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  • Pervert caught pleasuring himself in slurry for third time

    UPDATE: The man branded a slurry pervert has appeared back in court after threatening to kill a farmer. Click here for more A man found naked in a field amongst cow dung and mud had been sexually pleasuring himself, a court has heard. It was

  • Exclusive interview with Helston's new town manager

    Meet Helston's new town manager in an exclusive interview with the Packet. In today's edition, out now, town centre manager Richard Dennery reveals his vision for the future of Helston, why he believes the town should work with its supermarkets

  • St Austell Brewery head backs call for tax freeze

    One of the South West's leading independent businessmen has today backed the national call for a freeze in beer tax in next month's budget. James Staughton, Managing Director of St Austell Brewery - one of the region's biggest private employers - said

  • Big year planned for Mousehole Male Voice Choir

    A big year is planned for the Gorsedd trophy-winning Mousehole Male Voice Choir as members gear up for performances at the Cornwall International Choral Festival. The group will be the sole Cornish choir joining national and international singers, at

  • Letting agency opens in Falmouth

    A letting agency dedicated to finding homes for students has opened in Falmouth . DIGS is being managed by student lettings expert Kirsten Pepper and “lettings negotiator” Danni Toy. Kirsten has previously been employed by First Step

  • St Columb Major arson in the gorse

    Arsonists have set fire to a large area of gorse at St Columb Major according to the fire service. Crews battled to put out a 200 metre front of fire at Tregonetha Downs after it broke out just after midnight. It is the second gorse

  • Helston dancers to surprise Truro shoppers

    Shopping in Truro will be jazzed up this Saturday by dancers from Helston. Emerging from the crowds will be dancers from the town, as well as Newquay and Launceston, in a Flash Dance event taking place in two parts of the city. At an

  • Truro Cancer Care ball coming soon

    Marie Curie Cancer Care's Truro fundraising group are putting the finishing touches to their annual ball at The Penventon Park Hotel on Saturday, March 12. The event is billed as an opportunity to dress up and party till late in support of

  • St Piran's Day to be marked with Cornwall College event

    Cornwall College Camborne is marking St Piran's Day by holding a combined open event and science morning this Saturday. The open event itself includes the chance to get a feel for student life, visit departments and ask tutors about the range of courses

  • Future of Falmouth Rugby Club and rec ground safe

    The future of Falmouth Rugby Club has been secured for up to 80 years, with the signing of a new lease. A raft of improvements are now planned at the recreation ground. Club committee members say that if rugby is played at the club for the next 40