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Dead body found in field identified as Milbrook man Gary Nice
The body of a man found in a field near Bodmin has been formally identified as Gary Nice, 47, from Milbrook. A dog walker discovered the body in the field at the back of Gilbert Road shortly before 5.55pm on Tuesday, (July 15). A forensic post-mortem
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Falmouth Probus Club
The July meeting took place at the Penmere Manor Hotel where the chairman, Geoff Wheeler, introduced fellow member and club photographer Howard Brebner to talk about his family history in South Africa. Howard’s illustrious ancestor, Dr John Brebner
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Constantine Country Show: PICTURES
Sunny weather graced this year’s Constantine Country Show, when it took place at the weekend. Held once again at Trengilly Farm, with permission from the Carter family, there was a full day of activities on Saturday including horse jumping and
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Mabe couple celebrate 70 years of marriage after WWII 'last waltz' sparked romance
The family of a couple from Mabe have joined together to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. Alf and Dot Waddingham, aged 91 and 93, met on Dot’s birthday in 1942 at the Hammersmith Palais in London, while he was on leave from serving on
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Godolphin Cross News
METHODIST CHURCH: The service on Sunday was conducted by Dennis Bassett from Helston. His sermon was based on the story of the Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit. Mavis Harper was organist. Coffee mornings continue in the schoolroom on Thursdays
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Wendron Parish Church
The Rev Peter Bradford was the celebrant and the Rev Dorothy Noakes preached at the service of holy communion on Sunday morning. Bevan Osborne read the epistle and the gospel was read by Mr Bradford. Ray Spencer led the intercessions; Carol Bryans
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Ashton News
BALWEST METHODIST CHURCH: Gina Varker of Crowlas presented a reader’s service on Sunday morning. Guest accompanist was Ken Jones of Camborne; flowers were given by Sharon Wolfe. A light lunch was served after the service. ASHTON CHURCH: A service
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GOLF: Women and their pals play at Mullion Golf Course
LADIES Invitation Day was held at Mullion Golf Club on a day which saw rain, wind and sunshine hit the course. For the competition, played using the stableford scoring system, members bring along a friend from another club before going out for
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Penryn Freemasons celebrate 150 year milestone: PICTURES
A “cornerstone of Cornish freemasonry”, and one of the oldest lodges in Cornwall, The Lodge of the Three Grand Principles in Penryn has celebrated reaching the milestone of 150 years of age. The temple, situated at the bottom of New Street, welcomed
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Lady lurking in Porthallow pub toilet as new mural unveiled
A new lady is lurking in the toilets of Porthallow’s pub the Five Pilchards – and she’s getting eyed up on a regular basis. All is not quite as it sounds, however, as the “lady” in question is Murial, the central character of a mural that has been
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St Peter's Church
The service of holy communion for the fifth Sunday after Trinity was celebrated by the priest-in-charge, the Rev Andrew Stevenson. In his sermon, Andrew said that the readings this Sunday picked up where we left off last week. The gospel reading
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Constantine Women's Institute
"Don't throw It away - Paint It". Our speaker in July was from Sweetpea and Betty in Falmouth. They are a company who can give you ideas of upcycling anything in your home or garden that needs an uplift or you are even thinking of throwing away
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Mabe Women's Institute
There was a very good attendance for the July meeting when the speaker was Andrew Besley. Andrew had been a photographer for many years, having trained with the Press Association, and he proved to be an excellent raconteur, with many anecdotes
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Two-year-old child escapes injury in serious St Austell crash that left two men with leg injuries
Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash near St Austell resulted in two men sustaining serious leg injuries. Emergency services were called shortly after 11.15pm on Friday, July 18 after two cars rolled following a collision on the A3058
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Deer rescued from St Dennis clay mica pit
Firefighters were called to Melbur Pit, Scareswater near St Dennis this morning after a report of a trapped deer. The RSPCA and fire crews from St Dennis, St Austell and Bodmin were drafted in just after 7am following a report of a deer stuck in
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Stithians Methodist Church
The morning service on Sunday was led by Jean Whetham. There were Bible readings by Janet Gluyas and Anton Barkhuysen and the organist was Colin Anthony. In the evening officers of Stithians Agricultural Association and members of St Stythians
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Confusion over new Flushing car park
There is some confusion over a new car park at Flushing, according to the minutes of Mylor Parish Council’s June meeting. The report stated that Cornwall Council will part with land for the site, but “seemed somewhat confused as to which land was
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Falmouth Gardeners' Club
Members enjoyed their July trip last Tuesday with a visit to Primrose Farm at Skinners Bottom followed by a visit to Roseland House at Chacewater where the clematis were (as always) spectacular. At both properties we had a good wander about with
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Penryn Camera Club
On Thursday, July 8 members had an outing to Perranporth. Although only a couple made it, there were many surfers in the sea to photograph. We had to keep an eye on the incoming tide and keep moving backwards to keep our feet dry, but there was plenty
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Falmouth Methodist Church
Kevin Hosking, senior church steward, welcomed both Pastor Mike Ely and many visitors to the morning service. After the first hymn “For the Beauty of the earth”, Pastor Mike asked the children of the Junior Church if they had a present for him,
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Falmouth Poly cinema upgrade gets £1,000 council cash boost
The Poly’s campaign to upgrade its systems from 35mm film to digital has received a funding boost after Falmouth Town Council agreed to grant it £1,000. The money will be used as part of the cinema’s £43,000 move to modern, digital film, which
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FOOTBALL: Mullion beginning youth coaching
A FOOTBALL club have decided to start their own youth coaching sessions following the success of a course run at their home by Plymouth Argyle. Coaches from the League Two club went to Clifton Parc to carry out a session for young players going
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Falmouth Women's Institute
On Friday members welcomed Elizabeth Doidge to our meeting. She gave a wonderful demonstration on flower arranging, which we all enjoyed and picked up quite a few tips for when we get home, thank you Elizabeth. Friday is our last meeting before
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Penryn Women's Institute
Very, very good; a lovely display and the entries gave signs of hot competition for the local Flower Club were words said of the Penryn WI Annual Flower Show. Mary Wade was winner (70 points) of the Show Silver Cup. Her consistently high marks
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Penryn Methodist Church
At the beginning of the service Alan Darvill, on behalf of the church family, said a farewell to Emmanuella and Kelvin Anderson who will be returning to Sierra Leone after Kelvin’s graduation. The service was taken by worship leader Peter Mehaffey
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All Saints' Parish Church, Falmouth
Sunday, Trinity Five – The All Saints’ Bulletin of this week contains the first reference to the recent decision of the General Synod to consecrate women Bishops. It makes sombre reading for those who in good conscience cannot accept this decision
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Big clean at Glasney Greenspace for 'Love Our Parks Week'
The Glasney Greenspace Regeneration Project will be celebrating Love Our Parks Week with a day of clearing, making fixing and creating on July 26. The group will spend the day in the Glasney Valley, and will even be joined for some of the time
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Cannabis had 'nothing to do' with death of former Falmouth taxi driver says brother
The brother of former Falmouth taxi driver Charlie Dobson, who died of a heart attack during a fire at his Retanna home, has said he is confident cannabis found in his bloodstream did not contribute to his death. During the inquest Jeremy Dobson
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Reunion planned for former Helston 'Green School' pupils
The hunt is on for former pupils of Helston’s Green School in Penrose Road to attend an informal get together next Wednesday. It is for anyone who has memories of their school days, can remember teachers and lessons, and how the various rooms of
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Falmouth pasty factory fire: WC Rowes say production to be back up and running soon
The owners of a pasty factory in Falmouth have paid tribute to fast acting firefighters after a fire broke out, saying they are confident it will be back up and running, "in a short space of time". Eight crews from Falmouth, Helston, Redruth,
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High standards at Mullion's 73rd horticultural show: PICTURES + RESULTS
Mullion’s 73rd annual horticultural show has been declared “an outstanding success” with more than 720 entries. Taking place at Mullion Cricket Field last Wednesday, there was a vast array of vegetables, fruit and flowers to be admired. The
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Illegal nets seized in Mounts Bay go under the hammer
Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority is auctioning five lengths of rigged gill nets after they were seized in Mounts Bay. The nets were seized from Mounts Bay because they were placed and used contrary to a local byelaw. The nets
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FOOTBALL: Members and sponsors needed at Mabe FC Ladies
PLAYERS and sponsors are being sought to be part of a newly formed female football team. Mabe Ladies Football Club established in April to give opportunities for local women to play the sport locally. The team who train every Thursday at Mabe
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Huge Helston homes plan could be submitted this summer
An application to build 340 homes in the north of Helston could be submitted as early as the end of this summer. The latest proposals for land near Gwealdues, owned by Mark Rowe and referred to as the HX1 site, were on show to the public last Wednesday
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Last change to have your say on how Cornwall deals with flooding
Communities, businesses and the public have less than two weeks left to help shape the way Cornwall deals with the problem of flooding in the future. As part of its role as a lead local flood authority the council is required to produce a local