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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

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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

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Camborne II crowned Cornish league champions with win over rivals

Camborne II have been crowned champions of the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Cornwall league after a comprehensive victory over nearest challengers Helston.

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall Under 20s team announced for match against Somerset

They travel to Burnham-on-Sea RFC, where they will face Somerset Under 20s with a 14:30 kick-off time.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Falmouth Town football team continue winning streak

Falmouth Town 3 - Dobwalls 1.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Falmouth Golfers brave the elements for prestigious trophies

The course continues to look better with every passing week; however, more strong winds made this stroke play competition a serious challenge for all who took part.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall’s lithium and geothermal future showcased on BBC’s One Show

Cornwall’s role in the UK’s minerals revolution has returned to national attention after BBC’s The One Show showcased the region’s fast‑growing geothermal and lithium industries

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Date of spitfire visit to Cornwall changed due to weather

The nationwide Spitfire 90 Tour has been hit by  weather disruption, with organisers confirming that poor conditions have delayed the aircraft’s planned arrival in Cornwall

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Scillonian ferry turns back after medical emergency at sea

The person involved was airlifted away by helicopter

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Temporary reception set up as Mermaid Centre begins improvement works

A major upgrade is beginning at Royal Cornwall Hospital’s Mermaid Centre, where the waiting room has now closed for several weeks to allow improvement works to start

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall to get £9 million in government funding to SEND provision for children

Cornwall is set to receive more than £9 million in government funding to increase specialist school places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Man jailed for six years over sexual assault on sleeping woman 

Mark McIlwaine was sentenced at Truro Crown Court on Friday, April 10, after being found guilty of the offence following a trial.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Match report: Falmouth Town Reserves beat Dobwalls 3-1

FALMOUTH TOWN RESERVES 3 - DOBWALLS 1

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Leading clubs falter in Kernow league championship bids

Illogan RBL could have been in a strong position had they not gone down 2-0 at home to St Ives Town, but they still retain a strong interest.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Porthleven Ladies seal big win in push for Earthbound Electrical title

Port enjoyed a fine 7-0 victory against third-placed Dropship, scoring their goals through a Louella Eva-Retchford hat-trick.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Latest football fixtures across Cornwall this week

(All fixtures subject to change)

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Math report: Mousehole beat Falmouth Town at Bickland Park

In what had been billed as a relegation six-pointer in the build-up to this local bank-holiday derby, and in front of the biggest league crowd of the season.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Rugby: Penryn beat Newton Abbot 34-24 at home

In sunny but blustery conditions, an entertaining match was played between the two sides.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish Pirates move back into the top six after thrashing

With four league games remaining ahead of the play-offs to involve the top six in Elior Champ Rugby this season.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Match report: Falmouth Town bounce back with vital win

Falmouth bounced back from their disappointing Easter Monday showdown defeat at the hands of Mousehole.