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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Lads capture vandalising harbour in Cornwall in broad daylight

'Cornwall is such a beautiful place to live and thugs like this don't deserve to live in such a lovely place'

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Man given suspended sentence jailed ten days later for new shop thefts

A man handed a suspended sentence for multiple shop thefts has been sent to prison after he was caught stealing again within days

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Tregothnan Gardens to open to public for one weekend only

The event will take place on April 18 and 19, 2026, offering the public a rare opportunity to explore more than 100 acres of Tregothnan's botanical gardens.

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'Serious health consequences': Helston councillors challenge glyphosate return

Helston councillors and residents have raised concerns over Cornwall Council’s plan to reintroduce glyphosate weed‑killing

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Beachfront house in Cornwall worth more than £3.5 million up for grabs in prize draw

One person is guaranteed to win a house in Cornwall worth £3.5 million, along with £250,000 in cash, as part of a new prize draw raising funds for Eden Project.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Historic Spitfire draws crowds to Cornwall airport as it lands at Newquay

An historic RAF Spitfire thrilled aviation enthusiasts as it touched at Cornwall Airport Newquay today.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall welcomes iconic Spitfire on 90‑year commemorative tour - pictures

Plane‑watchers in Newquay were treated to a spectacular sight this afternoon as an iconic Supermarine Spitfire swept into the town as part of a nationwide anniversary tour

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Seal pup rescued after 120km trek from Cornwall to Pembrokeshire returns to sea

A grey seal pup who made an extraordinary journey from Cornwall to Pembrokeshire in just four days has been released back into the wild after months of rehabilitation with the RSPCA

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Historic Cotehele estate plugs into the future with EV chargers 

An 800-year-old National Trust estate in Cornwall has taken a major step towards greener travel by installing electric vehicle charging points

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Month of gas work disruption planned for Penzance

It has already has had various road closures for almost a year

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish sail training vessel wins one of sector's highest honours

The award recognises both seamanship and the delivery of meaningful experiences for young people, particularly those aged 11 to 25 who face barriers to opportunity.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Three Cornwall tourism favourites named finalists in national awards

Cornwall’s tourism talent is once again shining on the national stage, with three much loved destinations today named finalists in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Acid attackers walk free undetected in Cornwall and Devon after third of cases closed

Devon and Cornwall Police recorded 91 acid attacks over the last three years - averaging the equivalent of 2.5 assaults every month.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New boxing club ‘a game changer’ for Cornwall as plans win heritage support

Historic England has thrown its support behind revised plans for a new building for a boxing club in Cornwall

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall samurai sword attack victim left unable to communicate with deaf son

After seeing the attacker convicted, Justin speaks out about being almost killed and doctors' stark warning about his future. 'It's like it's cut my tongue away. Not being able to communicate with Leighton really gets to me.'

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Crews from 8 stations tackle called to agricultural building fire

Crews from across Cornwall were called to an agricultural building fire in Cornwall yesterday evening (Truro)

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Rare 17th‑century Cornish tokens tipped to reach £15k at auction this month

More than 70 Cornish trade tokens dating back to the 17th century - and expected to fetch up to £15,000 - are set to be auctioned in London later this month

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Bed and breakfast owners in Cornwall slam 'nail in the coffin' holiday tax idea

UK Hospitality says it could add £100 to a two-week family stay based on £2 per person per night.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Illegal 50mph e‑bikes seized after Camborne foot chase

Two illegally modified e-bikes capable of reaching speeds of up to 50mph have been seized after a routine foot patrol in Camborne escalated into a foot chase earlier this month

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Food festival introduces park and ride in crackdown on ‘obstructive parking’

With just over a week to go until Porthleven Food Festival, organisers have unveiled a new parking system and park and ride service schedule for the three‑day event