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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Penzance flat fire dad who died after explosion is named as tributes paid

'We have lost one of the best people in our life, this wonderful human being. This man has been my everything and will always be my everything.'

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Detectives investigating fatal gas explosion and fire at block of flats

A man died and homes were evacuated

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Man dies after explosion and fire at block of flats in Penzance

He died from injuries sustained in the fire

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Live: Huge fire breaks out at block of flats in Penzance

Fire crews are at the scene

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Much loved sportsman among those remembered in latest death notices

Jago 'passed away peacefully surrounded by love'

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Hospital U-turn after 'banning' overtime pay because it's not 'cost-effective'

All care groups are expected to 'always use the most cost-effective way to cover any unfilled shifts'

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall driver among ‘thousands’ sent parking tickets by faulty machines

Campaigner Lynda Eagan helps drivers who join the Facebook group Private Parking Tickets – Help and Advice, which has 47,000 members.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish cyclists endure 'challenging conditions' on Alfie Beard memorial ride

The six cyclists are pushing through tough conditions to raise money for the RNLI and to honour Alfie's memory

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Dementia charity's plea for help as centre blocked by Travellers

The centre has been closed for over a week

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Helston eight-year-old turns first haircut into charity mission

Next month, Maisie will bravely donate at least 12 inches (30cm) of her hair to charity

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall's unique place names that are always pronounced incorrectly

Unless you're from the area, you probably won't pronounce Trewoon properly

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Rallying cry as travellers devastate kids' football pitch

New pictures reveal the devastation as the club pleads for help

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

60 apartments for over-55s will be ‘highly prominent’ but needed

Cornwall Council has applied to its own planning department to build the apartments.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New exhibition at Trelissick to celebrate its 70th anniversary

The Cornwall Crafts Association (CCA) will present Woodland Wonderland to honour the milestone.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

A30 reopens after crash closure near Penzance

It happened earlier this afternoon

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall Travellers accused of trouble move to school field

Cornwall Council has been informed

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Where to vote in Cornwall's location elections on May 1 - and what to take

Check your designated polling station ahead of the elections for Cornwall Council and town and parish councils on May 1.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

An Easter message for Cornwall from Bishop Hugh

The Bishop of St Germans and Acting Bishop for the Diocese of Truro has shared his Easter message.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

IN THE DOCK: Cases heard at Cornwall Magistrates Court this week

Here's who's been sentenced before magistrates in Cornwall this week

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall Independents on why you should vote for them on May 1

We’ve asked each party and political group to address the reasons why people should vote for their candidates in the local elections on May 1.