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In this issue

April 24, 2025

Fundraiser launched after football pitch damaged by traveller group

A YOUTH football club has seen its pitch ruined by a group of travellers.

2 mins

Mural painted outside embassy in support of activist

ACTIVISTS from Greenpeace UK have painted a mural outside the embassy of the Republic of Korea in London to show their support for a fellow activist from St Ives and four others who have been trapped in South Korea since November.

2 mins

Spneb, world's 'oldest' Humboldt penguin, marks her 37th birthday

A HUMBOLDT penguin believed to be the oldest of its species in the world has celebrated its 37th birthday.

Spneb, world's 'oldest' Humboldt penguin, marks her 37th birthday

1 min

Anger over sewage pollution spotted in St Ives Bay

THERE is growing anger after yet more sewage pollution blighted one of Cornwall's seaside towns.

Anger over sewage pollution spotted in St Ives Bay

3 mins

Medieval eatery on market drops price by £175k

A WELL-KNOWN Cornwall restaurant and former cinema which came on the market for the first time after being in the same family ownership for decades has had a massive price drop.

1 min

Homes approved despite affordable housing concerns

CORNWALL Council planning committee has approved plans by the council's own development company Treveth to build 40 homes despite concerns about the amount of affordable properties.

2 mins

Having a laugh at festival

THE Comedy Club is coming to this year's St Ives September Festival with three top performers appearing in the same show.

1 min

Revitalised shopping centre is new restaurant and retail hub

ONCE run-down shopping centre is enjoying a resurgence with a swathe of new shops and restaurants opening.

Revitalised shopping centre is new restaurant and retail hub

2 mins

Proposal for green recycling centre causes major stink

PLANS to build a facility to recycle wood and green waste near a village have generated a huge wave of opposition, with more than 120 people airing their concerns on Cornwall Council’s online planning portal.

1 min

Creativity and culture on Isles of Scilly

A NINE-day cultural festival on the Isles of Scilly will offer a packed programme of events across all five inhabited islands.

1 min

'Rare opportunity' as former gallery to be auctioned

A FORMER art gallery in St Ives is for sale by auction with a guide price of £250,000 to £275,000.

'Rare opportunity' as former gallery to be auctioned

1 min

Ghostly drama is group's debut

ST Ives is set to get a little chillier this spring with the opening of an original ghost story at Porthmeor Studios.

Ghostly drama is group's debut

1 min

Competition marks trust’s anniversary

A SMALL charity which cares for some of Cornwall's most important historic places is launching a photography competition to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

1 min

Cash for community projects

CHARITIES and community initiatives looking for support are being encouraged to apply to South West Water's Neighbourhood Fund.

1 min

Bishop's plea for charity fundraiser

THE Bishop of St Germans is encouraging people to take part in a major charity appeal to help communities around the world.

Bishop's plea for charity fundraiser

1 min

Councillors clash over Spaceport job controversy at final meeting

NCENSED councillors ignored their own lawyer's warning and hammered Cornwall Council's leadership with a barrage of questions about a top Tory councillor being given a head role at Spaceport Cornwall, which is run by the council-owned Corserv company.

Councillors clash over Spaceport job controversy at final meeting

2 mins

Dogs offered unique day out at RSPCA fundraiser

A FUNDRAISING event for the RSPCA which brings dogs to one of Cornwall’s gorgeous beaches is back next month.

Dogs offered unique day out at RSPCA fundraiser

1 min

UK's first commercial lithium factory gets approval from Cornwall Council

THE UK's first commercial geothermal lithium production facility has been green-lit in Cornwall.

UK's first commercial lithium factory gets approval from Cornwall Council

1 min

Accountancy firm wins best workplace award

A SOUTH West accountancy firm is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s 20 best large workplaces for the first time.

1 min

South West leading UK economic growth

THE South West of England is making a sizeable contribution to the UK’s economic growth, according to new research, writes Hannah Baker.

1 min

Death of the dollar is suicide

PART Four in our series: the global shift away from the US dollar.

Death of the dollar is suicide

3 mins

Whatever the election's outcome, it still won't be fair

COUNTY council election season approaches again, exposing a perennial conflict - a reality that undermines orthodox electoral strategies and shatters many common assumptions about how Cornwall's political parties respond to the demands, hopes and aspirations of voters they must appeal to.

2 mins

People want action to curb rising tide of antisocial activities

FEELING safe and protected in our homes and communities is something that we all wish for - long for, even.

2 mins

Chief Constable cleared of criminality but still facing a misconduct inquiry

THE suspended Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall will not be prosecuted over allegations of sexual offences.

Chief Constable cleared of criminality but still facing a misconduct inquiry

2 mins

Upcountry councils 'absolutely not' buying homes

PERSISTENT rumours that councils in the north of England and the Midlands are buying homes in Cornwall to house people from their areas have been firmly dismissed by the councillor responsible for housing in the county.

1 min

HAS CHARACTER AND CHARM

This family house, full of charm and character, boasts almost a third of an acre of gardens, ample parking and a stone barn with potential.

HAS CHARACTER AND CHARM

1 min

RECENTLY UPDATED

Just south of the town centre and moments from Penzance promenade and seafront, No.1 Regent Terrace is a recently renovated Grade II listed family house with five to six bedrooms, an annexe, and parking for multiple vehicles.

1 min

All-round effort needed in ongoing battle against antisocial behaviour

New attempts to tackle a rise in antisocial behaviour incidents in Devon and Cornwall are already beginning to show positive results, a conference has been told

All-round effort needed in ongoing battle against antisocial behaviour

4 mins

People are urged to be wise when watching wildlife

POLICE are warning nature-lovers to be responsible when watching marine wildlife.

People are urged to be wise when watching wildlife

3 mins

Your Forest for Cornwall keeps growing

SPRING is now definitely with us, and what a great winter season it’s been for growing the Forest for Cornwall; the weather has been on everyone's side to get lots of trees in the ground.

Your Forest for Cornwall keeps growing

2 mins

CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...

With vivid colours and big impact, Californian lilac is a dream in spring

CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...

2 mins

Tamar Cup glory: Cornwall enjoy cross-border win to please Roberts

OARED on by a big Easter holiday crowd, Cornwall won the Tamar Cup back from Devon ina pulsating encounter.

2 mins

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The Cornishman Newspaper Description:

PublisherReach Publishing Services Limited

CategoryNewspaper

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyWeekly

The Cornishman is a weekly newspaper based in Penzance.

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