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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Seized XL bully's owner protesting outside Penzance police station wants 'big softy' dog back

Devon and Cornwall Police seized the dog after it was found in public with no lead or muzzle over five weeks ago

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Jetskier Mayday call after falling off their machine

A jet skier had to put out a Mayday call after falling off his machine with another person onboard two miles off St Michael’s Mount as couldn’t get back on board.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Great Western Railway warning no long-distance services

Great Western Railway is warning it won’t operate any long-distance services, direct trains between London Paddington and Reading nor trains on many other parts of its network tomorrow.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Discover wonders of seaweed at Cornish Seaweed Festival

The Cornish Seaweed Festival is set to take over Cornwall this month

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Stalker stayed in TV presenter Fern Britton holiday cottage

Cornwall-based TV presenter Fern Britton has been the victim of a stalker for nearly two years.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Tributes for Kris Hallenga founder of CoppaFeel! charity

The campaigner died at her home in Newquay on Monday, aged 38.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Penzance dry dock 50-tonne crane planning application

Those behind it say the crane is "likely to become a landmark and is necessary to the survival and growth of business".

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall planning: Glamping pods, holiday lodges and 50-tonne crane among latest planning applications

There are also plans for a new care home and to replace a condemned house with a ultra-modern one

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall to pilot WorkWell scheme to get people back to work

15 areas will pilot a new £64 million government project designed to get people with health conditions going back to work.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Alison Hernandez to prioritise 'limbo' police constable situation

Will Kerr was suspended from Devon and Cornwall Police over misconduct allegations in July 2023.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Wendron United's Underlane ground venue for Senior Cup Final

The Cornwall County Intermediate Cup Final between Hayle and Mousehole will be followed by the Senior Cup Final, between Falmouth Town and AFC St Austell.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Explore The Future of Creativity at The Poly in Cornwall

The Poly is set to launch a new programme of talks and events this spring called 'The Future Of Creativity'.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

ShelterBox charity urgent appeal for volunteers in Cornwall

An international disaster relief charity is appealing for volunteers across the Cornwall and the Westcountry to help support communities

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Luna's Fund charity supporting bereaved parents in Cornwall

It supports grieving mothers and fathers based on their first-hand experiences.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish Lithium grants for clubs, charities and groups

Cornish Lithium is inviting new applications for grants from its Community Fund

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Dramatic late night rescue off Cornwall coast

A 34ft yacht ran aground near Penzance

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

The Headland spa shortlisted for Good Spa Guide Awards 2024

The spa has reached the finals of the prestigious awards

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish Lithium quarterly update on start to the year

Cornish Lithium has provided an update on its activities since the start of the year

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall village pub is set to reopen this weekend

A much-loved pub is set to reopen in a Cornish village with new landlords at its helm.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Citizens Advice Cornwall wins Campaign of the Year award

Citizens Advice Cornwall has won the Campaign of the Year in the national Citizens Advice Awards