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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Egg business fined thousands after allowing cats to defecate in packing area

Officers from Cornwall Council’s Environmental Heath team discovered filthy conditions at the business during an inspection on March.

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'I am frustrated': Helston mum fights school taxi change for son with autism

A mother from Helston has voiced her frustration after Cornwall Council announced they would be changing her autistic son's taxi provider to a specialist school

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

More than 70 firefighters called to house fire in Cornwall

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service received multiple 999 calls reporting a house fire at around 12:42 pm on Saturday

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Ousted Tory MP to stand for Cornwall Council

If elected, it would be a reversal of roles with Andrew George, who is standing down from his role as Cornwall councillor after winning back his seat as MP.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Man banned from keeping dogs for ten years after his pets killed 22 sheep

It is also claimed that the dogs killed cats and pet rabbits. 

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Man drives from Cornwall to Scotland – to get a dentist appointment

He took the extreme measures after failing to find an NHS appointment anywhere in Cornwall.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

National surfing champion visits Cornish school

Oli Adams, known for his achievements as an English Open Champion surfer, visited the school.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'Jovial and popular' rugby player remembered by former club

He played a total of 107 games for Penzance & Newlyn RFC during the 1960s.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

'Snappy' bodyboards part of plastic throwaway culture choking the planet

The Cornwall-based Surfers Against Sewage campaign group continues to call for a total ban on single-use plastic - including the bodyboards that our Ban the Boards campaign is aimed at eradicating #bantheboards

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

LISTED: Farm buildings across Cornwall that could be turned into new homes

Several applications to convert unsued agricultural buildings into homes have been put forward to Cornwall Council.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Shakespeare and Lewis Carroll set for summer season in Cornwall

The productions will be held at Pencarrow House and Gardens and National Trust Trelissick.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Gig boat named in honour of founding member - with a little help from Guinness

Julie founded the club in Cornwall with the aim of making gig rowing accessible to the local community regardless of age, gender or ability.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Step Back in Time: An insight into life in Falmouth during the 1970's

In this week's Step Back in Time we are taken back to the autumn of 1975 in Falmouth

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Closure of commercial business among cases heard at Cornwall courts this week

We round up some of the defendants to appear before magistrates in Cornwall this week

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Local drama group set to perform Shakespearean classic

The play is directed by Sandy Tyndale-Biscoe and Emma McGee.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

How a Cornish lecturer's legacy is helping students travel the world

A University of Plymouth student has been named the first recipient of a scholarship funded by a late lecturer who hailed from Cornwall.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Popular comedy show returns to entertain visitors

The Cornish Caretakers and the Treasures of Cornishness will come back for another year to bring Cornwall's history to life.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall Heritage Trust to start beacon lightings to mark 40th anniversary

The trust will be marking 40 years since its official founding with the lighting of a specially commissioned mini-brazier.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Serial drink driver among those sentenced at magistrates court this week

A woman beater also appeared in court

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

People are dying in Cornwall because of a 'stupid decision' easy to prevent

"Lives would have definitely been saved."