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Two treated by paramedics after caravan destroyed by fire near Helston
Two people have been treated for the effects of smoke inhalation after a blaze at a caravan near Helston. Crews were called to Great Work, near Godolphin Cross at 2.41pm, with one fire appliance from Camborne and one fire appliance from Helston
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Future brighter for Falmouth services as Eric Pickles backs down
The future of several community services in Falmouth, including free public toilets and CCTV provision, has been secured after the Government backed down on its plans to force local councils to take proposed hikes in their budgets to a referendum.
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Porthleven fishermen count the cost of storm chaos: INTERVIEW
Fishermen battled to save their livelihoods last week when Porthleven’s sea defences crumbled – causing the loss of ten boats. The eight balks (giant pieces of wood) meant to protect the inner harbour from the main brunt of the sea were entirely
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£4 million Lottery grant secures future of historic Cornish foundry
The Harvey’s Foundry Trust has just been awarded a multi-million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to conserve and adapt for commercial use the remaining disused Grade II Listed buildings at the nineteenth century Harvey’s Foundry in Hayle
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Lightning strike takes out water supply to Newquay homes
Water supplies in Newquay were disrupted last night after a 'bizarre' problem caused by a lightning strike. South West Water staff carried out urgent repairs following a lightning strike on one of their water mains. Staff isolated the burst
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Packet helps man trapped in pub toilet
HERE at the Falmouth Packet we receive many phone calls throughout a working day, but none quite as strange as one answered last week. No doubt using his mobile phone from within a cubicle, the caller asked whether we were the Packet and then pleaded
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Mullion surf lifesavers face big storm damage bill as sea scatters equipment: PICTURES
Mullion Surf Lifesaving Club has been left facing an estimated £7,000 bill after losing all of its equipment to raging seas. Not only did the club’s boards and other equipment get washed away last week, but its hut at Polurrian Cove has been left
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Delve into the blue
Have you ever wondered where the blue in medieval illuminated manuscripts came from, or how glaziers of our Gothic cathedrals made their blue glass? Well wonder no more all will be revealed at the Falmouth Decorative & Fine Arts Society lecture
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Secret underground nuclear bunker up for sale near Newquay
A secret underground emergency bunker, built to protect essential services in the event of a nuclear war, is being auctioned by water and sewerage company South West Water. The bunker, in Coswarth, Newquay, was constructed in 1978 during the Cold
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Crews called to Mylor fire
Firefighters were called to Mylor yesterday evening after reports of a small fire in an electric meter. Two appliances from Falmouth attended and found the small fire to be out and confirmed it was accidental and confined. Western power was requested
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Off to see the Witches
Pirates, puppets and the Lost Boys will be storming the stage at Princess Pavilion, Falmouth as Carnon Downs Drama Group head to Neverland and Back. Written by Evie Payne, the panto is his take on J M Barrie’s Peter and Wendy. Will Hook finally
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Police appeal after spate of vehicle damage in Penryn
Police are investigating three offences of criminal damage after vehicles were targeted in Penryn. Since the beginning of February three vehicles have been damaged The first saw the wing mirror of a silver Vauxhall Astra removed while the car was
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Back to Neverland for Carnon Downs Drama Group
Pirates, puppets and the Lost Boys will be storming the stage at Princess Pavilion, Falmouth as Carnon Downs Drama Group head to Neverland and Back. Written by Evie Payne, the panto is his take on J M Barrie’s Peter and Wendy. Will Hook finally
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Redruth mother and child left 'very shaken' after drunk stranger lunged in for kiss
Police are appealing for information after a mother and child left 'very shaken' after drunk stranger lunged in for kiss in Redruth Between 8pm and 8.25pm on Thursday, February 6, a twenty-year old mother and her two-year-old daughter were assaulted
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Burglar crept into Falmouth home and stole TV while occupants slept
A brazen burglar stole items from a Falmouth home while the occupants were sleeping. The property in Penmere Hill, Falmouth, was entered in the early hours of Sunday while the occupants were asleep in bed and a 42 inch Samsung television was stolen
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Homecoming for Cornish dancer
DANCE fans are in for a special treat as the Richard Alston Dance Company returns to Hall for Cornwall with a superb |programme featuring a Cornish performer. Elly Braund, pictured above, who grew up in Falmouth, is one of the hugely talented dancers
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Falmouth begin county title defence with dominant performance in Pool
CSM 1 Falmouth 4 Falmouth mixed hockey team played the first of their three group matches in this season's mixed competition at Pool School on Sunday. The mixed team, consisting of Falmouth Ladies and men from Truro, braved the weather to
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Ebony, 16, goes from Wave Project client to surf instructor
A 16-year old girl who was referred to The Wave Project as a young carer has now qualified as a surf instructor after volunteering to help other young people. Ebony Cave, from Newquay, spent a big part of her early teens caring for her uncle David
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Warning after fake guns seized by police in Penryn
Police are warning of the dangers of brandishing replica firearms in public after two realistic looking BB guns were seized at a house in Penryn. As the 15th anniversary of the death of Antony Kitts approaches, people are reminded of the potentially
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Centuries old church may be forced to close as congregation dwindles
St Keverne Methodist Church looks just weeks from closing for good unless congregation numbers vastly improve. A final meeting will be held in April to decide on the fate of the church, but the informal stance at the moment is that the church should
