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POOL: Knock-out Cup final proves to be close
THE final of the team knock out was keenly contested with Stithians recording a 5-4 win over New Inn B at the Boslowick Inn. Stithians went into a 3-0 lead then New Inn B fought back to lead 4-3. The final two pairs games going to Stithians CC.
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Amber warning as huge hail, lightning storms and downpours forecast for Cornwall
The Met Office is warning of more heavy, thundery showers from Friday night into Saturday, with torrential downpours, frequent lightning, large hail and locally strong gusts possible. For Thursday night's lightning picture gallery click here.
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Sunshine for village fete at Godolphin: PICTURES
A traditional village fete was enjoyed in Godolphin on a brilliantly sunny day. Taking place in the grounds of Godolphin House, with free entry, but organised by villagers, the event was a chance for the community to come together. It is estimated
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Man threatened deli staff saying, 'I eat little boys like you for breakfast'
A man who caused problems in a deli shop at Praze an Beeble threatened the owner and staff, saying: “I eat little boys like you for breakfast.” Stephen Collick, aged 45, of Park Close, Nancegollan, pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates’ Court to
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Indoor fun at Falmouth Primary summer fair: PICTURES
Pupils at Falmouth Primary Academy’s summer fair refused to be deflated by poor weather as they enjoyed a bouncy castle and inflatable gladiator ring in the school hall. The event, organised by Friends of Falmouth Primary, raised over £300 with
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Falmouth to Truro trains stopped after vehicle hits bridge
Services have been suspended on First Great Western trains between Truro and Falmouth Docks due to road vehicle hitting a bridge. More as we get it.
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Crew right to call out Falmouth RNLI over fire concern
The RNLI has said the crew of a yacht ‘took the right action’ in reporting a suspected engine fire to Falmouth Coastguard. Lifeboat volunteers were called after the three people on board the 30ft yacht Twister, which was between the Eastern Breakwater
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GOLF: Pro-am win for Katie and co at Trethorne
CORNWALL’S only lady golf pro played in a pro-am at Trethorne Golf Club. Katie Rule, who lives in Falmouth, played at the par 71 course with weather conditions being harder than usual due to strong prevailing winds with 32 teams entering from across
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Mike steps down as headteacher at Mullion School after 12 years
After 12 years in charge Mike Sandford is stepping down as headteacher of Mullion School this week. During his tenure he has seen the school awarded specialist status for the performing arts – something he described as one of his proudest achievements
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Poppies planted for Lost Gardens of Heligan WWI event start to bloom
In April the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £7,500 to help pay for poppy seeds, performers, costumes and materials for a WWI project. 100:The Day Our World Changed will "re-tell and re-live the lives of
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Car ends up in hedge near Helston
Firefighters were called out to Carnebone off the A394 main road between Helston and Falmouth yesterday afternoon after a report of a car in a hedge. Crews from Helston and Falmouth attended just before 4.30pm and found no one was trapped following
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Tory candidate wins Mabe Cornwall Council seat by just one vote
The Conservative Party candidate has won the Mabe seat on Cornwall Council by just one vote, beating the Lib Dem candidate into second place. Voters have elected Reginald George Peter Williams as the Cornwall Councillor for the Mabe, Perranarworthal
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Man found with 27 grams of cannabis fined £365
A Porkellis man who admitted being in possession of 27.9g of cannabis has been fined by magistrates in Truro. Jozef David Charles Szlitkus, aged 23 of Halwin Crescent in Porkellis, was fined £365 and ordered to pay £85 prosecution costs and £36
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SHINTY: Cornwall could get junior league
A JUNIOR shinty league could be formed in Cornwall after the success of coaching sessions at schools. Members of the Cornwall Shinty Club has been providing training to pupils at three different schools, Constantine Primary, Mabe Primary and Pool
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Port councillor stands down for personal reasons
Julia Schofield has stepped down from Porthleven Town Council with immediate effect, citing personal reasons. She is soon to be followed by councillor Brian Michael, who intends to leave at the end of this month as he will be moving out of the
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Open studios event at Jubilee Wharf in Penryn
Jubilee Wharf in Penryn will be holding an open studios day on Saturday, July 19 from 2pm to 6pm. There will be a DJ, free craft workshops, and an exhibition of prints.
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Runaway wheelchair crash that caused Penryn disabled man's death an 'accident'
A jury has returned a verdict of accidental death after a man with severe learning difficulties hit his head when his wheelchair overturned on a steep slope. Jurors at the inquest of James Barrie Moor, who died aged 76 at his home in Kernick Road
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Petrol spill after Falmouth motorbike and car crash
Firefighters and police officers were called out to Trelawney Road in Falmouth yesterday evening after a crash involving a car and a motorbike. Police asked for fire service assistance at a crash just after 7pm involving a car and a motorcycle
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Worker airlifted after legs become trapped in potato harvesting machine
A man has been airlifted to hospital after becoming trapped in a potato harvester near Penzance this morning. The worker has serious injuries to his legs after becoming trapped in the agricultural machinery in a field near Paul this morning.
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Crews called to 40 tonnes of hay on fire near Helston
Firefighters were caleld out to a barn at Tretharrup near St Martin after a report of 40 tonnes of hay on fire. Crews from Mullion, St Keverne and Helston attended just before 8.30pm after a report of the hay smoulding in a barn measuring five
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Penryn Carnival marshals needed
The organisers of Penryn Carnival need help with marshalling between about 6pm and 7pm on July 19. Volunteers are needed to stand at the junctions of Treliever Road and Station Road, Helston Road and Station Road, Green Lane and Kernick Road, and
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Huge lightning storm lights up sky over Cornwall: PICTURES + VIDEO
A huge lightning storm light up the sky over Cornwall last night, with more forecast to follow this weekend. With rolling thunder, downpours and repeated flashes of lightning making a spectacular sight, the storm brought weather watchers out to
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Romanian rescue dog wins Packet 'star pet' competition
A dog rescued from a life of neglect in Romania and adopted in Cornwall has won a grooming session and Pets at Home vouchers with the Packet’s Star Pet competition. Kiki, who was adopted by owner Lucy Downing in March, was presented with £100 worth
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Porthleven man not guilty of assault and criminal damage
Jake Shakespeare, of St Peter’s Way, Porthleven, has been found not guilty at Truro’s magistrates’ court to charges of assault and criminal damage. Mr Shakespeare, aged 24, had previously pleaded not guilty to assaulting Deborah Smalley by beating
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ATHLETICS: College enjoys fun sports day
PENRYN College pupils took to the athletics field to participate in their annual sports day. Alongside the standard races around the track, pupils played a wide range of sports including rugby, football, cricket and trampolining throughout the
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Falmouth Haven launches online presence
Falmouth Haven, the newly-branded leisure and yachting arm of the Falmouth Harbour Commissioners is embracing social media and online sites to promote its business and keep people fully informed. It has also launched Falmouth Seachecker the new