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  • Falmouth move top after stunning win over Troon - JCCL

    Falmouth Town reserves moved top of the Jolly's Cornwall Combination League with a stunning 5-0 victory over Troon at Bickland Park on Saturday. Town's stuttering start to the season certainly seems a distant memory now, after Bryn Wheeler's side

  • Interview with Penryn RFC coach Paul Trevaskis AUDIO

    Penryn RFC coach Paul Trevaskis speaks to the Packet after the Borough's nailbiting 16-15 victory over fierce rivals Truro at the Memorial Ground on Saturday. In-keeping with Penryn's season so far the result was in doubt right up until the

  • Westgarth hat-trick sees Falmouth Town cruise past Elmore

    ELMORE 0 FALMOUTH TOWN 3 A second half hat-trick from Falmouth Town striker Andy Westgarth saw John Dent register his first win as manager, and Falmouth's second victory of their league campaign. The two sides went in at half time with

  • Penryn Athletic 1 Perranporth 1 REPORT

    Penryn Athletic had to settle for a single point after slugging it out with Perranporth at Kernick Road, but as far as 50th anniversary presents go they won't be too disappointed. In truth it could have gone either way. Perranporth started brightly

  • Pupils sing farewell to retiring secretary Wendy

    Wendy Parry has retired after 24 years as secretary at Marlborough School in Falmouth, but will not be cutting her ties with the school and has promised she will be back. Her time at the school has been rather eventful and she has seen lots of

  • Now you can log on for Mullion goings on

    Mullion Parish Council has made it easier for parishioners to stay in touch by launching a new website. Agendas, minutes and other notices relating to the parish council will now be published online at www.mullionparishcouncil.org.uk The website

  • What 'appened wos...

    JETHRO brings his latest laughter-loaded show to Hall for Cornwall this Monday, offering another hilariously funny evening of slightly naughty entertainment. Jethro is arguably the world’s funniest Cornishman and he brings his unique brand of irrepressible

  • How Falmouth will mark First World War centenary

    The people of Falmouth are to be given the chance to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the First World War after the town council agreed to hold a memorial to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict. Councillor

  • Are you sitting comfortably?

    Are you sitting comfortably: The history of the chair from ancient to modern is a lecture taking place next Friday, October 11 at the Princess Pavilions. Hosted by the Falmouth Decorative and Fine Arts Society (FDFAS) the talk traces the development

  • Owner of controversial Falmouth cafe asks for change of use

    The man behind the controversial Lendien Rocks Cafe on Boscawen Fields in Falmouth has submitted a planning application for a change of use following complaints from local residents. The cafe set up shop in July and while winning support from walkers

  • Time to meet historian Tony Robinson in Truro

    Actor, author and historian is Sir Tony Robinson is coming to Truro to inspire people to investigate their family history. Sir Tony, who found fame in comedy series Blackadder, has spent his latter years studying the history of the UK presenting

  • Helston councillors click with Facebook suggestion

    Helston Town Council has taken a step further into the world of online social networking. A Facebook page has been created for the council by new member Lloyd Harris. This was shown to members of the policy, finance and resources committee

  • Have a big green weekend at Tuckingmill Valley Park - TODAY

    A free family fun day will be taking place at Tuckingmill Valley Park in Camborne today as part of a national environmental event the “Big Green Weekend”. Hosted by the Conservation Volunteers in Cornwall between 11am and 3pm, families can enjoy

  • Hi ho Silver shining - we try out jewellery making

    My previous experience of jewellery making consists solely of twisting together strands of coloured cotton to form “friendship bracelets” that were then shyly swapped in the primary school |playground – the bracelets lasting little longer than the

  • Fun but no sun for Mawnan charity runners

    The misty weather wasn’t enough to put off almost 170 runners of all ages taking part in Mawnan Fun Run on Sunday. At times it was hard to see the competitors coming into the finish but despite this everyone seemed to enjoy the event, which was

  • Helston to host Italian food market - TODAY

    A taste of Italy will come to Helston this Saturday (October 5) when the town welcomes an Italian market. In the past Meneage Street has hosted a continental market but this time it is Coinagehall Street that will be the venue for this exclusively