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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Lloyds Bank closure in Penzance sparks MP warning bank is 'not by your side'

The latest of many bank branches in Cornwall to shut was lost in January despite local campaign

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Marazion in last ditch bid to be crowned UK Town of Culture

With more galleries per head of population than any other town in the UK and 'and already steeped in a gurt load of local culture', it joins five other Cornish hopefuls

Cornwall Live - Penzance

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Police reveal how closely they can see into cars ahead of Easter weekend warning

Devon and Cornwall Police are using AI to process images that see directly into your vehicle.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Mental health day centres to close across Cornwall

The local NHS says that a new provider appointed by Cornwall Council to run a redesigned service has pulled out

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Famous face from The Apprentice and Countdown to visit Cornwall

Nick Hewer, well known as Lord Sugar’s adviser on The Apprentice and former host of Channel 4’s Countdown.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Fisherman headbutts and strangles mother of his kids

The 'appalling' incident was the first of two in the same house

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Pop-up library launched at Falmouth development to encourage reading

Barratt Homes has unveiled the colourful new feature outside the sales office at its Pen Bethan development in Falmouth.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Leading menopause doctor announces show at Cornwall Playhouse

Dr Louise Newson will appear at Cornwall Playhouse on May 22 at 7.30pm as part of her tour, Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Three students receive offers from every medical school they applied to

Three Cornwall School of Maths and Science students earn offers from all UK medical schools applied to, including Cambridge and Imperial, after CSMS support.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Carpentry apprentice from Cornwall crowned best in South of England

Reece Brand, a Level 3 apprentice from Cornwall College St Austell, took first place in the regional heat of the BTX Carpentry

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall caravan owners take on 'Gipsy Billionaire' over Sennen caravan park gone from 'bad to worse'

Paul and Stacey are part of a group of owners who are fighting for their rights - having suffered enough after the loss of their son and pub business. Now they're going legal.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Elias, 5, to become one of UK's youngest published authors with new book

A five-year-old boy from Cornwall is set to become one of the UK’s youngest published authors with the release of a touching and humorous new book created alongside his mum.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Rising legal entrepreneur wins Cornish business competition

She will also receive 12 months of business coaching and mentorship, marking a major step forward in her firm's growth.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Inside pre-season prep - What Cornwall lifeguards have been doing to get rescue ready

While lifeguards can often be seen patrolling the shoreline, their preparation is as demanding as it is essential.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall house and gardens that featured in blockbuster film reopens for Easter

Ever wondered what it’s like to step inside a real-life film set? Now you can.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Search under way for Cornwall man wanted in connection with sexual assault

The public is being urged to call 999 if they see a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Why US military aircraft have been seen and heard flying over Cornwall

Skies across Cornwall have been unusually louder in recent weeks, with residents from Bude to Helston reporting the deep engine noise of heavy aircraft overhead

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New Isles of Scilly freight vessel sets off on 72-day voyage to Cornwall

A new purpose-built freight vessel, Menawethan, has begun a landmark 72-day delivery voyage to Cornwall, marking a major milestone for island transport links and services.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall’s lifeguard heroes and their remarkable rescues over 25 years

After 25 years of service, Cornish lifeguards are looking back on some of the most extraordinary rescues carried out on their shores.