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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Newlyn paedo jailed for inciting 11-year-old girl in online abuse case

He has been given 4 years and 6 months in prison for the sickening crime

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Five choirs come together for regional concert in Camborne

The Camborne Regional Concert took place at Camborne Centenary Chapel on Saturday, May 2, hosted by Holman-Climax Male Voice Choir.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall records almost 4,000 fly‑tipping incidents in 12 months

Cornwall has recorded nearly 4,000 fly‑tipping incidents in a single year, with new figures showing cases have surged by more than a quarter – one of the steepest rises anywhere in the South West

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish spring exhibition brings together art and history

The Truro Art Society’s spring exhibition will be held in the historic stalls of the stables at the National Trust’s Trelissick estate near Truro.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Top chef launches project to teach young chefs about sustainability

A Cornish chef is inspiring the next generation of talent through a new educational project.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Lost Gardens of Heligan announces half-term activities

The Lost Gardens of Heligan is inviting families to channel their wild side as it brings back its hugely popular Wild Week from May 23 to 31,

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

When St Keverne came together: A Look back at a 2004 charity day

For this week’s Step Back in Time, we’re heading to May 29, 2004 — a sunny afternoon when the community of St Keverne gathered at The White Hart for a fundraising event in aid of Cancer Research UK

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

World-famous photography exhibition returns to Eden Project this summer

The internationally acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will return to the Eden Project.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Historic riverside pub in Cornwall reopens with new look and eight letting rooms

A historic riverside pub in south east Cornwall has reopened following a major refurbishment, unveiling new letting rooms and refreshed interiors.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New book Cornwall-based book features water-themed wellbeing message

Do Blue: Water, waves and wellbeing is co-written by Cornwall-based writer Abby Richardson and Nick Hounsfield, founder of The Wave in Bristol.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Latest planning applications coming up in Cornwall

Here are planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council, featuring a range of proposed developments across the county.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Birds tagged in Cornwall begin 2,000-mile migration to breeding grounds

Seven common snipe have been fitted with GPS trackers as part of a project led by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Penryn under-16 rugby team finishes season unbeaten

This team has been incredibly successful throughout their time at the club, alongside their rugby achievements at their respective schools.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

One punch attack leaves victim with brain bleeds during mass brawl in Penzance

The attacker was drunk when the stranger grabbed his girlfriend in a headlock

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Witness appeal after man punched in the face in road rage incident

A man was left with a facial injury after a road rage incident in a Cornwall town turned violent, police have said.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

GWR to be nationalised by end of year, confirms Camborne and Redruth MP

Great Western Railway will be brought into public ownership by the end of this year, Camborne and Redruth MP Perran Moon has confirmed.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Falmouth dominate as world pilot gig championships return to Scilly

Falmouth rowing crews delivered a stunning performance at the 2026 World Pilot Gig Championships.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Four more months of gas work chaos for Penzance

It has already had a whole year of road closures chaos

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Police hit out at AI edit that falsely shows speed watch volunteer 'hiding'

Police have condemned the use of an AI‑manipulated picture that falsely portrayed a Community Speed Watch (CSW) volunteer “hiding” during a roadside deployment

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Falmouth and Helston shops at risk as TGJones warns of potential closures

Fresh concern has emerged for Cornwall’s high streets after newly rebranded TGJones stores linked to potential nationwide closures.