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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall Police spent money seized from Tate brothers in the best way

In December 2024, the force won a civil forfeiture ruling that resulted in the recovery of almost £2.9 million in assets and costs from the brothers.

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Flu in Cornwall is on the rise

It's the highest for this time of year

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Remembering the Penlee Lifeboat disaster as launch ended in tragedy 44 years ago today

We recount what happened when the Penlee Lifeboat launched into hurricane conditions to save eight people 43 years ago - with the loss of some of Cornwall's bravest heroes

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Culdrose brings the magic of Christmas to Cornwall schools and hospital wards

The spirit of Christmas took to the skies this week as sailors from RNAS Culdrose gave back to the community of Cornwall

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish farmer fined after cow attacks left walkers fearing for their lives

HSE says keeping cows with calves on public path posed 'significant risk'

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Question mark over future of bus stations and routes after First pulls out of Cornwall

Cornwall Council has been told there are concerns about the future of bus services after First stops operating in the new year. 'We're about to go through one of the biggest bus changes in Cornwall since the days of Western National. There's a lot of concern.'

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New permanent banking hub launches in Cornwall

The town’s new banking hub was recommended following the closure of the final bank branch

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Maximum council tax increase ‘not our fault’ says Cornwall Council

It will add around £1.91 per week to a Band D property, but will also add about £27m of recurrent income to the council’s budget.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Rare white stork spotted sheltering in Cornwall field

Becks Campbell captured a photo of the bird on the main Helston to Hayle road and shared it with a stork-spotting group on Facebook

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

First of 26 GWR Class 175 trains start running between Devon and Cornwall

GWR said they should help improve punctuality and reliability for customers.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall funeral notices: 'Dear dad' and 'cherished grandad' among those remembered

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Ken Strudwick, 72, and all those who have lost loved ones in our list this week

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Housing development with 79 'genuinely affordable' homes near completion

Local MP Andrew George welcomed the provision of these new homes following his recent visit to the site.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall teenage climber achieves dizzy heights in competitive career

The sixteen-year-old from Saltash has just finished fifteenth at the European Lead Cup in Toulouse and now, with a top 30 under-17s ranking in Europe.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Global Cornish and Cornish Pirates join forces to connect Cornwall

Global Cornish is an initiative that started in 2025 to connect the over 6 million people across the world who are Cornish by birth, ancestry or choice.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'Unacceptable' van parking sparks anger at beloved local park

Truro City Council has reported an ‘issue’ concerning vans ‘camping’ on the road next to one of Cornwall’s most popular parks.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Man taken to hospital after altercation in Penzance

Another man has been charged and has appeared in court

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Newquay man wanted for 'assault and false imprisonment'

Enquiries are ongoing to locate Walsh, and officers are appealing to the public to report any sightings or information about his whereabouts

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall and Devon sports clubs warned after nearly £50k of equipment stolen

Sports clubs across Cornwall and Devon are being urged to secure their premises following two recent burglaries that saw nearly £50,000 worth of groundskeeping equipment stolen

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Popular Christmas show with puppets is returning to Cornwall

The show, based on Craig Barr-Green’s children’s book A Christmas in Cornwall.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Money raised for charity at huge Cornwall motorcycle event

£9,243 raised for Children’s Hospice South West by Martin Jennings Memorial Run.