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Save our signs
A nation-wide campaign to protect and restore historic roadside fingerposts is being supported by local environmental group Friends of the Lizard. Concern at the dilapidated state of cast iron fingerposts on the peninsula prompted Friends' members Cathryn
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TEENAGER DIES CROSSING ROAD
A Helston teenager died on Sunday after being struck by a car as he tried to cross Clodgey Lane. Keith Harris, 19, of Pine Close, was in collision with a silver Ford Mondeo at the entrance to the close at around 1.15pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene
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Guard of honour
Officers and ratings from Culdrose went on parade on Thursday as the 200th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar got under way in Falmouth. The Culdrose guard, band and other personnel will be continuing their commemorations later this year in Madron
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End of Scottish connection
ILMINSTER Entertainments Society is losing two of its best loved characters - but the show must go on. Myra Taylor, 80, and Lindow Riste, 64, are two of the longest serving members of the group, but feel it is time to say their goodbyes. Both of Scottish
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Angry response to £50,000 Lodge plan
FURIOUS residents have spoken out against Ilminster Town Council's plan to invest £50,000 of public money on the renovation of Cemetery Lodge. As reported last week, the cash is to be borrowed from a land account pot that was put aside ten years ago for
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Police probe second attack by pet killers
ANOTHER Chard family has spoken out following a bloody attack on five of their animals. Prompted by last week's report on the animal killers who targeted six pets in Bubwith Close, Margaret Beckwith of Bonfire Close, has revealed her own ordeal to the
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Cashpoint scam bid foiled at Tesco
AN eagle-eyed security guard spotted a cashpoint scam at Tesco in Chard. The official spotted a 'Lebanese Loop' device in the cashpoint on July 25 and raised the alarm. The incident was reported to the police and it is not thought anyone was affected
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Mums pledge to revive pre-school
Angry mothers are to form a committee to start their own Falmouth pre-school following the closure of key nursery Giggles and Wiggles. Led by Rhiannon Taylor, from Old Hill, the mothers met with representatives of Sure Start Pebbles and Falmouth Youth
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Flats link with cinema broken
A developer who was prepared to make a £100,000 pledge to provide a cinema in Falmouth, in return for permission to build luxury waterfront flats, has been given the go ahead - with no strings attached. Carrick district council has given conditional approval
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Trader determined to raise his business from the ashes
A WELLINGTON business destroyed in a recent fire should be back up and running by October, its owner has said. The businessman lost his home and shop when the building was burnt to the ground last month. He is trading from temporary premises at the moment
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Flats link with cinema broken
A developer who was prepared to make a £100,000 pledge to provide a cinema in Falmouth, in return for permission to build luxury waterfront flats, has been given the go ahead - with no strings attached. Carrick district council has given conditional approval
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Heroes to get bravery awards
THREE Bridgwater heroes who braved treacherous conditions to save a teenager's life will receive a top royal award for their gallant acts. Glastonbury youngster Nathan Croker had become stranded in icy water up to his neck on Steart Beach in March when
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Squad almost complete
CHARD Town manager Stuart Parris is looking for one more signing to make his squad for the forthcoming season complete. The Robins kick-off their Toolstation Western League Division One campaign on Saturday with a home fixture against Shrewton United,
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Stepping down
CHARD Town Football Club will mark a milestone in its history as Brian Beer steps down as chairman of the club. Brian, 70, has been involved with the organisation of the club for nearly 50 years. For full story read the Chard and Ilminster News.
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YOU'RE ACTING LIKE VANDALS!
THE destruction by the county council of heather and gorse estimated to be over 700 years old is being condemned as environmental vandalism by an irate parish councillor. David Lanyon was so outraged that indigenous species, alongside the road between
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Tenants show pedigree
Tenants from Cornwall county council's farms estate have had another successful show season taking the top honours at local, county and national level. Michael and Jenny Colwell of Laity Farm, Redruth, won supreme champion with their winning Jersey Quintrell
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Paradise found
LOCAL spots of paradise featuring wonderful water features, fantastic displays of flora and some mouth-watering vegetables were descended upon with delight by the judges of Kerrier Homes Trust Ltd's annual garden competition. A number of customers of
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Heroes in line for bravery awards
THREE heroes who braved treacherous conditions to save a teenager's life from the rising tide at Steart Beach will receive a top royal award for their gallant acts. Glastonbury youngster Nathan Croker had become stranded in icy water up to his neck on
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Radio station bid loser to appeal
The man who for the past three years was hoping to be granted the licence to run a new radio station in Cornwall only to lose out to a competitor, is seeking a judicial review. John Grierson, who lives on The Lizard, in his personal capacity has put in
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Post chaise to Truro
Crowds of excited people lined Truro's streets on Saturday to witness the re-enactment of reading of the Trafalgar dispatch. Fresh from his adventures in Falmouth on Thursday, Lieutenant Lapenotiere (played by actor Alex Price) read the dispatch announcing
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Road suffer nine-wicket defeat
Grampound Road went down to a nine-wicket defeat at the Playing Field on Saturday against Newquay. After being put in, the home team made 230 for 8 thanks to a solid batting performance. Things did not get off to a good start as Martin Pearce was run
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Weather is perfect for High Bisquers
The first High Bisquers' tournament for the Read Trophy was played in ideal weather conditions at Cornwall Croquet Club, Porthpean, on Saturday and Sunday. The American Block scheme (Round Robin) was used, each player participating in three games in his
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Rain is winner
Truro's game at Werrington on Saturday was called off due to rain and drizzle when the home team looked in a strong position. In reply to Truro's 168 all out Werrington were 121 without loss after 38 overs when the game was abandoned. Truro salvaged nine
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Cycle club find alternative courses to combat problems of traffic revolution
Kernow Cycling Club of the Camborne/ Redruth/Falmouth area of West Cornwall has for the past 25 years been the most prolific organiser of cycle racing events in the district, but has now become the victim of the traffic growth revolution over that period
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Twenty-six line up for gig event
Twenty-six gigs made it to the start line for the Two Castles Gig Race, held for the second time this year. What made the event really tasty was the presence of Caradon Gig Club, possibly the strongest club in the Gig Association, fielding three crack
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Club revs up for centenary celebrations
This Saturday more than 150 members, past members and friends of the Pendennis Motorcycle and Light Car Club are expected to gather at the Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth, for an evening's celebration, to mark the club's 75th anniversary year. The evening
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Davis storms to race victory
Glyn Davis, the former Carn Runner, made a welcome and successful return to the Cornish road running scene last weekend, storming to victory in the Indian Queens Half Marathon. The almost traditional hot day in mid Cornwall attracted yet another record
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Club revs up for centenary celebrations
This Saturday more than 150 members, past members and friends of the Pendennis Motorcycle and Light Car Club are expected to gather at the Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth, for an evening's celebration, to mark the club's 75th anniversary year. The evening
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Start eagerly awaited
IT'S another big year for football on a national level, but just as importantly the Carlsberg SWL kicks off this Saturday with what is expected to be one of the most eagerly awaited seasons in years. The target for everyone to aim at is five-times champions
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Davis storms to race victory
Glyn Davis, the former Carn Runner, made a welcome and successful return to the Cornish road running scene last weekend, storming to victory in the Indian Queens Half Marathon. The almost traditional hot day in mid Cornwall attracted yet another record
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Club revs up for centenary celebrations
This Saturday more than 150 members, past members and friends of the Pendennis Motorcycle and Light Car Club are expected to gather at the Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth, for an evening's celebration, to mark the club's 75th anniversary year. The evening
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County Summer Open
Helston and District Rifle Club hosted the County Summer Open competition when the results were as follows: English Match: A Class: 1, Booth W (BTSC); 2, Kurn T F (Liskeard); 3, Hamley G (Stuart Road). B Class: 1, Hammond P (St Austell); 2, Beard RMT
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Cycle club find alternative courses to combat problems of traffic revolution
Kernow Cycling Club of the Camborne/ Redruth/Falmouth area of West Cornwall has for the past 25 years been the most prolific organiser of cycle racing events in the district, but has now become the victim of the traffic growth revolution over that period
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Davis storms to race victory
Glyn Davis, the former Carn Runner, made a welcome and successful return to the Cornish road running scene last weekend, storming to victory in the Indian Queens Half Marathon. The almost traditional hot day in mid Cornwall attracted yet another record
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Twenty-six line up for gig event
Twenty-six gigs made it to the start line for the Two Castles Gig Race, held for the second time this year. What made the event really tasty was the presence of Caradon Gig Club, possibly the strongest club in the Gig Association, fielding three crack
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Club revs up for centenary celebrations
This Saturday more than 150 members, past members and friends of the Pendennis Motorcycle and Light Car Club are expected to gather at the Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth, for an evening's celebration, to mark the club's 75th anniversary year. The evening
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Football begins
ILMINSTER Town Football Club season begins this Saturday when they travel to Oldland Abbotonians in the Somerset Premier Division. For full story read the Chard and Ilminster News.
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Important times ahead
ILMINSTER travelled to Downend on Saturday and they lost heavily by 113 runs in the Stroud and Swindon West of England Premier 2 Division. Captain Craig rice is now targeting four wins out of the remaining four games, including a crunch game against leaders
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Blow to duck races and fete
The continued closure of the fairground car park in Helston has prompted members of the Helston and District Lions Club to postpone their annual duck races and fete. The event had been due to take place at the Penrose Amenity Area on Sunday, but the lack
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TEENAGER DIES CROSSING ROAD
A Helston teenager died on Sunday after being struck by a car as he tried to cross Clodgey Lane. Keith Harris, 19, of Pine Close, was in collision with a silver Ford Mondeo at the entrance to the close at around 1.15pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene
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Village turns out for ox roast
Hundreds of people crammed into St Keverne square for the village band's 45th annual ox roast last Wednesday. Fine weather, non-stop entertainment and plenty of delicious meat combined to make the event a huge success and raise a substantial sum for band
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'Small-minded, out of touch'
THE president of Ilminster Chamber of Commerce, Bryan Ferriss, came under fire from councillors at last week's town council meeting. It was revealed in the News that intervention from the chamber and the Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE
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Hit the Falmouth walkway
The new BBC series Coast that explores locations around the coast of Great Britain featured Cornwall in the second episode and Falmouth is one of twelve trial walks that accompany the series. The walkers are guided along their way with stories, drama
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Popstar Simon reunited with rescuer
On Friday popstar Simon Le Bon was reunited with the former RNLI coxswain of the Falmouth lifeboat who was called to the rescue after the Duran Duran lead singer's yacht Drum capsized off Falmouth 20 years ago during the Fastnet Race. Viv Pentecost, 73
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Children get play area in West Somerset village
A GRANT from West Somerset District Council has helped provide equipment for a children's play area beside the village hall in Bicknoller. The £5,000 award came from the council's highly-successful Rural Initiatives Fund, which helps community projects
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YOU'RE ACTING LIKE VANDALS!
THE destruction by the county council of heather and gorse estimated to be over 700 years old is being condemned as environmental vandalism by an irate parish councillor. David Lanyon was so outraged that indigenous species, alongside the road between
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TEENAGER DIES CROSSING ROAD
A Helston teenager died on Sunday after being struck by a car as he tried to cross Clodgey Lane. Keith Harris, 19, of Pine Close, was in collision with a silver Ford Mondeo at the entrance to the close at around 1.15pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene
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Local drivers clog up city
A COUNTY highways officer is calling on locals to use the heavily subsidised Truro park and ride scheme which was designed to cut traffic congestion in the city. Divisional surveyor Peter Tatlow told the Packet that tourists were using the park and ride
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Somerset's vulnerable could lose £10m funding
SOMERSET County Council is mounting a campgain to get the Government to rethink proposals to cut the grant it gives the county to support vulnerable people. The authority is worried it could lose around £10million a year towards services such as supporting
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World Student Games for Clay
SWIMMER Matthew Clay of Chard has been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Student Games in Izmir, Turkey. For full story read the Chard and Ilminster News.
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Inspirational Redwood
CAPTAIN Steve Redwood inspired Barrington to a 24 run victory over neighbours Chard in the Stroud and Swindon West of England Somerset Division. For full story read the Chard and Ilminster News.
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Tenants show pedigree
Tenants from Cornwall county council's farms estate have had another successful show season taking the top honours at local, county and national level. Michael and Jenny Colwell of Laity Farm, Redruth, won supreme champion with their winning Jersey Quintrell
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Taunton set for first 'gay weddings'.
SEVERAL couples are queuing up for the first so-called 'gay weddings' in Taunton just before Christmas. Taunton Register Office has already taken a number of bookings for same sex civil partnership ceremonies, which become legal after December 5. At the
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Beach drama at Perranporth
LIFEGUARDS in Perranporth had to rescue over 30 people from the sea on Monday after a freak riptide dragged them 100 metres from the shore. All in all a total of 65 people had to be rescued from the water after they ignored red flag warnings. The riptide
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Local drivers clog up city
A COUNTY highways officer is calling on locals to use the heavily subsidised Truro park and ride scheme which was designed to cut traffic congestion in the city. Divisional surveyor Peter Tatlow told the Packet that tourists were using the park and ride
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Victory goes to Jenny
Countback over the last nine holes gave Jenny Ringsell victory over Margaret Oliver in The West Briton Bowl at Perranporth on Saturday. Both returned 69 and Jenny cut her handicap from 30 to 28. Margaret and Vera Eade, who was third on 70, both play off
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Davis storms to race victory
Glyn Davis, the former Carn Runner, made a welcome and successful return to the Cornish road running scene last weekend, storming to victory in the Indian Queens Half Marathon. The almost traditional hot day in mid Cornwall attracted yet another record
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Young surfers perform well in Wales
Twenty-four Nippers and their parents have just returned from South West Wales after a very successful if somewhat damp weekend at the Nipper National Championships held at Whitesands Beach, St David's in Pembrokeshire. It was a long way to go but everyone
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Jordan wins in fine style
Jordon West's sizzling summer continued in impressive style when the 16-year-old Cornwall Athletic Club middle distance star won the Peter Coe mile in the Nike Grand Prix meeting, organised by the British Milers Club, at Crystal Palace. Jordon, the current
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Redruth draw
Rain brought an early end to the important County Division I derby game at Trewirgie with Redruth scoring 122 for 2 off 32 overs in reply to Troon's 185 for 8. Redruth were looking for a rare double over Troon who had the rough end of the conditions.
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Fierce competition in eight-ball tournament
Minnesota Fats Pool Bar, in Redruth, was the venue for the second eight-ball competition played on nine-foot American tables. Players were separated into two leagues utilising the four tables available. Competition in each league was fierce with just
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Cycle club find alternative courses to combat problems of traffic revolution
Kernow Cycling Club of the Camborne/ Redruth/Falmouth area of West Cornwall has for the past 25 years been the most prolific organiser of cycle racing events in the district, but has now become the victim of the traffic growth revolution over that period
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Twenty-six line up for gig event
Twenty-six gigs made it to the start line for the Two Castles Gig Race, held for the second time this year. What made the event really tasty was the presence of Caradon Gig Club, possibly the strongest club in the Gig Association, fielding three crack
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Falmouth bowlers take on teams from other divisions
With the summer leagues completed Falmouth Bowling Club are engaged in a series of friendly matches with clubs from the three other divisions in the county. Club members are busy playing off championship matches in singles, pairs, triples and fours to
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Welcome win for Falmouth
Falmouth were indebted to skipper Sean Hooper and youngster Jacob Stephens as the pair shared an unbeaten 87 run partnership to successfully chase down Callington's modest total of 189 in the rain on Saturday. Earlier the home side had won the toss and
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Club stages first regatta
Five local gig clubs were invited to join Flushing and Mylor to celebrate the end of Flushing Regatta Week. Six gigs assembled on Kiln Quay Beach - probably for the first time ever - with the course was set from between Penarrow Point and Trefusis, up
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Cycle club find alternative courses to combat problems of traffic revolution
Kernow Cycling Club of the Camborne/ Redruth/Falmouth area of West Cornwall has for the past 25 years been the most prolific organiser of cycle racing events in the district, but has now become the victim of the traffic growth revolution over that period
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Twenty-six line up for gig event
Twenty-six gigs made it to the start line for the Two Castles Gig Race, held for the second time this year. What made the event really tasty was the presence of Caradon Gig Club, possibly the strongest club in the Gig Association, fielding three crack
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Excellent spell of bowling from Harris
Wendron maintained top spot in Division Three West thanks to an eight wicket home win over Redruth Seconds. Redruth were dismissed for just 89 thanks to an excellent spell of bowling from Anthony Harris who took 6 for 14. Craig Martin gave good support
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Port looking OK says boss
THE new football season kicks off in earnest on Saturday, but for Porthleven manager Gary Marks, last season never ended. When he took on the job last season Marks was still working out of the county and it proved a difficult campaign for both the manager