Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall
Hayle conman who tricked elderly and vulnerable out of thousands is jailed
A con man from Hayle who defrauded pensioners out of thousands of pounds has been jailed for 38 weeks with a threat of more time if he doesn't repay the cash.
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Penzance man dies following Land's End cliff fall
A man has died after falling from a cliff at Land's End on Monday afternoon.
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Jubilee Pool shortlisted for engineering award
Jubilee Pool in Penzance has been recognised as among the civil engineering gems of the South West as it is nominated for an award from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
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Do you know where to go if you fall ill this Easter bank holiday?
If you end up with a sprain, strain or broken bone this Easter bank holiday you can avoid the emergency room and head straight for your nearest Minor Injury Unit (MIU) or Urgent Care Centre.
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Things old, new, borrowed and blue at upcycled wedding fair
Five environmentally conscious students have set their sights on rejuvenating the trend of upcycling used wedding wares and pre-loved merchandise with their first wedding fair.
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Brazen thief took handbag from woman's lounge then walked out front door
Police are hunting a thief who stole a woman's handbag from her St Ives home, right in front of her eyes, then left through the front door.
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Residential training boost for Penzance cadets with foldable bed cash
Penzance Sea Cadets has been given £1,000 towards folding beds at its training centre by the Cornwall 100 Club, the business club of the Cornwall Community Foundation.
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Police searching for second vehicle following Penzance attempted murder
Police investigating a stabbing and beating in Penzance are asking the public for information about two cars they believe were involved in the attack.
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One arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Penzance knife, bat and crowbar attack
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a street attack involving knives, a baseball bat and a crowbar in Penzance on Sunday.
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Two taken to hospital following Newbridge smash
Two people were hospitalised after a head-on crash which led to an eight hour road closure at Newbridge near Penzance on Sunday.
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Woman seriously injured in Penzance bike collision
A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision involving a bicycle in Penzance on Saturday afternoon.
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Rescue operation after man falls 20ft over cliffs in West Cornwall
A rescue operation has been underway this lunchtime following reports of a man falling 20 feet down a cliff in West Cornwall.
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Fire breaks out at Asda store
Fire crews were scrambled late last night when a fire broke out at Hayle's Asda store.
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Armed police respond to suspected firearms incident in Penzance
Armed police were sent to Penzance following reports of a man with a handgun on the sea front yesterday afternoon (23/3).
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Penlee and Sennen lifeboat volunteers carry out 11 hour rescue in gale force winds
Penlee and Sennen Cove RNLI lifeboat crews spent 11 hours at sea rescuing a 3,600 ton coaster with engine failure which had dragged its anchor and was heading towards the Cornish coast.
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Motorist claims dog ate his glasses after driving dangerously from Hayle to Chiverton Cross
A Penzance pensioner caught driving erratically with full beam headlights and forcing other motorists to swerve told magistrates his dog ate his glasses and he had a bad cough.
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Plans to protect the dark skies of west Cornwall
Plans to preserve the unsullied night skies of west Cornwall is gathering pace as campaigners aim to get official dark skies status.
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Penzance to Scillies helicopter service gets the go-ahead from Cornwall Council
A new helicopter link between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has been given the green light by Cornwall Councillors this morning (2/1).
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