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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Thug knocked stranger unconscious then stabbed him with broken bottle in Penzance

His victim was 'kicked like a football' then woke up in hospital with stab wounds that needed surgery, a partly collapsed lung and facial injuries, which his attacker blamed on a bottle he 'fell on'

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall planning: Council pushes approval of 140 homes despite local opposition

Concerns have been raised about unsafe pedestrian access and the loss of agricultural land near Grade II listed Georgian mansion

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Now yellow wind warning is issued for Cornwall as Storm Goretti approaches

First it was freezing temperatures, ice and snow, now it’s Storm Goretti with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning for strong winds on Thursday.

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall schools delay opening as icy and snowy roads cause disruption

Several schools across Cornwall will open later than usual this morning due to icy and snowy road conditions, with one school closed for the day

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

‘Really, really special’: Meet Cornwall’s first baby of 2026

A couple from Cornwall had a very happy New Year’s Day following the arrival of their baby boy, who was the first baby born in Cornwall in 2026

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

News from the Kernow Stone St Piran League

Hayle won 5-0 away to Wendron United Reserves and Pendeen Rovers are right in the thick of it after they saw off Redruth United 2-1.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Co-op store in Cornwall coastal village likely to be approved despite opposition by 90 per cent of locals

'The highways officer is satisfied that these dimensions are acceptable'

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Hour-by-hour snow forecast for Cornwall

A new weather warning has been issued with icy roads and snow flurries expected in the county

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

‘Take care on the roads’: Fire crews urge caution after seven-vehicle collision

Emergency services were kept busy this morning (Monday) following a series of road traffic collisions due to poor weather and icy road conditions

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Mebyon Kernow celebrates 75 years of fighting for Cornwall nationhood

'Sons of Cornwall' counted Daphne du Maurier as an early member and its first leader in 1951 was also a woman. Here's a fascinating history, including fighting off a nuclear power station plan.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Sauna session takes unexpected turn after fire breaks out

Firefighters from Cornwall Fire and Rescue were called to the scene on Sunday

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall Police Commissioner leaves Conservative Party

The Devon and Cornwall police and crime commissioner has announced that she is stepping down from the Conservative Party.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cold weather forces delayed opening at three Cornwall schools

A sharp drop in temperatures overnight has prompted several schools across Cornwall to delay their opening times this morning.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Truro City sign Harry Charsley from Oldham

Charsley, 29, has penned an 18-month contract at the Truro City Stadium with a club option to extend, after leaving the Latics on a free transfer.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Work starts on Camborne improvement scheme

Road closures will be in place for months but will be lifted for its most special day

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Local photographer to open new gallery in former village post office

The old post office, which has been on and off the market for several years, will now be transformed into a gallery

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Mini pub in the back of a van shares beer from Cornwall around the world

A mini-series about its creation has now received more than a million views on YouTube.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Three railway stations in Cornwall among the least used in Britain: here's which

One station makes the top ten least-used - despite passenger numbers actually increasing 60 per cent on the previous year.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Van is crashed into new planter that caused conflict in middle of Penzance

The town centre structure - one of a set previously branded 'coffins' and 'ash trays' - was 'badly dented' according to one witness

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cases heard by magistrates in Cornwall on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

While much of Cornwall was celebrating with loved ones, some spent Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve facing the courts instead