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The West Country | Archive | 2007 | October

Stories for 17 October 2007

Bridgwater News

Fisherman given 120-hour community order

A FISHERMAN from Bridgwater was given a 120-hour community service order and banned from elver angling for three years after being caught using illegal nets for the third time on the River Parrett. more...

Copper cash to help community

A DONATION of £15,000 from the Avon and Somerset Police Community Trust will provide specialist health education to children in Bridgwater and across the county. more...

A vision of glamour for opticians

A MILESTONE was celebrated by staff in Bridgwater's Specsavers on Saturday (October 13) who dressed in their glad rags for the day. more...

Filipino group treats nursing home

SEDGEMOOR Filipino group have treated a Bridgwater nursing home to a variety of different performances. more...

Cup and shop help charity

A BRIDGWATER charity has been helped out to the tune of £450 by a supermarket and football competition held in a neighbouring town. more...

Grant awarded for film courses

A LOTTERY grant worth £5,000 has been awarded to Somerset Film and Video, which is based at Bridgwater's Engine Room. more...

Big donation to St Margaret's Hospice

A KIND-HEARTED Bridgwater couple have donated £400 to St Margaret's Somerset Hospice. more...

Amateur Operatics secure second award

THE Bridgwater Amateur Operatic Society has scooped a second award for its production of Pirates of Penzance at The Rose Bowl Awards for Amateur and Dramatic Music in Weston. more...

DNA traps man for rape 14 years on

A Bridgwater man is beginning a six year sentence today after DNA science convicted him of a rape 14 years ago. more...

Asda staff are "tickled pink" for charity

STAFF at the Asda superstore in Bridgwater have been putting themselves through various forms of torture in order to raise money for a worthy cause. more...

Peace day for Bridgwater

LEADING speakers from the nuclear disarmament movement are to talk at the Somerset Peace Group Day School being held in Bridgwater next month (November). more...

Could Hilda be the oldest person in Bridgwater?

POTENTIALLY the oldest woman in Bridgwater celebrated her 106th birthday last Saturday (October 13) - and says she is now looking forward to her 110th. more...

Burnham News

Keep your hair on - hairdresser's fundraising stunt

A DAREDEVIL hairdresser from Burnham raised almost £1,000 for a cancer equipment charity by strapping on a parachute and throwing herself out of a plane. more...

M5 delays as one lane is closed

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays this morning (Wednesday) after a broken down lorry has forced the closure of one lane on the M5 northbound between junctions 22 for Burnham and 21 for Weston. more...

Fundraising night with a difference

A QUIZ night in aid of breast cancer charity Breakthrough is taking place at the Somerset and Dorset pub in Burnham tomorrow (Thursday) at 8pm. more...

Mystic visitors come to Princess

A CHANCE to delve into an unknown world lays in wait at the Princess Theatre in Burnham with a special evening of clairvoyance. more...

MP supports war hero campaign

BURNHAM MP David Heathcoat-Amory has thrown his weight behind the Royal British Legion's Covenant Campaign. more...

Spiky visitors expected in Brent Knoll

A ROADSHOW with a prickly feel to it will be taking place in Brent Knoll this week on behalf of Secret World Wildlife Rescue. more...

Camborne And Redruth

Illogan slow to find back of net

WENDRON 1 ILLOGAN 4 ILLOGAN scored four times in the second half to deservedly claim all three points from their Jolly's Combination League clash at Wendron. more...

Reds pay for costly errors

WATERLOO 25pts Tries: D. Hall, DeJeggar, Freijoo Conversions: Davies 2 Penalty goal: Davies Drop goal: Davies REDRUTH 19pts Tries: Vinnicombe, Seve, Bright Conversions: Griffiths (2) Waterloo: A. DeJeggar; P. Freijoo, N. Mazzucato, J. Duffy, C. Parrott; A. Davies, L. Stringer; R. O'Donnell, P. Ince, J. Hall (Rep S. Ruwers 49 Min), J. Nugent, A. Davidson, D. Hall (Rep T. Davies 65 Min), D. Palmer, D. York. Reps not used: J. Ormisher, J. Lowden Redruth: R. Thirlby; L. Vinnicombe, C. Bonds (Capt), S. Peters, P. Thirlby; G. Griffiths (Rep D. Pascoe 44 Min), M. Richards; N. Douch (Rep D. Jacques h-t), D. Dawiduik (Rep G. Cooper 65 Min), P. Joyce, D. Cook, L. Collins, F. Seve, J. Mann (Rep C. Fuca 79 Min), M. Bright. Referee: Mr A. Hartwell (RFU). A MUCH improved performance by Redruth but two mistakes cost them a much-needed win at an overcast Blundellsands. more...

Youngsters look the part in new kit

LOOKING the business in their familiar black and white strip . . . Illogan under 15s football team parade the kit kindly funded for them by the Redruth Charity Trust Youth Sport Awards more...

Camborne News

Jilted ex put nude photos on internet

An internet relationship which went wrong resulted in Trevor Harris sending Donna Rescorla, from Brea, 80 text messages in one night and then posting a picture of her breasts on the web, Truro magistrates heard. more...

Pubs prepare for World Cup final

THE home of Cornish rugby is preparing for the world cup final on Saturday as England prepare for their battle against South Africa. more...

Scorrier businesswomen on trial

Two women who run the Caravan World business at Scorrier are on trial at Truro Crown Court this week accused of being involved in "laundering" money stolen from the elderly victims of conman Nelson Richards and his colleagues. more...

Three properties targeted by arsonists

ARSONISTS went on the rampage in Redruth again at the weekend burning down a hay barn, a shed and setting the Old Redruth Brewery on fire for the fourth time this year. more...

Company's joy at Investors in People award

Regulatory Affairs company TRAC Services has received a glowing assessment after receiving the Investors in People accolade at the first time of asking. more...

Princess Anne unveils plaque at Pool Victim Support unit

Staff, trustees and volunteers of the Victim Support Centre in Pool were treated to a visit by Princess Anne last week when she unveiled a plaque. more...

Chard News

Charity channel swim

A TRIO of Chard lifeguards are swimming the length of the English Channel - without making a single stroke outside their local pool. more...

Council pulls plug on allotment cash

COUNCILLORS have decided against splashing out nearly £8,500 to improve the water supply for allotments in Chard. more...

New benches for town

A CHARD resident's association has donated £660 for two town benches. more...

Chard Villages News

Croquet Club quids in

MEMBERS of Dowlish Wake Golf Croquet Club will be soon be swinging new mallets - thanks to the Somerset County Council-led Community Chest Fund. more...

Co-op fund helps village youth club

PEOPLE in South Petherton are being helped to stay safe - thanks to the Co-operative Group. more...

County Sport

Sponsorship available for local sports clubs

A Cornish property developer is inviting sports clubs and individuals in the county to bid for sponsorship. more...

Club celebrates 60th anniversary

IT'S been a special year for the Camborne-Redruth Motor Club who are celebrating their 60th anniversary. more...

Thomas points way to victory

ESHER 14pts CORNISH PIRATES 24pts FULL-back Ollie Thomas, who showed an audacious piece of skill to score a fine individualist try try in the first half, wrapped up this victory late in the match with a well-struck penalty to make it six wins out of seven for the Pirates in National Division One. more...

Farming News

West dairy farmers to hear about new millk contract

A new template contract for dairy farming NFU members to refer to in negotiation with their milk buyers will be up for discussion when the Union's two top men in the field tour the South West next Monday and Tuesday, October 22 and 23. more...

Featured Properties

‘HIPs still impacting on property market’, says RICS surveyors

The number of homes with three or more bedrooms coming onto the market across the South West has fallen dramatically since the introduction of Home Improvement Packs (HIPs), according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). more...

Football News

Penryn denied by last-gasp penalty

Bude 22pts Penryn 21pts It would not be quite correct to say that Penryn were robbed of a win in this second round RFU Senior Vase match, but it certainly seemed that way when the visitors' lead was taken away them in the last two minutes of the game. more...

’Stones retain top place

THREEMILESTONE maintained their lead at the top of the Nalders West Cornwall Sunday League division one with a comprehensive 7-2 win at Oxford Inn. Tristan Day and Richard Ward scored the goals for Oxford. more...

Flattering win for Town

LUDGVAN 0 FALMOUTH TOWN 4 THIS looks a comfortable Jolly's Combination League victory for Falmouth Town, but that was certainly not the case for much of the game. more...

Reunion for club’s footballers

MAWNAN Football Club is looking forward to two special occasions at their Carwinion Road ground this Friday. more...

Athletic slump again

PENRYN ATHLETIC 3 DOBWALLS 4 PENRYN Athletic's South West Peninsula League campaign continues to limp on after another disappointing performance at Kernick. more...

Unfinished business for Hazel’s year as captain

HAZEL Mulcahy, last year's ladies' captain, had some unfinished business to attend to at Falmouth Golf Club, writes Andy Hawkins. more...

Town miss their chance

ST BLAZEY 2 FALMOUTH TOWN 2 On reflection a draw was probably a fair result in this Carlsberg South West Peninsula Premier League clash, but Falmouth Town missed the chance to go top and will look at this as two points dropped as they twice surrendered the lead. more...

Cup KO for Falmouth

Wadebridge 3pts Falmouth 12pts BEATEN but far from disgraced and at times showing periods of excellent team cohesion, but on the minus side Falmouth emulated too many of the some Argentinian World Cup moments. more...

Day to remember for Colts

OUT enjoying themselves on the town, this group of players from Penryn Rugby Club's Colts squad were pictured in 1962 in the Sloop Inn, St Ives, after a victory against the Hakey Bay side. Most of the players went on to become part of the club's most successful era and pictured (back row, left to right) are Robin Curnow, Colin Kneebone, Peter Farley, Roger Hoskin. Middle: Keith Richards, Peter Alway, Edgar Johns, Dennis Laity, Roger Smith, Peter Simmons. Front: Robert Jackson more...

Pack close in on leaders

CHACEWATER maintained their pursuit of Helston at the top of the Whirlwind Sports Falmouth-Helston League division one after they were comfortable 5-1 winners at home to Lizard Argyle. more...

Shenanigan makes most of conditions

BRIGHT sunshine and a force three easterly gave a beat start for the last race of Flushing Sailing Club's Marine Bar Series. more...

Host club clinches victory

HELFORD River Gig Club held a great day's racing on Saturday when it hosted the last big race of the season, the Head of the River Race. more...

Falmouth leave it late

Plymouth Marjons III 3 Falmouth II 3 Falmouth should have won this lively encounter, dominating possession and playing strong, thoughtful hockey, but Marjons were quick and dangerous on the break and took their chances. more...

Town beaten by bogey side

FALMOUTH TOWN 0 LAUNCESTON 2 D Tilley, M Andrew Town: N. Murphy; A. Harper-Penman (W. Brown 48m), N. Bettis, A. Cusack (L. Beer 78m), B. Nute, G. Squires, J. Morrison-Hill, M. Godfree, K. Bond, A. Bowker (M. Cusack 66m), F. Nevin. FALMOUTH Town's bogey team have done it again! In their last eight games at Bickland Park, Launceston have won seven of them and following Town's dismal first half performance, that run continued. more...

Crunch games for rugby clubs

IT may still be early in the season, but this weekend could prove to be one of the biggest in terms of results for both Penryn and Falmouth who face important league fixtures. more...

Helston

Second half blitz downs airmen

RNAS CULDROSE 4 HOLMANS 6 TO score four goals and finish up on the losing side is a bitter pill to take, especially as RNAS Culdrose at one stage were leading by three goals to two in this Jolly's Combination League game. more...

Pullen hat-trick steers Blues to extra time win

HELSTON 3 STICKER 2 HELSTON set up a first round Cornwall Senior Cup tie with Lanreath after overcoming a tough obstacle in Sticker in their first round replay at Kellaway Park. more...

Gap closes on league leaders

CHACEWATER maintained their pursuit of Helston at the top of the Whirlwind Sports Falmouth-Helston League division one after they were comfortable 5-1 winners at home to Lizard Argyle. more...

Wendron snatch point with late goal

ST AUSTELL 1 WENDRON UNITED 1 HAVING demolished St Austell 4-0 in division one of the South West Peninsula League just a week previously, Wendron United were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by the struggling home side. more...

Illogan slow to find back of net

WENDRON 1 ILLOGAN 4 ILLOGAN scored four times in the second half to deservedly claim all three points from their Jolly's Combination League clash at Wendron. more...

Stithians victory never in doubt

St Agnes 19pts Stithians 25pts ST Agnes entertained Stithians in this all-Cornish EDF third round clash, but home advantage counted for nothing after the visitors took the spoils with a 25 points to 19 win. more...

City too powerful for Mullion

TRURO CITY 7 MULLION 1 TOP versus next to bottom in the Jolly's Combination League always suggested a comfortable ride for Truro City and that is exactly how it panned out at Treyew Road. more...

Westgarth leads rout

FOXHOLE STARS 0 PORTHLEVEN 6 FOXHOLE Stars must have thought they were seeing the heavenly bodies after they were blown away 6-0 on their own ground by Porthleven on Saturday. more...

Helston News

Council urges dog owners tag their pets

Kerrier district council can micro chip dogs to make sure their owners stay within the law. more...

Helston firm has £301m turnover

A family-run Helston firm has been named in a list of the top 100 private companies in the country published in this weekend's The Sunday Times. more...

Rot in hell' says mother

A furious Helston mother has said she hopes thieves who stole her disabled daughter's beloved tricycle at the weekend will "rot in hell". more...

Traffic calming to cost £10,000

Introducing a 20mph speed limit outside Porthleven primary school would cost in the region of £10,000, town councillors were told last week. more...

Upgrading harbour will protect future

Plans to improve facilities for fishermen working out of Porthleven harbour would help safeguard the future of the fleet, town councillors were told at a meeting last week. more...

Angry residents aim to overturn decision

Porthleven residents bidding to overturn a decision to approve a controversial cliff-top development in the port say they believe they have a good case. more...

Resident want speed bumps at edge of town

Fears for the safety of pedestrians and animals have prompted a Helston resident to call for speed bumps to be installed in a road on the edge of the town. more...

Fayre takings donated to Shelterbox

The organisers of the Tregony Country Fayre and Heavy Horse Show have handed over a percentage of their takings to the the Helston based charity Shelterbox to help people who have been the victims of natural or manmade disasters. more...

Helicopter may become town's 'gate guardian'

The shell of a Sea King helicopter could be put on display in Helston as a lasting reminder of the links between the town and RNAS Culdrose. more...

Players master art of eating breakfast

No one wants to eat cold bacon and eggs for breakfast but that will be the lot of members of Helston Methodist Church Drama Group if they cannot get hold of some important props for their forthcoming production of the Cole Porter musical "High Society". more...

County helpers provide disaster aid

Volunteers from ShelterBox in Helston are currently delivering aid to three countries on two continents as the charity continues its response to disasters around the world. more...

Make and fire your own rescue rocket at Porthleven fun day

Helston inventor Henry Trengrouse and his lifesaving rocket apparatus will be the focus of family fun sessions taking place in Porthleven later this month. more...

Passionate collector shows guitar collection on TV

Owning some 80 electric guitars and not being able to play any of them may sound a little frustrating, but not when you are passionate collector Guy Mackenzie, who lives near Helston. more...

Pub plaque for author to be unveiled

A plaque is being unveiled at the Atlantic Inn, Porthleven, on Saturday to commemorate the stay there in 1935 by renowned author Christopher St John Sprigg. more...

Long service medal for officer

A POLICE officer based at Helston will be receiving his long service medal on Thursday after 22 years in the force. more...

Quad bike challenge for charity

Intrepid members of Helston-Lizard Rotary Club are gearing up for their annual charity quad bike challenge. more...

Restaurant launches new menu

The New Yard Restaurant at Trelowarren - located in the grounds of the Trelowarren estate, near Helston - has launched a new autumn menu. more...

Highbridge News

Schoolboy rescues young cousin from drowning

A SCHOOLBOY has been branded a "little hero" after he saved his young cousin's life at a car boot sale in Highbridge at the weekend. more...

Cabbie raped child passenger

A TAXI driver from Highbridge has been convicted of a number of serious sex crimes against young girls he was paid to drive in his cab. more...

Ilminster News

New supermarket will generate over 180 jobs

THE countdown has started with the new Tesco store in Ilminster set to open on Monday, November 5, and it will create more than 180 jobs for the area. more...

New homes plan goes down well

ILMINSTER Town Council has supported plans to build 35 homes near the town's new Tesco store. more...

Students get stuck in for festival

STUDENTS at Ilminster's Swanmead Community School took part in a multi skills festival with youngsters from around the area earlier this month. more...

In Port

Rope damages pilot boat Arrow

Part of a discarded ship's mooring rope has put the Falmouth Harbour Commissioners' pilot boat Arrow out of action after she picked up the large diameter rope in her propeller off the docks. The Arrow will have to be slipped for an inspection and possible replacement of the propeller shaft. more...

Bunkering boss thanks port staff for efforts

Top oil executive Carlos Cuervo, vice president of Fuel Oil Supply and Trading for World Fuel Services, the company spearheading Falmouth's bunkering operation, made a visit to the port this week to meet port officials. more...

Russian adventurer heads for Oz to begin epic race

Famous Russian sailor and explorer Fedor Konyukhov has sailed from the tranquil waters of Falmouth's inner harbour for Albany, Western Australia, on his latest trip to the inhospitable Southern Ocean in preparation for his attempt to become the first man to sail solo non-stop around Antarctica. more...

Shipping intelligence

Tuesday, October 9 Panamanian tanker Singapore Star (30,042/07) sailed from Falmouth Bay for New York, USA. Liberian tanker Mercini Lady (27,505/04) sailed from Falmouth Bay for Port Jerome, France. Singaporean tanker Nara (28,433/96) sailed from Falmouth Bay for Antwerp, Belgium. Bahamian reefer Green Ocean (4,091/92) arrived from Jacksonville, USA, for bunkers in Falmouth Bay and sailed for Klaipeda, Lithuania. Bahamian reefer Dona Liberta (4,430/91) arrived from Vigo, Spain, for bunkers in Falmouth Bay and sailed for Flushing, USA. Dutch general cargo vessel Vliediep (2,938/01) sailed from Falmouth Bay for Oskarshamn, Sweden. Marshall Islands tanker Kazdanga (23,315/07) arrived from Puerto le Cruz for bunkers in Falmouth Bay and sailed for Antwerp. British coaster Antic (671/83) arrived from Teignmouth to load stone at Porthoustock and sailed for Littlehampton. British reefer Green Cooler (5,084/90) sailed from Falmouth Bay for Northern Norway. Antiguan general cargo vessel Winona (6,361/04) arrived from Greenore, Ireland, to Falmouth Bay. more...

High Tides

FALMOUTH Thursday, October 18 08.39 (4.5) 21.06 (4.2) Friday, October 19 09.37 (4.3) 22.15 (4.1) Saturday, October 20 10.52 (4.2) 23.43 (4.0) Sunday, October 21 12.23 (4.4) ----------- Monday, October 22 01.25 (4.3) 13.47 (4.7) Tuesday, October 23 02.29 (4.6) 14.44 (5.0) Wednesday, October 24 03.18 (5.0) 15.34 (5.3) TRURO: Add eight minutes. ST IVES: Subtract 15 minutes. NEWQUAY: Subtract five minutes. All times are GMT. Add one hour for BST. more...

Latest News

Hero bar manager saves couples lives

A FALMOUTH landlady has said that she and her partner would not be alive if it wasn't for her brave bar manager and 24 hour fire cover after her pub was gutted by a fire last week. more...

Camera competition winner

The winners of the Packet/Specsavers Falmouth camera competition will be receiving their prizes at the opticians today. more...

Mortgage firm facing hard times

The boss of a Falmouth call-centre operation - once one of the biggest employers in the area - has admitted that his company is facing difficult times because of problems in the world-wide "sub-prime" mortgage market. more...

Rugby fever

Organisers of two major annual festivals being held in Falmouth at the weekend have had to make last minute changes to cater for rugby fever which has gripped the area and to prevent a sudden drop in support. more...

Firefighters dismiss callout fears

Falmouth firefighters have dismissed claims that they are not able to respond quickly to emergency call-outs while using the gym at the Tremough campus. more...

Two-thirds of town drains are blocked, warns resident

THE problem of blocked drains in Falmouth has been highlighted in pictures taken by one man on awalk around the town's streets. more...

£1,880 collected for African Diocese

The Diocese of Truro celebrated its link with the Diocese of Umzimvubu in South Africa with a benefit dinner and dance at the Falmouth Hotel, Falmouth on Friday. more...

Youth broke in and took computers

A YOUTH who broke into Falmouth School and stole 14 computers worth £6,000 has been given a two-year detention and training order by a judge at Truro Crown Court. more...

Woman thanks white knights at boot sale

A Falmouth woman has praised the organisers at the Mabe Car Boot Sale after they came to her rescue when she cut her head open on her car door. more...

Free offer in bid to tackle kitten problem

Cat owners in Falmouth and Helston are being offered the chance to have their pets neutered free of charge. more...

Campaign begins to tackle speeding on area's roads

Cornwall's Road Safety Unit will be joining with partner agencies today to raise awareness of speeding issues in the Falmouth / Penryn area. more...

Writer offers coffee and words of advice

A SUCCESSFUL author of historical crime novels and children's books has set up a café in the middle of Penryn with express aim of teaching other people how to write while plying them with her home-made cakes and coffee. more...

Local successes in 'Oscars'

THERE are already two winners from Falmouth in this year's tourism "Oscars" taking place in Torquay at the end of the month. more...

Co-operative grants help old memories and new shows

The Co-operative is helping people in Cornwall take a trip down memory lane, thanks to donations totalling almost £1,000 from its Community Fund. more...

Film deadline

TIME is running out for filmmakers wanting to enter this year's Govynn Kernewek Award for the best short film in the Cornish language at this year's Cornwall Film Festival. more...

Lionel turns up in Falmouth for a meal

The National Maritime Museum Cornwall has had a visitor of a different kind. Lurking deep beneath the depths of the Falmouth based museum's Tidal Zone windows is a growing collection and this week it is Lionel the Lobster. more...

Young authors look into the future

Cornish pupils have been looking into the future for their entries in a special writing competition organised by the Packet. more...

First seal pup of the season

The National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek has rescued its first pup of the wintera whole six weeks later than usual! more...

One way traffic at Carnon Downs not to go ahead

Cornwall county council is not to proceed with a proposed one way traffic order on Old Carnon Hill, Carnon Downs. more...

Listings

What's On Guide (October 23 - October 29)

Tuesday October 23 10am-4pm: The Woolavington Rural Activities Project (WRAP) is hosting a £1 global nature dance class at Woolavington Village Hall. For more information call 01278-783719. more...

House performance

The Martinù String Quartet will be performing with Angus Meryon at Dillington House near Ilminster next Saturday (October 27). more...

Animal author talk

LEADING animal writer, Malcolm Welshman, will be speaking at the Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne next Tuesday (October 30). more...

Magical puppet show

PIRATES, polar bears and a dancing tiger will be featuring in Head in the Clouds at Thorncombe Village Hall next Thursday (October 25). more...

Spirit of the Dance

AWARD winning Irish dance sensation, Spirit of the Dance, will be performing at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil on Sunday (October 28). more...

Jazz singer

TAUNTON'S Brewhouse Theatre will be filled will jazz and blues on Sunday (October 28) with a performance from singer/songwriter Clare Teal. more...

Memories

Familiar faces at dance night?

PREPARE to be transported back into a period of yesteryear that many of our regular readers may look back on with fond memories. more...

Minehead Babas Rfc

Babas end Chard's unbeaten run

EDF Energy Senior Vase: Minehead Barbarians 44, Chard 24. more...

Music

Talented guitarist at Bar 27

TALENTED musician Gareth Pearson heads to Bridgwater next Thursday (October 25) to play his acoustic guitar music - and also to teach others how to do so. more...

Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies hit the Arts Centre

BITTERSWEET lyrics with distinctive vocals have given Jez Lowe and his group The Bad Pennies more than a decade at the top of the folk music scene. more...

Jazz musical trio perform in Somerset

A RECOGNISED musical trio play their cool jazz sounds across two villages in Somerset over the next two weeks. more...

Jazz trio support Penrose School at the Arts Centre

AN evening of seductive jazz is to be held at the Bridgwater Arts Centre on Saturday, November 3 in aid of Penrose School. more...

Jazz trio perform in Mark

AN artist who has performed with Pavarotti, Will Young and Elvis Costello brings her accordion magic to Mark next Saturday (October 27). more...

Top tribute band set to rock Burnham

CHARISMATIC tribute act Guns 2 Roses are set to burst into Burnham to rock The Railway Hotel on Saturday, November 24. more...

North Petherton News

Blackmailed over "nonce" claim

A MAN who tried to blackmail a former friend for £8,000 by threatening to tell the police he was a child molester has been spared an immediate prison sentence. more...

Other Devon News

Exeter students sleep out for charity

STUDENTS from Exeter College are planning a sponsored Sleep Out' Event at Exeter Livestock Market as part of their fundraising efforts for Nightstop Devon. more...

South West students invited to design Media Innovations Awards trophy

STUDENTS throughout the South-West are being invited to enter a competition to design a trophy will for the overall winner of the region-wide Media Innovation Awards 2008. more...

Visitors support Crealy’s carbon neutral plans

AN adventure park in Devon has the full backing of visitors to help reduce its carbon footprint. more...

Bus success for residents

AN extra bus service, which will benefit residents in Liverton and New Park, has been secured and is up and running thanks to input from Devon County Council. more...

Fungla foray at Stoke Woods

CAN you tell your Penny Buns from your Wood Blewits? Have you seen King Alfred's Cakes or a Beef Steak up a tree? more...

Hide your valuables

Motorists in Mid Devon are being asked to remove their valuables from their cars following a series of thefts in Tiverton, Crediton and Cullompton. more...

Other Events

Leading poet appears at the Arts Centre

REVERED poet and activist Linton Kwesi Johnson appears at the Bridgwater Arts Centre next Saturday (October 27). more...

Comedy talent stands-up at Weston

A RED-HOT piece of comedy property stands up at The Playhouse Theatre in Weston next Thursday (October 25). more...

Art exhibition at Blake Museum

AN ART exhibition currently on display at the Blake Museum features over 50 pieces of work focusing on Somerset. more...

Get drawing at The Wildlife Trust

THE Somerset Wildlife Trust is holding two days of wildlife inspired activities at Fyne Court, Broomfield next Wednesday (October 24) and Thursday (October 25). more...

Engine Room keeps kids animated

THE Engine Room in Bridgwater is offering an animation workshop to keep youngsters occupied during half term on Wednesday (October 24). more...

Levels exhibition reaches Burrowbridge

VISITORS to the Arts and Crafts Gallery in Burrowbridge near Bridgwater will have the chance experience the Spirit of the Levels in a new exhibition all this week. more...

WRAP half term activities in Woolavington

THE Woolavington Rural Activities Project is holding a host of half-term events around the village next week. more...

Fireworks set to light up Brean

BREAN Leisure Park will be holding its annual firework display on Saturday, October 27 in aid of various charities. more...

Showing off art at Uphill

A GROUP of artists in Uphill are holding a colourful and vibrant exhibition of their work this weekend at Uphill Village Victory Hall. more...

Other News

Taverners take over at the top

TAVERNERS took over top spot in Division One of the Taunton and District Saturday League following their 6-2 victory at home to Marketeers. more...

Dragons KO Bathpool in Carling Cup

KC DRAGONS maintained their great start to the season by defeating higher division Bathpool 3-2 in the Taunton and District Sunday's League's Carling Cup. more...

Perfect Wedding

A history of the wedding ring

We are all probably familiar with the fact that the wedding ring or "circle" symbolised perfection, perfect unity with no beginning and no end. For some it represents holiness, perfection and peace, as well as the sun, earth and universe. You may even be aware that it was once believed that the third finger of the left hand had a special vein "vena amoris" or "the vein of love", running directly to the wearer's heart. It is from this romantic custom that we today have the custom of placing the wedding ring on this finger. more...

A perfect setting

Peter and Cheryl Risely have been hosting wedding receptions at the Penmorvah Manor at Budock Water, near Falmouth, for almost 20 years. Hundreds of couples have spent their special day in the beautiful surroundings of Penmorvah Manor at Budock Water near Falmouth, set in six acres of mature gardens and woodland. more...

Do you have room for a wedding?

Landowners with attractive buildings that could be used every day and are easily accessed, have potential sources of an alternative income requiring little investment. more...

Choose a wedding package

Management at the Penventon Park Hotel understand your wedding day needs to be perfect. With their flexible and supportive approach they aim to create an occasion that lives long in your memory. more...

Elegant & Intimate

The Penmere Manor Hotel is an exceptional venue for a very special day The Penmere Manor Hotel was once a Georgian manor house and is surrounded by five acres of lawns and wooded gardens. Although only a mile from the centre of the busy town and port of Falmouth, once inside the hotel grounds there is a feeling of calm and tranquillity. more...

The Natural Health Spa

The Natural Health Spa at the Budock Vean Hotel provides the perfect retreat for anyone who needs a little pampering. Set in 65 acres of the beautiful Cornish coast, the location is restful and relaxing and the perfect spot to spoil yourself rotten! more...

Choosing a Wedding gown

Lavender Rose Bridal Wear, in Penryn, offers clients private one to one appointments in a warm, friendly and relaxing environment. Owner Ellen Dolan has converted the basement of her and her fiancé's house into a cosy and private space for brides and their guests to find the perfect gown for their special day. more...

Just figure it out

It is often said that a fairytale wedding is every girl's dream. Whether this is true or not, you will still want to look stunning, for all the right reasons, on your wedding day. more...

Choose an exotic venue

Ken Bennett looks at the most popular destinations worldwide for tying the knot The dreamy, sunshine island of St. Lucia has moved ahead of Barbados and Mauritius as the top choice for British weddings overseas. The American Express Travel Weddings & Honeymoons report shows that, overall, the large Caribbean islands dominate the weddings market for romantic Brits. more...

Postbag

Agree with reader's letter about roundabout

HOW we agree with F. A. Day regarding his letter in the Mercury about the layout of the road and roundabout near Tool Station. more...

Cemetery users should complain to officials

HAVE any other people experienced the sad and shameful demise of Bristol Road Cemetery? The grass is very rarely cut and when it is, it looked like a three-year-old has been let loose with a toy lawnmower. more...

Readers Write

Postmen shouldn’t bite the hands that feed them

I have always had great admiration for postal workers and have always liked to treat our faithful postmen with great respect but this "striking" fiasco gets right under my skin. more...

MPs will be even better off after tax changes

I WAS surprised there were no letters in response to Barry Thomas's letter "Why don't our MPs try living on £197-a-week?" (Packet letters, September 26), especially in view of the fact that following Gordon Brown's last budget, the family he mentions on £197-per- week are going to be much worse off after April 6 next year if they have no children. more...

Publicity photo was all that Lib Dems wanted

I appear to have hit on a raw nerve with our Lib Dem MP Julia Goldsworthy at the start of the Save our Stations Falmouth to Camborne march where she and her fellow Lib Dem prospective party candidate turned up at the start and forced their way to the front for the photo shoot - neither were present at the finish. more...

MP played party politics on vital fire cover march

HAVING marched from Redruth to Camborne supporting 24-hour fire cover at Camborne and Falmouth fire stations, the level of political unity was fantastic. more...

I forecast Spring election – and UKIP will be ready

I was interested to read the report in the local press on the subject of a possible General Election. more...

Kit to build our own police officers would be better!

I HEARD and read in the news about the new initiative from Devon and Cornwall constabulary aimed at children between seven and 11 to issue them with sticker books in which to collect various police officers and associated policing methods. more...

What balderdash and piffle from these upstarts

I recently after many years returned to Falmouth, where I had served with the Homeguard during the second world war. more...

Bingo players worried over future of club

ON behalf of concerned bingo player members of the Royal British Legion, Falmouth, I have had numerous phone calls from them asking why the Legion is open to take £12.50 membership money when we don't know if it will open again? more...

Cornwall’s future is very much history!

EVERY week, as I scan through the local papers, I read the very short but fascinating lives of countless Cornish men and women in the obits sections! more...

How to make town centre people friendly

Pedestrianisation -the very word gets up one's nose. "People friendly" should be the new way of describing what we want to achieve in our town centres. more...

There’s still time to have your say on ‘rec’ housing

I congratulate all who signed our petition on the Moor on Saturday in support of affordable housing being built on the Recreation Ground. In a little over three hours we managed to add a further 234 signatures to the already considerable sum. This we found particularly encouraging as there were only two people available to stand with the petitions. more...

Sailing

Best conditions ever for Newquay championships

With some of the best conditions ever witnessed for a contest on UK shores, the O'Neill British Open Championships this weekend set the waves alight with some phenomenal surfing in 4 -8 foot, clean waves. Hundreds of people gathered on Fistral Beach, Newquay, to witness a showcase of British surfing talent as the sea offered up the perfect playground for the event. more...

Schools News

Hamp pupils on screen

YOUNGSTERS at a Bridgwater school were filmed for the specialist channel Teacher's TV this week. more...

Schoolchildren support water project

SCHOOLCHILDREN across Bridgwater and Somerset have been putting pen to paper to show their support for Waterlinks - the county's bid to win £50 million of funding from the Big Lottery Fund. more...

Celebrating harvest at North Newton School

PUPILS and parents celebrated harvest festival at North Newton School by raising money for charity last Friday (October 5). more...

Wrap attack by kind college students

BUSINESS students from Bridgwater College have started wrapping their Christmas presents early this year - all for a good cause. more...

More success for St Mary's

A BRIDGWATER School has joined the elite after it was awarded a Basic Skills Quality Mark at a recent ceremony with the town's MP handing over the award. more...

East Brent school balloon returns from Czech Republic

STAFF at East Brent First School were shocked after one balloon, released to mark the opening of their new field, was returned from the Czech Republic. more...

Sg Post Bag

Unstinting care and attention

THROUGH the medium of your letters page, I would like to offer my grateful thanks to all the doctors and staff at Musgrove Park Hospital for the unstinting care and attention they have provided to me over the last three years. more...

Thanks to ambulance people and hospital staff

ON Monday, October 15, my daughter Emily, went to hospital and I'd like to pass on my thanks to Andy, who attended our house first, then to Keith and Paula, who took Emily to hospital, they were all very kind and understanding and helped me to stay calm and focused. more...

Skipper

Cut out the cancer instead of robbing us!

Having a sick relative in the Royal Cornwall Hospital can seriously damage your wealth. more...

Smallholder News

Good news over foot and mouth

Defra confirmed today that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) movement restrictions have now been lifted in most parts of the country. more...

Blue tongue - new controls

Defra has today confirmed that Bluetongue has been found on two premises, one near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and one near Ashford, Kent. These cases are within the current Bluetongue Protection Zone. more...

Somerset News

Deadline approaching for share of health fund

HEALTH projects in Somerset have just a few days left to bid for a share of a £20,000 community fund. more...

Taunton News

Car park death man named

A TAUNTON man was found dead at the foot of a multi-storey car park after enjoying a night out with friends. more...

Snooker champs help boost hospice appeal

A SNOOKER Snooker Challenge staged by Dymond Promotions at Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Taunton, boosted St Margaret's Somerset Hospice by £500. more...

Successful Lydeard St Lawrence graduate

A LYDEARD St Lawrence student is celebrating following her graduation from Harper Adams University College. more...

New £6million cardiology unit opens

A NEW �6million cardiology unit has been opened at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. more...

Dog catches infection from syringe

A DOG caught an MRSA-type infection after being pricked by a drug user's discarded needle in a Taunton park. more...

'Reject rejection' - Michelle Dewberry

'REJECT rejection' - that was the message from Michelle Dewberry, winner of TV's The Apprentice, as she launched a new website aimed at young people in Somerset. more...

Proposed new car park charges in Taunton

PROPOSED new car parking charges in Taunton from next April have been announced by Taunton Deane Council. more...

Taunton Rfc

Taunton overpower Barum

EDF Energy Intermediate Cup: Taunton 29, Barnstaple 6. more...

Theatre

Moscow Ballet play out fairy tale in Weston

BREATHTAKING ballet brings the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty back to life next Sunday (October 28) at The Playhouse Theatre in Weston. more...

Town Talk

Shapwick Women's Institute

THERE was an average attendance at the October meeting with the Polden autumn group meeting being hosted by the Shapwick group declared a success. more...

Truro

Trouncing for Mullion

TRURO CITY 7 MULLION 1 TOP versus next to bottom in the Jolly's Combination League always suggested a comfortable ride for Truro City and that is exactly how it panned out at Treyew Road. more...

Rovers are swept aside

WILLAND ROVERS 1 TRURO CITY 3 TRURO City came up against one of their biggest tests of the season in the Toolstation Western League premier division on Saturday when they met title rivals Willand Rovers in what was generally regarded as a six pointer. more...

Truro News

Patients say hospital trust is ‘improving’

The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust is improving. An increase has been seen in satisfaction levels in many aspects of care according to a report which shows patients rated their overall experience in the trust's hospitals as among the best 20% in the country. more...

Runaway train

A FULL investigation has been launched after an early morning First Great Western passenger train ran a red light at Truro Railway Station. more...

Long-service medal for police chief

Chief Superintendent Robert Cooper based in Truro receives his long service medal in a special ceremony in Saltash this weekend. more...

College welcomes student increase

Truro College welcomed a 20 per cent increase in the number of higher education students through the doors this academic year. more...

Village News

Pink Party at North Newton

DISCO, fancy dress, raffle and pink punch - this fun night is the vision of a North Newton woman who is aiming to raise £1,000 to help a charity which battles breast cancer. more...

Star car to appear at Sanders

A FAMOUS car and its owner will be motoring in to Sanders GardenWorld in Brent Knoll this Christmas. more...

Apple and cider weekend at garden centre

HUNDREDS of different types of apples were on display at Sanders GardenWorld in Brent Knoll last weekend for the annual apple and cider weekend. more...

Top performance in store for Brent Knoll villagers

RETURNING to their roots in Brent Knoll to raise the roof will be Rockin' Replay - back by popular demand. more...

Village News From Around Taunton

The Great Cause

DR Andrew King addressed the Historical Association on Anglo-Scottish relations in the fourteenth century. The core issue at the heart of Anglo-Scottish politics was the fate of the Scottish crown. When Edward I was asked to umpire between the thirteen candidates for the Scottish crown in 1296, the English became inextricably involved in Scottish affairs. more...

WI

WI: The monthly meeting at Danesborough View on Thursday, October 4 was not as well attended as usual, as a number of members had other commitments. more...

Rowbarton Methodist Brotherhood and Sisterhood

IN 1932 a group of women members of Rowbarton Methodist Church formed a sisterhood meeting, following a Christian national movement, which began in 1912 after the formation of a men's meeting in West Bromwich in the Midlands in 1875. more...

Wellington News

Heading in the right direction

A NINE-year-old Wellington Junior School pupil is heading in just the right direction. more...

Winners Gallery

Winners

Winner: Family Racing by Roger Hollingsworth more...

Winners

Runner up: Working boats 45 & 52 by Colin Bolitho more...

Winners

Runner up: Racing workboats 850 by Anthony Norwood-Perkins more...

Winners

Runner up: Capturing The True Regatta by David Morgan more...

Winners

Runner up: Crabbing by Paul Saunders more...

Winners

Winner Roger Hollingsworth of Budock admires his winning picture Family Racing more...

Winners

Left to right: Gillian Sanguinette (director of Specavers Falmouth), David Morgan (runner up), Tony Perkins (runner up), Roger Hollingsworth (winner), Paul McGrane (director of Specsavers Falmouth) and Colin Bolitho (runner up) more...

Winners

Gillian Sanguinette (director of Specsavers Falmouth) presents competition winner Roger Hollingsworth with a certificate, watched by Paul McGrane (director of Specsavers Falmouth) more...

Wiveliscombe Rfc

Wivey crash to Nailsea again

EDF Energy Junior Vase: Wiveliscombe 6, Nailsea and Backwell 29. more...

Yeovil News

Anyone for badminton?

ANYONE for badminton? South Somerset District Council is encouraging everyone to have a smashing time during National Badminton Week which started yesterday (Tuesday) and runs until October 25. more...

New appointments

A PUBLIC relations agency based at Stoke-sub-Hamdon is expanding its team with the appointment of two new recruits. more...

Business networking

THE Chartered Institute of Marketing is working in partnership with the University Centre Yeovil, Business Link and Yeovil College to offer local employers a unique opportunity to discover how training can turn their business around. more...

Woman attacked with CS spray in Yeovil

A WOMAN in Yeovil was sprayed in the face with CS gas after she approached two men who were acting suspiciously at her neighbour's home. more...

Taxi drivers are banned

TAXI drivers in South Somerset have been suspended by licensing officials in order to protect the safety of residents. more...

Become a ranger for half-term

YOUNGSTERS are being given the chance to become countryside rangers during the half-term school holiday. more...

Tom's 'hairy' fundraising

HAIR today and gone quite soon after! Tom Bloor knew a great way to raise money for the playground equipment fund at Fairmead School in Yeovil - have his long locks chopped off. more...

Leading educationalist at Preston School

PROFESSOR David Hargreaves will be presenting a keynote speech on the personalising learning agenda at Preston School in Yeovil on October 29. more...

Slimmer of the Year hopes

A YOEVIL slimming group leader has produced a possible slimmer of the year. more...

Bridgwater Mercury News

Amateur Operatics secure second award

THE Bridgwater Amateur Operatic Society has scooped a second award for its production of Pirates of Penzance at The Rose Bowl Awards for Amateur and Dramatic Music in Weston. more...

Copper cash to help community

A DONATION of £15,000 from the Avon and Somerset Police Community Trust will provide specialist health education to children in Bridgwater and across the county. more...

DNA traps man for rape 14 years on

A Bridgwater man is beginning a six year sentence today after DNA science convicted him of a rape 14 years ago. more...

A vision of glamour for opticians

A MILESTONE was celebrated by staff in Bridgwater's Specsavers on Saturday (October 13) who dressed in their glad rags for the day. more...

Filipino group treats nursing home

SEDGEMOOR Filipino group have treated a Bridgwater nursing home to a variety of different performances. more...

Cup and shop help charity

A BRIDGWATER charity has been helped out to the tune of £450 by a supermarket and football competition held in a neighbouring town. more...

Grant awarded for film courses

A LOTTERY grant worth £5,000 has been awarded to Somerset Film and Video, which is based at Bridgwater's Engine Room. more...

Asda staff are "tickled pink" for charity

STAFF at the Asda superstore in Bridgwater have been putting themselves through various forms of torture in order to raise money for a worthy cause. more...

Peace day for Bridgwater

LEADING speakers from the nuclear disarmament movement are to talk at the Somerset Peace Group Day School being held in Bridgwater next month (November). more...

Could Hilda be the oldest person in Bridgwater?

POTENTIALLY the oldest woman in Bridgwater celebrated her 106th birthday last Saturday (October 13) - and says she is now looking forward to her 110th. more...

Big donation to St Margaret's Hospice

A KIND-HEARTED Bridgwater couple have donated £400 to St Margaret's Somerset Hospice. more...

New partnership set to save millions

TOWNS like Bridgwater could be on course to smash record recycling rates after a new waste collection contract was signed - saving millions of pounds. more...

Free computers and internet for communities

THE chance to receive free computer equipment and broadband access is being offered to rural communities. more...

Pink Party at North Newton

DISCO, fancy dress, raffle and pink punch - this fun night is the vision of a North Newton woman who is aiming to raise £1,000 to help a charity which battles breast cancer. more...

Blackmailed over "nonce" claim

A MAN who tried to blackmail a former friend for £8,000 by threatening to tell the police he was a child molester has been spared an immediate prison sentence. more...

Room for improvement in Somerset NHS

NEW NHS performance ratings published today (Thursday) have revealed that Somerset patients are receiving "fair" standards of care from the county's hospitals and doctors. more...

Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News News

M5 delays as one lane is closed

Fundraising night with a difference

A QUIZ night in aid of breast cancer charity Breakthrough is taking place at the Somerset and Dorset pub in Burnham tomorrow (Thursday) at 8pm. more...

New recycling contract will save millions

TOWNS like Burnham and Highbridge could be on course to smash record recycling rates after a new waste collection contract was signed - saving millions of pounds. more...

Mystic visitors come to Princess

A CHANCE to delve into an unknown world lays in wait at the Princess Theatre in Burnham with a special evening of clairvoyance. more...

Room for improvement in Somerset NHS

NEW NHS performance ratings published today (Thursday) have revealed that Somerset patients are receiving "fair" standards of care from the county's hospitals and doctors. more...

MP supports war hero campaign

BURNHAM MP David Heathcoat-Amory has thrown his weight behind the Royal British Legion's Covenant Campaign. more...

Spiky visitors expected in Brent Knoll

A ROADSHOW with a prickly feel to it will be taking place in Brent Knoll this week on behalf of Secret World Wildlife Rescue. more...

Highbridge fundraiser gets helping hand from United stars

A GRAND gesture was made by two former Manchester United stars who presented Highbridge fundraiser Steve Fear with a cheque for £1,000. more...

Chard & Ilminster News News

New benches for town

A CHARD resident's association has donated £660 for two town benches. more...

New supermarket will generate over 180 jobs

THE countdown has started with the new Tesco store in Ilminster set to open on Monday, November 5, and it will create more than 180 jobs for the area. more...

Charity channel swim

A TRIO of Chard lifeguards are swimming the length of the English Channel - without making a single stroke outside their local pool. more...

Council pulls plug on allotment cash

COUNCILLORS have decided against splashing out nearly £8,500 to improve the water supply for allotments in Chard. more...

Croquet Club quids in

MEMBERS of Dowlish Wake Golf Croquet Club will be soon be swinging new mallets - thanks to the Somerset County Council-led Community Chest Fund. more...

Students get stuck in for festival

STUDENTS at Ilminster's Swanmead Community School took part in a multi skills festival with youngsters from around the area earlier this month. more...

New homes plan goes down well

ILMINSTER Town Council has supported plans to build 35 homes near the town's new Tesco store. more...

Co-op fund helps village youth club

PEOPLE in South Petherton are being helped to stay safe - thanks to the Co-operative Group. more...

Falmouth Packet News

Woman thanks white knights at boot sale

A Falmouth woman has praised the organisers at the Mabe Car Boot Sale after they came to her rescue when she cut her head open on her car door. more...

Student goes on the run six times

Daring Falmouth student Martin Holland is set to complete an exhausting six marathons in the space of six months in a bid to save the planet. more...

Oyster festival opens today in Falmouth

Falmouth's popular Oyster Festival gets under way today. Television chef and food expert Clarissa Dickson Wright opens proceedings at 11.30am, followed by all the popular ingredients which come together to create a feast for the senses. more...

Free offer in bid to tackle kitten problem

Cat owners in Falmouth and Helston are being offered the chance to have their pets neutered free of charge. more...

Mortgage firm facing hard times

Rugby fever

First seal pup of the season

The National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek has rescued its first pup of the wintera whole six weeks later than usual! more...

Campaign begins to tackle speeding on area's roads

Cornwall's Road Safety Unit will be joining with partner agencies today to raise awareness of speeding issues in the Falmouth / Penryn area. more...

Camera competition winner

The winners of the Packet/Specsavers Falmouth camera competition will be receiving their prizes at the opticians today. more...

Hero bar manager saves couples lives

A FALMOUTH landlady has said that she and her partner would not be alive if it wasn't for her brave bar manager and 24 hour fire cover after her pub was gutted by a fire last week. more...

Firefighters dismiss callout fears

Falmouth firefighters have dismissed claims that they are not able to respond quickly to emergency call-outs while using the gym at the Tremough campus. more...

Writer offers coffee and words of advice

Two-thirds of town drains are blocked, warns resident

THE problem of blocked drains in Falmouth has been highlighted in pictures taken by one man on awalk around the town's streets. more...

£1,880 collected for African Diocese

The Diocese of Truro celebrated its link with the Diocese of Umzimvubu in South Africa with a benefit dinner and dance at the Falmouth Hotel, Falmouth on Friday. more...

Local successes in 'Oscars'

THERE are already two winners from Falmouth in this year's tourism "Oscars" taking place in Torquay at the end of the month. more...

Lionel turns up in Falmouth for a meal

Co-operative grants help old memories and new shows

The Co-operative is helping people in Cornwall take a trip down memory lane, thanks to donations totalling almost £1,000 from its Community Fund. more...

One way traffic at Carnon Downs not to go ahead

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Youth broke in and took computers

A YOUTH who broke into Falmouth School and stole 14 computers worth £6,000 has been given a two-year detention and training order by a judge at Truro Crown Court. more...

Young authors look into the future

Cornish pupils have been looking into the future for their entries in a special writing competition organised by the Packet. more...

Film deadline

TIME is running out for filmmakers wanting to enter this year's Govynn Kernewek Award for the best short film in the Cornish language at this year's Cornwall Film Festival. more...

Falmouth Packet Sport

Reunion for club’s footballers

MAWNAN Football Club is looking forward to two special occasions at their Carwinion Road ground this Friday. more...

Athletic slump again

PENRYN ATHLETIC 3 more...

Club celebrates 60th anniversary

IT'S been a special year for the Camborne-Redruth Motor Club who are celebrating their 60th anniversary. more...

Dancers lose their poise under pressure

SUNDAY morning dawned to a very mild, overcast and windless sky, perfect conditions for the mens' Sunday morning triples at Falmouth Bowling Club. more...

First Edition honoured by national body

THE successful Junior Badminton Club, First Edition, have just been awarded the prestigious Clubmark Premier Club status by Badminton England, the first Cornish badminton club to receive the award, writes John Tresidder. more...

Promising start to league

THE ladies winter league began at Falmouth Bowling Club on Tuesday morning, but after overnight rain the ladies were fortunate to catch a window in the weather enabling them to finish their games in the day. more...

Host club clinches victory

HELFORD River Gig Club held a great day's racing on Saturday when it hosted the last big race of the season, the Head of the River Race. more...

Youngsters put to test in league

Cornwall took a young team to Somerset to contest the final Channel League game of the season. more...

Unfinished business for Hazel’s year as captain

HAZEL Mulcahy, last year's ladies' captain, had some unfinished business to attend to at Falmouth Golf Club, writes Andy Hawkins. more...

Falmouth leave it late

Plymouth Marjons III 3 more...

Cornwall CGU cup results

THE results of the Frank Wills Salver first round matches played on October 13 and 14 2007 were: more...

Young guns back in town

TOP-CLASS snooker is on its way back to Redruth in November with two of the games hottest young talents going head to head. Neil "the Melbourne Machine" Robertson will be playing Jamie Cope at the Penventon Park Hotel. more...

’Stones retain top place

Town beaten by bogey side

FALMOUTH TOWN 0 more...

Crunch games for rugby clubs

IT may still be early in the season, but this weekend could prove to be one of the biggest in terms of results for both Penryn and Falmouth who face important league fixtures. more...

Page delivers at right time

Local postman Mark Page won two tournaments in a row to put himself in the top 16 players in the Cornwall Poker League. more...

Town miss their chance

ST BLAZEY 2 FALMOUTH TOWN 2 more...

Flattering win for Town

LUDGVAN 0 FALMOUTH TOWN 4 more...

Brian's untouchable

BRIAN Martin carded a superb best gross of the day 72 for an untouchable net 60 to win the October medal at Budock Vean Golf Club. more...

Cup KO for Falmouth

Wadebridge 3pts Falmouth 12pts more...

Penryn denied by last-gasp penalty

Bude 22pts Penryn 21pts more...

Day to remember for Colts

Thomas points way to victory

ESHER 14pts more...

Pack close in on leaders

CHACEWATER maintained their pursuit of Helston at the top of the Whirlwind Sports Falmouth-Helston League division one after they were comfortable 5-1 winners at home to Lizard Argyle. more...

Sponsorship available for local sports clubs

A Cornish property developer is inviting sports clubs and individuals in the county to bid for sponsorship. more...

Shenanigan makes most of conditions

BRIGHT sunshine and a force three easterly gave a beat start for the last race of Flushing Sailing Club's Marine Bar Series. more...

Mid Devon Star News

Affordable housing cash welcomed by Devon County Council

NEWS that the government is to tackle the rural housing crisis with £789 million to fund social and affordable housing has been welcomed by Devon County Council. more...

Last chance for bikers to have their say in consultation

MOTORCYCLISTS have until the end of the month to tell Devon County Council how they think their safety on local roads can be improved. more...

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service supports

DEVON & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is supporting Age Concern's Safer Homes Week. more...

£1.5 million investment in highway drainage approved

DEVON County Council's Executive has agreed a £1.5 million investment in the county's highway drain system to reduce flooding incidents. more...

Hide your valuables

Motorists in Mid Devon are being asked to remove their valuables from their cars following a series of thefts in Tiverton, Crediton and Cullompton. more...

Smallholder News

Good news over foot and mouth

Defra confirmed today that Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) movement restrictions have now been lifted in most parts of the country. more...

Blue tongue - new controls

South West Farmer News

West dairy farmers to hear about new millk contract

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Yeovil Express News

Slimmer of the Year hopes

A YOEVIL slimming group leader has produced a possible slimmer of the year. more...

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