BRIDGWATER'S 22-point demolition of Brislington at The parks on Saturday has set up a winner-takes-all-type clash away to leaders Taunton Deane next weekend. The home side were inserted on a green pitch that had plenty in it for the bowlers all day. They
Heroic rescue crews from RNAS Culdrose plucked dozens of people to safety from flood-ravaged Boscastle on Monday night. Three crews from Helston-based 771 squadron battled through thunderstorms and torrential rain to reach victims of the flash flooding
New legislation designed to help control anti-social drinking in parts of Porthleven is set to move a step closer next week when district councillors meet to consider the issue. The council is planning to begin formal consultation in respect of a Designated
A sizeable loan from the Rugby Football Foundation has helped bring to an end a six-year battle to improve sub-standard facilities at Helston Rugby Club. As reported in last week's Packet, funding is finally in place for the £250,000 project, which will
Villagers who enjoyed another hugely successful Porthleven Lifeboat Day on Sunday are being warned next year's 30th anniversary event could be under threat if volunteers do not come forward to help run the local branch of the RNLI. Stephen Tucker, the
Police at Helston have warned residents to be wary of opportunist burglars who have targeted a number of properties across the Kerrier area in recent weeks. The burglaries have taken place during the hours of daylight, while the occupants were away from
AT 3.03pm on Saturday, Berrow kicked off their first-ever game in the Somerset County League, away to Bristol Spartak. Fourteen minutes later they had the ball in the oppositions net, only for it to be ruled out by an over-zealous home linesman, who had
AFTER a good pre-season build-up, it did not work out on the day for Burnham at Keynsham on Saturday. They gave a very disappointing performance in their first game of the season, giving the opposition two goals. With new signings Stuart Walford (midfield
SOMERSET Orchard FM Rebels speedway team begin a six-day, four-match spell tomorrow (Friday) that could lift them towards their mid-table target. Their visitors tomorrow (7.30pm)are Reading, who are in contention for the runners-up spot and inflicted
YEOVIL Town defender Colin Pluck will now be known as Colin Miles. The popular player has changed his name by deed-poll for personal reasons and club officials have asked if the press and supporters would respect his privacy. The news of the name change
THERE was disappointment for Yeovil Town last night (Wednesday) when a strong-looking squad X1 fell to a 4-1 defeat at Huish Park to Cheltenham Town Reserves. Goals by Luke Corbett, Ashley Vincent (two) and Brian Wilson gave the visitors the victory in
YEOVIL Town manager Gary Johnson has urged fans to turn up in force to support the Glovers' in Tuesday's Carling Cup First Round clash with Plymouth Argyle at Huish Park. The game is ALL-TICKET meaning fans have to buy their tickets before Tuesday to
Words 1265. SOCCER MATCH REPORT FOR full match report of Yeovil Town's 2-0 league victory over Boston United see here: COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO YEOVIL TOWN 2, BOSTON UNITED 0 STEVE SOWDEN REPORTS FROM HUISH PARK YEOVIL Town bounced back in style to record
THE Yeovil Town Independent Supporters' Association is running coaches to Notts County on August 21. Cost is £15 for members and £17 for non-members with coaches leaving Huish Park at 7.30am. Phone the YTISA booking hotline on 07800 837810 for more details
YEOVIL Town manager Gary Johnson has paid tribute to former England star Paul Gascoigne who was at Huish Park on Saturday to see his new team of Boston United fall to a 2-0 defeat against the Glovers. The new Boston player-coach Gascoigne, who did not
ROCHDALE FC's official site has announced a change to the Coca-Cola League Two fixture v Yeovil Town at Spotland. It was originally pencilled in for a 3pm kick-off on Saturday, Ocober 9, but the match will now take place on Friday, October 8, with a 7.45pm
THE injury crisis at Huish Park has eased and Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson is hoping to take a near full-strength squad to Notts County on Saturday for the Glovers' fourth match of the new Coca-Cola League Two campaign. The only people who do not
Tuesday, August 10 Kapitan Engler (139/65) arrived from Southampton towing a barge and berthed alongside the docks. British salvage tug Anglian Princess (2,258/02) arrived from Mounts Bay and anchored in the Carrick Roads. Kapitan Engler sailed from the
CHARD town councillors agreed to spend £5,000 on a new street cleaning machine on Monday. The second-hand machine will come with a three-month warranty and will be used to spruce up the town centre before and after shopping hours. The machine could help
A volunteer rescue team based between Redruth and Truro was called in to help over stretched emergency services as they battled to rescue residents and tourists from devastating floods in Boscastle on Monday. In what was Cornwall's worst disaster for
Tributes were paid this week following the death of Cornwall's "Mr Rugby", Bill Bishop. Mr Bishop died aged 74 at St Julias Hospice, Hayle, on Friday. He had been ill for some time. His funeral service is planned for this Monday at Redruth Methodist Church
Residents angry at flats threat to historic house Angry residents and councillors have rallied round to stop plans to demolish one of Camborne's historic buildings to make way for modern flats. An application by developers, Cher Varya Group, to knock
Cousins from an old Cornish family who have lived on opposite sides of the Atlantic since birth were reunited after their distinctive name was spotted on the internet. Six Camborne pensioners met for the first time with their five US cousins, who were
A Minehead performing arts group is dancing in the street with the news it is to receive a dividend from the Co-op. Oasis Performing Arts Group plans to buy equipment for a youth break dancing project with the cash. Oasis, which provides dancing and drama
Rangers from Cornwall County Council's Countryside Service have closed sections of the South West Coast Path following the recent flooding at Boscastle. Rangers have been assessing the damage to the Coast Path since the emergency and have agreed that
A few Boscastle villagers driven from their houses by Monday's flash flood have been allowed to return home. Property owners are also being allowed to inspect damage, as emergency services continue work to restore power and water supplies to the Cornish
Con Mulcahy, President of Falmouth RFC, has been amazed by the level of interest and response that his reunion night to be staged in the clubhouse on Friday, August 27, has engendered. The evening will be sponsored by Skinner's Brewery and will be an
REDRUTH Rugby Club will be staging an old players' reunion at the Recreation Ground on Thursday, August 26, at 8 pm. Preparations are well in hand for what should be a memorable occasion with players from all generations attending the function. As usual
Cornwall Ladies travelled to Beckenham, in Kent, where they competed in a group of eight other counties and were determined to gain a better group position than last year's fifth. Cornwall's team consisted of Helen Stubbs (Truro), Emma Welch (St Austell
A CHINESE takeaway in a residential area of Yeovil has had its plans to open later at night thrown out by town councillors. The owners of the Golden Valley in Westfield Road wanted to extend its opening hours until 11pm seven days a week. Yeovil Town
THE new football season at Yeovil Recreation Centre will kick-off with a bang this weekend with the unveiling of a new £1-million changing pavilion. After a nine-month building programme the new pavilion is now complete and ready for the new football
FOLLOWING on from our story this week about licensing chiefs wanting pubs and clubs to introduce safer glasses we want to know your views. Would you support such a policy? Are you in favour of the council's proposed 'safer glass' initiative? Have you
TRANSPORT boss Cllr Tim Carroll has said he is 'looking forward' to meeting with residents to thrash out problems over a controversial parking scheme set to be introduced in Yeovil. And Cllr Carroll, who is Somerset County Council's portfolio holder for
A SECURITY firm has defended its decision to wheel-clamp a police patrol car which was parked on private property in Yeovil town centre (writes Steve Sowden). It was last Thursday when a police officer, who had parked on the forecourt outside auctioneers
The father whose child died at birth on Christmas Eve at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, as midwives went out to collect a Chinese takeaway, has whitewashed a report into the death. But as the findings of an independent inquiry were made public this week
Torrential rain which caused chaos and flooding around much of Cornwall left the Falmouth and Penryn area relatively unharmed. The unseasonably heavy downpour on Tuesday night resulted in Falmouth fire crews having to deal with just one incident in the
Falmouth carnival rounded off a week of festivities in the town which have been heralded second to none. The carnival, organised by Falmouth and Penryn Lions saw more than 200 people taking part with 50 entries. The streets were lined with spectators
Police investigating the murder of Peter Solheim have still not had enough people come forward for them to build up a picture of his lifestyle. Detective Inspector Neil Best, from the murder enquiry said: "Only Peter's immediate family and a handful of
The regatta initially started in 1970 and ran for 20 years. After a short break, the regatta's "younger generation" restarted it in 1994. The regatta is a traditional village fair where families come and have a great fun day out on and off the water.
Cornwall's cricketers go into their final three-day Minor Counties Championship game with Dorset at St Austell on Sunday with qualification for next season's C &G Trophy hanging in the balance. Following the magnificent victory against Devon last
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco could be thwarted in its attempt to build a multi-million pound extension to its Burnham store, with an eleventh-hour planning wrangle looking set to floor the major project. The chain says the store has been outgrown and wants
A volunteer rescue team based in Truro was called in to help over- stretched emergency services as they battled to rescue residents and tourists from devastating floods in Boscastle on Monday. In what was Cornwall's worst disaster for decades, the Cornwall
More than 150 staff from Cornwall's fire service, emergency planning and highways departments in Truro were involved in the rescue operation during the flood disaster at Boscastle. Deputy emergency planning officer John James was co-ordinating the operation
WATER bills in the Truro area look set to rise by 17 per cent over the next five years. South West Water wanted a price hike of 35 per cent but Ofwat have proposed an increase which would mean the average home's water bill goes from this year's £361 to
There will be a very unusual sight to be seen at Truro Cathedral on Monday. A helium filled mini-airship will be launched and will fly around inside the cathedral. It will be launched between 9.30am and 10am and will spend most of the day hovering at
Following the recent successes against Devon's Development XI and Minor County side Cornwall's Women's cricketers pulled off a unique County Club treble on Sunday, when they won their opening South West Counties Championship game of the season against
Cornwall's cricketers go into their final three-day Minor Counties Championship game with Dorset at St Austell on Sunday with qualification for next season's C &G Trophy hanging in the balance. Following the magnificent victory against Devon last
The Packet postbag was overflowing this week following proposals to introduce parking fees at Pendennis Point. Many people e-mailed their views and also took part in a special Packet vote using the web-site. Understandably the vast majority of people
Never let it be said the French are not helpful. My wife and I had a fantastic holiday in the south of France this summer and thoroughly enjoyed the friendliness of the local inhabitants. But when we suffered an unfortunate breakdown in our car in a mountainous
I was bemused to read the article reporting the local authorities' half-hearted efforts to resolve Truro's parking and congestion problems entitled, "City Parking All Sorted." Our local authorities are providing a scheme that operates only if it is raining
FOUR Lanes village near Redruth in Cornwall is on the main Redruth to Helston Road, two and a half miles from Redruth itself. It has a population of approximately 1,600 people, two shops, including a sub post office. It has two public houses, a garage
If you or any reader has not seen the video "Shockwaves" we will be happy to sell it or show it to you so that you can judge it. By no stretch of the imagination can it be called "nasty". It is a well researched and factual account of the lies and deceit
CAR drivers, what are they on or in? I'm sure it can't be just be a Peugeot 206. The danger that a lot of these drivers put their fellow motorist, if not themselves in, is a national scandal. The driving standards of the average car driver are abysmal
I HOPE the Skipper has the facts to back up his senseless slander of 99% of motorcyclists in the county. Fact - two thirds of motorcycle accidents are caused by other road users. Fact - We are the only road users to require training before going on the
MAY I, through your newspaper, thank all those who supported the Save the Children fund at a recent collection day at Tesco Stores. The total of £338.46 was a wonderful result. The people of Helston and our visitors showing their generosity. Jean Gabert
After reading the article on motorbike riders (motorcycle) by the Skipper, I spent three days in dumb-founded amazement as to how anyone in today's society can be so narrow minded and insulting to the majority of motorcyclists. I admit that there are
I am writing in pure disgust of the article written recently about motorcyclists. I can honestly say that's the most discriminatory piece of crap I have read. I don't know whether the writer has had a bad experience, but the majority of bikers are good
Never let it be said the French are not helpful. My wife and I had a fantastic holiday in the south of France this summer and thoroughly enjoyed the friendliness of the local inhabitants. But when we suffered an unfortunate breakdown in our car in a mountainous
WE have been staying in Falmouth and were amazed at how untidy and un-cared for the town centre and seafront is. Perhaps you should rename it Foulmouth. Weeds growing right through the town and uneven cobbles making it very difficult for pushchairs. We
DURING my stay in Falmouth last week, I experienced the most terrifying moments of my life. The vehicle traffic in High Street, Church Street and beyond was endless - obviously disobeying the instructions regarding car parking. Pedestrians literally had
I WAS discharged from Falmouth Hospital, having read your excellent article of praise for the Trust running the hospital, in the previous day's Packet. It is all quite true. The treatment patients receive there is absolutely marvellous. Far, far better
THE Jolly's Combination League kicks off its campaign on Saturday and perhaps most of the attention will be focused on Holmans who become the first side to be automatically promoted into the Jolly's Combination League. Andy Tasker and Anthony Reynolds
Helston's promotion hopes suffered another big blow on Saturday when they went down to a 17-run defeat in their crunch game at Hayle. The setback comes on the back of the loss against leaders Camborne a couple of weeks earlier and leaves Helston with
REDRUTH Rugby Club will be staging an old players' reunion at the Recreation Ground on Thursday, August 26, at 8 pm. Preparations are well in hand for what should be a memorable occasion with players from all generations attending the function. As usual
Cornwall Ladies travelled to Beckenham, in Kent, where they competed in a group of eight other counties and were determined to gain a better group position than last year's fifth. Cornwall's team consisted of Helen Stubbs (Truro), Emma Welch (St Austell
Following the recent successes against Devon's Development XI and Minor County side Cornwall's Women's cricketers pulled off a unique County Club treble on Sunday, when they won their opening South West Counties Championship game of the season against
Wellington's long awaited outdoor skatepark remains closed this week despite the installation of new equipment. Taunton Deane Council says it is waiting for essential security fencing to arrive from a specialist supplier and then the park, next to Wellington
Torrential rain drenched the Helston and Lizard area on Tuesday night, leaving homes and businesses flooded, roads impassable and vehicles abandoned. Almost three inches of rain fell in some parts of the region and the emergency services were inundated
Scores of anglers tried their luck at the annual Cadgwith Cove Fishing Festival, held over the weekend in aid of the Cornwall Leukaemia Trust. Shore fishing took place on both days, while the seas off the cove were busy for the boat fishing on the Sunday
The annual fundraising day held at Tregarrick Farm, Helston, on Friday proved another spectacular success, generating an impressive £1,045 for children's cancer charity CLIC. Despite grey skies, scores of people turned up to enjoy coffees, cream teas,
Beachgoers are warned to be on the lookout as large numbers of jellyfish are washed up on Cornwall's beaches. This summer's unusually large waves are thought to be behind the high numbers of brown compass jellyfish being washed towards the Cornish coast
THE Ilminster branch of the RNLI are holding their annual fundraising event this Saturday (August 21). It is to take place at The Drift, off the A30 between Chard and Crewkerne and there promises to be something for all the family. The event is held in
IT has been a super week for Yeovil Town captain Terry Skiverton (writes Steve Sowden). Not only did he make his 200th appearance for the club in Yeovil's 2-0 Coca-Cola League Two victory over Boston United on Saturday at Huish Park, he then became a
YEOVIL Town returned to training this week full of smiles after Saturday's convincing 2-0 victory over Boston United at Huish Park (writes Steve Sowden). Not only was it Yeovil's first victory of the new season in the Coca-Cola League Two, but it also
THE closing date for teams wishing to take part in the forthcoming Yeovil Express charity golf day at Yeovil Golf Club next month has been set. Teams have until September 20 to register for the event which will help to raise funds for our Paws for a Pound
THE Yeovil Town Disabled Supporters' Association will be running the specially adapted Jumbulance to forthcoming Glovers' matches. The DSA will be running the Jumbulance to the games at Wycombe Wanderers (Nov 6); Leyton Orient (Dec 18); Oxford United
Yeovil Town FC's ticket office has announced that they will be running a new token system for future "Big Match" Ticket allocation. All the new tickets have a "Token" on them and supporters are requested to keep these tokens. If the club becomes involved
YEOVIL Town manager Gary Johnson was forced into the transfer market at the end of last week as the central defender jinx struck again at Huish Park. With Scott Guyett already out for another three weeks, Colin Pluck had picked up a ham string injury
YEOVIL Town manager Gary Johnson has said he is licking his lips in anticipation at facing Championship league side Plymouth Argyle at Huish Park on Tuesday in the Carling Cup First Round. The eagerly-awaited match will see a rare competitive meeting
FALMOUTH Fri, Aug 20 07.50(4.9) 19.57(5.1) Sat, Aug 21 08.22 4.8) 20.31(5.0) Sun, Aug 22 08.57(4.7) 21.10.(4.8) Mon, Aug 23 09.41(4.5) 22.01(4.5) Tue, Aug 24 10.43(4.4) 23.16.(4.3) Wed, Aug 25 12.09(4.3) --------- Thur, Aug 26 00.54(4.2) 13.42 (4.4) TRURO
A long cherished dream of businessman Rolf Munding to sponsor a major Cornish Pilot gig event has become reality aided and abetted by close friends and associates Cornish Gig chairman Brian Chenoweth, managing director of A & P Falmouth Ltd Peter
Europe was in turmoil in 1939 as the drums of war beat louder and louder. Here in Falmouth the port was about to witness the final epoch of sail during that long summer leading up to hostilities with Nazi Germany. Steam ships were being replaced by motor
The Swedish iron barque Beatrice and the Finnish four-masted steel barque Herzogin Cecilie raced in 1928 on a voyage that inspired Alan Villiers to write his famous book "Falmouth for Orders". The Swedish paint company Holzapfels, later to become the
A deal to ensure the future of a troubled Redruth construction company is expected to be made tonight, hopefully securing 100 jobs. Shockwaves were sent throughout Camborne, Redruth and the rest of Cornwall last week when Lark Construction, based in Treleigh
Angry residents and councillors have rallied round to stop plans to demolish one of Camborne's historic buildings to make way for modern flats. An application by developers, Cher Varya Group, to knock down 106-year-old Lanyon House in Bassett Road and
Portreath beach was the setting for an epic battle between teams competing to build the most substantial sand castle before the tide whipped them away. More than 40 teams, involving 160 people took part in the Camborne/Redruth and District Lions Club's
WATER bills in the Camborne, Redruth and Truro areas look set to rise by 17 per cent over the next five years. South West Water wanted a price hike of 35 per cent but Ofwat have proposed an increase which would mean the average home's water bill goes
The father whose child died at birth on Christmas Eve at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, as midwives went out to collect a Chinese takeaway, has whitewashed a report into the death. But as the findings of an independent inquiry were made public this week
TRAVELLERS have hit back at a Puriton family's claim that they are "dirty, noisy and abusive". Last week, the Mercury revealed how the Brodribb family claimed to have faced months of frustration in attempting to clear the gypsy clan from land adjoining
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Exeter St David's Train Station yesterday morning. Crews attended the scene following reports of a fire in the waiting room, just before 12.30am. It is believed the fire started in a recycling bin. Breathing apparatus and a
More than 700 videos are being distributed to people working with children in Devon as part of a campaign to reduce the number of youngsters involved in accidents. The videos, called "Buy Wise, Be Safe" are to be used by people looking after children
A few Boscastle villagers driven from their houses by Monday's flash flood have been allowed to return home. Property owners are also being allowed to inspect damage, as emergency services continue work to restore power and water supplies to the Cornish
Rangers from Cornwall County Council's Countryside Service have closed sections of the South West Coast Path following the recent flooding at Boscastle. Rangers have been assessing the damage to the Coast Path since the emergency and have agreed that
Falmouth remained in touch with the top two in the Premier Division whilst ensuring Troon remained rooted to the bottom of the table with a convincing seven-wicket victory on Saturday. Troon, batted first and were immediately struggling as Antony Angove
THE Jolly's Combination League kicks off its campaign on Saturday and the surprise package of last season's campaign - Penryn Athletic - proved to be the eventual champions. With all Athletic's efforts focused on the Carlsberg SWL, manager Andy Parry
Following the recent successes against Devon's Development XI and Minor County side Cornwall's Women's cricketers pulled off a unique County Club treble on Sunday, when they won their opening South West Counties Championship game of the season against
Cornwall's cricketers go into their final three-day Minor Counties Championship game with Dorset at St Austell on Sunday with qualification for next season's C &G Trophy hanging in the balance. Following the magnificent victory against Devon last
CORNWALL Raceways hosted the 2004 South West Banger and Grasstox Championships on Sunday at their Trezemper track. The largest crowd of spectators this season were treated to some spectacular, full contact racing, with all the top local drivers determined
BURGLARS are being warned they will find no hiding place in Somerset. Police have arrested 22 suspected criminals so far this month in the Somerset West district, which stretches from Taunton to Bridgwater and Minehead. Meanwhile the number of burglaries
PUBS and clubs in South Somerset could soon be having to use toughened glasses - in a bid to prevent people from being seriously injured. It comes after an horrific incident in Taunton earlier this year where 21-year-old Louise McClintock lost the sight
Following on from this week's story about a police car being wheel-clamped in Yeovil town centre we want to hear from you. What do you think? The Yeovil Express would like to hear your views on wheel-clamping and whether security firms should clamp police
Tributes were paid this week following the death of Cornwall's "Mr Rugby", Bill Bishop. Mr Bishop died aged 74 at St Julias Hospice, Hayle, on Friday. He had been ill for some time. His funeral service is planned for this Monday at Redruth Methodist Church
THE Jolly's Combination League kicks off its campaign on Saturday and perhaps most of the attention will be focused on Holmans who become the first side to be automatically promoted into the Jolly's Combination League. Andy Tasker and Anthony Reynolds
Following heavy rain during the week, Camborne skipper Malcolm Pooley had no hesitation in asking Paul to have a bat when winning the toss at Roskear on Saturday. Camborne were without left arm spinner Phil Bostock but welcomed the return of Paul Berryman
Five members of Hayle based Archer club (Archers of the West) travelled to Exmouth to take part in the Devon and Cornwall Archery Association annual Mixed Hereford/York (80 and 100Yards) meeting and came away with most of the honours. The Compound events
Falmouth remained in touch with the top two in the Premier Division whilst ensuring Troon remained rooted to the bottom of the table with a convincing seven-wicket victory on Saturday. Troon, batted first and were immediately struggling as Antony Angove
REDRUTH Rugby Club will be staging an old players' reunion at the Recreation Ground on Thursday, August 26, at 8 pm. Preparations are well in hand for what should be a memorable occasion with players from all generations attending the function. As usual
Cornwall Ladies travelled to Beckenham, in Kent, where they competed in a group of eight other counties and were determined to gain a better group position than last year's fifth. Cornwall's team consisted of Helen Stubbs (Truro), Emma Welch (St Austell
Following the recent successes against Devon's Development XI and Minor County side Cornwall's Women's cricketers pulled off a unique County Club treble on Sunday, when they won their opening South West Counties Championship game of the season against
CORNWALL Raceways hosted the 2004 South West Banger and Grasstox Championships on Sunday at their Trezemper track. The largest crowd of spectators this season were treated to some spectacular, full contact racing, with all the top local drivers determined
A Taunton woman left brain damaged after a vicious attack by her boyfriend could be given up to half a million pounds in compensation. Lisa Taylor, 25, was repeatedly kicked in the head by Steven Clark four years ago and her injuries have left her unable
THE thoughtless drivers who block the access to the RNLI lifeboat station in Burnham where it hurts - in the wallet. Clamping signs have already gone up along the stretch of road outside the station to sort the problem out. Previously, the Weekly News
RUSTY and ugly World War Two beach defenses at Brean are to be removed after villagers won their three-year battle to consign them to history. The concrete structures once served an honourable role in keeping our local beach safe and preventing enemy
Tributes were paid this week following the death of Cornwall's "Mr Rugby", Bill Bishop. Mr Bishop died aged 74 at St Julias Hospice, Hayle on Friday. He had been ill for some time. His funeral service is planned for Monday at Redruth Methodist Church
Truro's rainy day park and ride has turned into a farce as the scheme stays shut while the heavens open and appears to operate when the sun shines. Changeable weather has made a joke of the Cornwall county council scheme, which is meant to operate whenever
A group of children from Chernobyl enjoyed a fun day at Flambards in Helston this week. Accompanied by members of Truro and Falmouth Fire Brigades who are hosting their trip to Cornwall, the young Russian visitors made sure they made the most of Flambards
THE Jolly's Combination League kicks off its campaign on Saturday and perhaps most of the attention will be focused on Holmans who become the first side to be automatically promoted into the Jolly's Combination League. Andy Tasker and Anthony Reynolds
PENZANCE 2 TRURO CITY 1 TRURO City opened their Carlsberg South Western League season with a visit to Penlee Park and will be wondering how they came away from the game pointless. Truro were forced to make two changes to their intended line-up, with club
Truro lost top spot in the Jolly's Drinks ECB Cornwall Premier League on Saturday evening for the first time since the start of July after the weather frustratingly and prematurely curtailed the derby clash with Grampound Road at the Playing Field. Truro
REDRUTH Rugby Club will be staging an old players' reunion at the Recreation Ground on Thursday, August 26, at 8 pm. Preparations are well in hand for what should be a memorable occasion with players from all generations attending the function. As usual
Cornwall Ladies travelled to Beckenham, in Kent, where they competed in a group of eight other counties and were determined to gain a better group position than last year's fifth. Cornwall's team consisted of Helen Stubbs (Truro), Emma Welch (St Austell
CORNWALL Raceways hosted the 2004 South West Banger and Grasstox Championships on Sunday at their Trezemper track. The largest crowd of spectators this season were treated to some spectacular, full contact racing, with all the top local drivers determined
The Packet postbag was overflowing this week following proposals to introduce parking fees at Pendennis Point. Many people e-mailed their views and also took part in a special Packet vote using the web-site. Understandably the vast majority of people
Why is it people as uninformed as this so-called Skipper, are allowed to pass judgment/comment on subjects of which they know absolutely nothing about. Did this so-called sea dog actually research any of his findings, or was his deadline due when a motorcyclist
I am writing in pure disgust of the article written recently about motorcyclists. I can honestly say that's the most discriminatory piece of crap I have read. I don't know whether the writer has had a bad experience, but the majority of bikers are good
In response to the article from Skipper slating "bikers" as irresponsible and a danger to all other road users, all I can say is what! As a motorcyclist I feel that I have to have a more heightened sense of my surroundings than all car drivers put together
Skipper has gone for a blatant attack against a minority group - motorcyclists! I took great offence to the article, as I'm sure many other bikers will. The vast majority of motorcyclists in the UK have taken some form of advanced training. How many car
I WISH to correct some points in the article, "Politicians row over UKIP video nasty". The video "Shockwaves" is a factual account of the lies told by various politicians and political parties over the last 30 years, since this country went into the Common
I would like to reply to the article by "The Skipper" on motorcyclists. Firstly, although I agree with the comments that some motorcyclists cross double white lines and overtake on blind bends etc. ( you always get some idiots) I feel that it is unfair
Having just read Skipper's article on reckless motorcyclists, I can see that he is so biased against bikers that he would be against us regardless of the speed we are doing. Being an experienced biker of some 36 years, an ex-instructor and having had
Can anyone tell me where I can buy a decent pair of shoes in Cornwall? I've hunted everywhere - Penzance, Falmouth, Truro - and I can't find anything worth buying. All the shoes are rubbish down here. Do I have to travel to Bristol or even London to get
MAY I, through your paper, express my gratitude to the lady who found my watch outside Trago Mills recently, and very kindly handed it in. Unfortunately, she left no personal details. I am therefore giving a donation to the local RNLI as a token of my
If you or any reader has not seen the video "Shockwaves" we will be happy to sell it or show it to you so that you can judge it. By no stretch of the imagination can it be called "nasty". It is a well researched and factual account of the lies and deceit
What is the point of having traffic restrictions to Falmouth town centre. I can understand how difficult it is to monitor traffic flow, but businesses in the town are blatantly ignoring the loading restrictions and I feel should pay penalties for this
I would like to thank the gentleman who passed my car keys into the library, on August 9. I had sat on the seat on the Moor, and they must have dropped out of my bag. I did not know what I was going to do, and a friend who was with me suggested we go
LAST Thursday my wife and I, together with a group of friends, visited St Mawes for the regatta entertainment. After a fine evening of good quality family fun in a friendly and clean environment we returned on the ferry and landed at Custom House Quay
Talented horsewoman Gwendra Pearce, from Boskenwyn, near Helston, has won two silver medals at national showjumping competitions taking place on successive weekends. Gwendra, and her mount Blueberry Muffin, took second place in their class at the Trailblazer
Cornwall's cricketers go into their final three-day Minor Counties Championship game with Dorset at St Austell on Sunday with qualification for next season's C &G Trophy hanging in the balance. Following the magnificent victory against Devon last
CORNWALL Raceways hosted the 2004 South West Banger and Grasstox Championships on Sunday at their Trezemper track. The largest crowd of spectators this season were treated to some spectacular, full contact racing, with all the top local drivers determined
