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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Food hygiene ratings for every school in Cornwall

The Food Standards Agency's rating scheme ranges from zero, for urgent improvement is necessary, to five, which represents very good hygiene standards

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cash machines damaged in Penzance 'ram raid'

A suspect was reportedly seen leaving the scene with a 'carrier bag of cash'

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Pictures of Scillonian III's historic final voyage

It's the end of an era

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall honours the fallen in emotional Remembrance Sunday services

Services were held across the county

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Scillonian sickness horror is a badge of honour in Cornwall

On the day Scillonian III sails into history, we share a personal experience that would have you swearing you'd never get back on that damn boat again - with the promise that those days are over

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Truro City complete permanent signing of former Bromley forward Louis Dennis

Truro City is delighted to announce the permanent signing of forward Louis Dennis.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Perranwell crush promotion hopefuls Porthleven 5-1

PERRANWELL delivered a stunning blow to Porthleven’s promotion hopes in the Kernow Stone St Piran League (West) premier division when they trounced them 5-1 at Tredrea.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Penryn Ladies score 10 tries in 58-14 win to maintain perfect league record

Penryn Ladies continued their excellent form to keep their 100 per cent league record intact with a convincing victory over Crediton.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Falmouth football manager Melville Benney celebrates 60 years with reunion

IT was a special night to remember for Falmouth soccer manager Melville Benney when the Membly Hall Hotel played host to a packed attendance for a reunion of footballers who had played for his teams.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Mayor of Newquay quits Greens and defects to Labour over ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion

The Mayor of Newquay has defected from the Greens to Labour after saying the party’s controversial “Zionism is Racism” motion crossed a line.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall fireworks guide includes drone shows, castle displays and free events

Fireworks will light up the skies across Cornwall this week as communities prepare to mark Bonfire Night.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Rescuers carry casualty from isolated Cornwall beach to waiting ambulance

Cornwall rescue teams carried casualties from isolated locations near Portscatho, Sancreed and St Day, supporting ambulance crews in a multi-agency response.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

'Amazing for kids' £375k Cornwall property near Helston is 'right next to the beach'

The property has sweeping sea views and nearly an acre of land - and some say it could be an ideal family retreat

Cornwall Live - Penzance

New Isles of Scilly Scillonian ferry tickets go on sale

After almost five decades of service there is a new ferry in town - or will be when it gets here after setting off last week

Cornwall Live - Penzance

New era for Isles of Scilly as passenger ferry embarks on voyage home

The Scillonian IV is expected to enter into service in March 2027

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish Lithium fund gives £21,739 to 14 community projects

A brass band and a playgroup are among the latest organisations to benefit from a new round of funding.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish lantern parade returns with free workshop and adults-only session

A lantern parade is set to light up the streets once again with a glowing display of community spirit.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Experienced estate agent joins Smart Property Group in Falmouth and Penryn

A seasoned estate agent has joined Smart Property Group.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Young entrepreneurs to run 30 stalls at Falmouth Christmas makers market

Young talent will take centre stage at a festive market.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish fisherman honoured with Fishing Hero of the Year award

Tom Lambourn, a skipper based in Newlyn, received the honour at the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and ASC UK Awards 2026.