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Penryn College shows passion for fashion at charity show: PICTURES
Students in Penryn were strutting their stuff on the catwalk as the college hosted its very own charity fashion show last week. An audience of around 120 turned up to see 50 students take to the runway in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, with clothes
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Police release video showing last sighting of man found dead on Perranporth Beach: VIDEO
Police have released a video showing the last sighting of Alan Eric Jeal in the hope it will lead people come forward to help in the investigation into his death. Police have identified Mr Jeal as the man whose naked body was found on Perranporth
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Cost of school meals to rise in Helston and on the Lizard
Parents of youngsters at schools in Helston and on the Lizard are facing a five per cent increase in the cost of school meals. Cornwall Council is considering a 10p-per-meal price rise, effective from the start of the September term later this year
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Dredging delay blamed as Princess Cruises pulls plug on Falmouth after 20 years
Princess Cruises has pulled the plug on Falmouth as a port of call for its cruise ships after 20 years of visiting the town, writes The Packet's In Port expert David Barnicoast. Over a decade of prolonged and protracted environmental battles surrounding
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Singers bring taste of Wales to Mylor for St David's Day
A taste of Wales came to Mylor at the weekend when the Trefusis Singers held a St David’s Day coffee morning at the Tremayne Hall. Twenty bunches of leeks sold in the first 15 minutes and the profusion of daffodil posies did not take much later
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Furious fun at The Poly
Award-winning comedian Jo Caulfield hits town this week with her new show Celebration of Anger, a show exploring the things that irritate, annoy and irk – and embracing the joys of getting angry about them, no matter how petty they may seem to others
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Jail sentence not ruled out as Helston man admits to metal bar attack
A jail sentence has not been ruled out for a 21-year-old Helston man guilty of assault and having an offensive weapon. Daniel Liam Stamp, aged 21 of Meneage Street, pleaded guilty before Truro Crown Court last Friday to causing actual bodily harm
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Man escapes uninjured after being 'jumped' and robbed by four men in Falmouth
A man escaped uninjured after being “jumped” by at least four people and robbed at Vernon Place in Falmouth on Sunday, February 23. The attack happened between 1am and 1.30am and property was stolen from the victim. Anyone who can help the police
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Man found dead on Perranporth Beach identified as Cornish man Alan Jeal
Police have identified the man whose body was found on Perranporth Beach after family members rang police. Following formal identification on Wednesday, March 5, the man can now be named as Alan Eric Jeal, 64, from Wadebridge. His next of kin have
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New menu for new chef at Gwel an Mor
There’s a chance to soak up a taste of the Med at The Terrace restaurant at Gwel an Mor, Portreath as new chef Joe Lado Devesa unveils his new menu this week. Joe joined the Gwel an Mor team earlier this year as Head Chef bringing with him creative
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Helston Council nominates mayor and deputy
Helston Town Council has chosen its mayor elect and deputy mayor elect for the coming civic year. Councillors voted to nominate current deputy mayor Michael Thomas to replace the current mayor Jonathan Radford-Gaby when he steps down in May.
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Funeral date set for Penryn doorman
Family and friends will gather at St Constantine Parish Church next Wednesday (March 12) at 2pm to say farewell to Club International door man and father-of-three, John Cotterill. The 35-year-old had been found dead at his home in Jack's Close,
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Good weather warning! Return of the sunshine this weekend
After months of downpours and gales, people in Cornwall could be forgiven for wondering what the big yellow warm thing is in the sky this weekend, as a welcome period of warm weather arrives. Temperatures could be as high as 16C (60F) - higher
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St Piran's Day has come and gone... Here are some facts about Cornwall you may not know
To celebrate the passing of another St Piran's Day here is some history you were probably not taught in school. Can you add any, let us know via Twitter @thepacket or add a comment at the bottom of the article. Tin was once more valuable than gold
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Crews called to Falmouth kitchen fire
Firefighters were called to Foxs Lane, Falmouth yesterday afternoon after a report of a fire in a kitchen. Both appliances from Falmouth were mobilised, and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the premises with a high pressure hosereel
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The Garden in Springtime
After the wet and windy winter, many of you will be glad to hear that spring is on its way. And what better way to celebrate those lighter evenings than an evening dining out sampling |dishes from The Garden Room’s special Springtime menu (which proved
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Iconic Jamaica Inn sells for over £2million
Jamaica Inn, the internationally renowned smugglers' inn immortalised in Daphne du Maurier’s eponymous best-selling novel, has been sold for over £2million. The iconic inn was sold just six weeks after specialist property adviser Christie + Co
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Penryn woman stole £95,000 from aunt
A Penryn woman has been sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for two years, after using power of attorney to defraud her aunt of almost £100,000. Catherine Gail Aitkenhead, a 48 year old former practice manager with the NHS, from Penvale
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The Garden in Springtime
After the wet and windy winter, many of you will be glad to hear that spring is on its way. And what better way to celebrate those lighter evenings than an evening dining out sampling |dishes from The Garden Room’s special Springtime menu (which proved
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Trial date set as man accused of murder of Falmouth pensioner David Alderson makes no plea
A man is to face trial later this year accused of the murder of Falmouth pensioner David Alderson. Kevin Cooper, aged 33, from Carharrack, made no plea to the charge when he appeared before Exeter Crown Court on Monday. He is due to appear
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Scumbags ransack dead man's house in Helston
Thieves have ransacked the Porthleven home of a retired bank manager just weeks after his death. The family of Cyril Robinson have been left devastated following the break-in in Peverell Terrace, which left the house completely turned over.
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Police in Cornwall launch campaign to change perceptions about reporting domestic abuse
Devon and Cornwall Police has launched a campaign to help change perceptions about reporting domestic abuse. The campaign, part of the In Focus Domestic Abuse Week sees messages on social media that aim to remind people that abuse can be emotional
