A motorbike on fire has been tackled by firefighters at a busy road junction in Falmouth near a primary school. The burning vehicle was spotted at the junction of Woodlane and Western Terrace just before 5.30pm. An eyewitness said firefighters
A sneak peek of this week's Falmouth/Penryn and Helston Packets In this week's Falmouth/Penryn Packet - out now! The Clean-Up Falmouth campaign got out of the traps this week with councillors and willing residents helping clean up the area
RNLI lifeguards on Perranporth beach in Cornwall have pulled 15 people to safety this afternoon after a flash rip current took them suddenly out of their depth. The rescue of the group, which included children and teenagers, has led to a call for
Police have been called in to investigate after a van fire on Tehidy Road, Camborne, yesterday was suspected to have been an arson attack. One fire appliance from Camborne Community Fire Station attended and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus
Last weekend, Gyllyngvase Surf Life Saving + Triathlon Club fielded a team of 64 nippers in the Cornwall Surf Life Saving Championships at Carbis Bay, St Ives. After two days of intense and friendly competition, the result is believed to be the
UPDATE 1.30pm A normal service has now been resumed on the Maritime Line following an earlier fire. --- The rail disruption in Cornwall has continued today with a "line-side" fire on the Maritime Line between Falmouth and Truro. The small
After a very successful few months on the contest circuit, including a win and best Euphonium soloist prize at Weston-Super-Mare in May, the busy summer season is well under way for St Keverne band. On Friday they are holding a barbecue in St Keverne
The family service on Sunday was taken by the Rector, the Rev Lesley Walker. The sermon, based on the readings from Genesis and Luke, encouraged us to read the Bible with different eyes particularly in relation to the role of women. God has entrusted
The meeting got underway on a very warm July evening with 27 members present. Business was discussed and outings arranged and our Summer Tea at Porthoustock Village Hall was organised, as there is no August meeting our September Harvest Festival was
PORTHLSunday's service for the eighth Sunday after Trinity was taken by Father Harry Pugh. The first lesson and the Psalm were read by Phyllis Whiting, the second lesson by Maureen Williams and Andrew Woods was the organist. This week's services
President for the day on Sunday was Des Moore who welcomed a visitor from Caerphilly. In the afternoon Roger Hosking looked at the reading in Matthew chapter 22 when the opponents of Jesus used insincere flattery to try and trap Him, but his quick
The depths of Falmouth Bay hold many a secret, but none more intriguing than the rust-pocked carcasses of World War I German U-Boats just off Pendennis Point. Salvaged from Scapa Flow in Scotland where the enemy fleet had scuppered itself at the
UPDATE: A shire horse that collapsed at Camborne Show on Saturday has since died. The horse, Lincoln, collapsed again on Saturday night and its owners say it died on Sunday morning. Paula and David Udy said that they were "overwhelmed" by
A surprise send-off saw former teachers and pupils gathering at Boskenwyn Primary School to mark the departure of headteacher Drew Corser. Staff had organised a Cornish-themed open day, which saw the pupils baking scones to then sell as part of
Sunday marks the 150th Anniversary celebrations at Leedstown Chapel and the 11am service will be taken by the Rev Harry Chant. Also at 11am is Junior Church in the Sunday schoolroom. We will be celebrating 150 years of worship at LUMC on this occasion
AN all singing, all dancing tribute to Buddy Holly and the Cricketeers rolls into the Falmouth Pavilion on Friday and you could be there. We have two pairs of tickets to give away to the show that has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe.
Members were excited to meet at the Badger Inn at 7pm on Thursday, July 11 for the Lelant Rosamund Pilcher walk led by Vivienne Robinson. Rosamund’s early writing had been for Mills and Boon, later developing into a romantic novelist whose stories
The Sunday morning service on July 14 was led by Tony Nicholas and was based on the Parable of the Talents. The Bible reading was from Matthew chapter 25 v 14-30 and Tony spoke about the variety and quality of talent displayed when Porthleven Chapel
Ruby Brown preached on Sunday with Rachel playing the organ and Everett providing the flowers. The next coffee morning is on Friday from 10am to noon for chapel funds. On Tuesday, July 16 members of Little Lights group, with their leaders Rachel
The Sunday morning service was conducted by Dennis Bassett from Helston and the pianist was Shirley Mildren. William Dale, vestry steward, warmly welcomed Dennis to Chynhale and read the notices at the commencement of the service. The congregation
Deacon Geoffrey Tamblin led the morning worship on Sunday. He started by saying how amazing God is and the sermon discussed what we could expect of Him, and what He expected of us. Some lovely hymns were chosen to follow the theme. Organist was Margaret
The celebration of parish communion contained a special mile-stone for the recently ordained the Rev Jane Bradbury, namely her first sermon at St Michael’s. The Rev Jane chose as her themes Jesus’ stay at the home of Martha and Mary and Paul’s
A runaway lorry destroyed a wall, a street sign, railings and a lamp post outside St Austell railway station yesterday. The lorry, carrying concrete blocks, started to roll down the hill after it is thought that the driver had climbed out.
On Sunday morning our preacher was the Rev Geoffrey Thorpe with Paul Coombs as worship leader. Music corner was depleted with only Paul Jenkin and his daughter Megan after the Sunday school departed, despite the first song “Praise Him on the trumpet
The bells rang out Sunday morning. The service was conducted by the Rev Stevens, the organist was Christine and Chad and Eric read the morning lessons. In Sunday school the lesson was read by Charlotte and the children later joined the congregation
Sunday’s service was led by Dr E McPhee from Falmouth, organist was Gwen Collins and the offering was taken by Clive Mitchell. There is a craft day on Monday, between 10am and 2pm – bring your lunch; tea and coffee will be served. Sunday’s
UPDATE 10am: All lines have now reopened. Services may still be delayed by up to 30 mins. A body on the tracks near Redruth is causing train disruption on the mainline service out of Cornwall. Emergency services are at the scene with
The fifth race in the COGS offshore series took place on Saturday, with competitors sailing from Helford Sailing Club to Penzance. Eleven yachts took their places on the start line at 9am to make the best of the tide around the Lizard point.
The achievements of year 13 students at Helston Community College have been celebrated at a special presentation evening. Students, staff, governors and friends gathered for the event, at which students were awarded subject prizes as well as individual
A plumber from Falmouth narrowly avoided an immediate prison sentence after being found guilty of harassing a woman in the town. John Hopkinson, from Harbour Court in New Street, had pleaded not guilty to harassing Susan Toy between February 25
A man from Lanner has admitted housing benefit and council tax benefit fraud totalling £7,120.17. Roger Chesterfield (54) of Strawberry Fields, Lanner pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates Court on Friday 12 July 2013 to four counts of benefit fraud
The talented youth of Mylor Primary School put on an impressive performance for their parents, teachers and peers when they held a Mylor’s Got Talent competition. Headteacher Chris Lea described it as a “fantastic night”, and an “excellent performance
A group of wildlife boat operators "committed to working together with the aim of creating a sustainable future for the industry in Cornwall" have said the death of the dolphin was an "outrage". Saying the small pod was a "hanging onto the very
FANS of Phil Collins and Genesis will appreciate the quality production staged by And Finally… Phil Collins at the Princess Pavilion on Saturday, August 10. Touring for their fifth anniversary year, And Finally... Phil Collins return with their
