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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Seasalt Cornwall says it can't confirm how many staff are at risk of redundancy

Cornwall based fashion chain SeaSalt says it is unable to confirm the numbers at risk of redundancy following its announcement this week.

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Stopping residency at special needs school will cause ‘concern and distress’

The boss of a trust which runs special educational needs (SEN) schools in Cornwall has slammed the decision by Cornwall Council

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Five historic sites to be handed over by Cornwall Council to charity

Cornwall Council plans to hand over East Pentire Head, Warbstow Bury, Minions Heritage Centre, the Prince of Wales Engine House, and Castle an Dinas (Penwith).

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

What a Whopper! Cornwall dad who fancied a burger returns with £1m Lottery win

A spur-of-the-moment desire for a burger at lunchtime led to the father-of-four winning £1 million on the National Lottery.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

111-year-old community hospital in Cornwall could now be sold for housing

There is no covenant restricting the building or land to community or health use health leaders were told.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Sick Penzance paedophile wanted to be teenage girl's sexual teacher

His lawyer said, to try to keep his sentence down, that he's being harassed by paedophile hunters. Judge Carr was having none of it - 'You have an entrenched sexual interest in children. You represent a high risk of serious harm to children'

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New owners of Flambards Victorian Village reveal 'storied lands' revival plans

Its new owners say that the iconic and much-loved exhibition for those in Cornwall and beyond will “take centre stage"

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Flambards Victorian Village sold in advance of auction: Full details

It has been announced today that a benefactor has come forward to purchase the entire ‘Victorian Village’ section

Cornwall Live - Penzance

There could be hundreds more victims of pervert doctor who 'preyed' on young boys

He subjected patients to unnecessary anal examinations without their permission and inserted medications into their rectums

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New waste and recycling centre for Cornwall reaches build milestone

Built near Scorrier, it will help cope with the increase in food waste and recycling.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Police now hunting thieves who stole broken alloys from Helston garage

Police are now asking anyone with relevant information about the theft or anyone with footage to get in touch

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Teenager at centre of police hunt in Cornwall

Anyone who sees her should not approach her but call 999.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall planning: Mayor's anger over 'total travesty' homes scheme

The town mayor is not happy with the 'total travesty' of Cornwall Council's downgrade

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Armed police called to scene of burglary in Cornwall

A man in his 30s from Penzance was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, but has since been released on bail

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Manchester City star chats with fans during surprise visit to Cornwall

The Manchester City legend took time to speak with fans and he even signed one lucky boy's shirt

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Armed police storm estate and track down gun-toting burglars

One had a knife and a firearm

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall gets green light for UK's first commercial geothermal lithium facility

Cornwall Council has granted planning consent for this production facility to be established at the Company’s Cross Lanes Lithium Project

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Drug smugglers caught off Cornish coast with £100m of cocaine sentenced

The crime group members were found with more than a ton of the Class A drug on board their boat, the Lily Lola, in September last year.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

CAMRA Kernow announces the winner of it best pub in Cornwall 2025

The competition was exceptionally fierce this year, with three other outstanding finalists

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

'Something smells fishy': Concern as cabinet member resigns for Spaceport role

A member of Cornwall Council’s Conservative cabinet has resigned from his role as portfolio holder for the economy to take up a job as head of future air and space at Cornwall Airport Newquay.