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  • Flora Day to coincide with VE Day bank holiday move

    Flora Day may always be an unofficial holiday in Helston – but thanks to a major historical anniversary, next year’s event will fall on an actual public bank holiday, possibly for the first time ever. It is after the government decided to delay

  • Mum and daughter models hoping to reach finals

    A mum and daughter modelling combo are both hoping to reach the finals of national competitions. It is a dream come true for Fi Hartley and her 14-year-old daughter Caitlin from Helston, neither of which have modelled before. Fitness instructor

  • Helston bank to change opening hours

    One of Helston’s last remaining banks is changing its opening times. As of next month Barclays in Helston will be closed on Thursdays, but will instead open on Saturday mornings. In information being handed out to customers in the branch, the

  • Sailors push the boat out

    FIVE sailing clubs in Cornwall welcomed visitors to the RYA Push the Boat Out events, which offered tasters in windsurfing as well as sailing, for a low fee or for free. The events are part of RYA’s national campaign to get more people out onto

  • Port Eliot festival's lineup is looking absolutely fabulous

    The fashion line-up for next month’s Port Eliot Festival is looking absolutely fabulous darling with Jeremy Deller, Alice Temperley, Preen and Zandra Rhodes all confirmed to dazzle, writes Paul Armstrong. The festival, which takes place on the

  • US town development experts visit Falmouth

    Falmouth’s Town Team were visited by Georgia Downtowns, town development professionals from the United States. Georgia Downtowns work with towns, local governments and agencies across the state of Georgia to support their economic development and