Staff at RNAS Culdrose have it all wrapped up after helping Helston-based charity ShelterBox store a batch of blankets. On a visit to the Helston headquarters of ShelterBox, Captain Phillip Thicknesse, commanding officer of Culdrose, spoke to founder
A Helston sailor swapped his flippers for snowshoes when he formed part of a bobsleigh team battling it out in Germany. Leading diver Sean Dunstan, from RNAS Culdrose, took on some of the army's best sportsmen and women at the Army Bobsleigh, Luge and
St Austell Players bring award-winning French drama to the stage this March with Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt's contemporary metaphysical play Between Worlds translated by John Clifford. As a series of characters check in and out of an "hotel", both they and
If you've planned to holiday in Cornwall this half term don't miss out on the fun-fuelled week of free drop-in activities for all the family at the Maritime Museum in Falmouth. From early years activities and compass-making to theatre performances
The Press Complaints Commission has ruled that the Packet did nothing wrong when it published an image accompanying a story headed "Sting was entrapment claim" in November last year. Richard Williams, head of legal services for Cornwall county council
A 17-year-old boy is to appear in court charged with stealing computer equipment from a Falmouth primary school. DC John Dukes, from Falmouth police station, told the Packet that as a result of "ongoing police investigations" the teenager had been charged
Seven young surfers from the Watergate and Newquay area were celebrating this weekend when they heard the news that they had been selected for the first ever Watergate Bay Surf Club Grom exchange programme. The team has been given a special opportunity
English Heritage and the Wolfson Foundation have announced funding for the repair of 24 cathedrals across England as part of a new joint scheme worth up to £6 million. This year's grants total £1.6 million, of which in the South West, Truro and Exeter
Cornwall's James Morrison won the Best British Male Solo Artist at the Brit Awards. The singer who went to school in Newquay and was regularly seen singing in Truro before he hit the big time was pleased with his award. "I really, really didn't expect
RAY Crebo and Francis Vickerstaffe will play Joe Hill and Jess Willard in the final of the Praa Sands Golf Club Barry Mounter Trophy on February 25, writes Simon Edwards. They defeated Nigel Waters (playing alone) and Colin Cratchley and Charlie May
THE Tuesday league in the Taylor's Tyre Service Carn Brea five-a-side league saw Redruth United return to the summit with two wins. A 9-0 win against lowly Victoria Inn (Four Lanes) was followed by a 2-0 victory over Carn Entral United. The latter
TRIUMPH turned to tragedy within hours for Praze footballers after they had enjoyed their finest hour in the club's history. In the afternoon they had defeated Cornwall Junior Cup hot favourites Porthleven 4-1, but following an evening of celebrating
FALMOUTH LADIES 1st XI 5 Morgarrows 0 After a shaky start, league leaders Falmouth got into their stride, piling the pressure on to mid-table Morgarrows with some inventive, persistent hockey. Left wing and player of the match, Nicola Smith, opened
An accident near the Fox and Hounds public house at Comfort, Lanner, caused long tailbacks this morning. A car ended up on its roof and police are still in attendance at the scene.
Clinton SC A hold a ten point lead over Bell's Court in Division 1 of the Mining Snooker League, with Redruth RBL a further six points. While Clinton A beat Redruth British Rail 4-2, Bell's Court gained two points with a 6-0 whitewash of Pool. Jason
LEEDS TYKES 17pts CORNISH PIRATES 18pts THE Cornish Pirates pulled off what is undoubtedly their finest victory in the Club's league history following a pulsating encounter in this EDF Energy National Trophy fifth round clash, writes Phil Westren
Government figures show that the quota for Cod for under 10m vessels in Cornwall has now reached crisis point depsite assurance from the Ministry earlier this week, claims a prospective parliamentary candidate. The figures just release show the quota
THIS link-detached brand new residence (below) is situated in a small development within the popular town of Penryn. The property comprises entrance hallway, living room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom and two double bedrooms, both with ensuites. The
National Trust head gardeners in Devon and Cornwall undertook the biggest flower count ever to take place in the UK yesterday. At the end, 2,317 plants were counted flowering and the results not only show that spring has arrived in the UK, but also
Applications to University of Exeter degree courses at the Tremough Campus, Penryn, are up 122% on last year. The University of Exeter has had 1,439 applications so far for 2007 courses on its Tremough Campus, which is part of the Combined Universities
Devon and Cornwall Constabulary has won a prestigious national award for helping to ensure that new planning developments are designed to deter crime. The Force has been praised for its multi-agency work in ensuring that a developer submitted a revised
Fire services were called to South View, Penryn, after a lorry caught fire. Arson is suspected and police are investigating. One appliance from Falmouth attended the incident. A fire office said that on arrival the crew found the lorry well alight.
MR and Mrs Cullimore and their colleagues may have overlooked the small contributions to Cornish history made by Bob Dylan. The first where he chronicled the story of a Cornish miner in Minnesota at the time when the iron mines shut and went over to open
I have followed the Falmouth "Rec" debate with great interest and there appears to be consensus between the various groups that the housing situation for families in Falmouth is desperate. However, I consider that groups supporting affordable housing
