Mawnan cliff path fall woman carried to safety

3:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

A woman who fell from the South West Coast Path near Mawnan had to be carried to safety yesterday afternoon.

Helston theatre company stage Beauty and the Beast

Helston theatre company stage Beauty and the Beast

3:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

It may be a tale as old as time but the young members of Helston’s ACT1 theatre company are putting their own polish to a forthcoming production of Beauty and the Beast.

Warm welcome as cruise ship passengers flood into Falmouth: PICTURES

Warm welcome as cruise ship passengers flood into Falmouth: PICTURES

2:40pm Friday 17th May 2013

The largest cruise ships to visit Falmouth this year were moored off Pendennis Point last week.

Mylor May Day celebrations: PICTURES

Mylor May Day celebrations: PICTURES

1:20pm Friday 17th May 2013

There was plenty to see and do at this year’s Mylor May Fair with maypole dancing and a big boost for playing field funds.

Weak potato crop threatens Cornish pasties

1:20pm Friday 17th May 2013

Cornish pasty producers are worried they may have to put up their prices because of a big increase in the cost of raw ingredients.

Injured military veterans put skills to use at Helston College

Injured military veterans put skills to use at Helston College

12:48pm Friday 17th May 2013

Injured military veterans have been training students at Helston Community College in a bid to improve their confidence.

Service to remember victims of WWII Penryn bombing raid

Memorial service 70 years after WWII hospital bombing

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

A service will be held this Saturday to remember the 18 people that lost their lives during the German bombing of Penryn 72 years ago.

'Ultra-luxury' liner that hosted Vladimir Putin party to dock in Falmouth today: PICTURE

'Ultra-luxury' liner that hosted Vladimir Putin party to dock in Falmouth today: PICTURE

10:40am Friday 17th May 2013

The port welcomes the five-star rated ultra-luxurious cruise ship Silver Whisper today (Friday), as she makes Falmouth the first port of call on her 12-day Southampton to Copenhagen cruise.

Padstow speed boat tragedy: Kill cord not being worn

Padstow speed boat tragedy: Kill cord not being worn

10:23am Friday 17th May 2013

An initial report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has said a kill cord, designed to stop the boat if the driver went overboard, was not being worn at the time of the accident.

To Helston Flora Day with love for 007 namesake

Chief Petty Officer Bond with his 13-year-old daughter Tegan

7:00am Friday 17th May 2013

In the ultimate tale of fatherly love a war hero dad fighting in Afghanistan travelled 5,500 miles across two continents in time to see his daughter dance on Flora Day.

Scorrier gardens open for Mission to Seafarers

Falmouth’s mayor Geoffrey Evans is applauded by supporters of the Mission to Seafarers, Falmouth, as he plants a tree at Tregullow Gardens.

5:00am Friday 17th May 2013

The sun came out and so did supporters of The Mission to Seafarers, Falmouth, when Tregullow Gardens, at Scorrier, were opened to the public on Bank Holiday Monday.

Countdown to Penzance Race For Life

Countdown to Penzance Race For Life

5:00am Friday 17th May 2013

WOMEN in Penzance are being urged to grab their last chance to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life on the Harbour.

Deep sea treasure hunters return to Falmouth after silver bullion mission: PICTURE

Deep sea treasure hunters return to Falmouth after silver bullion mission: PICTURE

5:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Wreck hunters are back in town ready to salvage silver bullion from the depths of the Atlantic. Odyssey Marine’s research vessel Odyssey Explorer docked here yesterday after operating near the Isles of Scilly as the company continues searching and examining wrecks.

Port's Masked Ball will 'not get any bigger' vow in wake of complaints

Masked Ball cash helps give something back to community

4:30pm Thursday 16th May 2013

The organisers of Porthleven’s Masked Ball have reassured residents that the event will not get any bigger, in the wake of complaints following last week’s event.



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