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Business plan to sell salt
A Porthkerris company is among the first in Cornwall to benefit from the Business Link Devon and Cornwall and a new initiative called EVOKE. Cornish Sea Salt Co. hopes to develop a new sea salt processing plant in a disused aggregate quarry at Porthkerris
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Link road nears opening day
A new relief road taking traffic away from a main route through Helston is likely to be open for use early next month. Construction work on the £1.5 million road linking Clodgey Lane with the Falmouth Road is due to be completed on schedule by the end
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Carnival tradition to uphold
The tradition of holding a carnival procession as part of Helston Harvest Fair dates back many decades - as can be seen in this scene above from the 1937 event. The practice died out for some time, but was revived in 2001 by Helston resident Sue Atkinson
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Sarah's double celebration
A LOYAL worker of Ilminster's Gooch and Housego has celebrated her birthday and her retirement all in one. Sarah Archer worked for the company from 1988 until last Friday, when the firm threw a farewell party alongside a 60th birthday party for her.
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Charity wants more volunteers
ILMINSTER-based charity Victim Support Somerset is looking for volunteers who are good at lending an ear. The charity, which is committed to helping all victims of crime across Somerset, is organising a volunteer training course for recruits in October
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Defender out on loan
YEOVIL Town defender Stephen Reed has joined Nationwide Conference outfit Woking on a month's loan. Glovers' boss Gary Johnson said the youngster needed first-team action as his opportunities were restricted at Huish Park.
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Police call on elderly to interview crime victims
PENSIONERS asked by the police to deal with victims of crime have dubbed the idea 'laughable'. At a Pensioners' Forum meeting, members were told by Insp Neil Pitman that any volunteers would be welcomed to help man the phones at Chard and Ilminster stations
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Raiders target firm for fifth time in year
A CHARD businessman has been left 'numb' after he was targeted in a raid for the fifth time in a year. Peter Deardon, of PJ & J Deardon aggregate supplies, had 400 litres of diesel, worth around £400, stolen from his premises last Wednesday night.
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It's safety first for Jet Scene
The owner of a Falmouth jet-ski company has reassured the public over its safety measures following a number of high-profile accidents nationally, which involved the crafts. Nathan Thomas, who manages the Jet Scene outlet at Swanpool and also a shop at
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Appeal rejected
A GOVERNMENT inspector has dismissed an appeal by Walker Developments against a refusal of an application to build four two-storey homes next to a walled garden in Penryn. The company had applied to build the homes in the grounds of Kernick House, a Grade
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Historic motorboat restored by experts
The Maritime Museum has completed the restoration work on a significant historic Cornish motor launch. Jonik is a 24 foot gentleman's motor launch built by Percy Clemens of Fowey in 1934. Made using the finest timber available, a combination of silver
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1970s night a huge hit
Music and laughter filled the air last Tuesday as around 2,000 people crammed into Events Square to dance the night away. The 70s night spectacular, one of the highly popular onshore music nights held as part of the Falmouth Week celebrations was a huge
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Port protest condemned
THE owner of Porthleven harbour has condemned as "outrageous" a protest mounted by a local man at the weekend in a bid to draw attention to the neglected state of the port. Three six-foot-high "Rest In Peace" crosses bearing abuse directed at local landowner
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HICKS REQUESTS COSTINGS PROBE
A GOVERNMENT financial watchdog has been asked to probe Redruth town council's proposed plan to buy part of a town centre building to house a police station. Redruth county councillor Graeme Hicks has written to the Audit Commission asking them to investigate
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Clampdown on car criminals
CAR criminals in the Somerset East police district which includes Yeovil are being targeted by new dedicated crime scene investigators. Two officers have been tasked with attending vehicle crime scenes to carry out fingerprint examinations. They will
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Vengeance attack on wrong pair
A RETIRED naval chef and his wife are living in fear after their Camborne home was burgled and daubed with anti-paedophile slogans in a case of mistaken identity. Eddie and Brenda Smith said they believed they had been the victims of mistaken identity
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Cycle ride fundraiser
Cornishmen Dr David Jenkin and Lieutenant Nigel Martin RN recently completed a 990-mile, 12-day cycle ride from Land's End to John o' Groats in aid of the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU), RCH Treliske, raising £2,075 in the process. The ride was a "thank
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Lotto cheer for Shelley
Stunned but delighted, the chef of a popular Truro pub is celebrating after scooping over £100,000 on the National Lottery Lotto draw - despite her daughter's birthday preventing her from winning the £4.5 million jackpot. Shelley Taylor, who works at
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City in shock after opening day trouncing
WADEBRIDGE TOWN 4 - TRURO CITY 1. "I'M still in shock," said Truro City manager Steve Massey after his side had been turned over 4-1 by unsung Wadebridge Town in their opening Carlsberg SWL fixture at Bodeive Park on Saturday. "If this had been a movie
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Youth festival was resounding success
Another resoundingly successful Cornwall Youth Festival ended on Friday evening at St Gluvias Cricket Club, with Cornish sides and their guests from the south-east of England sharing the honours, though Falmouth were clearly the most successful individual
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Beacon lights way
The centenary of the Cornwall Cricket League was celebrated in style at Truro Cricket Club on Sunday with the finals of the Clive Rosevear Twenty/20 Centenary Handicap Cup. It was the County Division 1 side Beacon that caused an upset by defeating Premier
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Rain spoils it for Camborne
The weather had the final say in Truro's home match with Camborne at Boscawen Park on Saturday. Ironically, after a week of hot sunshine in the city, rain fell right on cue on Saturday morning. It continued for long enough to delay play for a couple of
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Local boy dominates tournament
Tony Nash warmed up for his appearance in the PGA Cup team by dominating the Tehidy Park pro-am and possibly adding a course record to his name. The Lostwithiel professional, who represents the British and Irish PGA against the Americans at the K Club
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Youth festival was resounding success
Another resoundingly successful Cornwall Youth Festival ended on Friday evening at St Gluvias Cricket Club, with Cornish sides and their guests from the south-east of England sharing the honours, though Falmouth were clearly the most successful individual
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WORKING HARD
The crew of Falmouth working boat Grace, helmed by Clare Whitney, show their determination to put in maximum effort during one of the many races in Falmouth Week. Full off-shore and on-shore round-up begins on page 33 of the Falmouth Packet
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Entries are building
Entries have been arriving steadily for the Duchy of Cornwall 23rd "Open" Badminton Championships, with the prize-fund having been swollen to £1,185. The event takes place at Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool, on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18.
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Motor club story on show in museum
The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, will be hosting an exhibition with a difference over the coming seven weeks. The history of the Pendennis Motorcycle and Light Car Club will be on display, which will include a selection of competition and road motorcycles
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Youth festival was resounding success
Another resoundingly successful Cornwall Youth Festival ended on Friday evening at St Gluvias Cricket Club, with Cornish sides and their guests from the south-east of England sharing the honours, though Falmouth were clearly the most successful individual
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Beacon lights way
The centenary of the Cornwall Cricket League was celebrated in style at Truro Cricket Club on Sunday with the finals of the Clive Rosevear Twenty/20 Centenary Handicap Cup. It was the County Division 1 side Beacon that caused an upset by defeating Premier
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Motor club story on show in museum
The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, will be hosting an exhibition with a difference over the coming seven weeks. The history of the Pendennis Motorcycle and Light Car Club will be on display, which will include a selection of competition and road motorcycles
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Beacon lights way
The centenary of the Cornwall Cricket League was celebrated in style at Truro Cricket Club on Sunday with the finals of the Clive Rosevear Twenty/20 Centenary Handicap Cup. It was the County Division 1 side Beacon that caused an upset by defeating Premier
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Everything to play for
Ilminster returned to winning ways on Saturday, beating lowly Chiuppenham by seven wickets in the West of England League Premier Two Division. In a 35 over game, Chippenham were reduced to 141 all out with Paul Bates (60) keeping the innings together.
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Religious rehearsals
Members of Christian musicals group Re-Scipled are busy rehearsing for their forthcoming production "From Pharaoh to Freedom". The musical, which follows the story of the Israelite slaves coming out of Egypt to freedom, is being staged at the Epworth
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Port protest condemned
The owner of Porthleven harbour has condemned as "outrageous" a protest mounted by a local man at the weekend in a bid to draw attention to the neglected state of the port. Three six-foot-high "Rest In Peace" crosses bearing abuse directed at local landowner
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Spurway signs pro contract for county
ILMINSTER cricketer Sam Spurway has been awarded a professional two-year contract for Somerset County Cricket Club, which starts in 2006. Sam, who lives at Ladymeade, signed up in the presence of director of cricket Brian Rose and 2nd XI coach Jason Kerr
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Racist attack on Chard cafe
MEMBERS of Chard's Portuguese community are fearing for their safety after they were targeted in a spate of attacks. Investigations are under way following two incidents of vandalism in Fore Street, where Portuguese cafes, Cafe Moca and Costa Brava, were
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INQUIRY INTO BOATS CRASH
A collision between a Falmouth water taxi and a fishing boat on Friday night has prompted an investigation after the fishing boat sank and two men had to be rescued. The crash between the 12ft dinghy and the Ocean Aqua Cab, which operates out of Falmouth
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It's the best one yet
It was the best Falmouth Week ever. Shoreside ticket sales exceeded expectations and sailing clubs were inundated with those wanting to take part in the daily regattas. "The combination of rock, pop, opera and jazz that we offered as part of this year's
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Lotto cheer for Shelley
STUNNED but delighted, the chef of a popular Truro pub is celebrating after scooping over £100,000 on the National Lottery Lotto draw - despite her daughter's birthday preventing her from winning the £4.5 million jackpot. Shelley Taylor, who works at
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Port protest condemned
The owner of Porthleven harbour has condemned as "outrageous" a protest mounted by a local man at the weekend in a bid to draw attention to the neglected state of the port. Three six-foot-high "Rest In Peace" crosses bearing abuse directed at local landowner
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INQUIRY INTO BOATS CRASH
A COLLISION between a Falmouth water taxi and a fishing boat on Friday night has prompted an investigation after the fishing boat sank and two men had to be rescued. The crash between the 12ft dinghy and the Ocean Aqua Cab, which operates out of Falmouth
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Cornhill work set to begin within a month
IT'S been a long time coming, but Sedgemoor District Council finally gave the go-ahead last week for the refurbishment of the delapidated Cornhill dome - at a cost of nearly three quarters of a million pounds. See this week's Mercury for a full report
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Robins start with home victory
CHARD Town ran out 1-0 winners in their first Toolstation Western League First Division league game of the new season, against the visitors from Wiltshire, Shrewton United. Simon Farrell netted the winner after 77 minutes after some good work from Paul
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HICKS REQUESTS COSTINGS PROBE
A GOVERNMENT financial watchdog has been asked to probe Redruth town council's proposed plan to buy part of a town centre building to house a police station. Redruth county councillor Graeme Hicks has written to the Audit Commission asking them to investigate
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Cave-in of sand kills toddler
The three-year-old girl who died after being buried alive in a collapsed sandpit on a Hayle beach on Sunday afternoon has been described as a happy youngster who was full of life and fearless, and was thoroughly enjoying her holiday with her family. Abigail
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Supermarket to create 65 jobs
UP to 65 new jobs will be created by Morrisons when it converts Safeway in Pool into one of its own brand stores on September 1. "Morrisons are converting stores all over the UK. We value good service and that is why we have created 65 new full and part-time
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All steamed up at St Agnes
Organisers of the West of England Steam Engine Society Rally, celebrating its 50th anniversary its annual show at Tywarnehayle Farm near Chivenor Cross from August 19 to 21, are expecting record crowds. The event attracts thousands of people annually.
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Homeless charity awarded
A charity for homeless people has been recognised as an Investor in People. St Petroc's Society, which employs staff at hostels and centres in west and north Cornwall, has been supported through the assessment process by Business Link for Devon and Cornwall
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Man found dead at bottom of cliffs
Police in Cornwall are continuing their investigations into the death of a man who fell from cliffs at the weekend. The alarm was raised at about on Sunday afternoon by a member of the public after the man fell from cliffs in the Barrowfield area of Newquay
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Truro's hopes hit by weather
The weather had the final say in Truro's home match with Camborne at Boscawen Park on Saturday. Ironically, after a week of hot sunshine in the city, rain fell right on cue on Saturday morning. It continued for long enough to delay play for a couple of
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Entries are building
Entries have been arriving steadily for the Duchy of Cornwall 23rd "Open" Badminton Championships, with the prize-fund having been swollen to £1,185. The event takes place at Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool, on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18.
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Motor club story on show in museum
The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, will be hosting an exhibition with a difference over the coming seven weeks. The history of the Pendennis Motorcycle and Light Car Club will be on display, which will include a selection of competition and road motorcycles
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Local boy dominates tournament
Tony Nash warmed up for his appearance in the PGA Cup team by dominating the Tehidy Park pro-am and possibly adding a course record to his name. The Lostwithiel professional, who represents the British and Irish PGA against the Americans at the K Club
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Entries are building
Entries have been arriving steadily for the Duchy of Cornwall 23rd "Open" Badminton Championships, with the prize-fund having been swollen to £1,185. The event takes place at Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool, on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18.
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Motor club story on show in museum
The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, will be hosting an exhibition with a difference over the coming seven weeks. The history of the Pendennis Motorcycle and Light Car Club will be on display, which will include a selection of competition and road motorcycles
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Beacon lights way
The centenary of the Cornwall Cricket League was celebrated in style at Truro Cricket Club on Sunday with the finals of the Clive Rosevear Twenty/20 Centenary Handicap Cup. It was the County Division 1 side Beacon that caused an upset by defeating Premier
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New boys dig in for upset
FALMOUTH TOWN 0 - GOONHAVERN 0. GOONHAVERN making their Carlsberg South Western League debut will be by far the happier of the two teams after the opening game of the 2005/06 season. Falmouth were left to rue the chances they missed and despite their
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Full house attracted to open day
The Budock Vean Golf Club open charity day proved a great success with a bright and breezy day attracting a full house of golfers from all over the county. The course was in superb condition and at the end of a very competitive day no less than four pairs
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Local boy dominates tournament
Tony Nash warmed up for his appearance in the PGA Cup team by dominating the Tehidy Park pro-am and possibly adding a course record to his name. The Lostwithiel professional, who represents the British and Irish PGA against the Americans at the K Club
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Entries are building
Entries have been arriving steadily for the Duchy of Cornwall 23rd "Open" Badminton Championships, with the prize-fund having been swollen to £1,185. The event takes place at Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool, on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18.
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Local boy dominates tournament
Tony Nash warmed up for his appearance in the PGA Cup team by dominating the Tehidy Park pro-am and possibly adding a course record to his name. The Lostwithiel professional, who represents the British and Irish PGA against the Americans at the K Club
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Youth festival was resounding success
Another resoundingly successful Cornwall Youth Festival ended on Friday evening at St Gluvias Cricket Club, with Cornish sides and their guests from the south-east of England sharing the honours, though Falmouth were clearly the most successful individual
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Injury curtails racing
CORNWALL Raceways held the last of their Wednesday evening meetings last week and once again a large crowd of spectators were present to witness some hard-hitting action from the Banger classes and high-speed non-contact racing from the Rod and Mini classes
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Saints make usual start
PORTHLEVEN 1 - ST BLAZEY 3. IT was business as usual for Carlsberg SWL champions St Blazey who finished comfortable 3-1 winners in their opening game of the season against Porthleven at Gala Parc. Comfortable might not have been the word to use if Port's
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Entries are building
Entries have been arriving steadily for the Duchy of Cornwall 23rd "Open" Badminton Championships, with the prize-fund having been swollen to £1,185. The event takes place at Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Pool, on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18.
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Motor club story on show in museum
The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, will be hosting an exhibition with a difference over the coming seven weeks. The history of the Pendennis Motorcycle and Light Car Club will be on display, which will include a selection of competition and road motorcycles
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Local boy dominates tournament
Tony Nash warmed up for his appearance in the PGA Cup team by dominating the Tehidy Park pro-am and possibly adding a course record to his name. The Lostwithiel professional, who represents the British and Irish PGA against the Americans at the K Club
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Youth festival was resounding success
Another resoundingly successful Cornwall Youth Festival ended on Friday evening at St Gluvias Cricket Club, with Cornish sides and their guests from the south-east of England sharing the honours, though Falmouth were clearly the most successful individual
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Beacon lights way
The centenary of the Cornwall Cricket League was celebrated in style at Truro Cricket Club on Sunday with the finals of the Clive Rosevear Twenty/20 Centenary Handicap Cup. It was the County Division 1 side Beacon that caused an upset by defeating Premier
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Winning start for the Blues
In this opening game of the season Ilminster ran out winners fby a single goal when they travelled to Oldland Abbotonians. Darren Manley scored the winning goal in the 50th minute thanks to some brilliant work from Alex Paul For the full story read the