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Cornwall Live - Penzance

'Class action' lawsuit launched against South West Water over damaging sewage pollution

The legal case has been extended from Devon as the water firm features heavily in the hard-hitting Channel 4 docudrama Dirty Business this week

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Constant roadworks cause 'nightmare' for businesses in Penzance

'I was crying yesterday.' A pub landlady said it's lost around £250,000 because of ongoing roadworks and closures outside its business.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall duo arrested on suspicion of multimillion-pound waste fraud

The arrests in Cornwall were made in a 'war against waste criminals'

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Serious crash in Newquay leaves four in hospital as police appeal for witnesses

Four people remain in hospital with serious injuries after a late-night two-vehicle collision on the A3075 at Trevemper, prompting a police appeal for information.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall funeral notices as dearly loved mum and cherished nanny among those remembered

Our thoughts are with David's family and friends and all of those who have lost a loved on in our list

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Penryn fightback falls short in 44–34 thriller at Paignton

Penryn travelled to Queens Park on Saturday, hoping to make it three wins in a row against second‑place Paignton.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Latest news from Cornwall County Short Mat Bowling Association

Three bowlers came away from the weekend with Season’s Best points totals.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

RFA Argus now expected to be back in Cornwall next week

A bad weather forecast and strict weather criteria in the towage contract will be the main reasons for the delay.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Major construction milestone reached in multi‑million‑pound Culdrose hangar project

Construction has begun on the steel frame of a new aircraft hangar at RNAS Culdrose, marking a major milestone in the multi‑million‑pound project

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Remote boathouse brought back to life after ‘impossible’ renovation

 After months of tides, teamwork and sheer determination, the Children’s Sailing Trust has completed a dramatic overhaul of the remote Carwinion Boathouse – a lifeline for young sailors on the Helford River

Cornwall Live - Penzance

A30 clears after Penzance after crash near youth hostel

There were delays in the area

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

University rugby rivalry returns for 124th year as supporters flock to Penryn

The headline rugby fixture saw CSM take on their long-standing rivals in an intense and physical contest.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Falmouth young golfers shine on international tour to Portugal

The young golfers returned from an overseas experience focused on skill enhancement and personal development in the warm weather.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

St Piran Football League: Goals galore and big wins for Rovers and Porthleven

On yet another wet afternoon, Porthleven and Pendeen Rovers closed the gap on leaders Hayle at the top of the Kernow Stone St Piran League premier division (West).

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall's football fixtures for this week and the weekend

Latest football fixtures across Cornwall this week.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Helston to host summit on future of Cornwall’s SEND services

Families, professionals, and senior leaders from Cornwall Council’s SEND service will meet next month for a summit to strengthen support for children and young people with SEND

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Global real ales headline 12‑day festival at Falmouth pub

Beer lovers will be able to sample 20 different real ales - five of them from international producers - at an upcoming 12‑day festival, where the majority of the brews have been made exclusively for the event.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish Pirates return to rough and muddy business

Cornish Pirates 17 - Nottingham 12

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall planning: Homes on former college land and massive wind turbines in new plans

New proposals also include two 135m (443ft) wind turbines in scenic countryside, a footgolf course, 5G mast and more housing

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish paramedic swaps ambulances for hospitals to begin medical degree scholarship

A Cornish paramedic has taken a major step in his healthcare career by swapping frontline ambulance work for training as a doctor.