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The official Bluesky account for the Packet in Cornwall 📰💙

We cover Falmouth and Penryn, Helston and the Lizard, Truro, Redruth and Camborne and Cornwall-wide issues.

https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/

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After almost 'ten magical years', Tara has announced she is putting her beloved bridal studio up for sale.

Read more here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2509254...
April 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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What was meant to be a chilled day at the beach with friends turned into a life-saving rescue for 14-year-old Noah Howard from Helston 😯

Read more about how Noah played an essential part here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2507992...

#lifesavingrescue #Cornwall #Porthlevenbeach
April 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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A woman from Helston is fundraising to ensure every local school and nursery has access to an anti-choking device.
Read more about Sarah's campaign here 💛: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2505591...
April 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Five people were rescued after being cut off by the tide in Cornwall at the weekend 😢
Read more about what happened here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2503237...

#coastguard #cornwall #rescue
March 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The police have explained why a helicopter was heard over Gweek and Helston during the weekend.

Find out here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2503219...
March 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Hall for Cornwall (HfC) has announced a diverse line-up of performances for 2025/26 including the prison drama The Shawshank Redemption 🎭

Find out what else is coming to HFC this year and next here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2501796...

#hallforcornwall #theatre #cornwall
March 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Police are investigating a theft at a former theme park in Cornwall.

Read more here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2502297...
March 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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The leading set for this year's Morning and Evening Dances on Flora Day in Helston has been revealed! 🥳

Congratulations to Natalie, Ben, Caroline and Ben 🌟

www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2501663...

#floraday2025 #helston #cornwall
March 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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A deal to bring a Courtyard by Marriott hotel to Cornwall Airport Newquay has been agreed upon

Read more here: tinyurl.com/4psct9fh

#cornwallairportnewquay #news #localdemocracy
March 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Helston's town centre is set to welcome a new shop this April - and it's a wonderfully unique one! 🦒🦩

Read more about The Lilly Pad here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2500517...

#shopping #helston #cornwall #business
March 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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The auctioneers handling the Flambards Sale have announced that the Victorian Village has been sold - however, it will not be kept locally 😢

#flambardsthemepark #cornwall #helston

Read more here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2500491...
March 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Look who was spotted in Cornwall this week! 👀👀

Read more about his visit here www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2500309...
March 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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It was a fantastic World Book Day for everyone living in Cornwall yesterday 🌍📚

Take a look at our photo gallery here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2498808...

#worldbookday2025
March 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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It's not every day you see a common dolphin and humpback whale "surf" together in Cornwall! Check out these incredible pictures 🐬🐳
#humpbackwhale #dolphin #cornwall
January 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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It's Fish and Chip Friday 🐟🍟

These three fish and chip operators in Cornwall have been named among the best in the UK 👏🏻

The question is, where is your go-to place for a chippy tea?

Read more here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2485931...

#fishandchips #cornwall
January 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Liberal Democrats in the Duchy are calling on Health Secretary Wes Streeting to confirm plans for the long-promised new Women and Children’s Hospital at Treliske, Truro.

Read more about this here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2484473...

#Cornwall #News #Health
January 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Tributes have been paid to a 100-year-old great-grandmother from Porthleven.

Read more about the life of Dorothy 'Dot' Williams here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2483939...

#Tribute #Porthleven #Cornwall
January 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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One of Porthleven's most popular restaurants has welcomed a brand new head chef! 🍴

Read more about Ryan Venning here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2483581...
January 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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People have been asking what is the big plane doing flying up and down Cornwall today? - and we have the answer.

Find out what is and why it is here, here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2482942...

#Cornwall #Aircraft #Mylor

Video by Issie Armstrong
January 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Residents say proposals by an iconic hotel in Cornwall to increase the number of parking spaces along a busy road is 'dangerous'.

Read more here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2482850...

#falmouth #cornwall #news
January 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Hundreds of people braved the cold sea at Poldhu yesterday for the annual Boxing Day Swim 🏊🏻‍♀️❄️🥶

More pictures can be found here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2481959...
December 27, 2024 at 11:10 AM
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And this is why we're lucky to live here! ⭐

See the town which is among the UK's prettiest here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2481101...

#Cornwall #PrettytownsinUK
December 23, 2024 at 12:50 PM
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Heavy rain and strong winds didn't dampen this year's Montol celebrations in Penzance, with thousands coming out to celebrate this ancient and unique tradition.

#Montol #Cornwall #Traditions
December 23, 2024 at 9:11 AM
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A GoFundMe page has been launched to support the other family involved in a fatal crash in Helston.

Read more here: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2480730...

#Helston #RNASCuldrose
December 19, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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Helston will soon welcome a brand new state-of-the-art driving range golf course, after a planning application was improved by Cornwall Council 🏌🏻‍♀️⛳

www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2480500...

#Helston #Golf #WhealDream #Cornwall
December 18, 2024 at 5:34 PM