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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall planning: Why five new homes are five too many for a Cornish village

The plan for open market homes on countryside land brings fears of setting a precedent

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Bouncer suffers horrific injuries in Cornwall nightclub brawl

The club owner described the attack as 'barbaric'

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall planning: Latest applications include a skatepark in a shopping centre

There are also proposals for a new SEND school and 45 homes in a Cornish village

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Proud Cornishman 'Wally' Whale remembered among recently deceased loved ones

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Kevin, 57, and all those who have lost a loved one in our most recent list

Cornwall Live - Penzance

The pleasure boat that sank without trace in Cornish seas with 31 lives lost

Whole families were lost that day and only 12 of the bodies were ever recovered

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall Council urged to fight controversial coastguard pay axe

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency could remove £11 an hour payments for call-outs later this year and it has not gone down well across Cornwall

Cornwall Live - Penzance

E-scooters to hit Cornwall streets this week in new trial

They may become a permanent fixture on our roads

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Funeral notices: Devoted wife, proud mum and passionate animal lover passes away

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Falmouth Hotel Bowl played over 36 holes in perfect conditions

Last Saturday was the annual Falmouth Hotel Bowl played over 36 holes in perfect conditions.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Emergency rules ban big boats from fishing octopus in Cornwall

The growing number of boats fishing for octopus in Cornish waters is affecting the area's crab and lobster fishery

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall athlete crowned women's champion at Ironman 70.3 in Bolton

The trainee accountant completed the 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run in 4:31:39.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Two star-studded teams lined up for John Stevens testimonial match

Looking forward to this coming Saturday, a testimonial match for former Cornish Pirates’ captain John Stevens will see him skipper a strong Cornish ‘Cornish Pirates’ team versus an equally strong Pirates ‘Exiles’ side at the Mennaye Field, Penzance.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Former Yeovil Town forward joins Truro City permanently

Truro City is delighted to announce the permanent signing of forward Harvey Greenslade.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Penzance rugby legend fronts team in celebratory testimonial match

On a wonderfully sunny afternoon at the Mennaye Field, Penzance, on Saturday, this celebratory testimonial match event.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'Two clubs shall be relegated' dispute dominates St Piran Football League AGM

Before the Kernow Stone St Piran Football League’s annual general meeting could get underway, a special general meeting was needed to ensure that rule changes could be considered and voted on in line with the correct process for the 2026-27 season.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Safety of school pupils cited as reason to refuse new housing estate

The safety of schoolchildren is one of the reasons cited by those who believe a plan for 24 new houses should be refused

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Two tide‑cut casualties prompt rapid response from Cornwall coastguards

Lands End Coastguard Search and Rescue Team responded to two separate incidents on the Cornish coast in as many days, assisting flank teams and lifeboat crews in challenging conditions

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Man killed and woman injured in three-vehicle collision in Cornwall

A man has died and a woman has been injured following a three-vehicle collision in Looe.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Dozens of patients being treated in corridors in Cornwall hospitals

Figures released for the first time ever show the extent of so-called 'corridor care' in our NHS - exact numbers locally and nationally

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Open days announced to see inside Cornish Georgian country house for first time

Members of the public will be able to step foot inside the historic Grade II* listed house on special Cornwall Heritage Trust tours.