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The Cornishman
'Serial rebel' is making history in Cornwall's 'gritty diamond'
A MAN who describes himself as a “serial rebel” and only stood as a councillor for the first time four years ago has made history in the town he calls home.
4 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Creatives back £3.8m fundraising appeal to save Hepworth work
COMEDIAN Jenny Eclair and sculptor Sir Antony Gormley are among the backers of a £3.8 million fund-raiser to save a Dame Barbara Hepworth artwork \"for the nation\".
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Owners of South West Water report loss of £72.7m
SOUTH West Water owner Pennon has reported widening losses while it said hiking water bills this year would help fund its £3.2 billion investment plans.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Life of a Cornish art legend is honoured
A new book describes the work and times of Newlyn’s Harold Harvey, writes Athwenna Irons
4 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Golf courses urged to capitalise on American market
CORNWALL'S golfing industry could capitalise on a resurgence in American golfers travelling overseas as green fees at Britain's best courses soar, it has been claimed.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Man tried to hide Class A drug inside pregnant woman
A DRUG user with a criminal record for possessing cocaine has been jailed after being caught hiding thousands of pounds'- worth of the drug inside a heavily pregnant, vulnerable woman's body.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Big names and local talent at this year's LitFest event
THE 14th Penzance LitFest, which runs from July 1 to 5, has announced its line-up, featuring big-name authors and local talent.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Collaborative effort brings together simple message: protecting nature is not enough
CORNWALL and the Isles of Scilly are celebrated for their wildlife, and visitors come to enjoy our natural environment and landscapes from all over the UK and the world.
3 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Blind woman charged for car park overstay after conditions changed
A BLIND woman who also struggles to walk has been fined for overstaying in a car park after being caught out by a change to its terms and conditions.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Historic lugger named Flagship of the Year by national organisation
A HISTORIC St Ives lugger has been appointed as one of four national Flagships of the Year for 2025 by National Historic Ships UK.
2 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Miracle Theatre hits the road with a new adaptation of Twelfth Night
Prepare for belly laughs, heartache, gloriously outrageous characters, and a contemporary twist proving that it's hearts, not parts, that truly matter
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Askey and Harvey take top NLS honours
TRURO City's remarkable National South title winning campaign was acknowledged at the National league's end of season awards night with manager John Askey being crowned manager of the year and striker Tyler Harvey winning both the golden boot and national South player of the year.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Photography competition marks 25th anniversary of lakes trust
THE South West Lakes Trust is running a 'Love Your Lakes' photography competition as it marks 25 years of protecting, enhancing and sharing the region’s inland waters.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Former cabinet member apologises for conduct code breach over Spaceport job
A FORMER senior Cornwall councillor has apologised for breaching the unitary authority's code of conduct by backing a £200,000 grant to Spaceport Cornwall after he'd been offered a job there.
3 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Royals raise a toast as crowds enjoy another successful show
A DOUBLE royal visit stole the limelight at the Royal Cornwall Show as tens of thousands of visitors enjoyed the three-day celebration of all things agriculture.
3 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Lead-swinging colleagues are worst irritant, survey says
ALMOST half of South West employees have told a survey that people not perceived to be doing their jobs properly are the thing that makes them angriest at work.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
'Back to basics'
New Cornwall Council leader reveals priorities for the next four years and 'big challenges' which lie ahead. See pages 13, 32-33
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Rescue after embankment fall
A PERSON was rescued after falling down an embankment into a stream.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Step aboard Spanish tall ship replica during visit
A SPANISH tall ship, El Galeón Andalucía, will be coming to Penzance this month.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Success for farm business
THE owners of a Cornwall farm say meat sales have risen by 30% amid surging demand for sustainable produce.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Vaulting ambition: precious metals firm brings empty bank back to life
A FIRM which buys precious metals has brought some sparkle back to an abandoned town-centre building by opening a new branch there.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
New Cornwall Council leader sets 'back to basics' agenda
Liberal Democrat Leigh Frost is now in the hot seat at County Hall and is determined to make a real difference, as he told Local Democracy Service reporter Lee Trewhela
7 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
New approach to council's problems deserves a chance
FOR all the hordes of armchair critics always ready to explain, at length, exactly what's wrong with Cornwall Council, few of them would be willing to change places with its new leader Leigh Frost, who sets out the new administration’s agenda in our pages today.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Redruth go top of the Premier Division after a thrilling victory in the rain at Wadebridge
WEEK six of the Bond Timber Cornwall Cricket League was the first week where there was widespread disruption due to the weather.
3 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Cabinet members are appointed to lead new council
THE portfolio-holders for Cornwall Council’s new Lib Dem/ Independent administration have been announced, with many councillors holding cabinet positions for the first time.
3 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Photojournalist leaves 'rich archive of images' documenting the life and history of Cornwall
A CORNWALL-BASED photojournalist has died at the age of 80 after a short illness.
4 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Project working to restore the Fal catchment area with innovative source-to-sea initiative
ENVIRONMENT COLUMN, CO-ORDINATED BY THE CORNWALL NATIONAL LANDSCAPE TEAM
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Corporate insolvencies are at their highest since last July
THE regional chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 has responded to the latest data on insolvencies in England and Wales.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Pauls fights back with win at low-key affair
Now the Newquay Bomb wants his British middleweight belt back
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Drug addict forced to do 'dirty work' is spared jail term
A VULNERABLE woman caught up in drug-dealing has been spared jail - but warned to stay out of trouble.
2 min |