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We may have lost sight of Mid Term Review's fundamental issues
So much has been said and written about the various Mid Term Review (MTR) options still to be decided for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), that many people have lost sight of two fundamental issues. Firstly, this is not just a review, it is a revolution
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WIREWORM
If you are proposing to plough up grassland - especially anything that's over 5 years old, please be aware of wireworm. a) The problems and potential devastation they can cause. b) The limited chemical control that current legislation permits. A chemical
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Early maturity is the key to maize
LAST year was one of the best maize growing years for a long time with most varieties achieving the magical 30% whole plant DM - even the later and cheaper material. The temptation is to assume that as something did particularly well on your farm last
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Prepared to invest
I am not looking to reduce our own suckler herd - indeed we are working on expanding it. We have invested a lot of money into farming and we intend to invest further. Both my wife and myself are very positive about the future of agriculture. I intend
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Beef shortage in UK
There is a huge shortage of beef emerging in the UK. Nor is it available anywhere else in the world - contrary to the dire warnings of some pundits who failed to take into account the burgeoning economies of China, Japan and the Far East. We are now seeing
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Do what we do best - Farming!
As a Westcountry beef producer and Aberdeen-Angus breeder as well as the NFU national livestock chairman for England and Wales, I see a bright future for beef producers under the CAP reforms. However we must produce what the market wants. We are looking
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Thailand exporters promise safe poultry
The EU Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health agreed on a Commission proposal to lift the remaining 20% testing requirement of poultry meat from Thailand. This was agreed after the results of European checks were satisfactory and the relevant
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Meet the new super-chicken
A NEW breed of chicken is strutting round South West poultry farms, developed and introduced by Lloyd Maunder to bring back the flavour of chicken as we used to know it, with characteristics ideal for free range and organic rearing methods. A slower growing
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Attack victim wants to forget her ordeal
A university student, kidnapped as she walked to her home in Helston late at night, has spoken of her relief after her attacker was jailed for life at Truro Crown Court. Adrian Austin, 49, who had a long history of offences against women, had only been
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LAMB AND APRICOT CASSEROLE
Unless they are told they won't recognise the apricots but having them there adds a slight sweetness to the dish 2 oz dried apricots 2 lbs cubed lamb or mutton 2 oz butter 2 tablespoons oil 2 large onions, chopped 2 leeks, chopped 2 sticks celery, chopped
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Appcasheal launched to complement English Heritage church roof
A CAMPAIGN has been launched in a bid to raise more than £60,000 towards repairs to the roof of St Michael's Church, Helston. Much-needed repairs to lead roofing at the parish church will cost in the region of £114,000. English Heritage has said it will
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CHICKEN WITH RICE ON A VEGETABLE BED
The great thing about this dish is the rice is added to the liquid and therefore picks up all the flavour of the chicken. 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons oil 1 oz butter 2-3 courgettes, cubed 2 oz mushrooms, chopped green pepper,
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Changes to school's day discussed
A public consultation was held at Helston Community College last week over proposed changes to the timing of the school day. The meeting, chaired by headteacher Patrick McGovern, was described by deputy head David Taylor as being "very positive", with
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New trophy for Lleyn sheep
Entrants in the sheep section at this year's Royal Cornwall Show on June 10, 11 and 12 will have a new trophy to compete for. To be known as the Roseland Perpetual Cup, it will be awarded to the champion Lleyn and has been provided by Gill and John Adams
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Residents urged to help police catch hooligans
People living in Mullion are being asked to help the police catch those responsible for a recent spate of vandalism and thefts in and around the village. Officers are investigating a series of crimes which have taken place over the past few weeks. The
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Charity worker wins award
A long-service award was presented to charity stalwart Gillian Rose at Mullion Cancer Research UK's annual general meeting at the WI hall last Thursday. Assistant treasurer Mrs Rose, who has supported the branch for the past five years, was presented
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New investment proposals bad for homeseekers - MP
New pension investment proposals could exacerbate problems of second-home ownership in the Helston and Lizard area, local MP Andrew George warned this week. Mr George, who led the Commons campaign to remove the 50 per cent council tax discount for second
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Exeter players get England call up
Three Exeter players have been called up to England's National Game XI squad for the forthcoming match against Italy's Under 23's. Goalkeeper James Bittner, midfielder Gareth Sheldon and striker James Coppinger all recieved the call to join the squad
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Pilgrims' profits down
Plymouth Argyle made a reduced profit last season - but financially the Home Park club is in a better shape than most of its Second Divison conpemporaries. Argyle published their accounts for the year ending May 2003 on Wednesday, and a profit fall from
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Golf range is all set
BREAN Golf Club's popular professional David Haines will realise an ambition in April, when he opens his Burnham Golf Range at Oak Tree Farm, Edithmead. The 33-year-old former Burnham and Berrow club champion has turned the field next to Somerset Rebels
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Fry the right man to lead Rebels
SOMERSET Rebels' new boss Pete Toogood has gone for tried and trusted experience in his choice of captain for the coming season. Paul Fry, who skippered Swindon speedway team last year, will do the same job at the Oak Tree Arena. The Hereford based 39
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Yeovil in eight-goal thriller
A YEOVIL Town Squad X1 returned home from Oxford yesterday (Wednesday) having gained a share of the spoils in an entertaining 4-4 draw in the Pontins Holiday Combination League. Oxford United Reserves went 2-0 up, before the Glovers got back into the
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Working their proverbials off!
FIFTY-FIVE years ago today and Yeovil Town became the talk of the football world when their bunch of part-time players knocked the mighty Sunderland out of the FA Cup Fourth Round at a packed sloping pitch of Huish (written by Steve Sowden). It was a
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Match Report: Yeovil Town 1, Leyton Orient 2
FOR a full match report of Yeovil Town's 2-1 defeat at home to Leyton Orient last Saturday see here: NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE YEOVIL TOWN 1, LEYTON ORIENT 2 STEVE SOWDEN REPORTS FROM HUISH PARK AS I crammed into Gary Johnson's office along with
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YTISA hands over £1,133 to club
Some might say that the players of Yeovil Town FC are in need of some extra training after losing five of their last six matches. And so to give the beleaguered players a bit of a lift members of the Yeovil Town Independent Supporters' Association have
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Hammers take Weale training two days a week
WEST Ham United are monitoring the progression of Yeovil Town's talented goalkeeper Chris Weale by taking him training for two days a week. Weale spent a successful trial period with the Hammers last week which saw him keep a clean sheet in the West Ham
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Endeavour captain visits port for talks
Captain Chris Blake, OBE, master of replica sailing ship HM bark Endeavour is visiting the port this morning to meet with harbour master Captain Mark Sansom and Mike Rangecroft, one of the main organisers of Falmouth Week, to discuss the arrangements
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Tall ships expected through summer
The Russian barque Mir under the command of Captain Sergey Timoshov is one of four well-known sailing ships expected to visit the port during the summer months. Falmouth Tall Ships Association (FTSA) is hosting the ship during her three day visit in June
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Shipping Intelligence
Tuesday, January 20 Naval Task Force comprising of the destroyer HMS Liverpool D92 (4,100/82), frigates HMS Cornwall F99 (4,900/89), HMS Iron Duke F234 (4,200/93), HMS Marlborough F233 (4,200/91), the French warships Commandant Blauison F793 (1,250/82
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Cornish duo to ride for Devils
Cornish duo Jason Prynne and Wayne Barrett will ride for the newly-formed GT Motorcycles Plymouth Devils when the Conference season starts in March. And they will be joined by former Rye House Rockets skipper David Mason and former Exter rider Corey Blackman
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Cautious 'yes' for skate park at Illogan
The public have given a cautious yes to the idea of a skate park in Illogan, but many with homes near the proposed site still have concerns about the plans. A consultation day, held earlier this month, resulted in only 23 objections from a total of 169
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Earlier school day idea has little support
Parents in Redruth have given their views on a government experiment to start the school day earlier for primary aged children. A pilot project will take place in Newham, east London, later this year to discover whether standards could be raised in schools
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Family desperate for planning approval
THE night that their severely disabled daughter kept them and their children up until the early hours of the morning was when Marie and Lester Roberts decided something had to be done. Lester, 44, built a bed in the lounge of their house in Manor Road
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Large increase for taxpayers
Kerrier district council have voted to increase their council tax demand to almost eight and a half per cent following the announcement of their 2004/5 budget. Kerrier councillors voted on Monday night for an 8.31 per cent increase at the band "D" rate
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Farmhouse tax 'test' a case of interpretation
For nearly 20 years most farming families have been able to rely on Agricultural Property Relief to reduce, or even extinguish, an Inheritance Tax liability. Agricultural Property Relief applies to the agricultural value of agricultural property. Historically
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Cash aid for groups
COMMUNITY groups across West Somerset in need of a helping hand are being sought to benefit from a £50,000 Rural Initiatives Fund. Dunster Cricket Club was the first group in the area to benefit from the fund, which is run by West Somerset District Council
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Red Devon bulls see green light
DESPITE the current uncertainty in farming, mostly due to the turmoil created by the CAP Mid Term Review and Defra's reluctance to nail it's colours to the flagpole, Red Ruby Devon breeders are confident of a rosy future for their cattle. The Red Ruby
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£25,000 NEW WORK OF ART FOR BRIDGWATER
A £25,000 sculpture is set to be installed at Bridgwater Docks in a scheme which Somerset arts chiefs hope will get regional and national recognition. The announcement was made yesterday (Wednesday) that the sculpture, a transparent cylinder which will
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Exmouth Community College wins specialist status
Devon's biggest secondary school, Exmouth Community College, has won its bid for specialist status. Exmouth will become a specialist college for maths and information and communications technology in September The award will mean an extra £274,000 a year
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Link Road high speed police chase
POLICE officers from Tiverton and Cullompton took part in a high speed chase along the North Devon Link Road early on Sunday. The three men, who were chased by police for a suspected burglary at Woolicombe post office at 4am, and who were believed to
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Day care services to change
Devon people with learning disabilities who use day care services are being asked how they would like to see their care improved in a move by Devon County Council to modernise the way day care is delivered. In 2001, the Government published a White Paper
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Cancer cluster fears 'unfortunate coincidence'
THE results of an investigation by public health officials, published yesterday, finally ruled out any possibility of a cancer cluster among young adults in West Cornwall. Six young adults in the Helston area had contracted a form of bone cancer from
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Exeter players called up by England
Three Exeter players have been called up to England's National Game XI squad for the forthcoming match against Italy's Under 23's. Goalkeeper James Bittner, midfielder Gareth Sheldon and striker James Coppinger all recieved the call to join the squad
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Drubbing for Town
ST BLAZEY 5 FALMOUTH TOWN 1 Following three successive defeats, St Blazey returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over a patched up Falmouth Town. With Duncan Ayres and Damian Stevens injured after the defeat at Liskeard, 'keeper Ryan
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Three goals not enough for Athletic
LAUNCESTON 4 PENRYN ATHLETIC 3 SCORING three goals away from home would normally secure victory, but that wasn't the case for Penryn Athletic who went down 4-3 at Launceston in the Carlsberg SWL. Fortunately for Athletic only Callington Town of the teams
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Injury time goal salvages point
PENRYN ATHLETIC 2 ST JUST 2 A GOAL deep into injury time salvaged a valuable Jolly's Combination League point for Penryn Athletic who pulled off a 2-2 draw against St Just. In a tense, bruising encounter, it was no more than the home side deserved after
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Raiders' strike causes chaos
RAIDERS trying to steal a cash machine from a shop in north Taunton cut off hundreds of phone lines. Homes and businesses were left without phones for up to three days after thieves hacked through three sets of underground cables, to disable alarms to
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Starring role in Lions' Den for Josh and Andy
IT was a day Josh Winnan is unlikely to remember, but one which his father, Andy, is unlikely to forget after taking a starring role with his son when visiting London to take in a top Nationwide Football League match. Andy, who is a fervent Ipswich Town
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Gus the Guide Dog joins the hospital staff
A BLACK Retriever Collie cross is proving a welcome addition to the workforce at Yeovil District Hospital. Gus is a registered guide dog belonging to Susan Foot, who has just been appointed visual impairment officer based in the hospital's Ophthalmology
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Cornwall face must-win game
CORNWALL travel to Aldershot on Saturday to play the Army in what is a must-win game if they are to have any chance of winning their South West Counties Championship group. Defeat in midweek by the RAF was a blow to manager Ray Nicholls' hopes because
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Sport Minister fails to attend
THE Minister for Sport, Richard Caborn MP, failed to turn up on Tuesday at an official function in Wincanton - because he was needed back in London for the important vote on tuition fees. Mr Caborn had been pencilled in to join in with the official opening
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Surgeon changed my life
A PENRYN businesswoman has told how a pioneering operation to create a new leg from a deformed limb has changed her life. Juliette Platts was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder which meant she only had half a femur at the top of her leg and
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Pensioner is left with no hot water
A 71-YEAR-OLD Falmouth woman was surviving without central heating or hot water yesterday after her boiler failed seven days ago and water flooded her house. After attempts to stem the flood, Ena Eva, of Conway Road, dialled the 24-hour emergency call-out
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Proficient Pcs in cycling test
Ever wondered what a "toucan crossing" is or a "safe right turn?" Three officers from Falmouth police station have the answers to these questions and more after recently completing the modern-day equivalent of the old cycling proficiency test. Pc Andy
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Many object to pub-to-flats plan
CONTROVERSIAL plans to demolish parts of one of Falmouth's oldest pubs and redevelop the site as modern flats are likely to be refused for a third time. The historic Admiral Nelson in Bar Road may not be as popular now as when the adjacent docks were
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Restaurant owner devastated by fire
A Falmouth restaurant owner has been left devastated after a fire gutted The Seafood Bar's kitchen. John Ball has run and owned the restaurant on Quay Hill for the last 22 years and is now having to come to terms with what has happened. "It's a bit of
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Ellie wins FANtastic award
Falmouth-based marketing manager Ellie Bradshaw has collected a prestigious travel industry "Oscar" at a glittering London awards ceremony at the Savoy Hotel. Her campaign, "FANtastic Summer" for Corus hotels scooped the Hotel Marketing Association prize
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Post Office turn down plea to save branches
Despite facing opposition the Post Office has confirmed it will be shutting its Arwenack Street and Bowling Green branches in Falmouth. Throughout the six week consultation period the closures faced constant opposition from Falmouth town councillors and
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Injured fisherman taken to hospital
AN injured fisherman was taken to hospital last Tuesday after being evacuated from his boat by Falmouth's offshore lifeboat the Richard Cox Scott. Agents Tamlyn Shipping contacted Falmouth Coastguard during the morning requesting medical assistance on
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Feathered freeloaders find friends on St Mawes ferry
TWO non-paying passengers on the St Mawes ferry are enjoying the high life after melting the hearts of the skipper and his crew. But this pair of freeloaders are not of the human variety but seasonal visitors from colder climes known as turnstones. The
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Flower show organisers hoping for good support
This year's Falmouth Spring Flower Show is set for March 27 and 28, and organisers are hoping it will be fully supported. Schedules were made available this week and there are classes to suit all age groups and all talents. The show has seen a reduction
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Ashley on dolphin watch
The Conservative Prospective Parliamentary candidate for Falmouth and Camborne, Ashley Crossley, is setting up a meeting with representatives of Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Dolphin Watch to see what steps can be taken to stop the deaths of dolphins around
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Nailbiting win for Reds
REDRUTH 28pts NORTH WALSHAM 27pts Redruth moved up to sixth place in National League Division Three (South) after a well-deserved win against promotion chasing North Walsham at the Recreation Ground. Conditions were cold but dry as the Reds drew another
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Clinton Club hand out whitewash
Clinton SC A gained a point on their main rivals in the Mining Division Billiards and Snooker League on Friday, beating Four Lanes 6-0, while Redruth RBL A and Godolphin Club both won 5-1. Mark Tregenza made breaks of 47 and a 30 clearance for Clinton
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Taster sessions for schools and colleges
The Cornwall Youth Badminton Organisation is to introduce a number of taster badminton sessions and/or coaching sessions in schools and sports colleges, writes John Tresidder. In addition, the CYBO, who coach and train the county u13, u15 and under 17
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Carlton strikes with Cornwall's last-minute winner
Gwent Youth 1 Cornwall Youth 2 Carlton Farnham's superb individual stoppage-time goal gave Cornwall all three points in a highly entertaining SW Counties Championship game at Cwmbran on Saturday. After a bright start Cornwall fell behind after 32 minutes
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Cornwall face must-win game
CORNWALL travel to Aldershot on Saturday to play the Army in what is a must-win game if they are to have any chance of winning their South West Counties Championship group. Defeat in midweek by the RAF was a blow to manager Ray Nicholls' hopes because
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Robber who preyed on elderly jailed
A Gloucestershire robber who preyed on elderly women has been jailed for seven years, police said. Andrew Budds, 38, of Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham, pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and asked for a further four and a common assault charge to be
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Scheme launched to tackle skills shortage
A £4 million scheme is to be launched in the South West to tackle skills shortages in the engineering sector. The three-year project will work with schools, employers and individuals to boost the region's engineering talent. Called A Journey Through Engineering
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Twenty cannabis plants seized at home
Chipping Sodbury police have seized 20 suspected cannabis plants after searching a house in Yate. Uniformed officers from the station executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at the address in the town on Friday January 23 2004. Officers found
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Housing row in Highbridge
ARCHAEOLOGISTS are assessing a Highbridge site earmarked for houses that is at the centre of a row between developers and residents. Experts are digging land between Alstone Road and Alstone Lane to see what remains and items lurk beneath the soil. The
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Scheme launched to tackle skills shortage
A £4 million scheme is to be launched in the South West to tackle skills shortages in the engineering sector. The three-year project will work with schools, employers and individuals to boost the region's engineering talent. Called A Journey Through Engineering
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Seafront parking row
TOURISTS will be discouraged from visiting Burnham when a new year-round parking scheme hits the seafront, according to worried residents and traders. More and more families are visiting the area in the autumn and spring, and sea anglers from all over
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New £90,000 cinema for Burnham
THERE is good news for film fans in the Burnham area, as a new £90,000 cinema is opening in time for the holiday season. Pat Scott, 56, who runs Highbridge News in Church Street, Highbridge, is leasing the Victoria Street premises from the Ritz Social
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Long service awards presented
A CELEBRATION of 25 years service to the county council by some of its staff members took place in Truro last week. More than 35 long service medals were handed out at County Hall, in Truro, to employees ranging from school crossing patrols to chief officers
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City gives a cautious welcome to drug laws
The lowering of the legal classification of cannabis has been cautiously welcomed in Truro, but many feel that the law needs clarifying. From tomorrow, cannabis will be down-graded from class B, where it has been placed with amphetamines and barbiturates
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Daredevils sought to help raise cash for Cornish Hospices
CORNISH Hospices chairman Nick Barwell has laid down the gauntlet by inviting thrill seekers to join him in a new year dare. The hospices are launching an exhilarating challenge as part of their annual abseil event, which this year takes place off the
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Truro sucked into dogfight
TRURO 9pts BRIDGWATER AND ALBION 38pts TRURO'S plight at the foot of the South West One League took another turn for the worse at St Clements Hill on Saturday when they were beaten by fellow strugglers Bridgwater and Albion. This was a game the city club
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Marazion swamped as City hit goal trail
MARAZION 1 TRURO CITY 8 THERE was no indication of the goal fest to come at half-time in the Jolly's Combination League game between Marazion and Truro City with sides locked at 1-1. However, the second half saw City hit the goal trail as they hammered
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Taster sessions for schools and colleges
The Cornwall Youth Badminton Organisation is to introduce a number of taster badminton sessions and/or coaching sessions in schools and sports colleges, writes John Tresidder. In addition, the CYBO, who coach and train the county u13, u15 and under 17
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Memories of infantry division
A friend sent me an internet link to your article about the 29th Infantry Division (US army unit to have Freedom of Borough). My father, now nearing 88, was in the US Army Air Force and a D-Day participant. At the time of the invasion he was assigned
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Bright idea for Torbay
Police will soon have the power to brighten streetlights around Torquay Harbour to help make the area safer in the evenings. The £21,000 scheme, initiated by the force, involves replacing several columns and all lanterns in Torwood Street, The Strand,
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Volunteers can be winners too
The underlying principle of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme is that the health of both the individual volunteer and the community benefit from the volunteer's activity. In particular, for retired people over 50, evidence brought together by
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I wonder who stole my desk!
The disappearing desk! A couple of weeks ago I found that I no longer had room for a rather nice modern darkwood desk with three drawers. I placed it at the bottom of my drive with a for sale sign on. After a few days as no one came to buy it I decided
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Objections are very sensible
I AM replying to your recent correspondence relating to the use of the village greens in the Lizard village. The objectors to the scheme do not comprise a small minority but include all of the shops and food outlets that surround the greens, the residents
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Consider the council taxpayers
I see that in its consultation of the people (all 500 of them!) as to the level of council tax rise, the county council isn't even considering a rise of less than 4%. It seems to me that the council is going about things the wrong way round. It decides
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Get democracy into perspective
Goss Moor public inquiry under way (Packet, January 14). I don't know if other readers have kept count of the number of these inquiries we've had over countless years, but for my part - I've lost count! However, along with all the similar "talking shops
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Give real support to our troops
SOME Packet correspondents may be prepared to accept the killing of innocents in Iraq as a price worth paying to achieve the removal of the one time American-promoted Saddam Hussein under the pretext of a 45 minute use in weapons of mass destruction being
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Be proud of our serving soldiers
I NOTE that Tim Chambers was saddened that the Unknown Soldier felt that people had no right to express themselves. That is not what the soldier said, although I feel sure that those serving in Iraq will feel comforted, knowing Flowers of the Forest was
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Conserving our water supplies
WE have been told that we have the wrong type of rain in as much as it all quickly runs off into the rivers and sea. In days of yore, before the countryside was covered with houses, roads and factories, even the heaviest rain seeped into the ground and
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Super sub Dan steals limelight
PORTHLEVEN 1 LISKEARD ATHLETIC 0 THIS Carlsberg SWL had all the makings of a 0-0 draw, but in true Roy of the Rovers style, a substitution ten minutes from time proved to be the most astute move of the match. Daniel Stidwell, a youngster who would normally
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Local derby ends with honours even
A POINT each was not what either side really wanted from this Jolly's Combination League clash, but overall it was no more than either deserved after a 2-2 draw. On a heavy surface much of the match produced scrappy football with defences generally on
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Youngsters sparkle in seven-goal rout
WENDRON 7 LUDGAVAN 1 NOT expecting to have a Jolly's Combination League game, but a free Saturday instead, Wendron were missing several first choice players for this clash at Underlane. Nick Seviour and Dominic Pullen had booked to see Liverpool play
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Taster sessions for schools and colleges
The Cornwall Youth Badminton Organisation is to introduce a number of taster badminton sessions and/or coaching sessions in schools and sports colleges, writes John Tresidder. In addition, the CYBO, who coach and train the county u13, u15 and under 17
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Carlton strikes with Cornwall's last-minute winner
Gwent Youth 1 Cornwall Youth 2 Carlton Farnham's superb individual stoppage-time goal gave Cornwall all three points in a highly entertaining SW Counties Championship game at Cwmbran on Saturday. After a bright start Cornwall fell behind after 32 minutes
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New road surfaces in north Devon
A programme of essential road maintenance work will be carried out on key roads in North Devon during the next two months. Work at 10 sites will be undertaken by contractor South West Highways at a total cost of £300,000. This is part of the Devon Local
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Scheme launched to tackle skills shortage
A £4 million scheme is to be launched in the South West to tackle skills shortages in the engineering sector. The three-year project will work with schools, employers and individuals to boost the region's engineering talent. Called A Journey Through Engineering
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Boost for Milk Link
Milk Link, the farmer-owned dairy co-operative with a substantial membership in the South West, has further strengthened its position as a leading integrated dairy business. As South West Farmer went to press it announced it had taken over control of
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Warning over farm payments restructuring
Westcountry landowner David Fursdon has warned that the Government is in danger of getting one of the most critical agricultural issues of the decade - the restructuring of farm payments - wrong. Mr Fursdon, who farms at Cadbury, near Exeter, is the national
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Beef lobby tells Defra of fears
THE National Beef Association has told Defra that immediate allocation of decoupled entitlement to farmers through anything other than a purely historic qualification route will be the biggest agricultural mistake made by a Labour government in living
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Farmers should take steps to inform scientists and training bodies of their needs
Farmers must let the scientists and training bodies know exactly what kind of research and training they want, to avoid being offered inappropriate research and training in the future, according to Defra's Dr John Sherlock and Harper Adams University
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Tommy to be guest of honour at open day
Tommy Walsh of BBC Ground Force fame, the mould-breaking television series that launched a thousand decks and probably as many miles of fencing, is to be guest of honour at the Batsford Timber open day to be held on Saturday, March 20. Based in the majestic
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Wesley was well respected
Former county organiser of the Cornwall Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, J Wesley Wilton, has died aged 82. As county organiser from 1946 to 1957, Wesley was instrumental in the formation of several new clubs and encouraged a significant increase in
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Fresh hopes for historic site
WELLINGTON'S rich industrial heritage could soon be brought back to life, complete with a Royal seal of approval. Prince Charles's Regeneration Through Heritage organisation is involved with plans to bring a disused section of the Fox Bros factories into
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Much better year than expected for producers
2003 proved to be a better year for pig producers than many had predicted, with the All Pigs Monitor Price averaging 103p per kilo over the 12-month period. Not since 1997 has the average price dead weight been above 100p. We started 2003 with the price
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Europe needs UK more . . .
Have you ever wondered why in all of the EU it is only UK farmers who are constantly suffering from financial crisis? Since 1973, UK farming has never been in net profit. Over the last five years, farming income grew in the EU by 14 per cent but in the
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GRASSLAND
The weather so far this year has been pretty mild and by the time you read this article, some of you will already be seriously thinking of applying your first application of nitrogen. Mike Sheppard of Kemira Growhow predicts that T200 will be achieved
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Red Tractor logo restores confidence
Promoting the Red Tractor logo, increasing independence and the implementation of recommendations from the Curry report were among the concepts outlined by the new chairman of Assured Food Standards, Colin Smith, in his keynote address to the food chain
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British Chicken being promoted in big way
A major new campaign to promote the benefits of buying quality British chicken is underway. The first media promotion kicked off in mid-December including placing positive stories in the press. The venture is overseen by British Chicken Marketing Limited
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Cancer report slammed
A Helston couple whose 19-year-old daughter died from bone cancer have condemned an investigation which concluded there was no link between a suspected cluster of cases of the disease in and around the town. Health experts who have been looking into cases
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PORK WITH CIDER
2 lb spare ribs cut into large pieces 2 tablespoons oil 4 oz mushrooms sliced 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cooking apples, sliced 2 leeks, sliced green pepper, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 1 small turnip, cubed 1 parsnip, cubed 1 tablespoon
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GOULASH
You might have to cut down a little on the paprika if you are serving this dish to small children so the end dish isn't too hot to the taste. 1 lb cubed stewing meat (beef, veal pork, or a mixture) 2 tablespoons of oil 1 lb sliced onions 2 cloves garlic
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BEEF IN BEER
Here beer makes the liquid into a rich sauce and yet you don't know it's there! 1 lb braising beef cut into large pieces 2 tablespoons oil 8 oz onion, sliced 1 tablespoon flour 2 cloves garlic, crushed Half a teaspoon mixed herbs 1 pint brown ale such
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St John bids to raise £150,000
Helston St John Ambulance has launched a major fundraising drive in a bid to raise £150,000 before the end of the year. The money is needed to allow the division to upgrade its current headquarters in Wendron Street to provide a new reception area and
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STEAKS IN A POT
My granddaughters love steak and I find this is an excellent way of serving them in the winter months. You might think that serving wine to the younger generation is out, but as it cooks, the alcohol vaporises so they won't end up tipsy! 6 lean steaks
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Vets asked to help dolphin project
Encouraging local vets to become involved in research on stranded cetaceans is just one of a number of projects currently being pursued by staff and volunteers from the Silver Dolphin Centre at Porthleven. The marine conservation and dive centre, based
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Frances Kitchin
Family favourites WHEN I thought of this title I realised that all the more senior readers will think I'm going to talk about a radio programme! If you recall, it was on our wireless as we were cooking the Sunday lunch. It was aimed at families whose
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RNAS Culdrose rescue crew saves lives of five fishermen
Five French fishermen had a narrow escape when they were plucked to safety by a search and rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose after their trawler sank on Sunday. The fishermen were airlifted from the 23 metre Duguesclin, which went down 30 miles south
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Devils announce riders
Cornish duo Jason Prynne and Wayne Barrett will ride for the newly-formed GT Motorcycles Plymouth Devils when the Conference season starts in March. And they will be joined by former Rye House Rockets skipper David Mason and former Exter rider Corey Blackman
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Nicki's golden debut
ABLE-bodied swimmer Nicki Puddy, from Highbridge, stole the show from her world class disabled training partner Anthony Stephens at the Stichting Double Dutch Open short-course championships in Amsterdam. In her first International event, competing against
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Arrest in cross border operation
AN 18 year-old man from Ilton was arrested last week as part of an ongoing operation to tackle cross border crime. Operation Mackintosh, run by Devon and Cornwall police, is targeting Somerset based suspects for crimes committed in East Devon. The Ilton
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I won't break pay structure says manager
YEOVIL Town manager Gary Johnson is insistent that he will not break the pay structure at Huish Park in order to attract big name players to the club (written by Steve Sowden). While fans have been talking about Yeovil strengthening the squad with the
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VPs hold cheese and wine evening
A fundraising wine and cheese evening was held at Huish Park on Friday night organised by members of Yeovil Town Football Club's vice-president's group. The evening, held in the stadium's executive lounge, proved a huge success with people able to sample
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Cobblers? No, it's true!
Yeovil Town are on the road again on Tuesday when they travel to face Northampton Town for another Nationwide League Division Three fixture. The original game was called off due to both teams being involved in the FA Cup Third Round at the beginning of
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Royal Navy ships operating in bay
HMS Sandown and HMS Shoreham two Royal Navy mine countermeasures vessels have been operating in Falmouth bay and the Carrick Roads for the past week hunting for dummy mines laid by the Torpedo Recovery Vessel (TRV) Tormentor. The Sandown Class Single
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Weather recorded by Falmouth's Tony Steele
(Readings at Pendennis Point) Date Max. temp Min. temp Hrs sun Rain Desc. 19 10.2 2.0 0.5 0.0 Cloudy 20 9.5 6.0 0.0 0.0 Cloudy 21 9.8 7.0 0.0 0.0 Cloudy 22 12.5 8.0 0.0 5.4 Rain 23 11.6 7.0 0.0 1.7 Rain 24 11.2 5.0 6.7 0.2 Sunny 25 8.5 5.0 0.0 3.0 Showers
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Chaos as blizzard hits town
COMMUTERS struggled with icy conditions this morning, following a sudden blizzard and freezing conditions last night. While main routes were clear, minor roads, car parks, and footpaths were treacherous with ice. Glynsowwd and Henson Park in Chard were
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Pilgrims financial progress recorded
Plymouth Argyle made a reduced profit last season - but financially the Home Park club is in a better shape than most of its Second Divison conpemporaries. Argyle published their accounts for the year ending May 2003 on Wednesday, and a profit fall from
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Reformed car thief now helps police fight crime
A reformed car thief who broke in to some 40 or 50 cars a night has now joined the police in their fight against crime. Shaun Jefferies has been helping officers in the Camborne and Redruth area understand how a car thief thinks. The 21-year-old, who
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Fresh fears on job front
Business leaders and politicians have reacted with dismay to news that two more companies in Redruth and Camborne are in trouble. Established more than 100 years ago in 1886, the Redruth-based Cornish biscuit maker Furniss Foods went into receivership
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Teenager's tribute to Falklands hero
TWO brothers from Pool School have presented Falklands hero Simon Weston with an exact wooden replica of the RNAS Culdrose helicopter which plucked him to safety from his burning ship during the Falklands War. Mr Weston was presented with the Sea King
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Council warned of traffic danger
PRESSURE has been put on Redruth town council to curb the use of Fore Street by delivery vehicles and motorists during pedestrian-only hours. An angry Florence Bailey, speaking at a monthly meeting of the council, demanded something be done to prevent
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Long service awards presented
A CELEBRATION of 25 years service to the county council by some of its staff members took place in Truro last week. More than 35 long service medals were handed out at County Hall, in Truro, to employees ranging from school crossing patrols to chief officers
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Artful pupils
VAN Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, Matisse and Andy Warhol have all featured prominently in an exciting art project which has been running in three primary schools in the Camborne, Pool, Redruth Success Zone. The schools involved in the innovative project are
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Awareness day a great success
MORE than 330 people attended a Cancer Awareness Day at Carn Brea Leisure Centre in a bid to learn how to combat the deadly disease. The event was organised jointly by the Kerrier Healthy Living Centre Project, Carn Brea Leisure Centre and nurses from
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Still a demand for farms
The 2003 farm market saw considerable activity despite the proposed changes to the Subsidy Payment structure as part of the Mid-Term Review (MTR), says David Kivell, head of Kivell's farm selling department across Devon and Cornwall. There is no doubt
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Cancer report slammed
A Helston couple whose 19-year-old daughter died from bone cancer have condemned an investigation which concluded there was no link between a suspected cluster of cases of the disease in and around the town. Health experts who have been looking into cases
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Surgeon changed my life
A PENRYN businesswoman has told how a pioneering operation to create a new leg from a deformed limb has changed her life. Juliette Platts was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder which meant she only had half a femur at the top of her leg and
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New maiden heifer class for big show
A NEW young Holstein heifer class at this summer's Royal Cornwall Show will be an attraction to breeders from far and near. The maiden heifer class, for an animal born between December 1 2002 and May 31 2003, has been introduced at the request of the
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Three herds scoop most Jersey titles
SEVENTEEN herds of pedigree Jersey cattle were entered in the 2003 Regional Breeders Competitions and three herds scooped most of the prizes. They were the Sowden herd of the Huxtable family, Stockleigh Pomeroy, Crediton, Devon; the Orchard herd of Messrs
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New breed strutting its stuff in South West
A new breed of chicken is strutting round South West poultry farms, developed and introduced by Lloyd Maunder to bring back the flavour of chicken as we used to know it, with characteristics ideal for free range and organic rearing methods. A slower growing
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Day care services to change
Devon people with learning disabilities who use day care services are being asked how they would like to see their care improved in a move by Devon County Council to modernise the way day care is delivered. In 2001, the Government published a White Paper
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Scheme launched to tackle skills shortage
A £4 million scheme is to be launched in the South West to tackle skills shortages in the engineering sector. The three-year project will work with schools, employers and individuals to boost the region's engineering talent. Called A Journey Through Engineering
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Scheme launched to tackle skills shortage
A £4 million scheme is to be launched in the South West to tackle skills shortages in the engineering sector. The three-year project will work with schools, employers and individuals to boost the region's engineering talent. Called A Journey Through Engineering
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Borough finish with flourish at Taunton
TAUNTON 13pts PENRYN 41pts PENRYN completed the double over Taunton with a blitz of scoring in the last five minutes, and have put 101 points past them in the two matches. The visitors ran in five tries at Taunton's new complex at Hyde Park, all converted
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Falmouth slump to dismal defeat
FALMOUTH 3pts WADEBRIDGE CAMELS 19pts After a week off due to the bad weather, Falmouth were at home on Saturday in an important Cornwall and Devon League clash against Wadebridge which was anticpated as being a closely contested match. This was Wadebridge's
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Town reach semi-finals after seven-goal thriller
IN an exciting Jolly's Combination League cup quarter-final at Bickland Park, Falmouth's young side managed once again to score more goals than they conceded, although the result was always in doubt right up to the final whistle. There were three goals
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Taster sessions for schools and colleges
The Cornwall Youth Badminton Organisation is to introduce a number of taster badminton sessions and/or coaching sessions in schools and sports colleges, writes John Tresidder. In addition, the CYBO, who coach and train the county u13, u15 and under 17
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Carlton strikes with Cornwall's last-minute winner
Gwent Youth 1 Cornwall Youth 2 Carlton Farnham's superb individual stoppage-time goal gave Cornwall all three points in a highly entertaining SW Counties Championship game at Cwmbran on Saturday. After a bright start Cornwall fell behind after 32 minutes
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Keep warm during the cold spell
HEALTH advisors in South Somerset are reminding the district's old and vulnerable residents to keep warm and stay well as temperatures are forecasted to plummet across the UK this week. South Somerset Primary Care Trust's public health director, Paul
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Hospital lifts lid on killer cancer
HEALTH experts at Yeovil District Hospital are this week urging people not to be embarrassed talking to their GP about the symptoms of bowel cancer (written by Steve Sowden). Yeovil Hospital's medical director, Dr Jonathan Sheffield, has a particular
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Concerns about new police statistics
STATISTICS have revealed that the Somerset East police district - which covers Yeovil - has one of the very lowest levels of bobbies on the beat per 100,000 people in England. The figures were received by Yeovil MP David Laws from the House of Commons
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Councillors have 'mixed' views on road closure
Plans to close a road used as a rat run between Bickland Water and Budock may not be as easy as the county council think. Concerns over children's safety on the road known as Pool Field have been under discussion for some time. There have also been numerous
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Carrick look to simplify its payment process
HOW many steps are necessary between an order for an item and sending the final payment for that item? At Carrick district council, officers reckon there are 22 and that the total cost in officers' time can be around £19 per item. Now processes are in
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No smoking experiment leaves drinkers fuming
CUSTOMERS hoping to spend a quiet evening supping a pint and having a smoke in a Penryn pub had their lives turned "Inside Out" on Friday when a television crew from the BBC current affairs programme took over. The "Inside Out" team had obtained the agreement
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Tangier setting for Jane's 21st published novel
CORNISH author Jane Pollard has acquired a fan in Morocco whose unofficial promotional efforts could result in a big overseas sales boost for her new novel, published this week. A major source of research material for Tide of Fortune was Thor Kuniholm
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Illogan do enough to reach cup semi-finals
ILLOGAN 2 MOUSEHOLE 0 MOUSEHOLE were unable to repeat their performance of a couple of weeks ago in the Jolly's Combination League when they were beaten 2-0 by Illogan in a League Cup quarter-final tie at Oxland Parc. This was a game in which Illogan
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Camborne's flying start seals important victory
WITHYCOMBE 19pts CAMBORNE 29pts Camborne recorded another important away win to maintain their five point advantage at the top of Western Counties (West) after an impressive opening 25 minute period saw them open up a 19-0 lead. Lacking the injured Sean
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Katie back to her best form
Cornwall Athletic Club's Kate Maddever showed she is back to her best form, finishing tenth in the under 15 girls race in last weekend's South of England Cross Country Championships held over the demanding courses at Parliament Hill Fields in North London
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Massive store development
THE new Wickes home improvement store in Taunton is to be the largest in Britain when it opens in March. Construction work on the massive development, at the Priory Park retail park, is going well and a 'coming soon' banner has just been unfurled. As
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Four city schools get specialist status
Four schools in Plymouth have been awarded specialist status by the Department for Education and Skills. Hundreds of schoolchildren across the city look set to benefit from extra resources and innovative teaching as a result of the status being granted
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'Don't block lifeboat gates' plea
BURNHAM can boast a well-equipped and highly trained lifesaving service after the opening of the first RNLI lifeboat house in the town for nearly 75 years took place on Sunday. But crucial minutes could be added to the response time of the team by cars
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POLICE ISSUE DRINK ALERT
Police have warned that people who buy alcohol for drunks in Truro could face prosecution as part of fresh efforts to control drinking in the city centre. An initiative by police to control the problem by advising retailers against selling to people who
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Cathedral head speaks out
TRURO Cathedral's chief executive has denied that his new plans "damn" how the building has been run in the past. Richard Glover was appointed last year as the cathedral's first-ever chief executive, with a remit to streamline day-to-day running and improve
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Three more post offices to close
MP Matthew Taylor has condemned the news that three post offices in Truro and St Austell area are to close. The Truro and St Austell MP, condemned the decision, voicing his concern at the very short consultation period and expressing disappointment that
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Book tells story of family fortune
THE Lyne Stephens fortune, one of the largest fortunes of the 19th Century, was a major cause celebre in Cornwall for almost 100 years. But its strange and dramatic story has never been told until now. The fortune was made by a Cornish family whose members
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Controversy dogs City's relegation fight
CITY 0 ST AUSTELL 1 CONTROVSERY and Truro City appear to be going hand in hand in the Carlsberg SWL this season and Saturday was no different to any other, according to manager Robbie Stephens. City, struggling to haul themselves up by their bootlaces
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Truro respond well to first round defeat at St Ives
With six rounds out of 10 now shot in the Shoulder to Shoulder Rifle League, Truro have responded well to their first round defeat away to St Ives. A score of 491 (out of 500) in a recent bye match followed with an impressive away win against St Austell
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Carlton strikes with Cornwall's last-minute winner
Gwent Youth 1 Cornwall Youth 2 Carlton Farnham's superb individual stoppage-time goal gave Cornwall all three points in a highly entertaining SW Counties Championship game at Cwmbran on Saturday. After a bright start Cornwall fell behind after 32 minutes
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Cornwall face must-win game
CORNWALL travel to Aldershot on Saturday to play the Army in what is a must-win game if they are to have any chance of winning their South West Counties Championship group. Defeat in midweek by the RAF was a blow to manager Ray Nicholls' hopes because
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Do you play the dulcimer?
ONE Sunday afternoon I went along to the local pub, whistle in hand, and forced my way into the crowded bar. The room was full from wall to wall with musicians furiously launching themselves into endless sets of jigs and reels. In the corner sat a gentleman
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Where's the £3.51m going?
I read with great interest the article by Hornblower in the last edition of your newspaper, also the report of the Cornwall county council's executive committee on what is to happen to the extra council tax to be received from owners of second homes.
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I'm living like a hunted animal
After having to sleep rough in Truro for two months, I was admitted to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, with pneumonia. When discharged, I was back on the streets and photographed by the Packet in Truro. I continually asked Social Services for help
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Scheme launched to tackle skills shortage
A £4 million scheme is to be launched in the South West to tackle skills shortages in the engineering sector. The three-year project will work with schools, employers and individuals to boost the region's engineering talent. Called A Journey Through Engineering
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MP also needs to watch spelling
I found interesting reading on Page 29 of the Camborne-Redruth Packet (January 14) concerning the spelling of Camborne using the letter U on the Conservatives' web-site. More interesting were the comments of Labour MP Candy Atherton. I quote: "Unfortunately
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Ms Atherton has missed the point
May I take the opportunity through your columns to reply to Candy Atherton regarding her instance to use the Coal Board to investigate mine waste in Cornwall? I am sorry, Ms Atherton completely missed the point I was making. She is obviously not aware
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What happened to dock engines?
I GREW up in Falmouth and my father, David Rye, was the Port Health Officer for Falmouth from 1968 to 1982. When I was young he used to take me into the docks sometimes when he was visiting ships on the weekend and one time he took me into the shed where
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Tales from the Caroni River
I READ with interest David Barnicoat's In Port article about the British tanker Caroni River (Packet, January 17). My late uncle was an engineer on this ship, but not at the time of the sinking. He was on watch when the ship was tied up alongside a jetty
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Danger of being in federal Europe
I READ with interest your report with picture of the Liberal-Democrat MPs and spokespersons meeting in Falmouth to discuss their hopes for a clean sweep in Cornwall at the next election. I noted with even greater interest that there was no mention of
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Port snatch point
PENZANCE 2 PORTHLEVEN 2 Playing under the new Penlee Park floodlights for the first time, Porthleven snatched a draw with a late goal in this Carlsberg SWL clash against Penzance. There was little to choose between the sides in the opening stages although
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Roseland crumble under pressure
HELSTON 46pts ROSELAND 5pts Helston did not get off to a very good start in their Cornwall League II game against Roseland, giving away early penalties, but their opponents were unable to take advantage. Fifteen minutes into the game outside centre Martin
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Blues are held
HELSTON should have been celebrating a place in the semi-finals of the Jolly's Combination League Cup before the second half against Penzance got under way at Kellaway Parc, but their failure to take their chances has landed them with an awkward replay
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Mounter knockout event now down to four pairs
The quarter final of the Barry Mounter Knockout Trophy took place at Praa Sands Golf Club on Sunday. Chris Cox-Webber and Phil Hales, William Giddings and Charlie May, Alun Dixon and Nigel Waters, Barry Knowles and Paul Forsythe will now go on to next
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Fishermen give Goonhavern helping hand towards victory
GOONHAVERN 6 PORTHLEVEN 0 THIS was a thumping 6-0 defeat for Porthleven at Reen Manor, but the Fishermen will reflect on a result that could have been much different had they not given the home side such a helping hand. The home side did not even have
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Cornwall face must-win game
CORNWALL travel to Aldershot on Saturday to play the Army in what is a must-win game if they are to have any chance of winning their South West Counties Championship group. Defeat in midweek by the RAF was a blow to manager Ray Nicholls' hopes because
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Ilfracombe College wins bid for specialist status
Ilfracombe College is to become the first specialist media arts college in north Devon. The Government approved the college's bid for specialist status today and it will become effective from September It will pave the way for Ilfracombe College to become
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Rules to change
Farmers in the South West will be dealing with new regulations over animal welfare this year. Defra has introduced amendments to the legislation governing animal welfare at slaughterhouses, knacker's yards and during culls. The changes result from measures
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Competition will reward farmers' innovation
Devon farmers who are diversifying into alternative enterprises are being challenged by three of the county's farming champions to enter a major competition at the Devon County Show on May 20, 21 and 22. The Devon County Agricultural Association, Devon
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Enjoy the ultimate experience
THE Westcountry Game Fair, billed as the Ultimate Countryside Experience and the first of the great regional game fairs in the calendar, is set to visit the Royal Bath and West Showground on March 20 and 21, 2004. The fair, which is in its eighth year
