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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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December 18, 2025
The Cornishman
Seafront gardens reopen to public in redevelopment scheme revamp
PENZANCE'S seafront garden reopened following a revamp as part of a controversial wider redevelopment.
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December 18, 2025
The Cornishman
'World's most overdue library book' finally returned after four decades
A BOOK taken out from a Cornwall library more than four decades ago has finally been returned.
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December 18, 2025
The Cornishman
Police investigate 'middle class' delicatessen burglar
SHOPKEEPERS in Newlyn say they believe a number of stores have fallen victim to the same burglar in recent weeks and they hope a man captured on camera can help police with their inquiries.
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December 11, 2025
The Cornishman
Family sues hospital over asbestos exposure death
THE family of a former cleaner who died of a cancer linked to asbestos exposure is suing the hospital where she worked.
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December 11, 2025
The Cornishman
Major restoration works begin on historic quay and harbour
CONSERVATION work has begun to secure the historic stone parapet of the Old Quay in Newlyn, thanks to funding from Historic England.
1 min |
December 11, 2025
The Cornishman
Triathlete Katie in top ten in the world
A TRIATHLETE from Penzance is feeling on top of the world after taking on the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella.
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December 11, 2025
The Cornishman
Charity gig to raise funds for Hurricane Melissa victims
LATIN and Afro-Caribbean band Kizamba’s upcoming gig at the Acorn in Penzance will be raising money to help victims of the devastating Hurricane Melissa - witnessed firsthand by one of the band’s members.
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December 04, 2025
The Cornishman
Hundreds of singers unite for Shanty Shout to raise cash for health centre
THE ninth St Ives Shanty Shout has brought almost 100 hours of singing to the town and raised almost £5,000 for its Edward Hain health and wellbeing centre.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
The Cornishman
Fears Grade II-listed building could collapse after cracks appear in walls
A HISTORIC building which previously housed an Indian restaurant is a danger to the public, it has been claimed, with its walls cracking and roof caving in.
3 min |
December 04, 2025
The Cornishman
RNLI forced to ride out storm at sea
BAD weather and choppy seas forced an RNLI crew to wait for hours in their lifeboat after being called to a rescue off St Ives.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
The Cornishman
Air link to capital returns as first Skybus flight takes off
THE first Skybus flight from Cornwall to London has taken off, weeks after the collapse of former provider Eastern Airways.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
The Cornishman
Elderly man's body found after major search is launched
»A BODY was found on a coast path in West Cornwall after concerns were raised for a man's welfare.
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November 27, 2025
The Cornishman
Andrea, 71, wins glory for Cornwall in New York City Marathon 2025
A WOMAN from Newlyn who was the first female runner over 70 to cross the line in this year's New York Marathon says running is possible at any age.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Cornishman
Remembrance Day service held for sapper falsely declared a deserter
A SPECIAL remembrance service has been held in honour of a Cornishman who was falsely declared a deserter while trying to recover from tuberculosis after the First World War.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
The Cornishman
Duke of Cornwall opens new access road for football club despite delay
PRINCE William was forced to delay his arrival in the county on Thursday last week after thick fog set back his plans.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
The Cornishman
Family 'looking to the future' after newspaper editor's death
A MAN in his seventies who was found dead by police at a property in St Ives has been named locally.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
The Cornishman
Cornishman recycles used fishing nets to stop land and sea pollution
It might not be the first place you'd think of when it comes to global innovation, but in the past 10 years Cornwall has become home to one of the most forward-thinking recycling models around.
3 min |
November 13, 2025
The Cornishman
Escapee flamingo Frankie ‘spotted’ on France coast
An adolescent flamingo which escaped from Paradise Park Wildlife Centre in Hayle may have been spotted on the coast of France.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
The Cornishman
Holiday lettings agency has new £2.5m home
SELF-CATERING holiday letting agency Sapphire Holidays has celebrated the opening of its new offices at Onyx House on the Hayle Business Park following a £2.5 million investment.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
The Cornishman
Empty high-rise tower block could be replaced with smaller building
HOUSING association LiveWest has submitted a planning application to demolish the now empty seven-storey Fountain Court tower block on St Clare Street in Penzance and replace it with a slightly lower building.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
The Cornishman
Works sold for trust artist founded
A COLLECTION of avian art is being auctioned by the conservation charity the artist helped to create.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
The Cornishman
Runners complete course before cut-off time
>> Hayle, Runners celebrate age category wins, course personal bests and first-time feats at the multi-terrain Rosemullion 10k
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November 06, 2025
The Cornishman
Celebrations for local nurse who has devoted 50 years to working for NHS
A NURSE has been honoured for her 50 years of service to the NHS.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Cornishman
Residents exasperated with unreliable lifts at shopping centre
THE owner of Penzance’s Wharfside shopping centre has come under fire from a resident of the town who says unreliable lifts and escalators are making life a misery for customers and occupants of the building.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
The Cornishman
Comment from News Media Association chief executive
Owen Meredith
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October 30, 2025
The Cornishman
Food festival offers best of culinary culture, community and connection
PENLEE Park in Penzance was transformed into a haven of culinary artistry, music, wellness and community spirit as the town’s Food Festival 2025 drew food-lovers and families from across Cornwall and beyond.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Cornishman
Musician channels Black Sabbath as guitar god in royal ballet show
AT 12 years old Marc Hayward was captivated by the opening riff of Black Sabbath's Iron Man, marking a pivotal moment in his life.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Cornishman
'Disturbing' racist graffiti spotted in Penzance car park
» A RESIDENT has expressed her horror after racist graffiti, including Nazi symbols, appeared in a car park.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Cornishman
Gig club travels to capital to compete in Great River Race
MEMBERS of Pendeen Pilot Gig Club have travelled to London to compete in the annual 22-mile Great River Race on the Thames.
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