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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Penzance drug addict arsonist made tenants' lives hell for years

He's in a psychiatric hospital until further notice. Residents have spoken out after reading about his mum says he was not what people said he was and was a changed man.'I had to leave that flat and was in a tent for over 18 months because of him''To know he torched a communal building with my kids ...

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Police update after major emergency response in Mousehole

Emergency services were called to the scene around 2pm after reports of a concern for the welfare of a man along Cliff Road

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Pervert who indecently assaulted girl is spared prison

But he will be on the sex offenders register for five years

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Full list of Cornwall bus services facing axe as First Bus quits county

First Bus operates 14 bus routes and an 85-bus fleet based across five depots

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Hundreds of jobs at risk as First Bus axes all Cornwall services

The company announced plans to withdraw from all five depots it operates in Cornwall

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Live updates as First Bus announces plan to cease Cornwall operations

The company said it is no longer financially viable to run in Cornwall

Cornwall Live - Penzance

'Maniac' Cornish driver jailed after killing teenager in hit and run

He was driving at 80mph on a 30mph road when he mowed down a student

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Penzance gas work hell on course for December finish

By the time all the road, bridge and gas work has been completed, motorists will have had 12 months of traffic hell

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornish driver denies killing aspiring doctor on pedestrian crossing

He says he wasn't behind the wheel

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall funeral notices as 'fun-loving raver' adored by all among those remembered

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Jeremy, who 'bopped his way through life' and 'lived and breathed music - generally played at window-shattering levels', as well as all those who have lost loved ones on our list

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Tribute to revered figure in Cornish football who died at hospital

Chris was involved in all aspects of football and was renowned for his willingness to listen to and help anyone who needed assistance to overcome a problem.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

PENFAL colts power to fifth league victory of the season

The outcome was a resounding victory, taking the team to a 5 and 1 record for the season.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'Destroyed my learner car': Instructor speaks out after crash near Helston

A self-employed driving instructor near Helston has seen his business abruptly halted after his car was destroyed in a Monday afternoon crash

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish septuagenarian crowned world champion

Cornwall’s Andrea Simmons, age 71, has been named the fastest female runner in the 70+ category at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

The week's latest football fixtures for Cornwall teams

(All fixtures subject to change)

Cornwall Live - Penzance

'Fairytale' Cornish town with story book castle and stunning clear blue water

The town has been described as 'magical' and is a huge hit with visitors

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Fines during Remembrance service spark fury but some say ‘no excuse for parking on yellow lines’

A motorist has condemned the decision to issue parking fines on Remembrance Sunday, saying wardens showed no sensitivity as people gathered across Cornwall to honour the fallen

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'He was a formidable force': Tributes pour in for well known business owner

The community and local businesses are mourning the loss of a "true gentleman"

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Sad conclusion reached for young fin whale calf stranded in Cornwall

Specialist teams reached a sad conclusion on Monday regarding the young, maternally dependent whale calf that had stranded in Cornwall

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall man denies killing Leeds teenager on pedestrian crossing driving up to 80mph

Regan Kemp is on trial facing one charge of death by dangerous driving. He denies the charge, claiming someone else was driving.