Work to resurface sections of the A30 westbound between Chiverton Cross and Scorrier, will be carried out between May 8 - 10, weather permitting. The work will take place overnight between 8pm and 6am, when traffic flows are lower. The westbound carriageway
THE FOOTBALLING world today paid tribute to Alan Ball, the Southampton and England legend, whose funeral was held at Winchester Cathedral today. Many from the footballing world past and present paid their final respects to Alan who won universal respect
First Great Western is inviting its customers to help shape the future of its business, and improve the quality of its rail service, by joining an independent panel. Volunteers from Penzance to Redruth are being invited to apply for the position on the
The Wizard Appeal for the Merlin Project hopes to gain from the concert being given in All Saints Church, Falmouth on Saturday, May 19 by Celtic Voices. The choir's name may be new, but not the Celtic Chorale singers who have reformed after the sad loss
A couple who have been closely involved with many aspects of the community in Helston celebrated 50 "wonderful" years of marriage at the weekend. Leslie and Jerry Collins, from Gweek, who met in a Sussex hospital where Jerry was nursing and Leslie a
Carn Brea Leisure Centre wants children to stay active and have fun during May half term by participating in a range of activities being held within the centre. The complex in Pool, Redruth will be running a host of activities, for 5-16 year olds which
Hot Tuna are now actively looking for groms to join the UK and European Team in 2007! Hot Tuna have burst back on the scene to return to where they should be as a leading surf brand. The first member was Toby Atkins, who has had an astonishing first
Students from University College Falmouth have this week produced a fictional edition of the Packet looking at what life might be like in 50 years if little or nothing is done to stop climate change. The issue, which can be seen by clicking onto the
HEALTH workers in Cornwall are being to urged to contact their bank after a computer containing their records was stolen from the Royal Cornwall Hospital containing financial records. The computer was taken from a locked and alarmed room on Monday night
GLENN Paterson took his second win of the season after agreeing the "split" by winning the turnover for the points. It's a result that sees Glen displace brother Scott from the pink play-off zone. Yvonne Newell achieved her highest placing of the season
Passengers were forced to evacuate a busy commuter train when it caught on fire just metres away from the platform of Camborne Station. Around 100 passengers made the emergency exit accompanied by fire fighters, who led the passengers along the track
Pounding their way through the hot streets of London, two marathon runners from Helston successfully fulfilled the dying wish of their best friend. James Scorey and Sam Autie completed the London Marathon in a time of five hours, 27 minutes and 33 seconds
Talented young writers and artists from schools across Helston and the Lizard Peninsula have gathered together to produce an anthology of work which they hope will then be published. Pupils from nine different primary and secondary schools have been
EVERGREEN Bill Hannaford - who had a handicap of five in a previous life - won the David Sadler memorial trophy at Budock Vean Golf Club on Sunday with a superb net 64, including a birdie two at the ninth. Like a fine wine Bill is certainly improving
THE Cornwall Youth Badminton u17 team returned to national competition after a ten-year absence to compete in the Badminton England Harrod Inter-County tournament at the University of Nottingham, writes John Tresidder. The team, sponsored by Dairy Crest
Through snow and ice and blistering heat a Helston mother has battled the elements and personal hardship to successfully complete the challenge of a lifetime. Tara Trethowan trekked across 160km of Lesotho, South Africa to raise money for ChildLine.
A strategic chain of worldwide aid storage facilities is being set up by the Helston-based ShelterBox charity in order to get help to disaster victims even more quickly. The plans have been given a major boost by the international logistics firm DHL,
Caradon, Carrick, Kerrier and Penwith District Councils are to hold a local poll on Cornwall County Council's proposal for a unitary council to ensure that Cornwall's council tax payers have a say in the most expensive change to local government in 30
I WAS so incensed by Councillor Ager's letter last week that I feel I have to write. Nothing annoys me more than those politicians who get elected as part of a political party then leave the party and stay in office. They should immediately resign and
THE short mat bowls season came to an end in Cornwall last week with the final competition, the Bebbington Cup being played. The competition brings together the four area league winners to compete for the title of Cornwall League Champions. Withiel Oaks
I would like to thank you on behalf of the residents and myself for the report in the Packet which accurately described the feelings of us all regarding the appalling development proposed for Melvill Crescent. It is important that people are made aware
While it may be legal for eastern European workers to come and work in this country, more effort really should be made to teach them about our laws. Being an avid reader of court cases, I am growing more and more concerned at the number of foreign workers
THOSE of us who live in the same area as the travellers have no wish to impinge upon their lifestyle. However, their way of life has considerable consequences for us. We have been woken on several occasions by their music in the early hours of the morning
I must respond to The Skipper's very misinformed article of April 25. I can assure you and your readers that social workers are not "stealing children" to achieve government targets on adoption. Social workers in Cornwall, like social workers throughout
While it may be legal for eastern European workers to come and work in this country, more effort really should be made to teach them about our laws. Being an avid reader of court cases, I am growing more and more concerned at the number of foreign workers
PENRYN RFC under 11's have had their best season to date which finished with a hard-fought battle against Winscombe last Saturday followed by two resounding victories against Falmouth and Wadebridge last Sunday. Against Winscombe Penryn were well below
SIMON Phillips (20 handicap) won the Men's Anniversary Trophy at Praa Sands Golf Club on Sunday morning with 60 nett, writes Simon Edwards. Richard Dunn (14) was second with 61, Ray Pearce (10) third with 62 and David Phillips (17) fourth with 63. Nigel
MEMBERS of the Environment Agency gathered on the Prince of Wales Pier on Thursday to deliver a clear message about climate change. The Mend of the World is Now campaign has been launched to help raise awareness in the run up to June 5 when the main
