UPDATE: First Great Western have confirmed that while a person was hit by a train between Bath and Bristol this morning, as the Packet reported, the cancelled trains on the line between Truro and Falmouth were due to a fault. Incorrect information
Jolly’s Drinks ECB Cornwall Premier Camborne – Camborne 320-8 (L Weeks 76, M Rowe 70, S Hosking 40, K Roberts 31; J Shorten 4-96, T Dinnis 2-80), Callington 197 (M Robins 53, J Long 26, A Libby 20; M Rowe 4-38, C Payne 2-24, J Carvelly 2-53). Camborne
Fourteen members visited the Wayside Museum and Trewey Mill at Zennor. Members were able to learn about the early history of the area, life in a typical Cornish home of the 19th century, mining and past trades such as cooperage, cobbling, wheelwrighting
Five firefighters from Camborne were called out to deal with twenty five metres of hedge on fire this morning. The fire at Rosewarne just after 9am also involved trees, and crews used beaters and one hose reel to extinguish the fire.
The Rev Danny Reed led the worship on Sunday morning, taking as his theme the Water of Life. In his sermon he explained that the Holy Spirit was for ALL, that it was VITAL to us and that we should ACT upon it. There was a small water fountain in
The morning service on Sunday was led by Mary Mavers. There were Bible readings by Colin Trebilcock and Tom Rowse and the organist was Colin Anthony. The Rev Owen Blatchly, a retired Anglican clergyman living in Stithians, led the evening service
The holy communion service held on Sunday, Sixth Sunday after Trinity, was celebrated by the Rev Andrew Stevenson, priest-in-charge, who in his sermon said that boldness is something which is not often associated with the church. We can at times appear
Late-summer driving in Cornwall could be about to become a little less expensive thanks to supermarket fuel price cuts. From tomorrow Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco are all reducing the cost of their petrol and diesel by 2p a litre. In Asda's
A man was allegedly assaulted in Toast in Church Street, Falmouth, at around midnight on Sunday and police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone who can help is asked to call 101 and quote crime reference CR/091388/14.
It has been suggested that Helston’s three Cornwall councillors could begin “surgeries” once a month to meet with the public. It was raised by councillor Phil Martin at the last meeting of the town council. He said the Guildhall could be used as
Instead of the usual Methodist Church service held on the last Sunday of Flushing Regatta Week, a concert was performed on the first Sunday, July 27 at 6pm, outside on the Sailing Club Quay, by Dan Homes, a singer/songwriter from Chicago, Illinois,
LONG distance runner Emma Stepto continued her stellar form of late with another victory on the road. The Cornwall Athletics Club member was the first female home at the Magnificent Seven Mile race held in Saltash as part of the Cornwall Grand
Shop owners in Penryn are being invited to a meeting with the aim of setting up a new ‘Shop Watch’ scheme, similar to the well known ‘Pub Watch’. The meeting, with scheme organisers Peter Wemyss and Ian McCabe and a representative from the police
After a wet day, the evening of Monday, July 7 cleared for the Nankersey Male Choir's concert in the Garden Room of Falmouth's Princess Pavilion. The choir was conducted by musical director, Elaine Tangye. Guest accompanist was Martin Davies. Andy
Falmouth councillors are offering no objection to plans to build an extension at 1 Captains Walk to create an additional bedroom.
July’s meeting of members was very well attended. On conclusion of club business the evening’s guest speaker, John Price, took the floor to talk about his second horticultural passion - hydrangeas, camellias being his first. John briefly outlined
The service on Sunday was taken by the Rev Peter Facer and included holy communion. The first hymn was Give to our God immortal praise. In the prayers of thanksgiving prayers were said thanking God for His love to all of us and forgiveness was
Due to a bad weather forecast, the day trip to St Mawes by ferry was cancelled, but the evening visit to Gyllyngvase and Swanpool was able to go ahead. The evening was led by Derek Godridge who advised members on their camera settings to get the
On Sunday the theme of the service was the witness of Methodist Homes and was led by Gillian Collins. The organist was David Collins. Ginny Leggo spoke to the young people about a couple who went to live in Langholme when they were no longer able to
CORNISH Rebels have secured the South West Premier League Leaders title and booked their place in the League Grand Final with a 52-36 win over Plymouth Titans on Saturday, writes Rob Butland. Martyn Lawrance continued his fine form at loose forward
Sunday, Trinity Six – President of the sung mass was Father Stephen Drakeley, priest-in-charge, which began with the singing of the processional hymn “Alleluia, Alleluia hearts to heaven and voice raise.” Then followed the prayers of penitence
At the meeting held on July 17, members were entertained by One and All, a group who are new to us. They sang songs from Bach to Gilbert and Sullivan and the Beatles, ending with a very well arranged version of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. The next
Members had a very entertaining Friday afternoon - the group Proper Job came to sing to us, mainly Cornish songs many of which we joined in with. Lovely voices, lovely harmony - thank you gentlemen. We will now be having a break and our next meeting
A bid to build a new timber framed building to cut class sizes at Constantine School has been given the green light. Planning consent has been given for the creation of a new timber-framed building to be used as an additional classroom at the school
An RNLI lifeguard picks up a young boogie boarder and a swimmer who had got into difficulty in a strong current at Chapel Porth beach.
Visitors to Trevaunance Cove will see action both in the skies and in the sea on Monday, August 4 as St Agnes RNLI Lifeboat hold their annual Lifeboat Day. All funds raised will go towards the recently launched new lifeboat appeal for St Agnes
Police are appealing for help with a number of offences this week after an incident of criminal damage, alongside the theft of a bike and dinghy. A black hybrid Pinnacle Lithium cycle with a rack was stolen from the Admiral Quay area of Falmouth
Families enjoying an afternoon on Gyllyngvase Beach on Sunday had to clear the sand after a woman suffered a severe allergic reaction to a weever fish sting and had to be air-lifted to hospital. The 20-year-old woman from Watford lost conciousness
An elderly couple were in the right place when their car caught fire outside Falmouth Fire Station. The husband and wife, believed to be from Mawnan Smith, stopped almost directly opposite the station, near to the Falmouth School sports field,
Two people and a dog were rescued by an RNLI crew when their open boat was left without power off Black Rock at the entrance to Falmouth Harbour on Friday. The 13 foot Orkney Spinner had suffered engine failure and a passing vessel had relayed the
PUPILS at Helston Community College swapped their notebooks for the athletics field to take part in their sports day. A number of track and field disciplines were done by the students throughout the day. Among the events were the 100m sprint
Helston Museum is preparing to open the first in a series of exhibitions looking back at the history of the town in World War One. To be officially opened by the mayor Mike Thomas and deputy mayor Mark Utpon next week (August 4) this first exhibition
The 2015 Cornwall Best Bar None scheme has been formally launched at Sound Nightclub, Penzance Sound retained the title as the overall winner of Cornwall Best Bar None 2014 for the second year in a row and was runner up in the National Best Bar
