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Penryn Carnival needs fairy queen and king
The organisers of Penryn's first carnival in seven years are on the hunt for a fairy queen and king to star in their parade. The carnival committee will be hoping to see plenty of youngsters arrayed in all their finery for a competition at the
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Crews tackle fire on board large fishing boat in Newlyn
Firefighters were called out to tackle a fire on board a large fishing boat in Newlyn Harbour. Crews from Penzance were called to a report of a fire in a large fishing vessel just after 4pm today. Crews used breathing apparatus and hose reels
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Falmouth RNLI help 'poorly' sailor on Polish tall ship: VIDEO
A crew member on board a Polish sail training vessel has been helped by a Falmouth lifeboat crew after seriously cutting his hand and needing a medical evacuation. The Sail Training Ship Dar Mlodziezy was sailing down the English Channel on her
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Bosvale campaigners appeal for support to 'save' field
RESIDENTS campaigning to have a field at Bosvale in Falmouth designated as a village green and so scupper plans to build flats for the elderly on the site, are appealing for supporters to donate to a fighting fund. Kathryn Philpott, who has applied
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Helston Town Council meeting... to discuss whether they have too many meetings
You couldn't make it up. Helston Town Council is to hold a special meeting - to talk about holding less meetings. This rather humorous decision (which even prompted a few chuckles from members when they realised the irony) is the result of member
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Police handler whose dog left paw prints in 'royal cement' at St Michaels Mount receives commendation
A Devon and Cornwall police dog handler, whose dog left paw prints in cement laid out for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to leave their hand prints in at St Michael's Mount has received a long service and good conduct award. The Chief Constable
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Stalwart Helston council caretaker hangs up her keys
She has taken care of Helston Town Council for the past 26 years but now Jean Johns has hung up her keys for the last time. The council’s senior caretaker has now retired, but was invited back to the council chambers for a presentation. Describing
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Firefighters tackle large barn fire at Tresillian: PICTURES
Firefighters were called out to a large barn fire near Tresillian today. Five pumps and two water carriers were initially called out to the barn, approx 20 x 15m in size. In total nine crews were needed to bring it under control. Crews
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Cornwall 'Uber alles'. Dead Kennedys to play Boardmasters
Boardmasters has announced yet more additions to its festival bill, with American hardcore punk heros Dead Kennedys taking to the stage. Zane Lowe, Wilkinson, The Enemy, Dead Kennedys, Oneman, Elli Ingram, Scott Matthews, The Ramona Flowers, Goldirocks
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Musical Memories to remember Helston theatre leading light
A leading light of the theatre world will be remembered this weekend when Helston Theatre Company takes to the stage. Members are presenting a double bill at the Epworth Hall this Friday and Saturday, under the title Alternative Accommodation
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Red Arrows to fly over Falmouth twice in three months
FALMOUTH will be welcoming The Red Arrows twice within three months this year as the air display team have confirmed their attendance at the Pendennis Cup and then at Falmouth Week. The Pendennis Cup is organised by Pendennis Shipyard and held
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Gritty Eagles stop the rot with victory over Honiton
Falmouth Eagles 29 Honiton 20 Falmouth Eagles tasted victory at the Recreation Ground on Saturday, and finally put an end to their losing streak by defeating a strong Honiton side. The Eagles’ first victory in almost two months featured a slightly
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Cannabis carrying farm worker who crashed was over the drink drive limit
After drinking three pints of beer while out with friends, a farm worker from St Martin did not think he was over the limit when he drove his car. But when he was involved in an accident the police caught up with him and he was found to have 51
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Hockey: Falmouth clinch promotion and league title with Plymouth win
Mannamead 0 Falmouth 4 Falmouth sealed the title and promotion to the West Premier League second division with a comfortable 4-0 away win over Mannamead, writes Kat Barberry-Red. The visitors were frustrated for much of the first half as they
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Pastel Colours to support British Sea Power at Falmouth Princess Pavilion gig
The ‘best band in Britain’ British Sea Power are set to play the Princess Pavilion in Falmouth on Wednesday April 16 with support from Falmouth’s Pastel Colours. In an extremely short space of time Pastel Colours have become hot property. The release
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Illogan flat fire sparked by 'carelessly disregarding' lit cigarettes in bin
Firefighters were called out to Illogan yesterday afternoon after bin fire in a flat sparked by 'carelessly' chucked lit ciggarettes. One appliance from Camborne and one appliance from Redruth attended the fire in a ground floor flat and used two
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Triathlete Mark Lewarne hoping for success in 2014
Cornish Team GB athlete and Penryn College Teacher Mark Lewarne, from Redruth, is gearing up for the 2014 season with the support of local businessman and fellow triathlete, Mark Thomas, of Thomas Auto Tec, based in Connor Downs, near Hayle. Lewarne
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Sewage covered Helston town centre street makes residents gag
Raw sewage was left running through Helston town centre on Friday after escaping through a drain cover. The effluent left a large area of pavement below the entrance to the former Meneage Hospital off Meneage Street, now converted into flats, covered
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Strike hits 63 schools in Cornwall as teachers press ahead with action
63 schools in Cornwall have so far reported they will be either fully or partially closed as a result of the national teacher strike tomorrow. (There are 272 schools in Cornwall – 236 primary, 32 secondary and 4 special schools) . Teachers
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Falmouth artist's benefit fraud while he had three jobs
An artist who was claiming council housing and tax benefits and job seekers' allowances admitted at Truro's magistrates' court that he had committed fraud, by failing to disclose that he had been working for three employers during the relevant period
