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The Cornishman
Drone show added to Land's End events
>> The teams from Land's End and Cornish drone firm Afterglow confirm the new partnership at the attraction’s iconic fingerpost
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February 26, 2026
The Cornishman
Young princess's playful letter from Praa Sands set to be sold at auction
A LETTER penned by the late Queen Elizabeth II as a child while she was on holiday in West Cornwall is expected to make up to £4,000 when it appears at auction in Kent tomorrow, February 27.
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February 26, 2026
The Cornishman
'Impotent' councillors say 'We may as well let Al decide it all'
MEMBERS of a planning committee demonstrated their frustration about national and local policy in relation to solar farms, with one Reform UK councillor saying: \"We may as well let AI decide it all\".
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February 26, 2026
The Cornishman
Silver ball saved from the sea in this year's Feast Day celebrations
THE community of St Ives braved the wet weather to gather for the town's Feast Day celebrations.
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February 19, 2026
The Cornishman
Drink-driver arrested after woman injured in crash
A YOUNG woman was taken to hospital after a vehicle overturned in Penzance on Monday, February 9.
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February 12, 2026
The Cornishman
Charity smashes appeal to build flats for youths at risk of being homeless
A CHARITY campaign to raise funds to build self-contained flats for young people at risk of homelessness has smashed its target of £250,000.
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February 12, 2026
The Cornishman
Opticians get baking to raise funds for Alzheimer's
STAFF at Bradleys Opticians in Penzance celebrated a double achievement with a charity cake sale in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.
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February 12, 2026
The Cornishman
Roof of former Indian restaurant in historic building collapses in storms
A HISTORIC building and former Indian restaurant which has been slowly falling into ruin over the past 20 years has lost its roof after it caved in following the recent storms.
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February 12, 2026
The Cornishman
Medal highlights inspirational tale of football pioneer
AN auction saleroom in Penzance came across an unusual find among a box of discarded coins.
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February 05, 2026
The Cornishman
Mum's desperate bid to rid housing association property of rat invasion
A MOTHER has described seeing her home invaded by rats for the second time in a year - leaving her terrified for the safety of her four-year-old son.
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February 05, 2026
The Cornishman
Artwork project catalogues unique hybrid plants on sub-tropical Tresco
AN artist and researcher has been commissioned by the Isles of Scilly Museum and Cultural Centre to create new work showcasing unique plants for the Tresco Abbey Garden History Room.
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February 05, 2026
The Cornishman
'Nothing to signal or suggest' teenager who took his own life was feeling down
THE family and friends of a teenager who died last year after being found unresponsive at home have described their devastation.
2 min |
January 29, 2026
The Cornishman
Plans to turn former church into food court
A PROPOSAL to convert a former church into a food court have sparked criticism from the building's neighbours.
2 min |
January 29, 2026
The Cornishman
Tributes to former mayor and councillor who was 'keen to foster unity' in council
FORMER mayor and Cornwall councillor has died and his legendary last words have been shared.
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January 29, 2026
The Cornishman
Application to retain holiday lodges built without permission is rejected
CORNWALL Council's planning department has refused a contentious application to keep holiday cabins that were installed in the garden of a property near Hayle without planning permission.
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January 22, 2026
The Cornishman
Former mayor and 'quiet hero' died in hospital after suffering bad fall
TRIBUTES have been paid to the former mayor of St Ives after his unexpected death.
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January 22, 2026
The Cornishman
Man fractured stepdad's skull after row with mum over brandy
A MAN who fractured his stepfather's skull when he “repeatedly punched” him in a violent outburst on Christmas Eve has received a suspended prison sentence.
1 min |
January 22, 2026
The Cornishman
Thousands of homes and businesses without power after storm batters county
MORE than 600 homes and businesses had to wait until Sunday morning for power to be restored after Storm Goretti battered Cornwall last Thursday.
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January 15, 2026
The Cornishman
Historic island devastated as 80% of trees lost in storm
EXTENSIVE damage was caused by Storm Goretti to the historic island of St Michael's Mount, with nearly 100 trees blown down.
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January 15, 2026
The Cornishman
Scenes of devastation after Storm Goretti ripped through Cornwall
MASSIVE cleanup operation was launched across Cornwall after Storm Goretti left a trail of destruction in its wake.
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January 15, 2026
The Cornishman
Joanne, who inspires others with weight loss, is named 2025 Slimming World Icon
A SUPER slimmer from Penzance has been named one of this year's Slimming World Icons - a national competition celebrating members who have transformed their lives inside and out.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Cornishman
Alice on the run for RNLI fundraiser
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD lifeboat fan has been pounding the pavements in aid of the lifesaving charity.
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January 08, 2026
The Cornishman
New dance fitness classes approved by Strictly star
A NEW dance class endorsed by Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is offering a chance to get fit in Penzance.
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January 08, 2026
The Cornishman
Tributes to 'great stalwart' after deputy mayor's death
THE deputy mayor of St Ives has died.
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January 01, 2026
The Cornishman
Town celebrates solstice with fire, music and dance
THE midwinter solstice was celebrated with misrule as thousands came together in Penzance to “turn the world upside down”.
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January 01, 2026
The Cornishman
Second phase of travel scheme to start
THE date has been set for the start of the next phase of improvement works in Penzance.
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January 01, 2026
The Cornishman
Refurbishment of library building starts as part of 'smart skills' project
IMPROVEMENTS now under way at the Cornerstone Library in St Ives are part of a new “smart skills” project.
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December 25, 2025
The Cornishman
Historic lugger’s lights shine bright in harbour for Christmas switch-on
THE crowds gathering to see Newlyn harbour’s Christmas lights switched on this year had a treat when the historic sailing vessel Barnabas was also lit up as part of the festivities.
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December 25, 2025
The Cornishman
Garden centre's Christmas tree giveaway
IN the season of giving, a garden centre near St Ives has donated Christmas trees to local schools.
1 min |
December 25, 2025
The Cornishman
Town crowned UK’s best for independent shopping
PENZANCE has been crowned the UK's leading destination for independent shopping by website The London Economic.
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