Friday round-Up: What's been making the headlines this week

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5:30pm Friday 24th May 2013

It has been a strange week here at thepacket.co.uk, to say the least. Whether it was the return of the 'slurry pervert' or the horrific scenes in Penryn when a man sliced off his penis in the street, or a brave Helston woman who confronted knife wielding terrorists in London, we tried to bring you the news from across Cornwall, regardless of how strange or startling.

Fal River Festival sets sail today

Fal River Festival sets sail today

4:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

The 10 day Fal River festival sets sail today, with 150 events varying from music and drama, the arts and heritage to gig racing, swimming, walking and lots more on offer.

Parklive music event set to return to Falmouth on Sunday

Hundreds enjoy SourceFM's Falmouth 'Party in the Park': PICTURES

3:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

The second Parklive event is to be held in Kimberley Park in Falmouth on Sunday (May 26), offering an afternoon of free music and entertainment.

Trescobeas School Class of 79 reunion planned

2:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

A class reunion for former Trescobeas School pupils celebrating their 50th birthday this year will be held next month.

Automata in Falmouth park prove to be a big hit: PICTURES

Automata in Falmouth park prove to be a big hit: PICTURES

12:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

Hundreds flocked to Falmouth’s Kimberley Park on Saturday to be among the first to explore three inspirational automata which have been installed within the new play area.

Penryn woman's guide dog mauled by 'pit bull'

Penryn woman's guide dog mauled by 'pit bull'

7:00am Friday 24th May 2013

A Penryn woman who is losing her sight due to an untreatable disease could be left without her guide dog after it was mauled by a pit bull.

Man chops off own penis on Penryn street: UPDATE

Crash closes A39 Newquay Road

12:20pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

An eyewitness has spoken of the horrific scenes in Penryn on Friday when a man chopped his penis off with a kitchen knife in front of horrified onlookers.

Life at the docks captured on film by Falmouth photographer: VIDEO

12:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Falmouth photographer Paul Harry has compiled a brilliant short film featuring a busy week at the Falmouth Docks this year.

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