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Alleged smugglers threw 230kg of cocaine into the sea
Border Force officers chased the alleged smugglers as bale after bale was thrown from their boat
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Man felt 'under pressure' to drive drugs around in Cornwall to pay off debt
He was busted after being chased down by police as a dog walker made a surprising discovery nearby
Inside Culdrose's Tower: What ARE those jets flying over Helston? We find out
The Packet paid a visit to the Air Traffic Control Tower at RNAS Culdrose and uncovered the mystery of those 'loud jets'
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Cornish holiday business helps families affected by cancer enjoy breaks
Some 40 Aspects Holidays’ homeowners have come forward to donate time in their properties to people going through the challenges.
New market garden and school in Cornwall needs community support to help it grow
A Helston woman who has been working for the last year setting up a market garden in Ruan Minor is calling on residents and businesses to help it grow
Closure orders put a stop to drug dealing, violence and antisocial behaviour
The closure orders were granted on two properties in Bude following reports of ongoing crime and anti-social behaviour causing concerns within the local community.
NHS concerned about impact of 30 new homes
Cornwall Council’s planning department wants its chief planning officer to have delegated powers to sign off.
Person taken to hospital after falling down embankment in Cornwall
A 90-minute rescue operation took place on Monday (June 2) after a person fell down an embankment into a small stream in West Cornwall
Doc Martin parish launches plan for affordable homes for locals
A Cornish parish, famous for being the setting of popular TV series Doc Martin, has launched a plan to build affordable homes for local people.
Threats to kill made in Tesco car park
A man was arrested following the incident
Royal Cornwall Show to get not one but two royal visitors this week
The Royal Cornwall Show will welcome two distinguished Royal guests this year
Person falls down embankment into stream and triggers 90-minute rescue
Firefighters, paramedics and the coastguard were scrambled
Helston's historic manor that once welcomed Brad Pitt back on the market
One of Helston’s most well-known properties has re-entered the market priced at £2,300,000
Major stretch of Cornwall's coastal path upgraded
In Cornwall, 228 miles of the King Charles III England Coast Path have now been completed
Helston AFC announces management team for upcoming season
This comes after the recent announcement in the Helston Packet two weeks ago that Dan Bua will take the reins as the First Team manager.
Cornish Pirates name end of season 2025 award winners
As is usual, certain awards were presented after the team’s final home game of the season.
Cornish grandfather of three conned out of £65k by sophisticated recovery scam
He has spoken of the mental torture and embarrassment of losing more than £65,000 in a fraud recovery scam that left him with a mountain of debt.
Cornwall Council Cabinet portfolios and committee members revealed
Reform UK and the Lib Dems have the lion's share of seats on the new committees
Former Cornwall councillor handed ruling on Spaceport funding controversy
A former Cornwall councillor has been found in breach of the authority’s code of conduct,
Post-Medieval gold coin and 'Posie' ring found in Cornwall now declared treasure
Two historical artefacts, both more than 300 years old have been officially declared treasure following separate inquests in Cornwall