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Helston town clerk resigns
Helston will be looking for a new town clerk over the coming months following the resignation of the current postholder, Ginette Cardew, who has been on long-term sick leave. Members of the town council were told of Mrs Cardew's decision at a meeting
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'Disaster' bus stops opposed
Plans to build new bus stops sticking out into Coinagehall Street would harm the unique appearance of the road and cause gridlock, Helston's mayor said this week. The county council is proposing to put ramps over the town's historic kennels and create
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Phenomenal response to Iran appeal for help
A Helston-based charity sending lifesaving aid to victims of the devastating earthquake in Iran has raised a phenomenal £60,000 in less than two weeks. The ShelterBox Trust, set up three years ago by members of the Helston-Lizard Rotary Club, has been
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Views wanted on school day changes
Parents of students at Helston School are being invited to comment on plans to change the timing of the school day from September. The proposals, which include reducing the current one-hour lunch break to 35 minutes and ending the school day at 3.10pm
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Helston and Lizard battered by storms
While the region escaped the worst of the wild weather predicted for early this week, gale-force winds, torrential rain and even the odd hailstorm continued to batter the Helston and Lizard area. The damaging hurricane-force winds forecast for Sunday
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Opinions divided over the 'gateway' to town
Town councillors have raised concerns over the size of a residential development planned for an "eyesore" site at the entrance to Porthleven. Planning permission is being sought for 14 flats and one additional dwelling on the former Cowls Garage site
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Dolphin deaths off Cornish coast could rise say conservationists
Helston MP Andrew George has called for immediate action to be taken to ban fishing methods believed to be responsible for the large number of dead dolphins washing up on Cornish shores. Some 35 carcasses have been found on the county's beaches since
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Further call for bypass at Trewennack
Renewed calls for a bypass for Trewennack were top of the agenda at a series of road safety workshops held in the hamlet on Tuesday. Around 60 people attended the workshops, which were organised by the county council to allow local residents and other
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Children produce newspaper at school
A GROUP of children at Constantine School have got together to produce the school's very first newspaper. Mazama went on sale at the school last term and was the product of four weeks hard work by the young editorial team. Headed by editor Tiffany Massey
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Councillors set their precept
Helston town councillors have agreed to set their precept for the coming financial year at £110,000 - exactly the same figure as last year. The precept - the amount the town council levies from Kerrier district council for its own projects and costs -
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Famous murder to be made into film
A FAMOUS Falmouth murder set to be documented in a television programme is one that a Mawnan Smith man will never forget - because he helped police trace the killer. Eric Chinn, 78, from Carlidnack Road, Mawnan Smith was a 17-year-old police cadet when
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Bandits' defeat makes it three-way deadlock
THERE was a three-way tie for top spot in Division One of the Brent Knoll and District Mixed League after leaders Brent Bandits lost by 24 away to Coasters in the first league matches of the new year. Kevin Barbers's 70 for the winners was crucial. In
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Rather be a Glover than a Saint!
IT was always going to happen. As soon as Gordon Strachan announced that he would be quitting his job as manager of Premiership side Southampton, it was only a matter of time before the name of Yeovil Town boss Gary Johnson was mooted as a possible successor
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YTISA travel details for Kiddy
Anybody wanting to travel with the Yeovil Town Independent Supporters' Association to the Glovers' forthcoming Nationwide League Division Three fixture at Kidderminster Harriers on February 7 can do so by phoning the new booking hotline on 07800 837810
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Club thank fans
A BIG thank you has gone out to Yeovil Town supporters from the club for helping to make the Glovers' FA Cup Third Round clash with Liverpool at Huish Park on January 4 such a successful day. A club spokesman said: "Although the result was disappointing
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Match report: Yeovil Town 1, Rochdale 0
FOR a full match report of Yeovil Town's 1-0 victory over Rochdale see here: NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE YEOVIL TOWN 1, ROCHDALE 0 STEVE SOWDEN REPORTS FROM HUISH PARK IT was not the greatest game ever to be witnessed so far in Gary Johnson's success-strewn
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Shipping Intelligence
Wednesday, January 7 Russian salvage tug Neftegaz-57 (2,723/87) arrived in the bay towing the Bahamas flagged cargo vessel African Sea (15,893/85). Due to the adverse weather conditions the tug and tow remained offshore until permission was given to enter
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Weather recorded by Falmouth's Tony Steele
Date Max. temp Min. temp Hrs sun Rain Desc. 5 11.5 5.0 0.0 2.0 Showers 6 12.8 6.0 3.6 0.0 Cloudy 7 11.7 7.0 0.5 1.2 Cloudy 8 11.2 7.0 3.4 2.7 Showers 9 12.5 5.0 4.5 0.0 Bright 10 12.5 6.0 0.0 0.9 Showers 11 10.4 7.0 2.5 8.0 Rain
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CCTV calls after car attack
A CHARD town councillor has called for new efforts to get CCTV after his car was vandalised in a town centre car park. Cllr Phil Fitzgerald said the town council should investigate as many solutions as possible to the problem of vandalism in the town.
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CCTV calls after car attack
A CHARD town councillor has called for new efforts to get CCTV after his car was vandalised in a town centre car park. Cllr Phil Fitzgerald said the town council should investigate as many solutions as possible to the problem of vandalism in the town.
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Freda's spirit praised
THE widow of Camborne mayor Cyril Waterhouse has been praised for her dignity and courage following the sudden death of her husband. Despite the emotional strain, Freda Waterhouse took over his official duties by opening The Camborne Town Band Solo and
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Calls go out to save Redruth Brewery
An all out effort is being made to keep one of Redruth's oldest industry's alive. CPR Regeneration, the urban regeneration company for Camborne, Pool and Redruth, is seeking a meeting with the administrators appointed to run Redruth Brewery to see what
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Widow tells inquest her husband was not suicidal
An inquest has heard how a Carnmenellis, Stithians, man died aboard a boat in Falmouth harbour following a catalogue of mysterious circumstances. West Cornwall coroner, Dr Emma Carlyon, yesterday resumed the inquest into the death of private investigator
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Five offered places at Oxbridge
THERE are celebrations at Redruth School this week with the news that five sixth form students have been offered conditional places at Oxford or Cambridge universities. Craig Martin, head of the sixth form, thinks it is a record for the school in one
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Open verdict recorded on man in Hell's Mouth death
AN open verdict has been recorded at an inquest into the death of a 40-year-old man from Hayle, whose body was found at the base of cliffs at Hell's Mouth. Michael Weirs, known to friends and family as Chris, was found dead on July 26 last year after
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New charter for planning
PLANNERS and the business community have come together to agree a new "planning charter" to help major development proposals through the planning system. Following on from the successful "Planning for Prosperity" conferences in Camborne and Falmouth,
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Public asked to count birds in their gardens
WHICH bird will be crowned Cornwall's number one feathered visitor to gardens this winter? It is the 25th anniversary of the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch and everyone's chance in Camborne and Redruth to take part in the world's biggest survey of its kind
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Police to target drivers who leave their cars unlocked
Drivers in Camborne and Redruth who leave their vehicles open to crime are to be the target of a new campaign launched in the area this week. The Vulnerable Vehicle Scheme is aimed at stemming the rising tide of car crime that is blighting the two towns
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The Perils of Cinderella
Carnkie Players Pantomime - The Perils of Cinderella - written and directed by David Carlisle, is now in final rehearsals. It goes on stage at Carnkie Village Hall on January 30 and 31 and again on February 6 and 7 and 13 and 14. Times vary but most performances
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Protest over wind turbines
Huge signs went up this week as protestors make a last ditch attempt to halt giant wind turbines being built on a ridge high above Falmouth and Penryn. Motorists driving from Treliever Cross to Treluswell have been confronted by the yellow signs protesting
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Watchet's East Wharf developers dropped
WATCHET'S East Wharf developers Dean and Dyball have been dropped after West Somerset District Council lost patience with them. The company which constructed the town's £5.1 million marina had asked for the council's agreement for a joint venture partner
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Radical education plans are branded as 'stupid'
WITH the final decision just weeks away on whether Bridgwater schools, are in for a radical shake-up, a teachers' union has branded the plans as "stupid". The Association of Teachers and Lecturers has slated the bid which would create three learning campuses
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Couple committed suicide at hotel
A doctor and his wife committed suicide with drugs at a country hotel in east Devon after a neighbour witnessed their wills, an inquest heard. The bodies of 43-year-old Dr Michael Griffin and his 59-year-old wife Adele, of Arwenack Avenue, Falmouth, Cornwall
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Builder fined for demolishing protected cottage
A builder has been fined £5,000 by a court for demolishing part of a 19th century cottage in a Devon conservation area without consent. Dennis Perryman, 55, from Buckfastleigh, appeared for sentence at Exeter Crown Court having earlier pleaded guilty
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Fees will hit Cornwall hard
ST IVES MP Andrew George today urged his constituents to contact him to help him heap pressure against Government plans for student 'top-up fees' in the run-up to a critical Commons vote, due to take place on January 27. Mr George is asking constituents
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Crucial win for Athletic
A GOAL deep into injury time earned Penryn Athletic three valuable Carlsberg SWL points and hauled them back off the foot of the table. Newquay are also a side struggling for survival in the lower reaches of the league and victory for Athletic took them
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Town earn point with late strike
TRURO CITY 2 FALMOUTH TOWN 2 A GOAL five minutes from time denied Truro City all three points from this Jolly's Combination League clash, but it would have been an injustice had Falmouth Town not gained some reward for their performance. The first half
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Syd stands down as president
After Saturday's Carlsberg SWL match between Falmouth Town and Saltash United at Bickland Park, a reception was held in the social club for Syd Ridgeon who retired as president of Falmouth Town following the game. At the reception Syd was presented with
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Brave effort not reflected in scoreline
Bude 40pts FALMOUTH 3pts Falmouth lost by 40 points to six against Bude on Saturday in quite a closely contested Cornwall and Devon League fixture. The scoreline scarcely reflected the match at all. In terrible conditions with a mud bath for a pitch,
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New J24 will help add spice to class
The Falmouth J24 fleet has a new boat to contest the local championships and regattas. Richard, Simon and Tim Carter along with Tony Foster have teamed up to form the core crew of an Italian race- prepared J24. 'Jazz' competed at the European championships
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Rowers resume training
MEMBERS of Penryn Rowing Club have resumed winter training at Penryn Quay after the Christmas break. Several members travelled to London between Christmas and New Year to row in a 45ft long eight-oared gig-like boat. It is one of two built by Richmond
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Course for would-be referees
A NEW course is being run in West Cornwall to train referees for local football. This course will be held at Cornwall College, Pool, Redruth, starting on Tuesday, February 3. The first stage of the course will last for four weeks, and after successful
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Bad behaviour will be outlawed
YEOVIL Police are sending out a clear message that nuisance behaviour will not be tolerated. Currently in the Somerset East district of Avon and Somerset Constabulary - which covers Yeovil - there are nine people covered by anti-social behaviour orders
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Carry on smoking call!
PUB-GOERS in Yeovil are signing a petition opposing possible Government plans to ban smoking in pubs. Managers of the Westminster pub in Westminster Street, Donna and Kevin Berkley, are fearful that if the ban on smoking came into force they would see
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Man to kayak around Japan for charity
A KAYAKER from Falmouth is planning to take on the "challenge of a lifetime" by circumnavigating the coast of Japan to raise money for a children's charity. Jeff Allen, along with companion Hadas Feldman, hopes to raise money for the Child Growth Foundation
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Ten failed or refused test
As part of the police force's Christmas anti drink-driving campaign, which ran from December 18 to January 2, officers breathalysed 149 drivers who were involved in accidents in Cornwall. Countywide they arrested ten people for failing or refusing to
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Hand over air weapons
People are being urged to hand in gas cartridge air weapons at Falmouth police station or face prosecution. The "Brocock" air weapons, which use self-contained gas cartridges, are being criminalised and people have until May 1 to hand them in. The government
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'Nutty Noah' won't stop chasing sharks
DEATH threats from an anonymous telephone caller will not deter the fisherman known as "Nutty Noah" from pursuing porbeagle sharks, Cornwall chief fisheries officer Eddie Derriman says in his latest report. Reviewing the last quarter of 2003, Mr Derriman
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Groups united to put county on map
THE rich marine heritage, history and culture of Cornwall is being highlighted at The London Boat Show this week thanks to Cornwall Marine Network and King Harry's Cornwall. The two organisations have joined forces to promote the duchy with the aim of
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Impressive choir perform at Constantine parish church
Outside of Truro Cathedral the number of occasions when one can hear church music sung to such high standards are rare. Even rarer are the times when you can hear a Cambridge chapel choir singing in a church in rural Cornwall. On Wednesday evening we
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Win goes begging
"We made enough chances to win the game, but we lacked a bit of composure in crucial places," summed up Redruth's coach Nigel Hambly after a disappointing National League Division Three (South) defeat against Barking in Essex. "This is a difficult place
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Camborne strengthen squad
THE fate of Camborne RFC's Mo Oto Ota is still undecided after Monday evening's disciplinary meeting at St Austell RFC. It has been adjourned until January 26. On the plus side for the Cherry and Whites is the announcement that they have signed two players
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Patrick brace halts Illogan's title push
ILLOGAN 2 MOUSEHOLE 2 ILLOGAN demonstrated why the Jolly's Combination League title race has been so unpredictable after they drew a game they did enough to win at Oxland Parc on Saturday. In heavy conditions and a strong wind blowing down the slope,
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Healthy membership enjoy great fish
THE officers of Redruth Sea Angling Association reported a successful year at its AGM with increased membership and some very good fish coming to the scales. One highlight was the Redruth SAA team winning the Cornish Federation of Sea Anglers four-a-side
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Bridge's Martha unbeaten in three games on England debut
THE West Cornwall Table Tennis League season has now restarted after the Christmas break. Martha Travis made her debut for England u12's verses Wales where she was unbeaten in her three games and helped England to an 8-2 win. Martha plays her table tennis
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Woman quizzed after boyfriend found in freezer
The 53-year-old girlfriend of a Bristol man whose body is believed to have been found in a freezer was being questioned by police. Officers found the body in a semi-detached bungalow in Oaklands, Paulton, south of Bristol, on Tuesday night. The victim
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Problematic road scheme to be altered in Taunton
ALTERNATIONS are to begin on Monday to a controversial road scheme in Taunton which has caused months of frustration to communters. The work will restore two lanes at the Priory Bridge Road junction with Station Road and improvements to traffic islands
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Taunton secondary school named as top in the country
A SECONDARY school in Taunton has been ranked as one of the best schools in the country on the back of its outstanding 'value-added' score. GCSE and A-level performance figures released by the Government today (Thursday) show Heathfield Community School
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Mother's 'child snatch' warning
A MUM has slammed a playground in Highbridge as 'a Jamie Bulger case waiting to happen' after youngsters complained of strange men hanging around the area. Sally Gilroy, 33, of East Avenue, is concerned for the welfare of her three children, Ryan 11,
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MP attacks tax bill rise for the police
THE MP for the Burnham and Highbridge area has hit out after Avon and Somerset Police landed people in Sedgemoor with a hefty tax bill to pay for new officers, which he says, will not help the area. David Heathcoat-Amory believes that even though the
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New traffic call
WHILE congestion continues to dog one of the busiest junctions in Cornwall, County Councillor Bert Biscoe is hoping for an answer to the problem can be found quickly. Mr Biscoe says he is "upping the ante" in a bid to solve the traffic problems at Trafalgar
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Panto stars present cheque to hospital scout and guide unit
Fundraisers from Mylor Yacht Club ended their year with the presentation of a cheque to the Royal Cornwall Hospital's Scout and Guide unit following a successful panto. The club's pantomime this year The Good, The Bad and Me 'Ansome, raised money for
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Controversial homes to be discussed by planners
Controversial plans to build 49 homes on the Malpas Road, just outside Truro, will come before Carrick district council's planning committee tonight. The proposed development on the former Trennick House site has been slammed as "wholly inappropriate
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Japanese gardener joins Trelissick team
National Trust gardeners at Trelissick have grown used to ending the day with "Sayonara" since Tomoe Enokida joined their ranks. The 29-year-old from Tokyo is working with the team to learn about English gardening, having come here from the Agricultural
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South West Water hit out at criticism
South West Water have hit back at criticism at their pollution record by saying they are doing everything they can. The company made nine court appearances last year and received ten convictions for polluting - among the highest number for a utility of
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Spectacular garden announces opening times for Spring 2004
One of Cornwall's most spectacular spring garden, Caerhays Castle Gardens has announced its opening hours for 2004. This privately owned estate has long been held in high esteem by gardeners from around the world. Caerhays, which is still the home of
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Late goal stings City
A GOAL five minutes from time denied Truro City all three points from this Jolly's Combination League clash, but it would have been an injustice had Falmouth Town not gained some reward for their performance. The first half was dominated by the visitors
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Runners remain in hunt for titles
FOLLOWING excellent team and individual results in the Cornwall AAA's Championship last Saturday, the runners of Penair School Cross Country Club returned to a league race on Saturday. The occasion was the penultimate race in the Gwent Cross Country League
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St Agnes rocked by goal spree
HELSTON 6 ST AGNES 1 AFTER a run of poor results in the Jolly's Combination League, Helston gave a much brighter performance against St Agnes to lift the gloom that had descended over Kellaway Park. Having looked serious and runaway title contenders at
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Course for would-be referees
A NEW course is being run in West Cornwall to train referees for local football. This course will be held at Cornwall College, Pool, Redruth, starting on Tuesday, February 3. The first stage of the course will last for four weeks, and after successful
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Thanks due to lights helpers
Again this year the Penryn Christmas lights have shone brightly. Thanks must go to Coun Derek Prynn and his erection team, Falmouth and Penryn Lions Club (for providing the town's Christmas tree), St Ives Steeplejacks, Penryn town council, Penryn Infant
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We are not small-minded
As one of the demonstrators referred to in the letter from the Falmouth soldier serving in Iraq, I feel I should answer some of his points. We were protesting that President Bush, accompanied by hundreds of armed American police, was being entertained
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Nearly £3,300 for charity
Please could I thank the people of Falmouth for their generosity supporting the Rotary Club's Annual Christmas Float Collection in the area? Nearly £3,300 was raised which, together with other recent fundraising activities, will be distributed to the
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My adventure with Jim
I was talking to a couple of mates about Jim George. He was a great rugby player - he was an England player and he played for Cornwall, also Falmouth. He was a great man in a boat, rowing in regattas. One Sunday in August 1959 we were going to work in
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Managers stand down at Wendron
WENDRON Football Club has announced that their current Jolly's Combination League managerial combination, manager Stuart Wilkes and assistant Nick Seviour, are to stand down at the end of the season. The news was revealed earlier this week following the
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Pairs win places in last eight of Mounter event
THE first round of the Barry Mounter Knockout Trophy took place on Sunday and the following pairs won places in the quarter-finals to be played on Sunday, January 25. Tom Hayward and Alan Graham, John Warden and Pat Eady, Fred Hayne and Tony Boyce, Chris
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Top teams miss out on whitewash
The top three teams in Division I of the West Cornwall Winter Pool League all won 8-1 last week, but all three teams lost the last frame to miss out on getting the whitewash. Leaders Wendron CC defeated the Godolphin Club, second placed Kennack A defeated
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Helston cruise to big win
Helston 30pts Callington 3pts HELSTON maintained their bid for promotion from Cornwall division two with another convincing performance against Callington at the King George V playing fields on Saturday. Early pressure from the Helston forwards earned
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Course for would-be referees
A NEW course is being run in West Cornwall to train referees for local football. This course will be held at Cornwall College, Pool, Redruth, starting on Tuesday, February 3. The first stage of the course will last for four weeks, and after successful
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Shane makes it two out of three
A HEALTHY entry of riders had to endure some pretty bleak weather conditions for the Camborne and Redruth Motor Club's prestigious Tristan da Cunha motor cycle trial on Sunday. On the plus side, however, was the added attraction of riding at a new venue
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School gets top marks
A north Devon primary school which was named one of the best in the West last month has now received more praise from independent education inspectors. Swimbridge Primary School was highlighted by Schools Minister David Miliband as one of the nation's
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Phase two of business park proving a success
PHASE two of the Chelston Business Park near Wellington is proving a huge success before a single business has even moved in. Developers Summerfield are delighted that 27 of the 33 units have been reserved based on the plans alone, with the first buildings
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THREAT TO POST OFFICE
Villagers in St Keverne have launched a campaign to save their post office, which could be forced to close in early March amid a dispute over opening hours. Subpostmaster Dorinda Lambert has been given until March 4 to either agree to working longer hours
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Success for Lizard poet
Local poet and illustrator Ronnie Goodyer is enjoying a successful start to 2004, with several awards and commissions already under his belt. Ronnie, from Predannack, on The Lizard, won the Acorn "Best in Issue" award for November/December and the prestigious
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'Nutty Noah' won't stop chasing sharks
DEATH threats from an anonymous telephone caller will not deter the fisherman known as "Nutty Noah" from pursuing porbeagle sharks, Cornwall chief fisheries officer Eddie Derriman says in his latest report. Reviewing the last quarter of 2003, Mr Derriman
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Jon given wings
Sub Lieutenant Jon Hounsome, a Royal Navy officer from Helston, was presented with his Observer "Wings" at a ceremony held at RNAS Culdrose. The Wings parade was a major milestone in Jon's career, marking the successful completion of his observer training
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Burnham couple shine in the sun
BURNHAM-on-Sea golfers Sue and Art Severn have just returned from their annual, four-month winter break in Florida with more than their usual suntans. The two Burnham add Berrow members, of Regency Close, had in their luggage a total; of 16 medals, which
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Lemon is Exeter No 1
MARK Lemon has become the second member of Somerset Rebels' 2003 team to joint Premier-League rivals Exeter Falcons. Hard-as-nails Aussie Lemon was the Rebels' No 1 for most of last season, ending with a rolling average of 8.34 after 34 matches, and was
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Cannabis is still a crime
A POLICE inspector, formerly in charge of officers at Chard and Ilminster, has issued a strong warning to drug users: "cannabis is still a crime." Insp John Holt, who now works in Avon and Somerset Constabulary's drugs strategy unit, fears people are
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Long trek north for the Glovers
YEOVIL Town will set off tomorrow (Friday) for the long trek north and their Nationwide League Division Three fixture at Carlisle United (writes Steve Sowden). The Glovers, who will be gunning for victory to maintain their promotion bid, will be without
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Sinking brought war home
The stark reality of the war at sea was brought closer to home with the dramatic sinking of the British tanker Caroni River in Falmouth Bay in January 1940 after the tanker activated a magnetic mine laid by a German U boat. In August 1939 German U-boats
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Contestants observe one minute's silence
The Camborne Town Band Solo and Quartet Contest, held at Camborne Science and Community College on Saturday, attracted more than youngsters competing from bands around the area. Schoolchildren and bands from Camborne, St Dennis, Bugle and Mount Charles
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Residents' delight at new coin
The people of Camborne have expressed their delight at Royal Mint plans to include Camborne's most famous son Richard Trevithick on their new £2 coin. The new coin was released last week to celebrate the bicentenary of the Trevithick's steam-powered locomotive
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Mine talks: Anger at MP's role
MEBYON Kernow has condemned talks between Candy Atherton MP and the Coal Authority about the clean up of Cornish mine waste. Speaking at a meeting of Mebyon Kernow's Falmouth and Camborne Constituency Party on Friday Coun Stuart Cullimore said: "As someone
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Steam engines to be on stamps
Cornish steam engine fans will enjoy the Royal Mail's first set of special stamps of the year. 'Classic Locomotives', a set of six extra-wide stamps continues the transport series and marks the 200th anniversary of the first journey by a steam locomotive
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'Cambourne' Tories make U-turn on web
Falmouth and Camborne Labour MP Candy Atherton has told her Tory rivals to go back to basics. A visit to the Conservatives' web-site for the area shows they cannot spell the name of the main town they wish to represent. It certainly will not be found
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THREAT TO POST OFFICE
Villagers in St Keverne have launched a campaign to save their post office, which could be forced to close in early March amid a dispute over opening hours. Subpostmaster Dorinda Lambert has been given until March 4 to either agree to working longer hours
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Builder fined for demolishing protected cottage
A builder has been fined £5,000 by a court for demolishing part of a 19th century cottage in a Devon conservation area without consent. Dennis Perryman, 55, from Buckfastleigh, appeared for sentence at Exeter Crown Court having earlier pleaded guilty
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Family rescued after car trapped in floods
A WOMAN and her baby had to be rescued from a car by firefighters after getting stuck on a ford across the River Clyst in Plymtree, near Cullompton, on Monday. A Cullompton fire crew attended the scene at around 10am and safely removed the pair. The car
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Common concerns on funding cuts
Devon County Council today welcomed comments from the Director of Age Concern Exeter about council tax and potential cutbacks in council funding on the Good Morning Devon programme on Radio Devon this morning. The Director of Age Concern Martin Rogers
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Managers to stand down at Wendron
WENDRON Football Club has announced that their current Jolly's Combination League managerial combination, manager Stuart Wilkes and assistant Nick Seviour, are to stand down at the end of the season. The two managers, who have resurrected the fortunes
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Late goals scupper Town
"The third goal summed up our season," was manager Steve Massey's verdict on an uninspiring Carlsberg SWL game against high-flying Saltash United at Bickland Park on Saturday. Two changes were made from the starting line up that faced Penryn on Boxing
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Borough's lean pack set up important win
This game turned out to be a nail biting affair with each side having periods of dominance, but in the end the lighter, smaller, fitter Borough pack attained the upper hand and with that dominance of a tiring Stroud eight, the threes were able to use
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Leaders nobbled by Phil's rink
WITH terrible weather forecast, the Falmouth Bowling Club's Men's Triples League found a slot in the weather and managed to complete the games with only one shower disturbing them. However, on completion of the last game the Heavens opened up with hail
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Bridge's Martha unbeaten in three games on England debut
THE West Cornwall Table Tennis League season has now restarted after the Christmas break. Martha Travis made her debut for England u12's verses Wales where she was unbeaten in her three games and helped England to an 8-2 win. Martha plays her table tennis
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Shane makes it two out of three
A HEALTHY entry of riders had to endure some pretty bleak weather conditions for the Camborne and Redruth Motor Club's prestigious Tristan da Cunha motor cycle trial on Sunday. On the plus side, however, was the added attraction of riding at a new venue
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MP slams Post Office consultation 'sham'
THE Post Office has been criticised over its consultation about the proposed closure of urban post offices including those in Yeovil and Chard. Yeovil MP David Laws said that the Post Office consultation over the planned closure of branches throughout
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Concerns over police merger
THE Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset, Steve Pilkington, has been warned against restructuring police resources in the Yeovil area. Mr Pilkington last week outlined plans to merge the force's East Somerset district, which covers Yeovil, with the West
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Protest over wind turbines
Huge signs went up this week as protestors make a last ditch attempt to halt giant wind turbines being built on a ridge high above Falmouth and Penryn. Motorists driving from Treliever Cross to Treluswell have been confronted by the yellow signs protesting
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Open verdict returned on part-time private eye
THE real reason why Stephen Douglas hanged himself from a yacht's mast in Falmouth Harbour remains a mystery after a coroner recorded an open verdict at an inquest into his death. In the weeks leading up to his death, part-time private investigator and
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Children build their own town with Lego
BUDDING town planners at Constantine School were given a chance to build their own town from scratch as part of their studies. But the materials involved were not bricks and mortar but that perennial children's favourite Lego. Starting with a single house
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Police probe death of woman on caravan site
POLICE are still awaiting the results of tests carried out on a 37-year-old woman found dead in a caravan near Penryn last week. The body of Deborah Anne Thomas was discovered at an unofficial caravan site on the A39 between the Treluswell and Treilever
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Opposers of school to lobby county hall
RESIDENTS opposed to the plans to build a new school in Devoran plan a banner waving protest at County Hall next week. The Concerned Residents' Group has already made its views felt at a number of meetings held in the village and at a county council site
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Plans for big former nursery site cancelled at last minute
A CONTROVERSIAL application to build an estate of 68 houses on a greenfield site in Penryn has been withdrawn at the last minute. But opponents to the scheme warn that although Poltair Homes may have withdrawn the application for the Gabbon's Nursery
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MP addresses council's fears over dental service
PENRYN town council has received a reply to a letter it sent to local MP Candy Atherton regarding the loss of the town's last National Health Service dentist. In her letter, Ms Atherton said she has written to the Government minister responsible for dentistry
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Trust looks to recruit Fox Club members
Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Fox Club is running a special event in Truro this month. If anyone fancies spending a couple of hours on a winter's afternoon inside a museum discovering all about Cornwall's wildlife then they should meet outside the Royal Cornwall
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Building of Year battle for venue
The National Maritime Museum Cornwall, is among the most remarkable and innovative buildings in the world battling it out to be crowned the RICS Building of the Year after being shortlisted in the prestigious RICS Awards 2004. A total of 41 schemes representing
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Solid display earns Camborne derby win
Camborne gave a workmanlike performance to maintain their promotion push and comfortably defeat their near neighbours in this top of the table derby clash at the Recreation Ground. Kelvin Smitham came in to replace the injured Aisea Fisilau on the wing
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Camborne's delight at their 'biggest signing'
Camborne Cricket Club's director of cricket, Paul Berryman, has announced what he believes to be the biggest signing at Camborne since Barry Purchase and Pete Davey joined the ranks four years ago. "I am absolutely thrilled that Nick Carter from Grampound
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Course for would-be referees
A NEW course is being run in West Cornwall to train referees for local football. This course will be held at Cornwall College, Pool, Redruth, starting on Tuesday, February 3. The first stage of the course will last for four weeks, and after successful
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Shane makes it two out of three
A HEALTHY entry of riders had to endure some pretty bleak weather conditions for the Camborne and Redruth Motor Club's prestigious Tristan da Cunha motor cycle trial on Sunday. On the plus side, however, was the added attraction of riding at a new venue
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Explorer Fiennes reunited with heart team
Intrepid explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes was praised as an ambassador for heart surgery as he was reunited with the Bristol operating team who saved his life. Sir Ranulph, 59, suffered a heart attack on board an easyJet plane which was due to take off from
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Briton 'entered US to molest girl'
A Plymouth man has been charged with entering the United States to molest a six-year-old girl, authorities have said. John David Michael Brewer, was detained in Minnesota after customs officials allegedly found a sexually suggestive photograph of a young
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Illegal graffiti targeted in campaign
Unsightly graffiti in the city centre shopping area is to be wiped off as the second phase of Plymouth City Council's Zap It! campaign gets underway. City centre retailers are being encouraged to report illegal graffiti to the Council so it can keep the
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Mobile skate park arrives!
SKATEBOARDS in the Burnham area were safely showing off their skills at the weekend, thanks to £1,000 of new mobile skating equipment. For years, youngsters have complained about the lack of areas to show off their skating and skateboarding skills in
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TRIPLETS BOUND FOR CAMBRIDGE
Truro triplets Lil, Helen and Kate Armstrong have astounded their tutors at Truro College. All three have received confirmation that they have won conditional places at Cambridge University. So proud of the 18-year-olds is the college, the three former
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School protest planned
RESIDENTS opposed to the plans to build a new school in Devoran plan a banner waving protest at County Hall next week. The Concerned Residents Group hasmade its views felt at a number of meetings held in the village and at a county council site meeting
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Crackdown on number plates
Drivers with non-regulation number plates could face on the spot fines or even end up in court as a county-wide crackdown starts this week. As part of the new campaign, vehicles with number plates that are too small, have incorrectly spaced lettering
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Council's City Hospital plans
Carrick district council look set to make an offer for land on the former City Hospital site in Truro and build residential housing there if successful with their bid. The council's cabinet recommended they acquire the 7.8 acres site (two thirds of the
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Truro suffer another heavy defeat
CHINNOR 45pts TRURO 0pts ANOTHER defeat on the road for Truro who are now anchored at the foot of the table with fourwins from 13 matches in South West One League. This was a heavy defeat for the city side who failed to get any points on the board. Key
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Bridge's Martha unbeaten in three games on England debut
THE West Cornwall Table Tennis League season has now restarted after the Christmas break. Martha Travis made her debut for England u12's verses Wales where she was unbeaten in her three games and helped England to an 8-2 win. Martha plays her table tennis
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Shane makes it two out of three
A HEALTHY entry of riders had to endure some pretty bleak weather conditions for the Camborne and Redruth Motor Club's prestigious Tristan da Cunha motor cycle trial on Sunday. On the plus side, however, was the added attraction of riding at a new venue
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Pumping station roof work begins
Work on the £6 million pumping station in Torbay began this week with the delivery of massive concrete beams. Around 24 beans, each 18 metres long and weighing 17 tonnes, were delivered individually to the station in Ilsham Valley to make its roof. The
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Thank God for soldiers
First may I say that I write this letter with no connection either to the military or local politics. The next thing is, I would like to both thank and congratulate profusely the forces that are stationed in both Iraq and Afghanistan. They all deserve
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Give troops support
The Falmouth soldier serving in Iraq, in the letter "Why don't they join UNICEF?", quite rightly takes issue with those who demonstrated against the war with Iraq. Certainly, everyone, in a democracy like ours, has a right to express views, especially
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Collection raised £1,059
The committee of the Cornish Christmas Harmony Choir wishes to thank all collectors, the public and police for their support on Christmas Eve and special thanks to Mr Ivor Richardson for conducting the choir owing to the illness of Mr V Collins and wishing
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Blues six-goal romp
AFTER a run of poor results in the Jolly's Combination League, Helston gave a much brighter performance against St Agnes to lift the gloom that had descended over Kellaway Park . Having looked serious and runaway title contenders at the end of September
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Newquay nick spoils with game's only goal
NEWQUAY 1 MULLION 0 MULLION'S gradual descent down the slippery slope in the Jolly's Combination League continued at a wet and windswept Mount Wise on Saturday when they were beaten 1-0 by fellow strugglers Newquay. The visitors were again only able to
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Bridge's Martha unbeaten in three games on England debut
THE West Cornwall Table Tennis League season has now restarted after the Christmas break. Martha Travis made her debut for England u12's verses Wales where she was unbeaten in her three games and helped England to an 8-2 win. Martha plays her table tennis
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Torrington launched as first wireless town
Torrington is set to become the first town in Devon's Objective 2 area to have a commercial wireless, broadband connection, thanks to Broadband4Devon. Due to go live on Monday, 19th January the broadband service, operated by Bluewire/ZyNet will provide
