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The Packet Camera Club's photo of the day - taken by Dom Haughton
The Packet Camera Club's photo of the day was taken by Dom Haughton. Join the Packet Camera Club on Facebook for more.
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People warned about dangers of tombstoning
PEOPLE are being warned about the potentially tragic consequences of tombstoning off Cornish coasts. Cornwall Council, Devon and Cornwall Police and other Safer Cornwall partners are highlighting the numbers of people killed or seriously injured
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HOORAY FOR THE HIGH STREET – Tanya’s Courage Trust
TANYA'S Courage Trust in Penryn is more than a charity shop, it brings the community together and has the great memories of Sasha Watson at its heart. The trust was an idea of Tanya Billing’s, an inspiring young woman who lost her battle with an
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Falmouth dance group invited to prestigious dance convention in L.A.
A Falmouth dance company comprised of talented young dancers from the community has been invited to represent Cornwall at the Dance Excellence Convention in Los Angeles next April. Over the course of six days, the Scruffy Mutt Dance company will
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Court list: Man ordered to pay courts £1,185 after driving without insurance
A DEVORAN man was given a large fine for driving without insurance. Peter Neil Jackson, 55, of Tremayne Close, must pay a total of £1,185 to the courts for the offence, which took place on the A39 Devoran on October 3 2018. The hefty sum is
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Local football clubs discover next year's opponents as 2019/20 fixtures are revealed
Falmouth Town will face Mousehole in their first match of the 2019/20 South West Peninsula League West season. The newly promoted Seagulls make the trip to Bickland Park on Wednesday, August 7. Helston Athletic will begin their campaign at
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Man narrowly avoids prison for running illegal tobacco operation
A Redruth man who was caught with 1,000 pouches of illegal tobacco and £30,000 in cash narrowly avoided prison after pleading guilty at Truro Crown Court. Herbert Reed, 65, of Trenoweth Estate, North Country, Redruth pleaded guilty to a number
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Virgin boss Richard Branson hails Cornwall spaceport
VIRGIN supremo Richard Branson has welcomed announcements on funding for Spaceport Cornwall saying it is “wonderful news”. The entrepreneur published a blog to mark the announcement that up to £20 million is to be made available for Spaceport Cornwall
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Environmental campaigners criticise spaceport plans
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have hit out at Cornwall Council for supporting Spaceport Cornwall, saying it contradicts its work on climate change. The council announced that it was looking to invest £12 million into the spaceport which will be used
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Tamar Bridge barriers could be raised to prevent suicides
BARRIERS the Tamar Bridge could be raised in height in a bid to prevent suicides. Councillors from Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council on the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry joint committee will consider a report on the issue when they meet
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Car fire believed to be arson attack
A CAR fire early this morning (June 7) is believed to be arson. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at 5.13am to Eastern Green, Penzance. A fire engine from the town went to the scene to find a car alight in a field. A spokesman
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Radio-controlled sailboat race at Argal Reservoir
The West Cornwall Radio Sailing Club will host rounds three and four of the International One Metre Class National Ranking series this weekend (June 8-9) at Argal Reservoir. The international one metre is the most popular of all radio control sailing
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Penryn pool reopened
After months of renovations, Penryn Primary Academy’s swimming pool has reopened its doors. The pool was originally opened in 1974 after being built by teachers and parents, and the local community were in attendance for its reopening. Head of
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Countdown to the Classics as Falmouth youngsters lend a hand
There’s just over one week to go until the English Braids Falmouth Classics and the young people of Falmouth have been working hard to help to make this year one of the best yet. From FXU Sailing Club, 14 university students will be helping with