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'The world needs your light': Cornwall charity's touching message as it ends
A charity which has helped support women across Cornwall with their mental health has announced it is to end after five years. Your Voice, Cornwall, CIC shared a sad announcement on its Facebook page this week to its 12,000 followers that due to
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Helston welcomes brand new launderette with local girl at the helm
What started as a solution to a logistical problem has now become a brand-new launderette for one Helston woman. Gemma Wilkinson, 31 who has lived in Helston all of her life, is now the proud owner of The Bizzy Bee’s Laundry Services. The premises
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Last chance to get tickets for Christmas wine tasting event in Falmouth
Just a few tickets remain for a festive wine-tasting experience that will take place in Falmouth next week. Drink Finder – Constantine Stores is hosting its annual Christmas Wine Tasting event at the Princess Pavilion on Thursday, November 7.
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First UK case of different strain of mpox detected in London
The first UK case of a strain of the mpox virus, formerly known as monkeypox, has been detected in London. However, the risk to the UK population from the Clade Ib mpox strain “remains low”, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. The person
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E-fit released after 'sexual assault' at this years Boardmasters Festival
The police have released an e-fit image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a sexual assault during this year’s Boardmasters Festival in Newquay. Officers are currently investigating reports of a sexual assault which happened on Saturday
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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out a Budget which will increase taxes by £40 billion as she promised to “fix the foundations” of the economy and repair the public finances. In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a
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Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the price of a pint will drop by 1p following a cut in the draught duty. It comes as the Labour government announced their first budget in 15 years with their last in 2010 under Gordon Brown. Taking
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Discounted food charity cancels visits to Helston with immediate effect
A discounted food charity aimed at supporting working families struggling to make ends meet has cancelled all future visits to Helston, it has been confirmed. Devon & Cornwall Food Action (DCFA), which is based in Plymouth, holds monthly events
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Chancellor reveals Inheritance Tax changes in Budget - how will you be affected?
Rachel Reeves has announced a number of changes to the Inheritance Tax system during her first Budget as Chancellor. Announcing Labour's first Budget for 14 years, Ms Reeves, the country's first female Chancellor, confirmed changes to inheritance
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Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget: benefit 'increase' confirmed
More than a million households in receipt of DWP Universal Credit will benefit from changes to the system announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today. Ms Reeves, giving her first budget as Chancellor, announced that Labour will be lowering the
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Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike
Businesses fear that increases to the National Minimum Wage and an increase in employer National Insurance contributions may be the final nails in the coffin for struggling firms. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed today that employers’ national
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How to become a firefighter in Cornwall - all 26 stations recruiting
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is now recruiting on-call firefighters at 26 stations across the Duchy. Cornwall’s on-call firefighters come from all walks of life. They include homemakers, shopkeepers, builders, farmers, office workers and directors
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Unlimited access to the Packet website for the rest of the year for just £2
Readers can get unlimited access to the Packet news website for the rest of the year for just £2 - but only if you act quickly. Anyone taking out a subscription over the next two weeks can enjoy an exclusive offer of paying £2 for two months,
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Death notices and funeral announcements from October in the Falmouth Packet
Families have been paying tribute to loved ones who have died in Cornwall over the past month. Every week, the Falmouth Packet publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well
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Budget 2024: What to expect from 'painful' budget
On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves will deliver the 2024 autumn Budget - Labour's first in almost 15 years. She has warned it will involve "difficult financial decisions" and Keir Starmer has warned it will be "painful". Britain's first female chancellor
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Cornwall defend National Shinty title for first time ever
Cornwall successfully defended their National Shinty Title for the first time in history. This historic achievement took place during the Lowender Festival, where Cornwall secured their place at the top of the table, finishing two points clear
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Three Cornish farmers win prestigious scholarships for international research
Five people from the south west have been appointed 2025 Nuffield Farming Scholars - including three from Cornwall. The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the appointment of 24 new scholars for 2025. During their scholarships
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NHS Cornwall advice on where to go for help this half term
Residents in Cornwall have been asked to think carefully about their healthcare choices as the darker nights and colder days of autumn set in. The NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board has issued a reminder to those who may be
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Falmouth Harbour’s new £1.6m pilot boat arrives with crowd of onlookers
Pendennis headland was crowded with people on Sunday afternoon to see Falmouth Harbour’s new £1.6m pilot boat Atlantic arrive from the builders, Holyhead Marine in North Wales. This vessel is a state of the art vessel built to the latest specifications
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Pirates Amateurs earn bonus point victory over Bideford
Pirates Amateurs were not at their best as they edged Bideford away from home to move up to third in the Counties 1 Tribute Western West league table. Despite not being in top form, they managed to secure a bonus point victory in Devon. Tries
