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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall beach branded 'best in the UK' as it's compared to Majorca and Ibiza

A beach in Cornwall has been compared to those seen in Majorca or Ibiza in Spain for its natural beauty, and one visitor shared her experience at this popular site

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Land's End fire sees crews from across Cornwall rush to blaze

Crews from six stations attended after the initial responders called for back-up

Cornwall Live - Penzance

'I visited a once-thriving Cornish town - what I saw shocked me'

This historic Cornish town left one reviewer unimpressed

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Young man named and charged over assault outside Boots in Penzance

A man in his 40s was found injured in the street

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Penzance attack leaves man in hospital

A police cordon is in place

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Police cordon outside shop after man found injured

Forensics have also been seen

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Mazey Day: Fantastic parade and people dressed up for the occasion

The last picture may make you blush

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall's 'local favourite' café reopens with exciting new evening menu

It's had an impressive transformation

Cornwall Live - Penzance

I've hiked across the UK - this beautiful 7-mile trail in Cornwall is the best walk

A hiker and adventure traveller has shared his favourite trail in Cornwall complete with tropical-like beaches which he says are the best in the country.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Penzance midsummer torchlight procession in 17 photos

It's part of a week-long special Cornish festival

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall Super 9s secure first win of the season against Somerset

On a beautiful yet windy day, Cornwall's captain Josh Raven lost the toss, and the team was put into bat.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Students get a charge out of electric race day at Predannack Air Field

Young people aged between 12 and 25 pitted their skills against each other today in an electric car at Predannack Airfield near Helston

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Bakery manager stole more than £110k from family run business over several years

A court heard the protracted thefts nearly put the bakery out of business.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Police update on Helston murder investigation

Two women, aged in their 50s and 80s, were arrested on suspicion of murder, concealing a death, and preventing a lawful burial

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New all-weather family attraction set for Cornwall holiday park

A popular holiday park in Cornwall has announced a brand-new, year-round activity centre, set to open in spring 2026

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Man undergoing treatment at Derriford Hospital after serious assault in Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Court orders £1,860 seized from Penzance man to be detained for six more months

Truro Magistrates Court has granted police the authority to continue holding £1,860 in cash seized from a Penzance man for an additional six months

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Helston park aims for healthier lake amid public concerns over algae

The South Kerrier Alliance CIC (SKA) has detailed its strategy to manage the annual algae bloom at Helston Boating Lake

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish MP deletes X account after row with JK Rowling over ‘fascist’ comment

He become embroiled in a Twitter / X argument – which saw him mocked by Harry Potter author JK Rowling and led to him accusing a women’s rights group of having a “fascist agenda”.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'Chock solid': Delays on Helston main road as roadworks begin today

Drivers are being warned of likely delays on a busy main road in Helston as roadworks are set to begin today