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Popular TV panel show to be broadcast from Cornwall later this month
Loose Women is to air a special show from Cornwall later this month. Four of the team travelled to the Duchy to film an episode at the Eden Project, to celebrate World Earth Day. Surrounded by the biggest indoor rainforest in the world, Kaye
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Readers' questions answered by Packet head of content Emma Ferguson
Recently we gave our Packet subscribers the chance to ask questions to me, head of content Emma Ferguson, on anything they liked – whether it was about a local issue, our news coverage, or how we make decisions in our newsroom. As always, we want
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Coroner to write to health secretary about ambulance delays prior to two deaths
A Cornwall coroner has called for improvements in ambulance response times after hearing how waits of up to three hours 47 minutes may have contributed to the deaths of two pensioners. Assistant Cornwall coroner Guy Davies has written to Health
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Falmouth cruise ship season due to begin today after first call cancelled
Bad weather ahead of Storm Kathleen prevented Ambassador Cruises cruise ship Ambition being the first ship of the 2024 season for Falmouth. Inward from Cobh, Ambition steamed past Falmouth for Tilbury after the master consulted with the owners.
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Your chance to sit on the panel for police misconduct hearings in Cornwall
Members of the public can now apply to sit on the panel for police misconduct hearings. Independent members are being recruited by the offices of Police and Crime Commissioners in Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset. These appointments follow changes
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Air paramedic hopes to finish London Marathon in under 3 hours - in full kit
As if completing the London Marathon wasn’t a challenge in itself, a critical care paramedic from Cornwall is preparing to take it one step further – by running it in his full Cornwall Air Ambulance kit. Not only this, he hopes to be able to finish
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Falmouth Packet
Every week, the Falmouth Packet publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory
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I am offended that you have taken offence to something that wasn’t offensive
My wife loves watching reality TV, she calls it her ‘guilty pleasure’. I object to the word ‘guilty’; she works a full-time job at a hospital and works another full-time job at home as a mum to two kids. Reality TV is her ‘pleasure’ and there is
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WanderFilm to bring music to the big screen at The Poly
In the lead up to this year's Wanderfal musical extravaganza, The Poly is presenting WanderFilm, a film celebration of musical culture in film. The film festival has been scheduled for April 9-11 and April 16, in partnership with The Cornish Bank
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Charity Race for Life currently offering discounted entry
People across Cornwall are being urged to sign up for the Race for Life later this month at a discounted rate. The popular fundraising events raise money for Cancer Research UK. Anyone interested in taking part can currently sign up with 30
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Helston confectioner to appear on national TV competition
A Cornwall confectioner is to appear on national television this month for the chance to be stocked on the shelves of Aldi. Marshmallow maker Teagan Rowlands-Bryant of Moosh Mallows is to appear on Channel 4‘s Aldi’s Next Big Thing. Hosted
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Climate Cafés to launch across Cornwall for environment discussions
A group of Climate Cafés are set to launch across Cornwall in environmental efforts. The expansion of the café's network aims to provide a supportive platform for people dealing with concerns about climate and ecological crises. The Helston
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MD of two of Cornwall's top hotels reflects on ten years in charge
As MD of two top hotels in Cornwall, Ben Young is reflecting on the last decade as he marks his ten year anniversary in Falmouth. Now managing director of four-star hotels The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth and The Alverton Hotel in Truro, Ben was
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Warnock and TUST consortium facing rejection in Torquay United ownership bid
Torquay United has announced one ‘preferred bidder’ to take over ownership of the club and it is not believed to be the consortium involving Torquay United Supporters Trust (TUST), former manager Neil Warnock and a group of local businessmen. Former
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New £41 million contract awarded for broadband in Cornwall
A new £41 million contract has been awarded to Wildanet to provide gigabit-capable broadband for up to 16,800 homes and businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It is the third major investment in Cornwall as part of the UK Government’s