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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Developer says new 325‑home scheme could help tackle Britain’s huge housing backlog

A major 325‑home scheme has been unveiled, with the developer saying it could help ease one of Britain’s longest housing waiting lists

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Cornwall Live - News

'Scenic tidal river' in Cornish town given important designation ahead of summer

It is one of three new inclusions in the South West

Cornwall Live - News

Cornwall swan's skin ripped off in horrific dog mauling

Her eggs have remained in an empty nest and her mate is in mourning

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Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish farmer fined after river pollution kills more than 1,600 fish

A Cornish farmer has been ordered to pay more than £3,700 after a major pollution spill killed thousands of fish in a north Cornwall river.

Cornwall Live - News

Cornish farmer caused so much pollution 1,600 fish died

Around 2,300 gallons of digestate had entered the water from a tank

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Every Cornwall beach with dog restrictions in 2026 - dates and times in full

Cornwall’s seasonal dog restrictions have now come into force, with dozens of beaches introducing daytime bans running from now until the end of September

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Maritime icon set to steam back into Cornwall this week

One of Britain’s great maritime icons is returning to Cornwall, offering passengers the chance to step aboard a living piece of seafaring history

Cornwall Live - News

Paedophile sent back to jail after TikTok ban breach 'can't believe it'

'I can't believe I got nicked for using TikTok. I'm wounded'

Cornwall Live - News

Public to have their say on wave of new homes in Cornish town

Some residents are already saying its reached 'saturation point'

Cornwall Live - News

Iconic Cornwall space base set to be sold to the Americans

The deal needs UK Government approval

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish school to host colour run to raise funds for hospitals

Flushing School will host the colour run to support Great Ormond Street Hospital and the CLIC Ward at Treliske Hospital in Truro.

Cornwall Live - News

New details as Holly Collinson still missing in Cornwall after six weeks

Holly Collinson was wearing a hospital gown, a green jumper and trainers with black and yellow bags underneath used as socks

Cornwall Live - News

Woman in serious condition after being hit by car in Truro

She was airlifted to hospital

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

New images released of Holly Collinson last seen leaving hospital in March

At the time, Holly was wearing a hospital gown, green jumper and trainers with bags wrapped around her feet

Cornwall Live - News

Dawn French left speechless by question from granddaughter she shares with Lenny Henry

Former French and Saunders star Dawn French has spent more than four decades in the public eye, but she was left stumped when her young granddaughter asked if she was really 'Dawn French'

Cornwall Live - News

Cornwall MP statement after Motability pauses Drive Smart 'black boxes'

Motability confirmed that the controversial scheme would be put on hold for the time being

Cornwall Live - News

'I love you' stalker warned to let go or face time at HMP Exeter

A judge has warned him that he would probably find any time in prison a very unpleasant experience

Cornwall Live - News

Man who died in Cornwall College building fall is named

The college says it is supporting staff and students

Cornwall Live - News

Terrified woman fears ex will kill her after traumatic incident

He put his hands around her neck in front of horrified children

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Daylight burglar who struck homes across Cornwall and Plymouth jailed

A prolific burglar who launched a relentless string of daylight raids across Plymouth and South East Cornwall has been jailed after a detailed police investigation brought him to justice