I could not help but notice the front page of the Helston Packet, "We don't want bigger Tesco!" What is the big deal? Are a couple of extra lorries on what is already a busy road full of other companies lorries driving from the A30 past Tesco's on route
On January 23 there is a special meeting of Cornwall county council to consider a submission to the government requesting that the district councils are disbanded in Cornwall to be replaced by a white elephant at County Hall in Truro. The aspiration is
Councillor Cramp in his letter in last week's Packet did not sign off as a Liberal Democrat. He supports the abolition of district councils and this seems to tie in with the pro-EU stance of Liberal Democrats. We already have an additional tier of
Interesting, if rather alarming, front page story in last week's Packet (Docks takes on Romanians). I say alarming, because I wonder what effect the influx of foreign workers to the dock is really having on the economy, both locally and nationally. All
Two fire appliances from Falmouth attended a report of a fire in a kitchen in Mylor. It could not be confirmed that the occupant was out, and crews thought they may have been trapped. On arrival firemen found that a frying pan had been left on a cooker
With reference to the Skipper's article on hot air, I really do think our leaders should be forced to take a moderate IQ test before being permitted to hold office. Animals and their supposed global warming gasses are in fact a harmless part of the natural
I write further to the Skipper's article in the Packet on January 10 on livestock gaseous by-products. After reading in "Between Two Carns," the history of Carnkie village, Illogan (and published by the Carnkie History Forum) that before the advent of
I WRITE with reference to the letter from your anonymous writer regarding Cornwall Connected on Radio Emmet (Packet, January 3). I agree with his comments and I too would like to know what has happened to Cornwall Celebrates. I wonder what other readers
I AM writing to record my support to keep the Falmouth Fire Station manned 24-hours a day. I believe it is a service a town like Falmouth needs. Within a five-mile radius of the Fire Station we have Falmouth Docks which operates 24-hours a day, at which
AS a former county councillor, having served on the fire and public protection committee, I have had reservations as to whether to comment or not regarding the closing of the fire stations at Camborne and Falmouth. I can see all points of view here but
I READ in last week's Packet that planning permission has been granted to relocate Falmouth Rugby Club to Menehay. Reading between the lines I can't help feeling that it is the Falmouth Rugby Club that are behind this very unpopular project to use the
IF you survive to 75 years of age you get your television licence free and as the cost of it increases one gets additional benefit. But that is where this government's idea of fairness stops. National insurance pensions increase in line with a contrived
ON my usual shopping day, Tuesday January 9, I had occasion to walk through the town towards the old parish Church. On the opposite side by the Chinese restaurant, a man was selling daffodils. Nothing untoward about that you might say! Ah! But no, you
I WOULD like to complain about students and or lecturers parking along the already heavily used Treliever Road in Mabe Burnthouse. The worse section is that which joins the Treliever roundabout. As a resident of this road, we already have to suffer large
MAY I congratulate the First bus company, along with our local MP, Julia Goldsworthy, on resolving the problems of the now infamous 68 bus. For too long we have endured an unreliable, at times phantom bus service, serving the Boslowick area of Falmouth
University College Falmouth has defended its parking scheme for students following continued concern by local residents. Inconsiderate parking on Treliever Road, Penryn, and on other roads in the area has caused traffic chaos for some time and students
A man was arrested and a second man taken to hospital with suspected jaw injuries after they became involved in a fight outside Falmouth's Seafarer's Mission. Witnesses say that the two men began scrapping in Bar Road, near to Armyn House - a hostel
THE Rotary Club of Penryn would like to thank the members of the public who donated so generously to the collections made outside local stores (Pioneer, Asda and B&Q) before Christmas. The sum raised amounted to over £1,000, all of which will be used
I WOULD like to thank the gardening guerrillas who planted blue Alpine Irises along the verge of North Parade, Tehidy Terrace and Stratton Terrace, brightening up my walks between these January gales and contrasting the fully grown burdocks, thistles
I WRITE with reference to the letter from your anonymous writer regarding Cornwall Connected on Radio Emmet (Packet, January 3). I agree with his comments and I too would like to know what has happened to Cornwall Celebrates. I wonder what other readers
On January 23 there is a special meeting of Cornwall county council to consider a submission to the government requesting that the district councils are disbanded in Cornwall to be replaced by a white elephant at County Hall in Truro. The aspiration is
AS a former county councillor, having served on the fire and public protection committee, I have had reservations as to whether to comment or not regarding the closing of the fire stations at Camborne and Falmouth. I can see all points of view here but
With reference to the Skipper's article on hot air, I really do think our leaders should be forced to take a moderate IQ test before being permitted to hold office. Animals and their supposed global warming gasses are in fact a harmless part of the natural
WE are now being told by all of the three major parties that a green tax is a must to preserve the planet, while we ship our rubbish - excluding our politicians - to decimate other parts of the globe. Another stealth tax will do very little to save the
I write further to the Skipper's article in the Packet on January 10 on livestock gaseous by-products. After reading in "Between Two Carns," the history of Carnkie village, Illogan (and published by the Carnkie History Forum) that before the advent of
PLEASE can I thank the white van driver who terrorised my children on Wednesday, January 10, at 8.40am (school run), on the A3047 at Treleigh. My husband could not get across the road to the turning to drop off my children and this man (whom they remember
HAS anyone walked from the main street in Redruth through any of the alleyways, either the right or left hand side of the street? There is graffiti, gum, rubbish and filth, not in just one - they are all the same! What an advert for the town! What's
I WAS a little bemused to read that Ivor Dewdney has set up a business, whereby he sends pasties to people who have left the region, but still crave them. Don't these people realise they can make their own pasties? I wonder because they certainly won't
Carrick council wants the public to indentify good building and design in the area with a view to prizes being awarded to the best. The idea is to promote good design in the area and the authority will present special Design Awards in each of eight categories
The life of famous artist Reuben Chappell is due to go under the spotlight next week during an evening lecture at the Maritime Museum. On Wednesday 24 January, Cornish artist and author Robert Jones will be giving an illustrated talk on the intriguing
After a fantastic response from local talent the line up for the Cornish leg of the Red Stripe Music Awards has been chosen! Rosie and The Goldbug (formerly known as Powderstrip), Glass Shark, The Fires and the newly signed Ruarri Joseph have all been
Falmouth Marine School is holding an advice session Thursday between 6pm and 8pm, to help prospective students with their progression in education. Whether a school leaver, someone wanting a change of career, or wish to try something new Falmouth Marine
Devon and Cornwall Constabulary caught 335 people drink-driving over the Christmas period. The Force is encouraging members of the public who know or suspect people who drink-drive to contact the police anonymously so that they can act on the tip-offs
