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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Police called over unauthorised encampment on Penzance football pitch

Neighbourhood and response units have been informed

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

LIVE: Unauthorised group 'take over' kids football pitch near Penzance

They are reportedly being aggressive and threatening staff and the land owner

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Flood alerts across Cornwall after deluge of rain

Locals are warned to take care as water levels remain high

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Live A30 traffic as vehicle hits central reservation on Longrock bypass

Traffic is backing up to the McDonald's

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Councillors banned from asking about cabinet member's new £70k job

Councillors have been banned from asking questions about the former cabinet member for the economy getting a £70,000 job at Spaceport Cornwall at today’s final full council meeting before the May 1 election.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Anger that giant water slide is returning without permission

Residents of a quiet hamlet in the countryside are up in arms over the four-lane water slide opening for business again – despite being refused planning permission by Cornwall Council.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'We nearly lost her': Dog owner's terror after pet eats cannabis at popular walk

A pet owner faced an unexpected £800 vet bill after what started as a pleasant woodland walk ended with her dog eating cannabis and collapsing.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

NHS dentist to close next month as patients scramble to find new practices

Patients of a community dentist in Cornwall have shared their sadness following an announcement that it is due to close permanently at the end of next month

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall faces heavy rain after Easter holidays warm spell

After a week of glorious sunshine, Cornwall will experience two days of heavy rain from tomorrow

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Bid for new visitor parking for over 240 vehicles at leading Cornish attraction

It would allow visitors to park within the Lost Gardens of Heligan complex rather than on adjacent land.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Buyers get 'rare opportunity' as former seaside art gallery goes up for auction

It joins several properties and land in Cornwall, which will all be heading to auction next month

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Person trapped after car crashes down embankment

The vehicle was winched from the ditch

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Flat above iconic Falmouth fish and chip shop goes under the hammer

It's among other properties and land going under the hammer next month

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Exhibition reveals history of famous Cornish garden

The exhibition will present a wealth of newly discovered historical documents, photographs, and research.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Step Back in Time: Balls, bank managers, and unique bottles in Falmouth 1977

This week's Step Back in Time transports us to Falmouth in the spring of 1977

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

IN THE DOCK: Five cases heard at Cornwall Magistrates Court this week

Here's who's been sentenced at Magistrates Court in Cornwall this week

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Record number of visitors attend Cornish flower show

The event, held at The Royal Cornwall Showground near Wadebridge, was praised for its "happy atmosphere" and "glorious gardening inspiration".

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Conservatives on why you should vote for them on May 1

Reasons why people should vote for Conservative candidates and the party manifesto to maintain and improve the lives of people in the Duchy.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

The Lib Dems on why you should vote for them on May 1

Each party and political group on the reasons why people should vote for their candidates and what their manifesto is.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Labour on why you should vote for them on May 1

Why people should vote for their candidates and what their manifesto is to maintain and improve the lives of the 580,000 people who live in the Duchy.