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What's happening with Falmouth's empty shops?

By gpotter21

I would like to see the stores used for an social entrepreneurial college supporting 16-22 year olds...

By irgmcdonald at 18:51 on 29/04/10

The summer holiday will soon be upon us and this means an influx of tourists to Falmouth. Like many people I am wondering why there are so many empty shops in our town. On a quick walk through the town centre I saw eleven empty shops. This paints a bad picture for tourists. So why are there so many empty shops? I spoke to Richard Gates, the Town Manager. He said: "Falmouth has the lowest percentage of empty shops across...
Former Woolworths gets a makeover

By chris_wasey

Good news that they aren't planning on leaving it as it is for the summer - a blight on the high...

By irgmcdonald at 19:38 on 24/06/10

The old Woolworths in the middle of Town is finally getting a much need facelift, just in time for the summer tourist season. A temporary window display will be put up to cover the badly vandalised shop front that’s been vacant for 18 months. The display is being funded by the Falmouth Business Improvement District, or BID for short. Falmouth BID manager Richard Wilcox told the Falmouth Packet: “Workin...
'Super Summer Time' could boost local economy

By Emma_W

For the past couple of years I started work at 6am so always had to drive there in the dark....

By irgmcdonald at 11:24 on 22/06/10

The clocks may not go back in October if the government take on plans put forward by a campaign group. The Lighter Later Campaign says that a permanent British Summer Time would save energy and 450,000 tonnes of Carbon a year. In Cornwall, this could mean a boost to the tourism industry and experts believe it could bring an extra £100 million a year to the region. The plans, that are being coordinated by the 10:10...
The Budget and Falmouth: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

By SueCrellow

Probably because it was leaked yesterday you have forgotten to mention the increase in personal tax...

By irgmcdonald at 14:42 on 22/06/10

The Chancellor has just announced his “tough but fair” emergency budget. There’s good news and bad, but how will it affect you and Falmouth? Here are some of the main points: Possibly the biggest change is VAT. From the 4th January next year it’ll rise from 17.5% to 20%. Children’s clothes and magazines will remain exempt. If you’re planning on setting up a new...
Welcome to the new FalmouthPeople!

By chris_wasey

The site looks good, Falmouth! Very swish.

By irgmcdonald at 09:56 on 27/05/10

After months of hard work our redesign is now live. We still have all the features you know and love, plus we've added a few more. First off, you'll notice the what's happening box now goes down the whole page (in a similar way to a site I'm sure you all use) and gives you a few more options. You can now write articles, business reviews, add pictures and events from the front page. While we're on the subject of...

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By Falmouth-People at 10:00 on 30/07/10

Roots reggae, driving anthems, breezy jazz sounds and samba-tinged Jamaican ska are all in the musical melting pot cooked up by Julian Marley, who is in concert with his top-notch eight-piece band at Falmouth’s Princess Pavilion on Tuesday, August 3. Julian – known as “Ju Ju” – is the son of the world’s most venerated reggae superstar, the late Bob Marley. With a rich, warm voice that’s...
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By Falmouth-People at 10:00 on 30/07/10

Business leaders in the have welcomed London plans to push for protection to local, independent stores as a “brilliantly innovative” idea which could strengthen Westcountry communities. The London Assembly is asking Mayor Boris Johnson to lead the way on changes to local, regional and national planning policies to ensure smaller-scale shops such as bakers and butchers are protected. Yesterday, Nigel Eadie, chairman of...
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By Falmouth-People at 10:00 on 30/07/10

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By Falmouth-People at 10:00 on 30/07/10

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Three airlifted after rescue from rip tide

By Falmouth-People at 10:00 on 30/07/10

Three young beachgoers needed hospital treatment after becoming trapped in a rip current. RNLI lifeguards responded to a call from Falmouth Coastguard at 1.45pm yesterday after reports that four people were struggling in the water off Little Fistral, Newquay. The two young French girls and two British men were being swept away by the current and swallowing a lot of water. One of the men managed to get himself out of the water...