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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Locals slam 'severely broken' NHS as £412k spent on consultants amid staff cuts

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust has come under fire for launching not one but two waves of redundancy consultations in as many weeks

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Bid to rid Cornwall of taxi zones could result in costly 'free for all', say concerned drivers

The council wants a 'simplified' single Cornwall-wide zone but some taxi drivers warn of higher fares and 'leaving our most vulnerable in rural areas stranded'

Cornwall Live - Penzance

'Dreamy' Cornish town with fairytale castle and clear blue sea

It's a place many would describe as 'fairytale' - a town on the coast of the UK which has everything including a stunning castle

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Cornwall Live - Penzance

Fury at vile and racist graffiti in 'beautiful' Cornwall town

The shocking discovery including swastikas has been blasted as 'disgusting and wrong'. 'My heart absolutely dropped... seeing something so hateful in the beautiful town I’ve lived in my whole life.'

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Cornwall hospitals spend £412,000 on job cuts consultation consultants

The union Unison says it equates to about 17 entry level nurses' salaries for a year and it has called on the trust to pause the consultation that is due to make staff redundant just before Christmas

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Fishermen reel in Hayle in St Piran Premier Division (West)

Porthleven produced the performance of the day in the Premier Division (West) of the Kernow Stone St Piran League by handing out a 3-2 defeat to leaders Hayle.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornwall battle to the end but lose out in nail-biting golf final

The tournament at Harrogate Golf Club saw a nail-biting final session, with all four sides starting the day level on match points.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Major sponsor extends partnership with St Ives sports club

St Ives Rugby Football Club is delighted that Polmanter Touring Park has extended its sponsorship to continue supporting its youth section again this season.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Lizard Argyle progress to third round of cup

An impressive 3-2 victory for the Lizard Argyle 1st team yesterday afternoon as they made the long, 179-mile round trip to Morwenstow.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish side run in 11 tries at Syston to maintain perfect start

Camborne maintained their 100 per cent record at the top of National Two West with a convincing win on a first-ever visit to Syston.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

The week's latest football fixtures for Cornwall teams

A list of the latest football fixtures across Cornwall this week.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Falmouth Town Reserves fight back to earn a point in 3-3 draw

Marc Vercesi put the Magpies in front and, after 20 minutes, Charlie Young doubled the score when he netted at the far post.

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Trio of wanted men from Cornwall on the run from police

You may recognise one or more of these individuals

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Seasalt teams up with respected clothing brand to launch menswear collection

The partnership brings together the shared values of both brands: high-quality fabrics, practical design, style, and a celebration of British manufacturing

Cornwall Live - Penzance

Live: Police hunting man over breach of restraining order

He has links across the South West

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Police hunt for man wanted over assault and non-fatal strangulation

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for help from the public to locate Jake Brady who is wanted in connection with a report of assault including non-fatal strangulation.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Shock resignation of Reform UK leader in Cornwall

Cllr Rob Parsonage’s shock departure comes just days after the deputy leader of the Reform group on the council, Cllr Rowland O’Connor, resigned from the party.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish 'angel' network marks first anniversary and £189k funding for four companies

The Cornwall Angel Network, launched in October 2024, has brought together more than 25 angel investors.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Gothic church in Cornwall could become fancy flats

Developers say the church is in danger of demolition or collapse due to decay.

Falmouth Packet | West Cornwall

Cornish theatre company shares top award at the Minack

The Minack, perched on the cliffs of Cornwall, wrapped up its vibrant summer season, which featured 43 different plays, musicals and music events.