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Truro's bishop joins senior clergy to slam government over 'national crisis' of hunger and soaring foodbank use
The Bishop of Truro has joined senior clergy across the country in blaming the Government for a 'national crisis' of hunger and soaring foodbank use. David Cameron has been slammed by 25 Anglican bishops, including the Bishop of Truro Tim Thornton
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Can you help identify these two men in Falmouth?
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying and tracing two men. Officer want to speak with the two males pictured, saying the pair were at The bottle bank, Discovery Quay, Falmouth at about 5.20pm on Saturday, February 8. Contact
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Porthleven rallies round to clean up harbour: PICTURES
A “staggering” amount of people spent Sunday morning clearing Porthleven Harbour of debris left by the recent storms. At least 100 people took part in the clean up, which spread over four hours. So many people turned up in the harbour that some
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UPDATE: Evidence of ancient forest exposed on beach at Mount's Bay PICTURES
Evidence of an ancient forest has been uncovered on the beach near St Michael's Mount after recent storms scoured away sand. These tree stumps on the beach were revealed by the action of the waves. St Michaels Mount in Cornwall was once known
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Delight and dismay as Mawnan homes rejected
The rejection of plans to build houses in Mawnan Smith has been met with delight by many, but dismay by others who are desperate to own a home in the village. Westcountry Land Ltd had re-submitted its proposals for 42 homes, half of them to be
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Did you feel the earth tremble? Bristol Channel earthquake measuring 4.1 on Richter scale
An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter Scale has been recorded in the middle of the Bristol Channel, making it the the fifth strongest UK earthquake since 2000. According to the British Geological Survey Earthquake Seismology Team, the UK's
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Can you identify this man after Falmouth nightclub assault allegation?
Police are asking the public for help identifying this man after an allegation of assault at a Falmouth nightclub. A force spokesman said they believe the man can assist with their enquiries in relation to an alleged assault at Club International
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Packet phone lines to go down for an hour - mobile alternatives here
The Packet will be without power for an hour this afternoon, meaning our telephone lines will be down. This is due to Western Power carrying out work affecting the whole of Falmouth Business Park. Any readers or advertisers wanting to contact
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Abandoned Helston Business Park sold back to original owner: FULL STORY
The abandoned Helston Business Park has been sold at long last – to the developer who originally owned the land. David Martin, pictured, has bought back the site that has remained undeveloped since he sold it to the South West Regional Development
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Leaking cruise ship Discovery diverted to Falmouth for repairs
Two well-known cruise ships that frequently call in to Falmouth, the Marco Polo and Discovery, operated by Cruise Maritime, have been in the spotlight after they encountered problems at sea during the bad storms last week. The Discovery diverted
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Have your say on Cornwall's new history archive
Cornwall Council is asking anyone interested in Cornwall’s history, archaeology and culture to get involved and have their say on the future of a new history archive centre in Redruth. The Kresen Kernow project cares for the millions of records
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Police hunt two men over Falmouth post office burglary
Police are trying to trace two men wanted in connection with a burglary at a Post Office in Falmouth. Offenders broke in and stole the safe from the Post Office in Boslowick Road some time between 1am and 4am on Tuesday, February 18. Police
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Spend a night on Broadway
PACKED full of hits from the top musicals of all time, Back To Broadway is at Hall For Cornwall on Sunday. Best-loved songs from the world’s greatest musicals are showcased in a spellbinding and captivating stage spectacular. Be enthralled
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Residents pick up free sandbags for Helston 'at risk' areas
Residents of Helston, Mullion and Porthleven now have a stock of sandbags after they were handed out free sandbags last Friday for those in 'at risk' areas. As a result of advice from the Met Office and the Environment Agency, Cornwall Council
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Police burst motorists' tyres on A30 after dropping 'stinger' from car boot accidentally
Three drivers had a shocking surprise while innocently driving along the A30 on Sunday, after police accidentally dropped a 'stinger' into the the path of oncoming traffic. Three cars had their tyres burst by the device, which fell out of the boot
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Lightning strike blamed for IT and phone failure at Penryn university campus
Falmouth University was left isolated from the world for a short time last week when lightning struck the data centre at its Penryn Campus, knocking out telephone lines and IT systems. Staff were, however, well prepared for such an emergency and
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Temporary new home plan for flood hit Ponsanooth Post Office
Ponsanooth Post Office will move into a temporary home after flooding on Christmas Eve left the premises under a foot of water. The Post Office on St Michaels Road was forced to close due to severe flooding at the premises on December 24, and will
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One man Madam Butterfly at Poly
THE Poly presents an exceptional one man show this week, the must see opera Madam Butterfly. It’s the mid nineteen thirties in Georgia USA. Tomisaburo, the son of Madam Butterfly has |journeyed from Japan in the hope of meeting his father for the
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Wave goodbye to exhibition
The surf’s nearly up at the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro. There are just a few weeks left in which you can visit the popular exhibition, Endless Summer: The Evolution of Surfing which closes on March 7, following its nine month run at the museum
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Falmouth man tagged after 'grossly offensive' calls to 999
David Corker, of Feadon House in Penance Road, Falmouth, has been electronically tagged after being found guilty of making calls to police 999 operators that were grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character. Corker, 26, was
