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The Cornishman
Gallery exhibition wins in heritage awards
PENLEE House has won Exhibition of the Year at the Cornwall Heritage Awards hosted by Cornwall Council.
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May 28, 2026
The Cornishman
Offender jailed after police found forbidden device on surprise visit
A REGISTERED sex offender has been jailed after he was found in possession of a tablet computer, breaching a court order intended to prevent him from viewing indecent images of children online.
2 min |
May 28, 2026
The Cornishman
Food festival held on beach wraps up after another successful event
THE UK’s only food festival held on a beach has come to a close for another year.
2 min |
May 28, 2026
The Cornishman
Attraction reveals summer drone show
A new drone show has been announced by Land’s End as part of its Magic in the Skies summer event
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May 21, 2026
The Cornishman
One of Penzance's longest-serving mayors makes way for new leader
ONE of Penzance's longest-serving mayors says he’s looking forward to “digging out the surfboard and wetsuit and getting back in the water” when he steps down from his civic role after three terms in office.
2 min |
May 21, 2026
The Cornishman
Duke of Cornwall selling a fifth of Duchy land for housing and nature
PRINCE William has revealed plans to sell a fifth of his Duchy of Cornwall estate in the next 10 years in an effort to support housing and nature.
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May 21, 2026
The Cornishman
Yet more roadwork woes for town as utilities company scheme starts
AFTER enduring months and months of road and gas works Penzance is not yet out of the woods, after utility firm Wales and West announced more bad news.
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May 14, 2026
The Cornishman
Family's tribute to 'tiny and mighty' baby Ottilie who died unexpectedly
FAMILY say they are devastated after their “tiny and mighty” baby daughter died suddenly following a routine procedure at five months old.
3 min |
May 14, 2026
The Cornishman
Body of autistic man found on beach
THE body of a young man struggling with autism and mental health issues was discovered on a beach 63 miles away from where he disappeared, an inquest into his death heard.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
The Cornishman
Orthodontic patients left stranded as dental practice ceases NHS care
NHS orthodontic patients have been left abandoned without critical treatment after two dental practices closed to NHS patients with immediate effect and terminated all appointments.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
The Cornishman
Gig club wins big at Championship
MOUNT'S Bay Pilot Gig Club came home with a haul of four medals from the 35th World Pilot Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
The Cornishman
Church to connect community with flower festival
A FLOWER festival will be held at St Ia's Church in St Ives on Bank Holiday Monday with the theme of Connection and Community.
1 min |
April 30, 2026
The Cornishman
Workers abused and spat at over roadworks causing chaos in town
CORMAC staff have been on the receiving end of foul abuse and even spat at because of controversial highway work in an already congested fishing port.
2 min |
April 30, 2026
The Cornishman
The Women of Scilly take centre stage in new museum exhibition
AN exhibition celebrating the lives, voices and experiences of women in the Isles of Scilly is set to become a permanent feature of the new Isles of Scilly Museum and Cultural Centre.
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April 30, 2026
The Cornishman
Planning committee reluctantly approves solar farm
A CORNWALL Council planning committee has unanimously approved plans to build a solar farm on more than 25 hectares of agricultural land despite residents' warning that the development would devastate a historic area.
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April 30, 2026
The Cornishman
Refused 200-acre solar farm passed by planning inspector
A DECISION by a Cornwall Council planning committee to refuse a controversial application to build a solar farm covering 22 fields has been overturned at appeal.
2 min |
April 23, 2026
The Cornishman
Singers in fine voice as historic choirs join for first performance
TWO Cornish choirs hit the high notes with sellout audiences when they collaborated for the first time in their long histories.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
The Cornishman
Studio showcases potter’s ongoing exploration of wood-firing process
A NEW exhibition showcasing work by emerging potter Ellie Woods is being hosted online by the Leach Pottery.
1 min |
April 23, 2026
The Cornishman
Historic house gifted to charity to preserve heritage for generations
A GRADE II*-listed Georgian country house near Penzance has been gifted to the Cornwall Heritage Trust, securing its future and enabling its heritage to be shared with the community again.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
The Cornishman
Former photojournalist to give talk after exhibition
THE changing nature of press photography over the past 70 years will be explored by former Cornishman photojournalist Greg Martin at a special event next week.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Cornishman
PAT dog Bonnie honoured
A THERAPY dog who brings joy to residents of a care home in West Cornwall has been honoured with her very own “Hollywood Walk of Fame” paw print for her long service.
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April 16, 2026
The Cornishman
Images star in photography awards
THREE images captured in West Cornwall have been recognised in the South West Coast Photographer of the Year 2025 awards.
1 min |
April 16, 2026
The Cornishman
Family still waiting for Storm Goretti compensation
A RESIDENT whose family had to move out after being left without power for five days during Storm Goretti has still not received compensation nearly three months later.
2 min |
April 09, 2026
The Cornishman
Student awarded national title for artwork inspired by local rock pool
AN A-level art student who was inspired by Mousehole rock pool and Dame Barbara Hepworth has been named winner of The Arts Society 2025-26 National Competition.
1 min |
April 09, 2026
The Cornishman
MP slams decision to close branch claiming bank is ‘not by your side’
THE closure of a Lloyds bank branch has prompted the local MP to warn that - contrary to its slogan - the lender is “not by your side”.
3 min |
April 09, 2026
The Cornishman
Fears raised over risk of retirement development planned for seafront
CONCERNS are growing in Penzance that proposals to build 56 flats near the seafront will put “vulnerable residents” at risk of flooding.
3 min |
April 02, 2026
The Cornishman
Swimmer owes his life to rescuers who had just finished training day
A HOLIDAYMAKER who got into difficulty while swimming in near-gale-force conditions says he owes his life to RNLI lifeguards on a training day.
3 min |
April 02, 2026
The Cornishman
Residents oppose closure of historic bridge to traffic
>>> Old Bridge in Newlyn, which has now been closed to traffic
3 min |
March 26, 2026
The Cornishman
Milestone first voyage of the year for Isles of Scilly ferry's last season
THE iconic passenger ferry Scillonian III departed on her first sailing of 2026 last Monday - the last time the ship will begin a new season of service.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
The Cornishman
Strategy sets out plans to protect Mounts Bay from coastal erosion
RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on plans to lessen the impact of storms, flooding and coastal erosion on towns and villages in Mounts Bay.
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