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Join The Selecter Party at Pavilion
Reel Big Fish return to Falmouth’s Princess Pavilion this summer to headline on Saturday, July 12 as part of a summer of festival appearances. RBF are one of the legions of Southern California ska-punk bands to edge into the mainstream following
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Police renew appeal for wanted Falmouth man
Police have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Lee Nankivell from Falmouth who has been wanted for recall to prison since last autumn. Nankivell, 26, has breached the terms of his release licence and has managed to elude
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Penryn win tough encounter with Devonport
Penryn 7 Devonport Services 3 Penryn returned to winning ways after nearly 5 weeks without a game in a low scoring encounter at home to Devonport Services. A solitary converted try from Will Payne ensured Penryn recorded their first win against
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Motorshow 2014 kicks into gear
THE West Cornwall Motor show is revving up again for another fast-paced year. Held at Wendron Cricket Club, the annual show, supported by The Packet, brings together the best of new and classic vehicles in a great family day out. Taking place
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Hox in the Box: Champions League return is a welcome relief
Those months of mind-numbing monotony finally appear to be relinquishing their grip on our lives as we once again welcome back the Champions League. Forget the supposed 'magic' of the FA Cup which essentially translates to a rather condescending view
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Father of man who drowned off Loe Bar on New Year's Day donates funds to emergency services
The father of a holidaymaker that died at Loe Bar on New Year’s Day has raised £1,800 for the emergency services that tied to rescue him. This was the news given to Porthleven Town Council when it met last week. A letter of condolence was sent
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Penryn College parents can now check up on their children's schooling online
PENRYN College has gone virtual with the launch of its new online platform to keep parents informed. The new Virtual School initiative, unveiled for the college’s spring term, hosts information on pupils and their courses online to allow access
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Delve in and out of the mind of Robin Ince
Robin Ince is (In and) Out of his Mind and he’ll be performing at Falmouth’s Beerwolf Books this Sunday, February 23. Sony Gold Award winning comedian and science enthusiast (Radio 4’s Infinite Monkey Cage with Prof Brian Cox), Robin heads to Cornwall
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Man pleads guilty after Boslowick post office burglary attempt
A man has appeared in court after police on patrol caught him red handed at the scene of an attempted burglary at Boslowick Road Post Office in Falmouth early on Tuesday morning. Dene Tregidgo, 22, from Esperanza Court in Falmouth, pleaded guilty
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Fundraising for storm stricken Porthleven fishermen gets a boost
Fundraising for Porthleven’s fishermen has been given a boost thanks to a £1,000 grant from the town council. Members agreed the donation last week, following a request from Porthleven Fishermen’s Association. The association has launched an
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Faeces, drugs and damage causes Falmouth adventure playground to shut
AN adventure playground in Falmouth is to be dismantled following sustained attacks by vandals who have set fires, wrecked fences and even strewn babies’ nappies around the area. Almost as soon as the area at the Lighthouse Children’s Centre on
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Great White spotted in Falmouth
HEAD to Miss Peapod’s for a blast of folk and pop |influenced tunes as Andy White comes to Falmouth. Belfast born and raised, but now living in Melbourne, Andy White has earned a global following for blending folk and pop stylings with a poet’s
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Holifield Farm hosts spring Open day
The weather may be dire, but the promise of spring is just a bunny hop away. To celebrate Holifield Farm is hosting an open day on Thursday, March 6 from 11am to 3pm. Bring a picnic, grab your wellies and come on down to enjoy the beautiful surroundings
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Unemployment continues to fall, but rate slows
Unemployment has continued to fall and a record number of women are in work, new figures have revealed. The jobless total was 2.34 million in the final quarter of last year, down by 125,000, giving a national rate of 7.2%. The number of people
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Pasty line-up is filled to bursting
Eden are pulling out the stops to ensure that this year’s World Pasty Championships are the biggest and best yet with a host of names added to the entertainment. TV chef James Strawbridge and a team of top local suppliers have been creating a range
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Rescued seals released back into the sea: PICTURES
Three seal pups nursed back to health by the Cornish Seal Sanctuary have been given their freedom. The trio, Solar, Milky Way and Galaxy, were released back into the sea at Praa Sands on Tuesday morning. The release was planned for Gunwalloe
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Coastguard delays cost Lizard angler his life, claim friends
An angler from Ruan Minor who died off Coverack after falling overboard could be alive today if it wasn’t for the delays of Falmouth Coastguard, his friends have claimed. Steve Holyer, friend and fishing partner of the late Chris Newton from Ruan
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Perranwell farmer dog death case: Charges dismissed
The case againt Perranwell farmer Phillip Warwick Pryor, age 48, of Perranwell Station, has been discontinued. Mr Pryor had denied a charge criminal damage to property and one charge of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal after shooting
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Plan to 'sell' medical records to private firms delayed
Controversial plans to 'share' medical records, including with private firms, will be delayed until later this year "to allow more time to build understanding of the benefits of using the information", health officials have said. Pressure has been
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Warning to stay away from wave smashed Castle Beach cafe
The owners of a popular beach café have warned the public to stay away from the damaged structure after it was destroyed by last week’s storms. Castle Beach Cafe finally succumbed to the elements on Friday after heavy seas smashed the already damaged
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Feed the fish at fascinating Falmouth Aquarium
THERE’S a fish treat in store if you visit the Falmouth Aquarium this week, as vistors will be invited to feed its fish. Take part in the best part of the day - feeding time - at 11am, 1pm and 3pm during half term. The aquarium will also be
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Cornish beach litter pick sees 500 bags of rubbish collected
Volunteers across Cornwall responded to a calls to arms and helped pick up almost 500 bags of rubbish from Cornwall's beaches over the weekend. Over 450 volunteers took part in Sunday’s “Great Cornish Beach Litter Pick” organised by Volunteer Cornwall
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£811,000 scheme to improve access and safety at Hayle station
A joint scheme of around £811k aimed at improving the access to Hayle station has been unveiled by Network Rail, First Great Western, Cornwall Council and Sustrans. It aims to provide of a safer alternative north-south link for both passengers
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Helston town centre car ban would kill trade and be a 'catastrophe' say traders
Stopping cars from driving along Meneage Street would “kill” shops and be a “catastrophe” for Helston. This is the view of many of shopkeepers in the street, which have launched a petition against any suggestion to pedestrianise it. It is already
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300 miles of art and music
THIS Saturday you can witness a unique concert, inspired by the art of one of the world’s greatest living visual artists - Gerhard Richter. Taking place simultaneously at four different venues, the concert will involve four Yamaha Disklavier pianos
