A fire in a wooded area in Falmouth today is believed to have been started deliberately. Firefighters used beaters to put out the blaze in near Lambs Lane at 3.45pm. They passed the details of the fire to police who are now investigating
The opening game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup ended all square as Mexico drew with hosts South Africa. Mexico had much the better of the first half, but wasted numerous opportunties to take the lead in Johannesburg. They were made to pay
Gary Marks has been unveiled as the new manager of CSWPL Premier Division side Penzance. Marks, who quit his job as boss of CSWPL division one side Hayle following budget cuts, was announced as manager this week. He will work along side
Members of the Camborne Redruth and District Lions Club have been hard at work raising money for charities over the past few weeks. The group have been at the Victorian Fayre in St Agnes, Four Lanes fun day and the Animal Hospital fun day at Treleigh
The second day of the Royal Cornwall show was bathed in sunshine and thousands flocked to Wadebridge to see what was on offer. The main ring was dominated by a number of events, not least the RAF Falcons freefall parachute team led this year
Gary Marks has been unveiled as the new manager of CSWPL Premier Division side Penzance. Marks, who quit his job as boss of CSWPL division one side Hayle following budget cuts, was announced as manager this week. He will work along side
p> The second day of the Royal Cornwall show was bathed in sunshine and thousands flocked to Wadebridge to see what was on offer. The main ring was dominated by a number of events, not least the RAF Falcons freefall parachute team led this
A groundbreaking plan to reintroduce the red squirrel to Cornwall was announced at The Royal Cornwall Show today. The project has the support of HRH Prince of Wales, who is the Patron of the Red Squirrel Survival Trust (RSST). The Cornwall
Five people have been injured after getting hit by a car at Falmouth’s car boot sale this lunchtime. The incident happened at the car boot sale held every week during the summer at Falmouth Recreation Ground. For the full story see Wednesday’s Packet
England captain Steven Gerrard hailed as "very moving" a good luck message for the World Cup campaign from British troops in Afghanistan. Servicemen and women in the war-torn country put together a DVD featuring a series of tributes to the
The National Grid is bracing itself for record-breaking power surges during the World Cup - but only if the competition ends in another England penalty shoot-out. The electricity network firm said it could see a 3,000 megawatt increase - equivalent
The BBC Radio Cornwall Theatre will be a major venue for action and entertainment, with Port Issac’s fantastic Fishermen’s Friends appearing on Saturday. They are a late addition which the theatre’s organisers say “were too good to miss”.
A passionate England supporter has got into the World Cup spirit by changing his name by deed poll to "Dr England Three Lions Churchill". Christopher Alderslade, 19, from Bognor Regis, West Sussex, made the application just in time to have his new
The World Cup 2010 is officially underway as South Africa host Mexico in the tournaments opening game in Johannesburg. Fans had gathered in the 94,000-capacity Soccer City stadium well before the 3pm kick-off time to watch a vibrant opening ceremony
The Royal Cornwall Show was one of the first agricultural shows in England to initiate recycling waste produced by its many thousands of visitors and exhibitors in 2005. This year the process continues with a variety of initiatives to keep rubbish
The Big Lunch has officially been launched in Cornwall at the Royal Cornwall Show. To mark the launch of the campaign a huge five-by-five metre 3D canvas depicting a table full of giant sandwiches, fruit and cups of tea was on display. In line
The death of a former Porthleven School head teacher may have been prevented had she not been hidden from view for three hours. Care workers at Trengrouse House looked in the room where 80-year-old Alzheimer’s sufferer Catherine Mary Pearce, known as
For photos from the first day of this year's Royal Cornwall Day click on the link under the green box below.
For photos from the first day of this year's Royal Cornwall Show click on the link in the green box below.
Police were forced to act at the Royal Cornwall Show yesterday, detaining a man under the Mental Health Act. The 33-year-old man was detained at 11.43am, at the same time as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall were visiting the show at Wadebridge. A
Police were forced to act at the Royal Cornwall Show yesterday, detaining a man under the Mental Health Act. The 33-year-old man was detained at 11.43am, at the same time as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall were visiting the show at Wadebridge. A
© Press Association 2010 » Patrice Evra will lead France out for their World Cup opener against Uruguay today highlighting his tough start to life in England as crucial to his development. The Manchester United left-back was awarded
South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena is adamant his side will be nerveless when they open the World Cup in Johannesburg. The host nation are certain to feel the weight of expectation when they play Mexico in front of a capacity Soccer City crowd
Steven Gerrard has no doubt Wayne Rooney can dispel doubts over his temperament and become a major World Cup star. Rooney heads into tomorrow night's World Cup opener with the United States carrying the hopes of a nation on his shoulders but
Arjen Robben is fit enough to play against Denmark in Holland's World Cup opener, according to the physiotherapist treating him. The Bayern Munich winger suffered a hamstring injury in a pre-tournament friendly and Holland coach Bert van Marwijk
Parents in Flushing are running an after school club in the village open for any children of primary school age. The Thumbs Up club runs every day in the Village Club in Coventry Road where children can take part in a range of activities waiting
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault at a Truro bar last month. A man was punched in the head while in the toilets of Bunters Bar at 11.20pm on Saturday, May 15. While on the floor the suspect then kicked and punched
