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  • Ferry that 'clipped' seabed docks in Falmouth for repairs

    Condor ferry Commodore Clipper that struck the seabed off Little Russell, enroute to Guernsey, has docked in number three dock for hull repairs. An initial inspection of the hull has revealed more damage than was first anticipated. The company

  • A&P Falmouth wins roll on roll off contract

    A&P Falmouth has won a second important contract with Grimaldi Lines to repair the ro-ro Grande Sierra Leone that arrives next month. The company is also actively chasing other contracts with the Italian conglomerate. Meanwhile a team of dockyard

  • Friday Funny: Casablanca moment for Helston councillor

    There is a famous quote from the film Casablanca in which Humphrey Bogart tells Ingrid Bergman: “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” Cornwall councillor Andy Wallis had a similar experience in London recently

  • RUGBY: Stithians hosting 7s games on Sunday

    RUGBY players will be going down to Stithians on Sunday for a 7s tournament. The competition is being held as part of the club’s 125 anniversary celebrations with games being played over a half pitch format. Alongside the rugby, a food and

  • Get your skates on for Helston roller rink

    It’s time to get your skates on in Helston following the opening of a roller skating rink that runs until next week. As a follow up to the popular winter skating rink before Christmas, the Epworth Hall garden is once again the site for skaters

  • Gig club break-in sparks police appeal

    Officers from Falmouth Boat Watch are investigating a break in at Flushing Gig Club between June 17 and 18. Intruders sawed the hasp from a padlock to gain entry and search the building, but nothing was taken. Anyone with information should

  • SAILING: Heard Memorial Race held at Mylor

    SAILORS took to the waters at Mylor Yacht Club for the Heard Memorial Race on Sunday, writes Chris Davis. This race, held in memory of Mylor boatbuilders Terry and Martin Heard, of Tregatreath, is a firm fixture in the Mylor calendar and the working

  • Pendennis Castle WWI exhibition opens with a bang

    A new World War One exhibition opened with a bang as Pendennis Castle fired a rare 1916 anti-aircraft gun. To mark the opening of the Fortress Falmouth exhibition commemorating the centenary of the war, two volunteers in period costume fired the

  • Penryn man faces rape charge

    A PENRYN man has appeared in court facing a charge of rape. Jonathan Scott Stanbury, aged 53, of College Hill, Penryn, entered no plea at Truro Magistrates’ Court where he faced an allegation of rape at Penryn on January 26. His case was sent

  • Falmouth Festival fund fashion show this evening

    The annual fashion show raising money for the Falmouth Festival Fund takes place at the Princess Pavilion from 7.30pm on Friday night. As well as models on the catwalk displaying some of the latest trends, there will be a performance from Preachin

  • Falmouth shipping movements July 15 - July 21

    Tuesday, July 15 Liberian bulker Cape Alexandros (92,744/10) sailed from Falmouth Bay for St Lawrence Seaway, Canada Panamanian research vessel Horizon Geobay (3,502/78) sailed from County Wharf to Falmouth Bay and returned to County wharf. Isle

  • World War One commemorations begin in Helston

    Helston has begun its 100th anniversary of the start of World War One commemorations with a civic service. This special one-off event marked the second civic service for mayor Mike Thomas since he took up the office in May. Mr Thomas, joined

  • GOLF: Monthly medal goes to Prowse at Praa

    IAN Prowse won the men’s monthly medal at Praa Sands Golf and Country Club after carding a stableford score of 59 points on Sunday. In the ladies’ section of the medal, Linda Dunford won the prize on Saturday after scoring 64, putting her three

  • Join the Joust

    This summer, your family could win free tickets to the spectacular joust events taking place at Pendennis Castle. Witness battling knights on horseback, jovial jesters and stunning displays of falconry in the historic setting of one of Henry VIII

  • Stay another day in Falmouth

    The countdown to Falmouth Week has begun and with just over two weeks to go until all the action begins on and off the water, we are offering one reader the chance to win tickets to each of the party nights at Events Square. The Packet has teamed

  • Find a real life treasure

    IF you are a fan of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, there is a chance to see one of its top experts, Eric Knowles, give a fascinating and entertaining talk at HFC this September. As well as being a well-known face in the world of antiques and on our

  • Cats poisoned with antifreeze in Camborne

    Two cats have been killed in Camborne, with traces of anti-freeze found in their bodies. Police have now launched a criminal investigation and called for vigilance by cat owners. It follows the death of the two cats in the Trelowarren Street

  • FOOTBALL: Teams learn fate in 2014 Dave Gardner Trophy

    THE draw for this year’s Dave Gardner Trophy has been made. In the tenth edition of the competition, Falmouth will travel to Penzance tonight for the first match starting at 7.30pm before Helston welcome Porthleven the following day, with kick

  • Open verdict in Falmouth club doorman inquest

    The coroner has recorded an open verdict at the inquest of a Falmouth bouncer who was found dead at his home on Valentine 's Day. David John Cotterill, known as John, 35, who worked as a handyman and doorman at Falmouth's Club International, was found