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One treated as carbon monoxide alarm sounds in Truro
Firefighters were called to Malabar road, Truro this afternoon after a report that a carbon monoxide alarm was sounding. Five firefighters from Truro attended just after 4.30pm, with an ambulance called as the resident of the premise was "suffering
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Poldark Mine up for sale as company goes into administration
Despite much excitement over the return of Poldark to our TV screens, the mine itself is on the market for £350,000 after going into administration. Poldark Mine near Helston was rescued from receivers in 2000 by local mining heritage enthusiasts
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Penryn's Rebel Brewery picks up two top beer awards
A micro-brewery based in Penryn has been presented with two CAMRA Kernow awards after just a year’s brewing at their site on Kernick industrial estate. The company’s Mexi-Cocoa chocolate beer won the Supreme Champion Cornish Ale award and the Best
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Godolphin Cross News
METHODIST CHURCH: For the third Sunday in Lent, John Harris did the appropriate reading and laid the bag of money, representing the 30 pieces of silver at the Lenten Cross. A warm welcome was given to the preacher, Anne Moyle, who was standing
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St Peter's Church
The holy communion service held on Sunday, third Sunday of Lent, was celebrated by the Rev Andrew Stevenson, priest-in-charge, who in his sermon said that love God and love our neighbour are, as Jesus said, the two most important of the Ten Commandments
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Stithians Methodist Church
The morning service on Sunday was led by the Rev Mark Liddicoat and included holy communion. The organist was Colin Anthony. The evening service took of form of Songs of Praise and was presided over by Tony Langford. There were Bible readings by
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Falmouth Probus Club
The March meeting took place at the Penmere Manor Hotel where the chairman, Malcolm Wilding, introduced fellow committee member the Rev David Nash to talk about “Survival in the Occupied Channel Islands during the Second World War”. David is a
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Divers place plaque on sunken ship to mark 100 years since tragedy
Divers from a company in Mabe have commemorated the sinking of the sailing barque Hera 100 years ago by placing a plaque at the wreck site near Nare Head. The group from Atlantic Scuba dive centre were set to lay the memorial to the 19 souls who
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Helston Rugby Club's RFU accreditation a credit to 'family club'
Helston Rugby Club has joined a handful of clubs that have received accreditation from the Rugby Football Union in recognition of their best practice in administration and coaching. The club was officially presented with its RFU Accreditation Award
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Falmouth Gardeners' Club
Members held their last indoor meeting until the autumn on Tuesday, March 18. It was held at Merchants Manor and our speaker was Sandra Goodswen who talked us through her transformation of six acres of wilderness into a family business and garden.
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Penryn Women's Institute
Best sausage rolls in the show by Betty Osborne received compliments but no silver cup at the annual Arts & Crafts Show, held at the Welfare Hall. Members entered items with enthusiasm in the 18 classes. The demanding task of judging was the
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Penryn Camera Club
This week we had an inter club competition with St Ives Camera Club. The Chairman opened the evening by welcoming St Ives and judge Barbara Jenkin. Members saw many excellent images and a wide variety of subjects. The judge commented that the competition
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Falmouth Camera Club
It was a blast from the past at the club last Thursday evening when members and guests were treated to a fascinating and humorous presentation by Richard Thomas entitled ‘A turn of the century photographic tour of West Cornwall its places and people
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Study shows money problems faced by many in social housing due to welfare reform
One of Cornwall's biggest housing associations has highlighted employment issues faced by residents in affordable housing as a direct result of the changes to welfare reform. Eleven housing associations in the south west, including DCH, formerly
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Falmouth Women's Institute
President, Grace Bradford, welcomed 21 members and two visitors to the Methodist Hall on Friday. The competition cup was presented to Cindy and the cookery cup to Miriam. Cornwall County Council have received the institute’s records including
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All Saints' Parish Church, Falmouth
Sunday, third in Lent – The mass began with the singing of the processional hymn “Jesus lover of my soul.” In place of the prayers of penitence, which are usually made at this point of the service, the prayers of confession, part of the Lent litany
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Penryn Methodist Church
The service on Sunday was taken by Sylvia Wainwright and commenced by reading Psalm 95 together and followed by singing the first hymn “Angel voices ever singing.” In the prayers of thanksgiving prayers were said for the show of new life, the beautiful
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Help needed to find missing man with links to Cornwall
Thames Valley Police is asking for help tracing a missing man from Wallingford with links to Cornwall. Mark Jones, aged 35, was last seen in Fir Tree Avenue, Wallingford, on Sunday, March 16. Mr Jones is white, of medium build, with dark brown
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Teenager helps save family as Helston kitchen fire leaves five needing treatment for smoke inhalation
A teenager in Helston has helped a family escape from smoke filled home after alerting the occupants to a kitchen fire. Firefighters were called to Beacon Parc, Helston just after midnight on Saturday morning after a report of a fire involving
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Falmouth couple who suffered honeymoon 'cruise from hell' compensated
A Falmouth couple are among 200 passengers to receive a “significant settlement” after experiencing a cruise from hell on their honeymoon. The outbreak of severe gastric illness left some passengers suffering “horrific symptoms” onboard the Thomson
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Gangsters and molls turn out for Epworth Hall fundraiser: PICTURES
Gansters and molls were out in force for a fundraising evening at Epworth Hall in Helston. The murder mystery event, organised by Sainsbury’s in Helston, raised £348 for the hall, with an extra £40 raised through photo sales of the guests in their
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'Very dangerous' West Cornwall man jailed after bomb components found in biscuit tin
A West Cornwall man has been jailed for 12 years after he pleaded guilty to threats to kill, having an explosive and having an explosive with intent. Christopher Hines-Randle, 54, was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment on Friday, March 21, at Truro
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Helston wobbly bench repairs cost £237
Repairs to the “wobbly” benches in Helston have cost £237. Concerns were raised after 11 of the 13 new benches installed in Helston town centre at the start of the year came loose almost immediately. Members were told that the problem could
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£200 and brass propeller stolen in Falmouth raids
A premises in Penwerris Lane, Falmouth, was entered overnight last Friday/ Saturday and around £200 in cash was stolen. Anyone who can help the police trace those responsible is asked to call 101 and quote reference GP/14/503. A brass propeller
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One trapped in Perranzabuloe crash
One person was left trapped after a crash on the A3075, Perranzabuloe on Saturday. Firefighters from Perranporth and the rescue tender from Camborne were mobilised just 6pm and found two vehicles involved in the collision. One person was confirmed
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Can you help Porthleven RNLI fundraisers?
Fundraisers at Porthleven & District RNLI are on the look-out for a chairman, a secretary and a Lifeboat Day secretary to help build on the success of recent years. Following the AGM on March 10, the group is “extremely short of committee members
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Penryn residents upset as library opening hours cut
Customers of Penryn Library are upset by plans from Cornwall Council to reduce the service’s opening hours. Residents of Penryn, including library customers and community groups who use the library, are angered by what they see as needless change
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Man's burnt body found in Cornish lane
Police are investigating after the burnt body of a 37 year-old, local man was found at Lake Lane, Liskeard. The man, who has been identified, was found on the afternoon of Friday March 21, however at present his name is not to be released as family
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Firefighters force access to Falmouth home to help collapsed casualty
Firefighters had to force their way into a Laburnum Close home on Sunday after a report that a person had collapsed. The crew from Falmouth attended the home just after 11.30am on the request of the Ambulance service. A fire and rescue service
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St Austell complete hat-trick of indoor sixes titles
The CCB Indoor Sixes Premier Division Finals took place on Sunday and, much as in the County Division, the semi-finals were fairly one-side affairs. Favourites Truro and St Austell saw off the challenge of Ladock and Newquay with ease. Truro’
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Packed schedule planned for this year’s West Cornwall Motor Show
A full day’s entertainment is planned for this year’s West Cornwall Motor Show, at Wendron Cricket Club ground near Helston, on Sunday, June 29. Acts performing include |cover-band, The Catch - a four piece band, fronted by Anne Sheffield. Patrick
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Five year Falmouth land battle reaches climax
A five year battle to secure full public access to Greenbank Gardens in Falmouth looks set to be reaching a climax with the two opposing sides agreeing to a “land swap.” A 54-square-metre triangle of land has been at the centre of wrangling between
