Falmouth News

Jessica Church and Josh Young with baby Ivy

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Keeping Ivy's legacy alive: Parents' jumble sale fundraiser in memory of daughter

Littering and vandalism was reported in Queen Mary Gardens

Littering and vandalism was reported in Queen Mary Gardens

Parents warned their kids could end up with criminal record over ASB reports

Falmouth mayor Cllr Kirstie Edwards cuts the ribbon to the toilets watched by Cornwall Cllr Jayne Kirkham, Cllr Jude Robinson, Richard Gates, town manager, and Andy Medlin, facilities manager

Falmouth mayor Cllr Kirstie Edwards cuts the ribbon to the toilets watched by Cornwall Cllr Jayne Kirkham, Cllr Jude Robinson, Richard Gates, town manager, and Andy Medlin, facilities manager

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State of the art fully accessible toilet for people with disabilities opened

Helston Athletic came out on top in a crucial clash against Falmouth Town

Helston Athletic came out on top in a crucial clash against Falmouth Town

Falmouth Town AFC

Record attendence for 'biggest league game in recent memory'

The A39 is due to be closed overnight for six days

The A39 is due to be closed overnight for six days

Local government

A39 between Falmouth and Truro to be closed overnight for resurfacing

Work is expected on transforming the lodge in Kimberley Park in April

Work is expected on transforming the lodge in Kimberley Park in April

Local government

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Community radio station launches £30k Crowdfunder appeal for new equipment

Residents staged a protest on the green space on Sunday

Residents staged a protest on the green space on Sunday

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Call to save community green space with views over harbour from developers

How the main pool could look

How the main pool could look

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Pre-app for former leisure centre reveals more detail of future plans

Residents at the entrance to Viva Treverva on a misty day

Residents at the entrance to Viva Treverva on a misty day

Landowner apologises for 'industrial size' polytunnel blocking residents' view

James Henderson, a British aid worker who died in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, was an avid boxer at the Falmouth and Penryn Boxing Club

James Henderson, a British aid worker who died in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, was an avid boxer at the Falmouth and Penryn Boxing Club

Childhood friend of 'Jimmy' Henderson in bid to honour his memory at local club

HMS Mersey sporting the new dazzle paintwork

HMS Mersey sporting the new dazzle paintwork

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

Ship leaves Falmouth drydock after 700-litre 'dazzle' paint job

Luke Barner (pictured at a previous match) scored Town's only goal of the match

Luke Barner (pictured at a previous match) scored Town's only goal of the match

Falmouth Town AFC

Town draw sees them go top of the table as season nears exciting conclusion

Residents say the polytunnel ruins the view of Argal Reservoir

Residents say the polytunnel ruins the view of Argal Reservoir

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Anger over 'huge' polytunnel built on green buffer zone without permission

The man was flown to hospital by air ambulance

The man was flown to hospital by air ambulance

Man in specialist burns unit after being seriously burned in house fire

The little girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being bitten by a dog police described as an XL Bully. File image.

The little girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being bitten by a dog police described as an XL Bully. File image.

Fundraiser launched to help girl, 10, seriously injured in XL bully attack

Club Captain Phil Jones presents Ivor Dobell with the Devenish Cup (left) and (right) Men’s Captain Phil Jones with Angela Cortis

Club Captain Phil Jones presents Ivor Dobell with the Devenish Cup (left) and (right) Men’s Captain Phil Jones with Angela Cortis

Busy weekend of events at Falmouth Golf Club

A plaque is to be placed on The Old Town Hall at the top of the High Street

A plaque is to be placed on The Old Town Hall at the top of the High Street

Blue plaque boost will celebrate significance of historic Old Town Hall

Trebah head gardener Darren Dickey and sculptor Reece Ingram sitting next to the Hibbert sculpture at Trebah Garden

Trebah head gardener Darren Dickey and sculptor Reece Ingram sitting next to the Hibbert sculpture at Trebah Garden

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Sculpture unveiled commemorating former owners of famous Cornish garden

The child was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital after being bitten by a dog which police believe to be an XL bully

The child was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital after being bitten by a dog which police believe to be an XL bully

Child in hospital after 'XL bully' incident in Falmouth

Police officers were seen on Arwenack Street at 2.30pm on Sunday

Police officers were seen on Arwenack Street at 2.30pm on Sunday

Police incident in Falmouth as 'man makes threats' in town centre

The photo of Beatrix Potter and Barry West with his granddaughter in the same location

The photo of Beatrix Potter and Barry West with his granddaughter in the same location

130-year-old literary mystery finally solved - right here in Cornwall

A former quarry office and land in Falmouth are both up for auction in Cornwall

A former quarry office and land in Falmouth are both up for auction in Cornwall

Unearth a gem? Former quarry office with views for auction - plus Falmouth land

A Robin and rodents feature highly in low food hygiene inspection ratings

A Robin and rodents feature highly in low food hygiene inspection ratings

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A cheeky Robin and rodents feature highly in low food hygiene inspection ratings

Falmouth Cringe Comedy Festival Unveils First Lineup for 2024 with Nabil Abdulrashid to kick off with

Falmouth Cringe Comedy Festival Unveils First Lineup for 2024 with Nabil Abdulrashid to kick off with

Falmouth Cringe Comedy Festival unveils first lineup for 2024

Sandra Richards says she hasn't been able to sleep properly for three months since the neighbour moved in. Inset just some of the pages of recordings of noise made by Mrs Richards

Sandra Richards says she hasn't been able to sleep properly for three months since the neighbour moved in. Inset just some of the pages of recordings of noise made by Mrs Richards

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Noisy neighbour moved in by council making woman next door's life a living hell

George even had a road named after him

George even had a road named after him

Pillar of the community has his final wish before passing honoured by the Packet

The iconic Prince of Wales pub has been given a reprieve

The iconic Prince of Wales pub has been given a reprieve

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Shock announcement on future of iconic Falmouth pub made

Viking Saturn, now set to be the first ship of the season, is a sister ship of the Viking Sky pictured. Image: David Barnicoat Collection

Viking Saturn, now set to be the first ship of the season, is a sister ship of the Viking Sky pictured. Image: David Barnicoat Collection

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

Falmouth cruise ship season due to begin today after first call cancelled

Ben Young, managing director of two of Cornwall's top hotels, is marking his tenth anniversary in Falmouth

Ben Young, managing director of two of Cornwall's top hotels, is marking his tenth anniversary in Falmouth

MD of two of Cornwall's top hotels reflects on ten years in charge

Damage to the beach huts at Castle Beach in Falmouth

Damage to the beach huts at Castle Beach in Falmouth

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Live updates as extent of storm damage in Cornwall revealed

Will Charman died in Falmouth last year

Will Charman died in Falmouth last year

Family 'disappointed' at inquest into death of 'gentle giant' in motorbike crash

The clean-up begins outside the Castle Beach Cafe

The clean-up begins outside the Castle Beach Cafe

Clean-up begins after gales and high tides cause considerable damage

The toilets are constantly being vandalised

The toilets are constantly being vandalised

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Persistent vandalism forces council to close public toilets in Falmouth early

James 'Jim' Henderson died in an Israeli missile strike

James 'Jim' Henderson died in an Israeli missile strike

Israel Hamas War

Footballer Jack Grealish donates £500 to family of aid worker killed in Gaza

They will officially receive their award at a ceremony at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol this July

They will officially receive their award at a ceremony at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol this July

Awards Ceremonies

Falmouth mum and daughter see their company named Store of the Year

Falmouth Coastguard dealt with a potential dog collision injury and a police incident on the same day

Falmouth Coastguard dealt with a potential dog collision injury and a police incident on the same day

Injury fear from dog 'collision' and police incident keep Falmouth coastguards busy

Alan Jewell wants to add a driving range to Falmouth Pitch & Putt

Alan Jewell wants to add a driving range to Falmouth Pitch & Putt

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Pitch and putt plan drives a wedge in Falmouth community

Carol Myott and Sally Jenkin are behind luxury flapjack business Flapjackery, opening a new store in Falmouth

Carol Myott and Sally Jenkin are behind luxury flapjack business Flapjackery, opening a new store in Falmouth

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Luxury flapjack brand opens Falmouth shop with free box to first 100 who buy one

The brother of James ‘Jim’ Henderson, one of seven aid workers who died in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, has said it is ‘hard to comprehend’ the UK Government’s inaction over the killings

The brother of James ‘Jim’ Henderson, one of seven aid workers who died in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, has said it is ‘hard to comprehend’ the UK Government’s inaction over the killings

Israel Hamas War

Brother of Cornish aid worker criticises UK Government after Gaza attack

Around 200 people attended the vigil in Falmouth for James 'Jim' Henderson

Around 200 people attended the vigil in Falmouth for James 'Jim' Henderson

Israel Hamas War

'Hundreds' turn out to pay respects to local aid worker as tributes continue

A vigil will be held in Falmouth in memory of James 'Jim' Henderson and others, following his death in Gaza

A vigil will be held in Falmouth in memory of James 'Jim' Henderson and others, following his death in Gaza

Israel Hamas War

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Protest and vigil to be held in Falmouth tonight after death of local aid worker

The pub in Falmouth will close its doors for the last time this weekend

The pub in Falmouth will close its doors for the last time this weekend

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Landlords of popular Falmouth pub announce closure after 17 years

British aid worker from Falmouth, James 'Jim' Henderson, has been killed in Gaza

British aid worker from Falmouth, James 'Jim' Henderson, has been killed in Gaza

Israel Hamas War

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Aid worker from Penryn killed by Israeli air strike in Gaza hailed a 'hero'

Ambition, pictured on her inaugural visit last year, will be in Falmouth this week for the start of the cruise ship season. Image: David Barnicoat Collection

Ambition, pictured on her inaugural visit last year, will be in Falmouth this week for the start of the cruise ship season. Image: David Barnicoat Collection

Falmouth's cruise ship season kicks off this week with a return visitor

n RFA Lyme Bay in Falmouth Bay. Image: David Barnicoat Collection

n RFA Lyme Bay in Falmouth Bay. Image: David Barnicoat Collection

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

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Two ships assigned to A&P Falmouth playing part in historic agreement

Captain Alex Bullock with the Pink Elephant Trophy

Captain Alex Bullock with the Pink Elephant Trophy

Falmouth retain 'Pink Elephant' trophy as Easter traditions continue

Arrests were made following incidents involving speed cameras being cut down in Cornwall

Arrests were made following incidents involving speed cameras being cut down in Cornwall

Police update as three men answer bail over speed camera damage arrests

Maenporth beach car park near Falmouth (Pic: Google Maps)

Maenporth beach car park near Falmouth (Pic: Google Maps)

Planning and development

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Controversial bid to install ANPR car park camera at Falmouth beach returns

Empress of Scotland in drydock in Falmouth

Empress of Scotland in drydock in Falmouth

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

Remembering the largest ship to enter Falmouth harbour 100 years ago

Crowds of people enjoyed the Cornish Good Friday tradition of trigging

Crowds of people enjoyed the Cornish Good Friday tradition of trigging

Crowds brave mixed weather to enjoy Cornish Good Friday tradition of trigging

Sailing pilot cutter Pellet will be taking part this year for the first time

Sailing pilot cutter Pellet will be taking part this year for the first time

In Port (Weather and Shipping)

Line up so far for Falmouth Classics sailing this summer

Vanessa and Robert Hasler with grandson Oliver trigging at St Anthony a few years ago

Vanessa and Robert Hasler with grandson Oliver trigging at St Anthony a few years ago

Good Friday tradition of trigging in Cornwall explained - and today's tide times

Sampson Richards' dog catches the deer to attack it, in footage he filmed that then became part of the court case

Sampson Richards' dog catches the deer to attack it, in footage he filmed that then became part of the court case

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Penryn man filmed himself encouraging dog to chase and attack deer

A cheque for £5,000 is handed over to the committee

A cheque for £5,000 is handed over to the committee

Call goes out for skate park fundraisers as 'significant donations' handed over

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