We have that Friday feeling here at thepacket.co.uk, so it must be time for our round-up of what has been making the headlines this week.

First up - Her Majesty the Queen has been visiting Cornwall.

Falmouth Packet:

It has certainly been a right royal day and thepacket.co.uk has a great live news blog full of pictures of Her Majesty's visit. Click here to read the story in full.

Falmouth Packet:

A Falmouth pensioner who fell victim to conmen and was left £130 out of pocket for just 20 minutes work - which saw her garden decimated - was over the moon this week when the damage was put right, free of charge.

Click here to read: £360 for a hole in your hedge? Swindlers strike in Old Hill, Falmouth.

Next is a heartwarming tale of fatherly love, as a war hero dad fighting in Afghanistan travelled 5,500 miles across two continents in time to see his daughter dance on Flora Day.

Click here to read more: 'To Flora with love'

Falmouth Packet: Chief Petty Officer Bond with his 13-year-old daughter Tegan

Who doesn't enjoy a story of daring do on the high seas? Especially when there is treasure to be found.

Click here to read how wreck hunters are back in town, ready to salvage silver bullion from the depths of the Atlantic.

Falmouth Packet: Deep sea treasure hunters return to Falmouth after silver bullion mission: PICTURE

There was drama in Constantine on Wednesday as a Camborne man sparked an armed response call-out to the village after harming himself with a knife. Read more here

The organisers of Porthleven’s Masked Ball have reassured residents that the event will not get any bigger, in the wake of complaints following last week’s event. Click here for more.

Falmouth Packet: Masked Ball cash helps give something back to community

He is a macho icon (in his own eyes) but what does a ultra luxurious cruise ship and the Russian president have to do with Falmouth? Check out: 'Ultra-luxury' liner that hosted Vladimir Putin party to dock in Falmouth today: PICTURE

Next - an initial report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has said a "kill cord," designed to stop the boat if the driver went overboard, was not being worn at the time of the accident that killed a father and daughter in Padstow. Click here for more.

And that's your lot for now! But as always there is plenty of news online at thepacket.co.uk covering Falmouth, Helston, West Cornwall, Truro, Camborne (and to be honest the whole of Cornwall these days.)

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