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A30 eastbound carriageway closed until midnight after serious crash: Casualty airlifted to hospital
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision involving a number of vehicles on the A30 westbound at Blisland. The collision, involving a van, box van and lorry, happened on the single carriageway section shortly before the dual carriageway
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Helston and District U3A
U3A continues to introduce new interesting groups for the nearly 200 plus members. They are presently looking for Chamber Music instrument player to play together from time to time. There are more than 30 existing groups which are very active.
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St Michael's Church, Helston
Parish communion was blessed with a visit from Ian Harvey, St Michael’s Mission Partner in Africa for the past several years, who came to talk about the work of a sanctuary called Kimbilio, which helps some of Congo’s 250,000 street children. A
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Leedstown News
METHODIST CHURCH: On Tuesdays between 10am and noon, the Coffee Stop invites everyone for a drink and a chat in the Sunday schoolroom. There are pre-owned books for sale for chapel funds. On Thursday the Yoga Class meets in the Sunday schoolroom at
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Beautiful baking on show for Mawnan Christmas lights cash: PICTURES
The organisers of Mawnan Christmas Lights took a ‘self-raising’ approach to funding when they organised a baking competition at the weekend. The first Great Mawnan Bake Off held at the Memorial Hall tried to include as many villagers as possible
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Langholme Methodist Home annual garden party and fete
Langholme Methodist Home in Falmouth will be hosting its annual garden party fete on Saturday, July 12, which will be opened by mayor John Body at 2pm. There will be live music from Mylor Rhythm in the garden and a harpist playing in the lounge
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GOLF: Praa members battle for cups
MIKE Hatch finished first in the second round of the Maurice Guy Club Championship at Praa Sands Golf Club. He carded a score of 57 which put him ahead of Ken McIlroy by two shots with third going to Scott Willet who got 60. Finishing in fourth
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Trinity Methodist
Disability Sunday service was led by Pastor Bill Reed with worship leader Elizabeth Tremayne. The congregation were asked to raise their hand if they had a disability, all but one or two responded. Hannah had a blindfold and was asked to name some
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Cury News
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: On a beautiful, balmy summer evening with just the hint of a breeze we made our way into the village hall. Inside could be heard the hustle and bustle of ladies putting out chairs and a cacophony of voices relaying holiday experiences
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Porthleven Methodist Church
The preacher at Sunday morning worship was Stephanie Gordon from Breage, who spoke about the parable of the Pharisee and the publican and their differing attitudes to approaching God in prayer. Lessons were read by Olive Polglase and Palfrey Turner
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Porthleven Christadelphian Church
President for the day on Sunday was Roger Hosking who welcomed the speaker, Steve Ridgeway and visitors from Kinver and Redditch. On Sunday afternoon Steve talked about building on sure foundations and used the parable Jesus told of the wise and
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St Bartholomew's Church
Sunday's service for the third Sunday after Trinity was taken by the Rev Judy Harris. The first lesson and the Psalm were read by Francoise Ziemann and the second lesson by Yvonne Bellinger. Esther Brown was the organist. This week's services will
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Trewennack Methodist Church
Early communion on Sunday was conducted by the Rev Geoffrey Thorpe, who was also the preacher for morning worship, led by Gina Risby. Bible readings from Genesis chapter 17 and Romans chapter 4 were by Paul Brown and Gina Risby. Mr Thorpe spoke
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Chynhale Chapel
The Sunday morning service was conducted by the Rev Beverly Turner with the pianist being John Gilbert. Tracie Haslam warmly welcomed Beverly and read the notices at the commencement of the service. William Dale welcomed the congregation. Beverly's
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CRICKET: Perranarworthal head into Mining League semi finals
PERRANARWORTHAL did not slip up in their bid to reach the Mining Division Evening League semi finals. Their nine wicket victory away at Wendron last Tuesday means the club progress to the next stage of the Twenty20 competition after topping Pool
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Ellie Golding gig emergency roadworks traffic warning
Ellie Goulding fans heading to the Eden Project this evening are being warned of traffic disruption due to roadworks. There will be emergency traffic works on the main approach road to Eden (Carluddon roundabout at junction of A391 and B3374) starting
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Final preparations at Castle
The finishing touches are being made to a major new exhibition at Pendennis Castle, which opens to the public this weekend. Fortress Falmouth and the First World War promises to be a eye-opening and immersive experience that will transport visitors
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Art found Embedded in garden
Over a long summer weekend Enys House and Gardens will come alive with an astounding programme of participatory art and performances, bringing ten of the region’s finest artists to Penryn. The Embedded artists offer audiences of all ages and backgrounds
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Wendron Parish Church
The celebrant and preacher at the morning service of holy communion on Sunday was a first for our curate, the Rev Jane Bradbury, who was ordained the previous weekend in Truro Cathedral as a priest. Incorporated in the service was a service commemorating
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No answers over suspected Gyllyngvase Beach sewage spill
There are still no answers from South West Water over whether raw sewage poured into the sea off Gyllyngvase Beach on a busy summer day. Concerns were raised after the company's own 'BeachLive' website sent out an alert that sewage was being released
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Three men arrested after attack on four women leaves one with broken ribs
Police are appealing for witnesses after four women were assaulted outside a fast food take away, leaving one with four broken ribs. The group of local women were verbally assaulted by three men outside the Vino fast food take away on Fore Street
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Gunwalloe Women's Institute
The meeting on Wednesday, July 2 welcomed PCSO Julia Berry as the speaker. She gave an interesting and informative talk on her work covering the Lizard. The Helston area is teamed with Falmouth and as man-power has been reduced; fortunately crime
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Mawgan Parish Church
The family service on Sunday was taken by the Rev Heather Aston. She reflected how the Old Testament reading and the psalm showed an unpretentious and supportive God and the reading from Matthew showed Jesus offering rest and reprieve from our mental
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Serious injuries after crash on A38: UPDATE
UPDATE: The driver of a Peugeot, a 50-year-old man from Plymouth, sustained chest injuries and he remains in hospital in a stable condition. The road re-opened at 11.25am. Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious road
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Tributes paid at funeral of first manager of rock band Queen
The colourful life of rock band Queen's first manager was remembered at a funeral in Wendron last Friday. Norman Sheffield, who had retired to the Helston area with his wife Chris, where he has family, lost his battle with cancer aged 74. His
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Step forward for Redruth Brewery site as CORMAC starts building work
The transformation of the Redruth Brewery site is set to begin this week as CORMAC starts work on securing the site and clearing growth so that further building surveys can be carried out. The work, led by Cornwall Council, marks the start of the
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Ashton News
BALWEST METHODIST CHURCH: The congregation on Sunday enjoyed a musical service, the theme being “come and worship”. Members of the congregation, young and old, took part and were delighted with the contribution by the junior members of Breage and District
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Crowan, Praze and Nancegollan
CROWAN CHURCH: The congregation were called to church by the ringing of the bells on Sunday. The service was led by the Rev Dom. The music was played by Gerald and readers were Nick and Michelle. Prayers of intercessions were read by Amanda and Shelia
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St Sithney Church
On Sunday, the Third Sunday after Trinity, the holy eucharist was celebrated by the Rev Dr Peter Johnson. Lessons were read by Esther Brown and Ruth Williams, Esther also played the organ. At 6pm the evensong was taken by the Rev Judy Harris
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Townshend News
QUILTERS: Until July 13 from 10am to 5pm daily, an exhibition of quilts is being held at Truro Cathedral inspired by Cornish Saints. Townshend Quilters designed and made the entry depicting St Erth and members of the Quilters will be at the Cathedral
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ATHLETICS: Jack wins Cornwall's Best Newcomer title
TEENAGER Jack Nancarrow has been named as Cornwall’s best newcomer in athletics after a series of victories on the track over the past 12 months. The 15-year-old Penryn College student, pictured above, was given the award at the Cornwall Athletics
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Godolphin Cross Methodist Church
The service on Sunday was conducted by Louise Luing from Rosudgeon. Her message throughout the service was “Jesus is the way, the truth and the life”. Everyone enjoyed the hymns she had chosen, accompanied by Mavis Harper on the organ. Mrs S Galassini
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Sainsbury's donation helps Falmouth Hospital staff buy tablets
Doctors will be giving patients at Falmouth Hospital a different kind of tablet thanks to a donation from customers and staff at Sainsbury’s. The minor injuries unit at the hospital was presented with a Samsung Galaxy Tab and a children’s LeapPad
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Edgcumbe Methodist Chapel
Sunday’s service was led by Joyce Hendra from Carnmenellis. Gwen Collins was organist and the offering was taken by Clive Mitchell. We would like to thank all the ladies who came to our craft morning last Monday. Sunday’s service will be held
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Nankersey Male Voice Choir
After a wet day the evening of Monday cleared for the concert in the Garden Room of Falmouth's Princess Pavilion. The choir was conducted by Musical Director, Elaine Tangye; guest accompanist was Martin Davies and Andy Christophers of Penryn was
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St Peter's Church
The holy communion service held on Sunday, the Third Sunday after Trinity, was celebrated by the Rev Andrew Stevenson, priest-in-charge, who in his sermon said that Christians are often accused of being overly concerned about sin. The Apostle Paul
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Can you help police trace this woman?
British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for the public’s help after the theft of a passenger’s suitcase from a train in Cornwall. Officers have released CCTV images of a woman they believe will have information which can assist the
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Stithians Methodist Church
The morning service on Sunday morning was led by Tom Rowse. There were Bible readings by Terry Laity and Colin Roberts. Gordon Dyer led the evening service and Colin Anthony was the organist.
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Falmouth's Crypt Pre-School sports day and summer fair
The Crypt Preschool in Falmouth will be holding its sports day and summer fair on Saturday, July 12, from 11am to 2pm. The event will provide a fun morning for the children who will leave this summer, and any funds raised will be used for equipment
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Another sewage spill at Godrevy after heavy rain
Monday saw another release of sewage into the water at Godrevy, blamed on heavy rainfall. The sewage alert issued by South West Water comes on the heels of a spill that closed the popular beaches on a peak summer Saturday and saw the cancellation
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GOLF: Solid round from Bayliss wins trophy at Mullion
GILL Bayliss topped the scoreboard at Mullion Golf Club to claim the Trixie Bland Trophy. A round of two over par was enough for her to pick up the cup at the end of the competition. Carole Bennett came second while Jill Simmons finished third
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Warning as firefighters set to strike over nine days in Cornwall
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is again asking the public to be extra vigilant and careful after confirmation from the Fire Brigades Union that its members will be taking part in strikes over nine days, with the first from 10am to 7pm on Thursday
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Passenger broke back after driver hit roundabout and lamp post
A 21-year-old motorist who crashed his car after driving over a roundabout and hitting a lamppost was told by Truro magistrates’ chairman Fiona Roberts: “You could have killed your passenger.” His girlfriend Kirsty, who was with him, was said to
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Falmouth couple's Travelodge honeymoon to remember how they met
A couple who tied the knot in Falmouth, shunned five star luxury on an exotic island in favour of a honeymoon at the local Travelodge in Newquay. Mike Sampson and Michelle Green were not counting the pennies, though, but keen to hark back to the
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U-turn on Cornwall EU cash spending control welcomed
An announcement that Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will retain the power to decide how European funding is spent in the region has been welcomed by Cornwall Council, some businesses and the Cornwall and Isles LEP. The u-turn comes after the