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Polish tall ship at centre of rescue after masts blown down revisits Falmouth: PICTURE
The Polish sail training vessel that lost its masts and sparked a major rescue operation off Cornwall has revisited Falmouth. READ: Falmouth coastguards co-ordinate tall ship rescue Stricken tall ship being towed to Falmouth Teenagers face
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Did you speak to man at Truro bus stop who ended up dead on Perranporth Beach: VIDEO
Police have released another CCTV clip and images showing a man matching Alan Jeal’s description talking to someone at a bus stop. The footage was captured at Lemon Quay bus station, at 6.45pm on Monday, February 24. Two other people were also
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New scheme to help unemployed on the Lizard launched
A new scheme has been unveiled to help get the long term unemployed living in Helston and on the Lizard peninsula back into work. The Community Employment Programme, which is being led by the Work Skills Training Academy of Cornwall College and
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A&P secures tug repair contacts from all over UK
A large number of tug repair contracts are being handled by A&P Falmouth this year. The firm’s managing director Peter Child said: “Tugs are coming to us from all over the UK for dry-docking, refits and painting. Customer feedback indicates
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Crack down on Helston litter and bin bags as 'fly-tipping' prosecutions suggested
Anti-social Helston neighbours who leave bin bags in the street and rubbish scattered to the wind are about to get a rude awakening, as the town council looks at ways of cracking down on an “increasing problem.” Councillors will discuss what can
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Lights repaired at Penryn car park after motorists finally play ball
The lighting in Penryn’s Permarin car park was fixed this week after three previous attempts were hampered by motorists. Penryn Town Council took to Facebook to plead with drivers not to park in front of the light. A road cone had been left in
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Cornwall Air Ambulance helped 675 people last year... Enough to fill 10 double deckers
IN 2013 Cornwall Air Ambulance went to the assistance of 675 patients – enough people to fill more than 10 double decker buses. The air ambulance flew an average of 56 rescue missions per month, with May the busiest month, seeing 89 calls for assistance
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Taxpayer to back Newquay to Gatwick air link for next four years
Cornwall Council has welcomed today’s announcement from the Government that it will provide a financial guarantee for the full four year duration of the Public Service Obligation for the Newquay to London air link. Over the past few months the
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Pupils paint Falmouth yellow to launch Spring Festival: PICTURES
The Falmouth Spring Festival was launched on Thursday under brilliant blue skies with students of all ages handing out 12,000 daffodils to the town’s businesses and their customers. The annual Paint the Town Yellow Day is one of the highlights
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Can you help reunite Falmouth child with stolen bike?
Police are appealing for help in tracing a pale blue child's BMX bike which was stolen from Marina View at North Parade overnight Saturday/Sunday. Anyone who can help should call 101 and quote reference GP/14/516.
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Police appeal as vehicles damaged at Rosudgeon
Police are appealing for witnesses to criminal damage caused to vehicles at Southside Hodges Motorworks, Rosudgeon on Monday. Officers are asking for help tracing a female suspect, described as aged 50 years wearing a red and white biker jacket
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Falmouth to get first Japanese restuarant
Falmouth could soon have its first Japanese restaurant after town councillors offered no objections to an application for a change of use of the ground floor of 5 High Street from an antiques shop. The final decision lies with Cornwall Council.
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Cornwall Air Ambulance welcomes VAT relief on fuel
Cornwall Air Ambulance has welcomed the budget announcement that the government plans to relieve VAT on fuel used by the service. While Cornwall Air Ambulance currently procures its fuel through its helicopter operator Bond Air Services and therefore
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Two treated for smoke inhalation after Perranporth fire
Two men were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in a property on Bolenna Lane, Perranporth yesterday. Six firefighters from Perranporth attended a call just after 9.30pm after a report that there had been a fire in a property and that the
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Gorse fire at Lizard airfield
Firefighters were called to Predannack airfield near Mullion yesterday after a report of a gorse fire. Two appliances from Mullion attended the call just after 10pm where they found two hectares of gorse ablaze. Crews used beaters to extinguish
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Scientists to study impact of winter storms on Porthleven
Scientists will be investigating the impact of this winter’s storm on Porthleven thanks to a £50,000 grant. Plymouth University scientists have been awarded the funding by the Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) with Plymouth University's
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Cruise firm boycotts Falmouth for second year
Millions of pounds in cruise ship revenue is being lost by businesses in Cornwall as companies operating mega cruise ships continue to turn their backs on the port, says the Packet's In Port expert David Barnicoat. Last month it was reported that
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West Cornwall Table Tennis League roundup: Docks A retain title, March 20
Falmouth Docks A have secured their third consecutive title in the Premier Division of the West Cornwall Table Tennis League, writes David Plumb. Adrian Noott, Dave Waddington and Rytis Visockis whitewashed St Ives A 10-0 to extend their lead at
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Falmouth School sports teams return from successful tour of Malta
Students and teachers from Falmouth School have recently returned from a sports tour of Malta where they trained with, and played matches against, local teams, and went sightseeing across the island. Both the football and two netball teams trained
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Falmouth's Phoenix Cinema owner claims Pool multiplex will 'severely damage' trade
FALMOUTH’S Phoenix Cinema could be “severely damaged” if proposals for a new multiplex at Pool become a reality. Town councillors have pledged their support for the multi-screen cinema in Berkeley Vale after hearing from Geoff Greaves, owner of
