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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Welcome Break acquires key A30 service hub popular with Cornwall travellers

Cornwall Services at the Victoria Interchange on the A30, is a busy gateway for residents, commuters and millions of visitors travelling in and out of the county each year.

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Serious A30 crash leaves tanker driver badly injured - appeal for witnesses

Officers are keen to hear from drivers who may have dash-cam footage from the incident at Zelah.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Government minister to FINALLY visit Cornwall a week after Storm Goretti hit

Cabinet Office Minister Dan Jarvis will be in Cornwall today, a week after the Duchy was left reeling from Storm Goretti.

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Council issues warning on unauthorised repairs following Storm Goretti

Cornwall Council is urging residents to be on their guard against rogue traders following Storm Goretti, particularly if their homes or roofs have been damaged

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

£4m waterfront home in Cornwall up for grabs in Omaze draw backed by Simon Cowell

A spectacular £4 million waterfront home overlooking is the latest grand prize in Omaze’s newest Million Pound House Draw.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Person taken to safety after incident on A30 bridge

The incident happened while another section of the A30 was closed on Wednesday afternoon following a collision involving a lorry and a car

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Taxpayer-funded flights from Cornwall running with 80 per cent of seats empty

It's as Cornwall Airport Newquay is owed almost £1.6 million by failed airline Eastern Airways.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall funeral notices as mum and 'friend to many' aged just 34 among those remembered

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of 'devoted mum, cherished daughter, beloved sister' Bobbie Sheerin, who was only 34, as well as all those who have loved a lost one in our notices this week

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Most senior female engineer in Royal Navy from Cornwall 'deeply honoured' at CBE

Commodore Sharon Malkin, who is from Camborne, is the highest-ranking female engineer currently serving in the Royal Navy.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Penryn RFC ladies and men's teams face weekend challenges

Penryn remain rooted to the bottom of the table after another disappointing away performance at Kingsbridge.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Undertaker left body at funeral directors for weeks before cremation, court told

An undertaker left the body of a pensioner at his funeral directors for over a month after she should have been cremated, a court heard.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Openreach brings in extra engineers after Storm Goretti damage in Cornwall

Repair teams have been deployed since it was safe to do so, working to restore services as quickly as possible, supported by additional engineers and specialist equipment

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'Stop being so smug': Government accused of complacency over Storm Goretti

Andrew George MP challenges ministers as thousands remain without power and water.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Campaign to reforest Cornwall after Storm Goretti carnage

Cornwall already has one of the lowest woodland cover in the UK. Now a campaign has been launched to reforest the county.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Health officials ‘heartfelt thanks’ for Cornwall communities after Storm Goretti

Health officials have praised the extraordinary measures taken by individuals to ensure that the most vulnerable members of the community were not left behind

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall food trader and comedian puts his brainpower to the test on Channel 4

The six-part series, hosted by Alan Carr and Susie Dent, sets out to uncover hidden brainpower in people living everyday lives, pairing ordinary jobs with extraordinary minds

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Yellow weather warning issued for Cornwall over flood concerns

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Cornwall with concerns of flooding.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Gap between richest and poorest neighbourhoods in Cornwall revealed

Those at the top having nearly £10,000 more to spend a year than those at the bottom - as you can check - as well as compare where you live - with our interactive map

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Coastal hotel temporarily closes for major extension development

One of Cornwall’s best-known hotels is set to begin a new phase of development with a major extension and improvement scheme

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

This week's latest football fixtures for Cornwall teams

All the latest football fixtures for Cornwall teams this week.