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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Penzance teen inflicts domestic violence he suffered on others

He humiliated his own mum by changing her Facebook page with photos of her coming out of the shower or asleep and saying she was an exotic dancer. There were also violent incidents, in front of young kids.

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

The 'easiest and hardest' places in Cornwall to pass your driving test

These are the places you don't want to be taking your test

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall planning: Fears housing will impact Cornwall's mining World Heritage Site

Plans for the same site have already been rejected THREE times and there IS a desperate need for affordable housing in the rural parish

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Helston schoolgirl's Christmas kindness gets help from RNAS Culdrose

Squadrons and departments across RNAS Culdrose came together to support Elsie's Christmas food drive

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

PICTURES: Santa arrives to Cornish Christmas light-switch on event in style

Despite Storm Darragh, festive spirits remained undampened in Newlyn on Friday, as hundreds turned out for the Christmas light switch-on.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Back-to-Back Win Secured by The Pirates in Second Half

In December 2022, the Pirates had lost 15-14 at Caldy’s Paton Field ground, but this time around, in Round 7 of the Championship, they won 22-3, thus also recording a league win for a second week running.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Helicopter and lifeboats deployed in search for missing Penzance man

Hugo Bedward vanished on Saturday night and concern is growing for his welfare

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Hundreds of homes in Cornwall still without power after Storm Darragh

Many properties across the Duchy are still without power this morning (Monday, December 9)

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

PICTURES: Packet readers share their 2024 Christmas light displays

Packet readers have been sending in pictures of their homes lit up for Christmas

Cornwall Live - Penzance

AD FEATURE: Crowlas house with large gardens and business potential for sale

Kernyck is within walking distance of Marazion beach

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Two days left to bid in Christmas auction raising funds for children's charity

The annual Christmas online auction is raising funds for the Cornish children's charity.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Live: Urgent search to find man who vanished from Penzance

You should call 999 if you see Hugo Bedward

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Packet Property of the Week: Charming four-bedroom home near Truro for sale

A unique and stunning four-bedroomed home in Cornwall is this week's Packet Property of the Week

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Story behind famous Cornish tree that fell into the sea

The curious tree appears to be growing on the beach at Praa Sands, and has inspired books, poems and countless Instagram posts

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

More than 2,000 homes without power in Cornwall as Storm Darragh hits

More than 2,000 homes across Cornwall are now without power as Storm Darragh continues to take down power lines.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Celebrate a Cornish Christmas with National Trust estate

A Cornish Christmas is set to light up Trelissick, near Truro, with a month of festivities planned from December 7 to January 5

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Top tips for choosing a real Christmas tree this year by Cornwall garden centre

Cornwall garden centre Trevena Cross Nurseries has put together a guide on how to get the most out of your real Christmas tree.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Six volunteers recognised for more than 150 years of service to charity

The Samaritans of Cornwall at Truro recognised their commitment during its annual general meeting in November.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Resident fell 40 times at Penzance care home

He even broke his leg and needed surgery amid a raft of allegations about failings

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New homes would lead to ‘unnecessary destruction’ of hamlet’s rural setting

People opposed to plans to build a housing development in a Cornish hamlet believe it will lead to the “unnecessary destruction” of World Heritage Site.