Devon and Cornwall Police take DNA samples from 19 children every week

7:00am Monday 20th May 2013

Devon and Cornwall Police take DNA samples from 19 children every week on average, figures obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal.

Is it 'fuddy duddy' to ask Flora Day girls to remember their gloves: COMMENT

Is it 'fuddy duddy' to ask Flora Day girls to remember their gloves: COMMENT

1:00pm Sunday 19th May 2013

It is not often that PPV has a bit of a moan, particularly about one of its favourite days of the year, Flora Day. However, it is this love for Helston's annual feast day that is prompting PPV to speak out with a plea to the current generation of schoolgirls - please wear your gloves.

New jets touch down at Classic Air Force at Newquay

Meteor NF 11

10:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

The number of jets on display at the Classic Air Force hangar at Newquay Cornwall Airport is set to rise yet again!

Princess Royal to visit Royal Cornwall Show

9:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will visit the Royal Cornwall Show on the opening day this June.

Helston young farmers join 121 mile river row

Helston young farmers join 121 mile river row

8:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Two girls from Helston and St Keverne Young Farmers’ Club have rowed 121 miles of the River Thames in support of the Merlin Project.

Lotus police car drives home Cornwall safety message: PICTURE

Lotus police car drives home Cornwall safety message: PICTURE

7:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Devon and Cornwall Police have a new addition in the drive for safer roads, in the shape of a Lotus sports car.

Lundy calling keen Cornish photographers

3:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

The warden of an island in the Bristol Channel is calling on Packet readers with a flair for photography to enter their annual photo competition.

More Helston College students than ever set to study at university

More Helston College students than ever set to study at university

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

More students than ever before are expecting to be heading off to university from Helston Community College this year.

Porthleven honours long serving reporter Noel Perry

Porthleven honours long serving reporter Noel Perry

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

One of the Helston area’s longest serving journalists has been honoured at a surprise presentation in Porthleven.

Comedian Rory McGrath arrested in Pool on suspicion of assault

Lake addict: Comedian Rory McGrath

7:20am Saturday 18th May 2013

Comedian Rory McGrath is reportd to have been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a couple near his former home town of Redruth.








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