure off the Manacles on February 3. Express 1’’ is a livestock carrier
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Aquarium and museum team up to go fishing
THERE’S something fishy going on this half-term at the Maritime Museum in Falmouth, with a week of activities inspired by fish and |fishing. The fun kicks off with the Marvellous Marine Life Supersized Weekend on February 15 to 16. Get up close
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Lightning strike sets homes on fire in Stithians
One person has been treated for smoke inhalation after a lightning strike set two Stithians homes on fire last night. Fireighters from Camborne and Redruth were called out after a call from the public at 11.20pm. A fire service spokesman said
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Trathen selects Falmouth Golf Club team for President's Cup semi-final
Falmouth Golf Club meets Merlin Golf Club for a place in the final of the prestigious Cornwall Golf Union Presidents cup semi-final this Sunday at Carlyon Bay (weather permitting), writes Keith Rashleigh. The format is nine singles matches with
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Freaky nature under the microscope at Eden
The fascinating world of seeds and how they fly, explode and even hitchhike their way around the world will be put under the spotlight during Freaky Nature at the Eden Project from February 15 to 28. The popular event returns with a |variety of
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Memorabilia from 1908 Olympic sailing gold medalist from Mylor up for auction
Memorabilia related to a sailor from Mylor who won gold at the first London Olympics are due to be auctioned off next week. The items came originally from Captain Richard Travers Dixon, a Royal Engineers officer and a sailor, once arrested for
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Queens' Bedrooms nominated for Award
The Queen's Hotel was nominated for St Austell Brewery's Best Accommodation Award at their awards ceremony recently at The Great Western Hotel in Newquay. To celebrate this, The Queen's is offering diners this Valentine's Day entry into a draw
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Ahoy me hearties tis half-term hahhhh
Now you listen to me young pirates. There be a special event arriving on these shores very soon, and it’s all happening in Paradise! Me thinks you should get yourselves down to Paradise Park this half-term for Pirate week from February 15 to 23
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Future of Goonhilly Earth Station safe after firm in charge buys site
The future of Goonhilly Earth Station is now safe after the company in charge bought the site on a 999-year lease. It means that the site on Goonhilly Downs can play a vital role in British space research, which could bring hundreds of jobs to
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Falmouth, Penryn and Helston bowls roundup, February 12
The Men’s Triples round robin competition, round two, was played on Sunday morning in freak weather conditions. The morning started in quite unexpected mild conditions, as the overnight gales had subsided. There were strong gusts of wind, but generally
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West Cornwall Table Tennis League roundup, February 12
Premier division: Falmouth Docks A have a four point lead over St Austell A at top of the Premier division of the West Cornwall Table Tennis League. Docks A suffered their first defeat of the season losing 6-4 at the hands of rivals Docks B.
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South West Water confirms price freeze until April 2015
South West Water has confirmed that it will freeze standard tariffs and standing charges for all household and business customers until April 2015. It says that a total of £430,000 per day will spent on improving the region's vital water and sewerage
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'Devil in the detail' over PM's promise to pay for storm damage
The Prime Minister visited Cornwall yesterday to hear for himself the scale of damage from storms and flooding, and to say the tab will be picked up by the government, however, as usual, the devil is in the detail. The damage bill to date is £21
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Fears as Jubilee Pool in Penzance suffers 'serious structural damage'
The Friends of Jubilee Pool in Penzance says they have been overwhelmed by supportive messages after the iconic pool suffered 'serious structural damage' during recent storms. The group said on Facebook that the damage at the far western end of
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Video helps tell the UK 'Cornwall is 'open for business' despite storms
Despite a battering from the elements, Cornwall is still open for business, and now this message is being sent to the rest of the UK thanks to a video staring Rick Stein. The campaign started after reports the county was ‘cut-off’ after the
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Falmouth drink driver hit bollard and left trail of oil for police to follow
Drinking at a wake in Truro and then driving to his home in Falmouth cost a 67-year-old man his licence for three years at Truro’s magistrates’ court. Michael Tuffery was found apparently drunk at his home in Hillside Road, after police officers
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Exhibition marks launch of new cultural project
‘Artists of the first Falmouth Art Gallery’ is a dazzling new exhibition which marks the start of the gallery’s new Cultural Triangle Project. The project includes a programme of |exhibitions, events, |performances, |workshops and activities which
