GIRL footballers at Culdrose Gannets Under 8s are enjoying the start of their first season. Playing as the all female team in the Kernow Youth Mixed League, the side have played two matches including against an all boys club. Despite having
BEN Ambrose secured his fourth win in a row as he boxed to victory at the Bodmin Show. The Falmouth and Penryn Boxing Club fighter beat N Miller from Plymouth. Ambrose produced a fine display to win on a unanimous points decision. Anyone
A kingfisher colony has sprung up near an outlying section of Helston’s waterways. This was the news from Helston town councillor Ronnie Williams at the last meeting of members. The town has a number of leats that turn into kennels in the town
Police in Penzance are asking for information after "a substantial amount" of building equipment was stolen from a site in Marazion last month. The burg;ary happened overnight between September 24 and 25 at a property under renovation in Leys Lane
CULDROSE Lynx Under 11s travelled down to Penzance on Sunday to take on the Youth Asteroids. The visitors, pictured above, began the game well, showing great confidence, with their hard work being rewarded with a great solo effort goal. Kieran
Falmouth's mayor, John Body headed a parade of fellow dignitaries, veterans and cadets on his way to his civic service on Sunday. Mr Body was joined by his wife, Linda, and several members of Falmouth Town Council, along with mayors from other
A pint of a beer and a whisky was enough to put a motorcyclist over the limit to drive in Penryn on September 23, and at Truro Magistrates’ Court he pleaded guilty to being a drink driver. Marc Galbraith, 36, of Glasney Place, Penryn, was stopped
Picture the scene: your wedding day has finally arrived, and as you exit the car / horse and carriage / novelty fire engine in your perfect white dress you have arrived at your dream venue of – the Guildhall? That is certainly what members of Helston
DEFENDING champions Helston FC A started the new season with an 8-1 victory in Division One of the West Cornwall Winter Pool League winning all six singles frames. Wins from Paul Williams, Jimmy Johns, Kev Bosustow, Ben Evans and Steve Williams
Six girls from Helston Community College have been chosen to perform live as part of this year’s televised Children In Need event. Katie Smith, Sarah England, Jayde Warren, Tamsin Ford, Rosanna Harrington and Lowenna Wearne will be with other members
The design of a proposed development in a Falmouth cul-de-sac which would turn a bungalow into a two-storey house, has been described as having the “Marmite effect” with people either loving it or hating it. Comments made on Cornwall Council’s
FALMOUTH’S netball players won two games and lost this week as their three teams took to the court. On Monday, the first team came up against Lastonets seconds at Falmouth School and had a tough first half as they held a 16-15 lead. For the
CAPTAIN Chris Morgan is one of four changes made to the Cornish Pirates starting XV for their British & Irish Cup clash with Welsh outfit Cross Keys on Sunday. The flanker sat out Saturday's defeat away at Doncaster Knights but has been brought
The Falmouth Pink Wiggers made their return to fundraising in style when over 200 people created a sea of checked shirts and denim at the much anticipated barn dance. Held at Falmouth Football Club, Pink Wig Events’ supporters were keen to get
Cury School held a fundraising breakfast, opening the doors of its breakfast club to the community to raise money for an outdoor classroom. Around 80 people turned up for the morning, where the menu included full English breakfasts, cereals and
THE AUTUMN Open attracted another large entry at Falmouth Golf Club last week, writes Keith Rashleigh. The competition was considerably spiced up when Angus MacArthur requested the On Course Foundation bring two injured personnel along. Falmouth
A warning has gone out over “cold callers” claiming to be from Cornwall Council and asking for bank details. An elderly woman received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the council, who said he was contacting residents to issue rebates
A person had to be treated for smoke inhalation following a kitchen fire in Penzance yesterday afternoon. Two fire engines were called to the incident in St. Clare Street just before 5pm. A fire service spokesperson said: "On arrival the crews
Cornwall Council has warned that 280 jobs look set to go by the end of the financial year. Formal consultation with staff began yesterday, as the council continues its “major reorganisation” in a bid to save £196 million over the next four years
Parents in Helston jumped at the chance to have their baby create a work of art for the final time this autumn. Helston Museum hosted a popular “baby paint” session, which have been held fortnightly up until the end of this month. For the final
A Penryn couple are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary this week. Robert and Margaret Hilder, who will have been happily married for 50 years today, will mark the milestone with family members and friends at their home in Market Street
A NEW season has brought a new look to the Helston Hellcats as the club’s Under 18s and 15s teams have merged with Newquay and Tavistock. Under the moniker Newstock Hellcats, the sides travelled to Devonport to face the Devonport Services/Newton
The prospect of heading the team at an award winning museum with an enviable reputation and an impressive collection attracted Richard Doughty to the top job at Falmouth’s maritime museum – not to mention ridding himself of a four-hour daily commute
