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Falmouth Cringe Comedy Festival unveils first lineup for 2024
Falmouth Cringe Comedy Festival unveils its first lineup for 2024 with another uproarious celebration of laughter, showcasing a diverse array of comedic styles and voices promised. The Falmouth Cringe says it is excited to announce the release
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New data reveals number of domestic abuse crimes reported daily to police
New figures have revealed that more than 50 domestic abuse crimes a day are reported to Devon and Cornwall Police. Following an investigation by Personal Injury Claims UK the data revealed that the force recorded a total of 20,972 domestic abuse
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Noisy neighbour moved in by council making woman next door's life a living hell
A 77-year-old woman says she has been left feeling suicidal after Cornwall Council moved a noisy neighbour into the bungalow next door. Sandra Richards who lives in the Beacon area of Falmouth in a council bungalow run by Cornwall Housing says
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Delays on the main Helston to Redruth road after car ends up on its roof
Drivers are being warned of delays on the main road from Helston to Redruth today (Thursday) after an incident involving a car. The B3297 Penventon Terrace, Four Lanes is currently partially blocked in both directions following an incident involving
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Bluey live on stage captures the magic of the TV show in Cornwall: review
Who would have thought that a cartoon blue dog (complete with parents the rest of us mere mortals can only aspire to be half as good as) would become such a global phenomenon? Yet here we all were, sat in a packed Cornwall Playhouse auditorium,
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Images of future redesign of former Ships and Castles leisure centre revealed
Designs for the creation of a multi-purpose community hub and healthy living centre on the site of the former Ships and Castles leisure centre have been revealed. Pendennis Leisure trustees have shared their ‘Future Focus’ design proposals for
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Pillar of the community has his final wish before passing honoured by the Packet
A pillar of the community George Kingston from Mabe, who even had a street named after him, has had his final wish granted with one final story in the Packet to say farewell and thank you to everybody. George sadly passed away at the Royal Cornwall
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Helston café owner seeks public support to continue care for donkeys and sheep
The owner of a popular café in Helston is reaching out to the community for help with the ongoing costs of caring for her rescued donkeys and sheep. Dawn Jones of The Crate on Rowe’s Lane has provided the animals with a happy and comfortable surrounding
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Shock announcement on future of iconic Falmouth pub made
Iconic Falmouth pub The Prince of Wales is to stay open after plans to close it were shelved for the time being. In a post on The Prince of Wales pub Facebook page Jayne and Dave Martin announced they were going to continue as caretaker managers
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More details and images for proposed student flats on site of Cornish pub
More details and images have been revealed for proposed student flats to be built on the site of a Cornish pub currently still trading. As reported by the Packet last week, developers want to build student accommodation and a convenience store
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Beach cafe owner's solar panels dream shattered after battering by storm
After Falmouth Castle Beach cafe's battering by Storm Pierrick on Monday night a campaign to raise money for solar panels has been shattered. Emily Davidson launched a Crowdfunder back at the beginning of March to raise money to install solar panels