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60 apartments for over-55s will be ‘highly prominent’ but needed

4 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

2 1/1 A Cornwall Council planning meeting has heard that 60 extra care apartments for over-55s would be “highly prominent”, particularly in relation to a neighbouring Grade II listed building, but they are much needed. Cornwall Council has applied to its own planning department to build the apartments on a site near Liskeard town centre.
'Blot on the landscape' would be built on last green fields

5 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

2 1/1 A solar farm on 25.5 hectares of land would destroy the last green fields in the landscape near St Austell. That was the opinion of a number local councillors who spoke out against a planning application to build the development on agricultural land which, they argued, would be seen from across St Austell Bay.
40 new homes from council's building company - but only half are 'affordable'

5 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

A site plan of the new housing approved for Connor Downs, near Hayle (Pic: Treveth) A Cornwall Council planning committee has approved plans by the council’s own offshoot company Treveth to build 40 new homes, despite concerns about the amount of affordable properties.
Police investigate ‘possible electoral malpractice’ over council candidate

5 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

3 1/1 Devon and Cornwall Police have verified they are investigating 'possible electoral malpractice' in relation to an election candidate standing for Cornwall Council. The enquiry is connected to Chris Green, who is standing as an Independent councillor for the Boscawen and Redannick division in Truro.
Falmouth-linked ship to join Carrier Strike Group on deployment to Far East

6 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | David Barnicoat

2 1/1 The MOD has confirmed that RFA Argus will be joining the UK Carrier Strike Group for the latter part of its deployment to the Indio-Pacific region this year. The ship was assigned to Falmouth for a Future In-Service Support MOD contract in 2018. Argus has completed a comprehensive overhaul at APCL Falmouth, which included significant upgrades and alterations to her aircraft lift, as well as the upgrade, overhaul and the replacement of several onboard systems.
Reform UK: Why people should vote for them in Cornwall

1 week ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Lee Trewhela

Just some of the prospective Reform candidates who attended Cornwall Council's Councillor Fair in January (Pic: submitted) On the run-up to the Cornwall Council election on May 1, we’ve asked each party and political group to address the reasons why people should vote for their candidates and what their manifesto is to maintain and improve the lives of the 580,000 people who live in the Duchy.
Tide times and weather forecast for Good Friday tradition of trigging

1 week ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Emma Ferguson

With Good Friday almost upon us, thoughts in Cornwall are turning to an annual tradition in Cornwall known as ‘trigging’. Each year crowds descend on Cornish riverbeds to dig for cockles on Good Friday - the only day of the year they are allowed to do it. The Helford River is a particularly popular spot, with the estuary around Helford and St Anthony a particularly popular location on the Lizard Peninsula, while Helford Passage is a favourite on the Falmouth side.
How can you take a photo of the Northern Lights? A guide for beginners

1 week ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Carlo Simone

It can be quite tricky to take a picture of the Northern Lights, but there are some ways to improve your chances (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire) The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are a natural wonder that paint the night sky with shimmering colours, helping to create a beautiful image. Naturally, people in the UK who are lucky enough to be able to see the Northern Lights from where they live want to be able to take a picture of them.
Elections: Cornwall visited by Conservative party chairman

1 week ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Bobby Angelov

2 1/1 The Conservative Party chairman has praised the "great" candidates standing in the upcoming Cornwall Council elections. Nigel Huddleston MP, co-chairman of the Conservative Party, visited Truro and other Cornish towns on Monday (April 14). The visit comes ahead of the Cornwall Council elections on May 1, where 87 seats are contested, including four in Falmouth.
Click & Collect service arrives at popular clothing store in Cornwall

1 week ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

2 1/1 Shoppers can now enjoy quicker shopping when buying clothing and accessories from one of Cornwall's popular high street stores. Primark launched its new Click & Collect service at its Truro store on Lemon Quay on Tuesday, April 16. The Truro store is now one of approximately 150 Primark locations across the UK offering the service. The retailer plans to extend Click & Collect to all 187 stores in England, Scotland, and Wales by this summer.