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First look at how new scout hut and community cafe for Helston could look
A major redevelopment of land at the top of Helston town centre has moved forward a step with plans being drawn up for approval. This set of images forms part of a planning application for Coronation Gardens and the King George V playing field,
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Dress fit for BAFTA 'Queen' for sale in Cornwall - plus racy Kelly Brook corset
This week we introduce a new feature to the Packet, detailing some of the most interesting and exciting lots to come before Lay's Auctions in Penzance. Here, Mimi Connell-Lay talks us through a dress fit for a 'Queen' - and something a little racier
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Visit Santa's floating grotto at charity Christmas fayre
The Children's Sailing Trust (CST) is hosting a Christmas Craft Fayre complete with floating Santa's grotto, which families can visit for free. The event takes place on Saturday, December 9 at Trevassack Lake, from 10am to 4pm. It aims to
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Postgrad agricultural student from Cornwall chosen for national award
A POSTGRADUATE student from Cornwall has received a national award so he can study his masters degree. NFU Mutual has chosen three postgraduate agricultural students to receive a Centenary Award bursary from the organisations charitable trust.
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Porthleven lights up in freezing temperatures: IN PICTURES
Even temperatures dropping to freezing could not stop the celebrations in Porthleven on Friday evening when the port switched on its Christmas lights. The chilly air certainly lent a festive atmosphere to the event, which took place at the harbour
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'Abuse and intimidation' putting women off local politics in Cornwall
Female councillors, including Cornwall Council’s leader Linda Taylor, have said abuse and harassment is putting women off standing for election. Cllr Taylor told a meeting of the full council this week that such behaviour “cannot and will not be
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Top chefs join to raise record amount for important Cornish charity
Top chefs from across the south west came together for a charity dinner to raise a record amount of money for the Cornwall Air Ambulance. The dinner took place on November 20 at Carbis Bay Estate's Ugly Butterfly venue, where an astonishing £160,428
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Celebrate Christmas with Cornish traditions at Trelissick
A Cornish-inspired Christmas is set for a National Trust site. From December 2 to 31, excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Trelissick near Truro, overseen by the National Trust, will be packed with seasonal offerings. The eighteenth-century
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New music festival coming to Cornwall in 2024
A new music and well-being festival is heading to Cornwall in 2024. Quick Panda Productions, organisers of The Great Estate Festival and Little Orchard, have unveiled plans for the event named Paradhis Festival. It is poised to transform the
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African eatery on top as readers name their favourite restaurants in Cornwall
Cornwall locals have named their favourite restaurants - and a certain African eatery in Falmouth is dominating the responses. Readers of the Falmouth Packet were asked to share their top choices for local dining establishments. The responses
