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Artistic heritage of King Charles the Martyr Church recorded
Volunteers at King Charles the Martyr church in Falmouth have completed a thorough survey of the church’s artistic heritage, which will become part of a national record. The recorders took three years to compile a three volume document including
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Illogan move 14 points clear at the top after thrashing Culdrose - JCCL Roundup, February 23
Falmouth Athletic 2 Goonhavern 2 Falmouth Athletic remain six points clear of struggling Goonhavern at the foot of the table with five games in hand after a late goal from Steve Owen salvaged a point for Melville Benney's side. Goonhavern took
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Bid to build flat on Grenville Road, Falmouth refused at appeal
A BID to get a decision to refuse planning permission for a new flat in Falmouth’s Grenville Road overturned at appeal has failed. Mr J Paull was refused permission to build a flat on land to the rear of 56 Grenville Road and took his case to the
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Redruth screenwriter scoops BAFTA award
A screenwriter from Redruth is celebrating after scooping a prestigious BAFTA award. Sarah Woolner was part of a team that carried off the British short animation award for the film Sleeping with the Fishes, which she made with producer James Walker
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Falmouth reach county final after stylish victory over Newquay
Newquay 4 Falmouth 5 Falmouth continued their unbeaten run with a great County Cup semi-final victory over Premier league side Newquay at Penair on Saturday, writes Jeanette Coleman. This was a fixture that always draws a good match, and Falmouth
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Penryn up to fifth in division one west after victory over Truro City
Penryn Athletic 2 Truro City 0 Penryn returned to their league programme on Saturday against local rivals Truro City having played just one division one west match in the last seven weeks, writes Mike Young. Nevertheless, the pitch at Kernick
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Entry now open for Mullion WI Spring Show
Entries are now open for this year’s Mullion WI Spring Show, taking place early next month. The event on Saturday, March 8, between 2.30pm and 5pm, includes classes for cookery and preserves, flowers and plants, art, handicrafts, photography and
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Falmouth police out on Operation Heartbeat give advice after spate of commercial burglaries
Officers involved with Falmouth police station’s Operation Heartbeat, targeting commercial burglaries, have been out on patrol and offering advice to business owners. Security, or the lack of it, remains one of the main reasons businesses are singled
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New grand piano for Truro Cathedral
Truro Cathedral will soon take delivery of a new grand piano, and mark the arrival with a concert by international pianist Cristina Ortiz,. Christina Ortiz is a world class concert pianist who has worked with such prestigious musical heavyweights
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Former mayoress of Helston and Porthleven dies aged 95
A former mayoress of Helston and Porthleven has died at the age of 95. The funeral service for Mrs Chris Andrews took place last Saturday at Porthleven Methodist Chapel, in her home village. Her late husband George was mayor between 1968 and
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Extra trains to Cornwall and Devon to start from Monday
Additional late night service from Paddington to Cornwall and Devon will start from Monday, after the destruction of the rail line at Dawlish saw the popular sleeper service cancelled while repairs are underway. First Great Western will be adding
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Taste of Cornwall for Somerset flood workers thanks to 'Mission Cornish Pasty'
Workers tackling the Somerset floods have enjoyed a taste of Cornwall, thanks to 'Mission Cornish Pasty'. The pasty aid mission aimed to feed the workers supporting flood victims on the Somerset Levels and surrounding villages. Started by Cornish
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Pirates slump to fourth successive defeat away at Moseley
Moseley 28 Cornish Pirates 20 This contest was always going to be closely fought, remembering that the last three games between the sides at Billesley Common had ended with the scores level. Indeed, nearing conclusion the match, which had
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Falmouth Marine School pupils enjoy a 'Health Kick'
Students at Falmouth Marine School have taken part in a range of sporting activities over the past month and been rewarded for their efforts with discounts, treats and offers. Cornwall College, of which the marine school is part, has signed up
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Mylor skipper's 100th yacht delivery marks 85,000 miles at sea
A Mylor Bridge based sailor has achieved a nautical milestone by becoming one of a handful of skippers to complete 100 yacht deliveries. Brendan Budd, 64, a skipper with delivery company PYD, left a career as a financial advisor to become a yacht
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Two aspiring beauty queens vie for Miss Cornwall crown
Two aspiring beauty queens from the Helston area may compete for Miss England 2014 after reaching the final of Miss Cornwall. Alyssa Harris, from St Martin, and Lydia Anne Catherall, from Porthleven, will compete against 19 other girls for the
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Shortlist released for Celtic Media Festival in St Ives this April
Organisers of the Celtic Media Festival plannd for St Ives this April have unveiled the shortlist for the prestigious Bronze Torc Awards for Excellence. Set to attract some the biggest names in the broadcasting and film world to St Ives from April
