THE dawn of a new year is an ideal opportunity to show our appreciation towards the unsung heroes of Helston who gave the town a special Christmas atmosphere over the festive period.

If there is one charity that clearly demonstrates the skewed society we now live in, it would be the food bank.

IT is not the sound of reindeer on the roof which signals Christmas in Helston but the sound of smashing glass.

Have you ever booked tickets for an event, concert or cinema screening and found yourself slapped with a hefty booking fee?

News that a leading high street bank will close the doors on its Helston branch has caused anger with some residents and business owners