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  • We’ll end up with a lake if drains aren’t kept clear!

    AT last the county council has decided to reinstate the use of the surface water drainage system in the town, to remove rainwater, and prevent flooding (Packet, February 28). I have been trying through my local (ineffective) councillor for a very long

  • Porthleven kayak school

    A Cornish kayaking school and shop, which opened for business only nine months ago, is splashing out on three new sea kayaks for the coming season. Waterborne was set up in rented premises on Porthleven's harbourside by husband and wife Drew and Sian

  • Redruth boat builder expands

    An award-winning Cornish boatbuilder is already contemplating further expansion after starting production in a Redruth factory just four months ago. Powercats Ltd, which won an international "Innovative Boat of the Year" award last year, has already

  • Mylor Yacht Harbour goes modern

    Mylor Yacht Harbour is gearing up for further significant growth with the commissioning next month of new software systems and website. The £55,000 package, created by New Zealand-based Pacsoft, is a highlight of this year's £150,000 investment programme

  • They don’t understand how desperate we are

    So Sarah Jones "cannot understand anybody wanting to live in the proposed development on the Falmouth Recreation Ground." Maybe if she and her husband were forced to live with her parents, because there is nowhere in this town they can afford to live,

  • League picks up share of cups

    THE annual Mona Dawe West Cornwall Table Tennis League Divisional Championship was staged at the Cornwall Table Tennis Centre, Tregorrick Park, St Austell, writes Brian Nicholls. Once again West Cornwall youngsters were well to the fore by winning

  • WAAF founder member receives MBE

    A Falmouth woman has been awarded the MBE for her services to the Women's Auxilliary Air Force Association. Ruby Mallinson, of Messack Close, took the trip up to London to receive the award at Buckingham Palace on February 28. Mrs Mallinson was one