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This is why people in Penryn were ordered by police to leave their homes last week
Police cordoned off an address in Penryn and ordered people living nearby to evacuate their homes after potentially explosive items were found inside. Police say they went to the address in Glasney Place last Thursday, November 30 to try and find
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Golf club and restaurant in Falmouth sold to local husband and wife team
A GOLF club and restaurant in Falmouth has been sold to a local husband and wife team today. Falmouth Golf Club, which sits overlooking Falmouth Bay just above the Southwest coastal path, has today been sold on December 4 by the current owner
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Taxi driver sentenced for attempting to incite teenager into sexual act
A MAN who attempted to incite a teenager into a sexual act when she was a passenger in his taxi has been given a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Dale Purchase, aged 29, of Townshend Avenue in Plymouth, appeared before Plymouth Magistrates
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Eyebrows raised over council job no one understands - but has a £52,000 salary
Eyebrows have been raised at New County Hall / Lys Kernow in Truro about a new role, which has been advertised as paying up to £52,252 – for a job no one really understands. It appears many are unclear what a ‘Leadership Futures Practitioner’ is
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Sander's last stand: Falmouth Eagles 2XV match ends in tragedy
IN a rugby match filled with intensity and emotion, the Eagles 2XV faced the Spartans of St. Austell on a cold and dreary Tregenver playing field, writes Danny Trick. The stage was set for a battle that would leave an indelible mark on the hearts
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Cornish music festival announce X Factor winner James Arthur as latest headliner
Former X Factor winner James Arthur has been announced as The Wyldes' latest headliner to join the festival line-up next year. Off the back of a sell-out arena tour in 2023, James Arthur has just announced new tour dates for 2024, including a debut
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The Santa Bus Cornish journey begins! When and where you can see it this week
The Santa Bus may have already made a start on its festive journey through Cornwall this week, but there are still plenty of opportunities to see it over the next few days. As previously reported in the Packet, Go Cornwall announced the dates
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Victory against St Albans makes it back-to-back wins for the White Tigers
THE White Tigers made it back-to-back wins in the National League South after a convincing 3-1 victory over St Albans City at Bolitho Park, writes Cameron Weldon. Goals from Andrew Neal, Will Dean and Adam Porter put City in cruise control before
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Sander's last stand - Tributes for 'role model' who died shortly after rugby match
TRIBUTES have poured in for a 'hero' and 'role model' who sadly passed away shortly after having competed in a rugby match in Falmouth. Player/manager Chris 'Sandy' Sanders passed away after suffering a heart attack shortly after competing in
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Dance legends Underworld to play Cornwall for first time ever next year
Dance music legends Underworld are set to perform in Cornwall for the first time EVER next year at the Wyldes Music Festival. Electronic music heroes Underworld have been announced as The Wyldes’ latest headliner to join the line-up at next year's
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Restaurant owner fined £14,000 for 'filthy and rancid' conditions
AN Indian restaurant in Cornwall has been fined thousands after inspectors found the premises to be 'filthy and rancid.' The owner of the Amity Tandoori, Redruth, has been fined £14,000 after a series of food inspections found the premises to be
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Penryn fight it out against Tavistock in mid-table battle
PENRYN travelled to Moorlands Lane on Saturday to take on Tavistock in a western counties league match, writes Jonathan Plummer. Despite the freezing overnight conditions, an early morning pitch inspection was passed and a very entertaining match
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Plans to power up and extend unused wind farm among latest planning applications
Plans to breathe new life into an old wind farm plus proposals for new homes are among the latest planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council. Every week more than 100 applications are validated by Cornwall Council and we have selected
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Luxury boat builder announces structural change as order books stretch well into 2025
One business that has bucked the trend in the current economic climate is Mylor based boatbuilder Cockwells which has order books full right up to 2025. Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has announced major changes to its senior management
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of
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Expressions of interest wanted for lovely family home with deathly quiet neighbours
A town council owned house with dead quiet neighbours has been put out for “expressions of interest” on the rental market. The three bedroomed detached house at the top entrance to Falmouth Cemetery is being offered on an assured shorthold tenancy
