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  • Saltash United to play Illogan RBL in Junior Cup final

    Saltash United Reserves will face Illogan RBL Reserves in the Junior Cupn final on Easter Monday after they beat Fowey United 4-2 in their area final this week. Fowey took the lead when Rory Barnicle headed in a 12th minute corner. However, the Ashes

  • Pendeen matches cancelled after death of assistant manager

    Pendeen's matches away at RNAS Culdrose and Constantine Reserves have been called off this Saturday, following the death of their assistant manager Colin May. Colin passed away in the early hours of this monring (Thursday). He had played for

  • Budget's 'pasty tax' slammed

    Anger is rising at plans to hike prices with a “pasty tax”. The tax is outlined in the Conservative and Lib Dem coalition budget, with a move to add VAT to takeaway goods sold above ambient temperature. Chancellor George Osborne has

  • 'It's an honour': Dancers named for Flora Day

    This year’s Flora Day will be extra special for four Helstonians, who have been given the honour of leading the Ancient Furry Dance. The invitation to lead comes in a big year for Mark Stevens, who will be watched on the day by his new wife Sarah. The

  • Porthleven focus for wave scientists

    A team of internationally-renowned scientists studying the power of waves and the effect they have upon gravel beaches and coastal erosion, are bracing themselves for a storm as part of their fieldwork on one of Cornwall’s most notorious and celebrated

  • Cornwall Council's rail network consultation response

    Further investment for Cornwall’s rail network will build on the success of recent passenger growth and branch line improvements, Cornwall Councillors have told Government. Responding to the Department for Transport consultation on the Great Western

  • Falmouth Town's promotion bid hit by draw with St Austell

    Falmouth Town's promotion bid was hit further on Tuesday night when they were held to a 2-2 draw at home to St Austell. Falmouth conceded a late equaliser in the game when Dean Lean headed in a 94th minute corner. However, Town manager

  • Falmouth roundabout 'sustainable' planting plan

    Keen-eyed drivers on Falmouth’s main thoroughfare will notice a change of scenery this summer, when plans to minimise planting on one of the larger roundabouts comes into force. The roundabout, which sits between Sainsbury’s supermarket and the McDonalds

  • Fal Energy Partnership's local power scheme builds up steam

    Fal Energy Partnership is building up steam in a drive to persuade people to cut their carbon footprint and generate their own power. Friday evening saw the presentation of their report to the town’s forum that claims local investment can create the

  • Mylor Singers fundraising coffee morning

    Mylor Singers took time out from rehearsals to hold a fundraising coffee morning on Saturday. Taking place at Mylor Parish Hall, the event raised £225 for group funds. Irene Gardiner, from the group, described the morning as “very successful” and

  • Ex-Falmouth journalism student held in Libya is released

    A former Falmouth journalism student held by militia men in Libya after being accused of spying has been released. Gareth Montgomery-Johnson was one of two British journalists held after their capture in Tripoli on February 22. Earlier this week it

  • Newlyn man's £2,863 benefit fraud

    A Newlyn man who committed housing benefit and council tax benefit fraud totalling £2,863.11 has received a 12-month community order of 80 hours. Michael Whitehouse, 33, of Boase Street, pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, March 13

  • Suspicious man Camborne/Truro

    Police officers are trying to identify a man who has been seen acting suspiciously around Camborne and Truro areas. The man has been seen acting strangely by the same woman a number of times in Treslothan and Gloweth on various dates from September

  • Wendron pupils plant Jubilee tree

    A tree was planted at Wendron Primary school on Thursday morning in order to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The tree was a gift from the parish council to the school, and was planted by the chairman of Wendron parish council, Carol Lay, on Thursday