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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Gulval invaded by exotic peacocks pooing everywhere and lording about

Residents are feeling under siege as they roam into gardens, hop onto cars and take over patios - but 'they're the prettiest problem to have'.

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Chancellor slammed for 'ignoring' Cornwall in Spending Review

But Labour MPs in Cornwall have retaliated, suggesting "bit of misunderstanding about the process."

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Royal Mail driver lucky to be alive after being taken out by crop sprayer

The farmer has been sentenced. These injuries shared by Royal Mail driver David's wife are truly horrific and ended his career. This video of the crash is heart-stopping.

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Famous warship's commanding officer (from Porthleven!) wins inaugural award

The captain of Britain’s most famous warship has been named the first winner of a new Royal British Legion award dedicated to a former naval leader

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Much-loved Cornish attraction to host gala weekend

The event marks the 200th anniversary of train travel and follows the success of last year’s 50th birthday gala.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

College named best in the county opens new state of the art building

Opened by the Cornish college that has recently been recognised as national apprenticeship provider of the year

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Heightened police presence in Cornish town to find suspect who made threats

An appeal has been launched to trace a man who was making threats to members of the public in Bodmin

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Firefighters respond to caravan fire that spread to car and shed

Firefighters from across Cornwall were called to a significant blaze which started in a caravan on Wednesday

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Poundland stores in Cornwall under threat of closure after chain sold for £1

The chain has stores in Falmouth, Truro, Redruth, Camborne, St Austell, Penzance, Newquay, Liskeard and Launceston which are all now under the threat of closure.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Neighbours fear 'classy' new venue in Penzance will lead to antisocial behaviour

A 90-year-old venue will get a new lease of life providing all sorts of entertainment for residents as late as 2am - but not all of them are happy. 'Drunken behaviour and wanton vandalism is a daily occurrence in the area and there are also major issues with Class A drugs.' The man behind it says a ...

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Extended three-day thunderstorm weather warning for Cornwall

The Met Office has issued a three-day weather warning for thunderstorms for the whole of Cornwall

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

‘They see lives saved’: Petition launched to save Cornwall’s Fire Co-Responders

A petition to save Cornwall’s fire co-responder service has been launched just days after it was announced the scheme would be phased out

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

First responder called to death of man discovered it was his own son

The coroner praised the father's bravery "in the extraordinary circumstances in dealing with what you dealt with" that night.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Holiday heartbreak as managing director dies trying to rescue dog

He was on holiday with his family in Cornwall when the tragic accident happened one morning last October.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Legendary Spanish galleon replica to dock in Cornwall harbour for the first time

A visitor from the golden age of sail will soon be docking at a Cornwall harbour for the very first time.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Mystery plane draws giant 'flower' over Helston

Aviation enthusiasts were left captivated and slightly confused this afternoon, after an unmarked aircraft traced what looked like a flower pattern in the skies above Helston

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Why you may be getting a visit from National Grid if you live in Redruth this week

The National Grid will be visiting customers’ properties in Redruth from this week

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Watch out for thunder storms tomorrow morning in Cornwall

An area of heavy rain and thunderstorms will move northwards, perhaps leading to some travel disruption in a few places on Thursday morning.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

MP calls for more robust measures to tackle councillors' behaviour

One of Cornwall’s Labour MPs – whose constituency has seen concerns raised about two councillors in recent weeks – has called for more robust measures to tackle “egregious behaviour” by councillors.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Veteran honoured for 'lifetime of selfless service' at Culdrose

Family, friends and representatives from across RNAS Culdrose, including five former commanding officers, gathered to bid farewell to Paul Chambers last week