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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Man from Cornwall banned from owning animals after dog found 'very close to death'

The emaciated Staffordshire bull terrier cross collapsed in pain when she was rescued.

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Petrol prices in Cornwall

Fuel prices tool lets you check your nearest as crude oil prices appear to be dropping due to the latest Iran war developments

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

‘Enjoy the match, respect the city’: Police warn ahead of derby clash

Devon & Cornwall Police have outlined their plans to keep supporters safe ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated local derby between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City - the first league meeting at Home Park since 2022

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Funeral notices: Devoted mum will be 'deeply missed by all who knew her'

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Jennifer Tremaine, as well as all those who have lost a loved one in our list this week

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall lose Tamar Cup to Devon in pulsating match

Devon regained the Tamar Cup following a pulsating match that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Championship Rugby: Bedford Blues 36 - Cornish Pirates 12

Saturday saw the Cornish Pirates take to the road to face Bedford Blues, for what was an important third versus sixth contest at Goldington Road in Round 22.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall footballer praises teenager as reserve team held to a draw

THE free-scoring Falmouth Town Reserves drew a blank on Saturday when they were held to a goalless draw at Bickland Par.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall speed van locations this week

Police ask road users to drive with care

Cornwall Live - Penzance

'Lucky escape' after brick yobs target Penzance to Plymouth train

An urgent hunt is now underway to find those responsible

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Football round-up: Cornwall league leaders take a battering

They have taken points off the top two teams, within five days of each other.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

5 stunning bluebell walks to try this Easter

West Cornwall’s bluebells are set to be at their best from mid‑April into early May this year, with Easter falling right in the sweet spot for many of our most reliable woods and gardens.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall to soak up 21C sunshine this week

The warm surge will come to a dramatic halt on Thursday

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

You can stay in the Cornwall cottage featured in BBC’s Beyond Paradise 

Fans of the BBC drama Beyond Paradise can now book a stay at the real-life Cornish cottage used as one of the show’s most recognisable filming locations.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

10 cheapest places to buy petrol in Cornwall right now

The most expensive spot to fill up your tank in Cornwall right now is in Saltash - for a whopping 165.9p per litre

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

‘A real privilege’: New pictures capture rare orca visit off Cornwall

Stunning new pictures have emerged of two orcas off the Cornish coast – an exceptionally rare encounter that the captain of a wildlife cruise described as a “real privilege”

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

How Cornwall is tackling its pothole backlog with a brand new material

Cornwall Council has come in for much criticism recently over the state of the Duchy's roads - but changes are afoot.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Concern grows for missing 74-year-old man last seen on Sunday – UPDATE

An urgent appeal has been issued by Devon and Cornwall Police to locate a man last seen at 10.30am on Easter Sunday

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New scheme launched to help connect businesses with culture and community

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery in Truro is inviting organisations to join its journey through a new corporate membership programme.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

St Ives pizzeria fire tackled on seafront

The restaurant confirmed when it will reopen

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Easter by the sea: Cornwall’s best beaches for families and wild walks

It is one of the best times of year to explore the coast: bright, blustery days, quieter car parks, and that sense of having the sea – almost – to yourself.