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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Air ambulance refuel price doubles to £3,000 as fuel costs rise

The charity completes around 1,000 missions each year and is now appealing for public support to help address the rising costs.

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Man struggling with autism and ADHD died after leaving tragic computer note

An inquest has now been held into Hugo's death. A loving tribute previously issued by the 26-year-old's family said: 'Taken too young but now at peace with the dolphins and the sea you loved so much'

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Minack Theatre drops opera after Hindus raise concerns over cultural sensitivity

Cornwall’s Minack Theatre has confirmed that a planned production of Delibes’ opera Lakmé has been withdrawn following concerns over cultural sensitivity.

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall drama group receives £3,000 boost to support young performers

Drama Express, based in Cornwall, received the grant from the Morrisons Foundation to support its work with children and young people with autism.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall search and rescue team honoured after global top 10 finish

West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team placed sixth at the SAR Games in Norway, marking its debut on the world stage.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Helston woman raises £1,100 by running London Marathon

Jo Smitheram, who is part of Helston's Duchy IFA, completed the marathon over the weekend and has now raised over £4,500.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish boy, 8, leaves 'bittersweet' legacy saving lives via organ donation

His mum is now urging adults to sign the organ donation register every three years.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Bid to 'eliminate' death and serious injury on Cornwall’s roads by 2040

An updated Cornwall Road Safety Strategy aims to accelerate progress in reducing deaths and serious injuries on our roads.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall's response as new tobacco sales ban to create 'smoke free generation'

It also brings into law new restrictions on the flavours, packaging and display of vapes.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Will Keating releases new single raising awareness about journeys of veterans

Invictus, Captain of my Soul, written and performed by Falmouth singer and songwriter and Royal Navy veteran Will Keating.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Wildlife trust launches urgent appeal to save rare piece of land before it is sold

It needs to raise another £80,000 before the land is sold on the open market.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

William and Kate share Cornwall holiday snap to mark 15th wedding anniversary

The family is pictured lying together on the grass in the Cornish sunshine.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Woman jailed for suffocating nan 'because they liked playing God'

Kalani, who was previously known as Zack, tried to suffocate their grandmother, attacked another patient at a mental health unit and threatened to stab a boyfriend

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Scrum-eight opens scoring as Eagles soar to fourth place

The Perranporth game always generates some friendly rivalry as the Brewers coaching team of Graham Whitmore and Dan Sanderson previously managed the Eagles.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Rugby: Penryn lose to St Ives by narrowest margin

Penryn 24 - St Ives 27

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Falmouth Town claim 1-0 home win against Sporting Club Inkberrow

Falmouth’s last midweek game of the season under the lights took place at Bickland Park on Tuesday night.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

The Lizard Argyle Sunday Team retain cup trophy at weekend game

Thank you to Mullion Football Club for hosting the match and to everyone who came and supported the team.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

481 crews set to descend on Isles of Scilly for 35th World Pilot Gig Championships

The Isles of Scilly will welcome hundreds of rowing crews this week as the 35th World Pilot Gig Championships gets under way.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

More flights from Cornwall this summer as airline expands schedule

Cornwall’s air connection to Switzerland is set for a summer boost, with Edelweiss confirming changes to its Newquay–Zurich schedule for 2026

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Melksham Town beat Falmouth Town 2-0 as manager bids farewell

Falmouth Town 0 - Melksham Town 2.