A controversial £20m loan paid to a council in Essex, which was made “effectively bankrupt” after apparently being cheated out of millions, has been repaid to Cornwall Council in full. An investigation – by BBC Panorama and the Bureau of Investigative
A chef at a pop-up Christmas snow dome needed hospital treatment after being punched in the eye by a doorman who was supposed to be protecting the event. Security guard Matthew Quick, from Cornwall, attacked victim Martin Hepworth when they were
The owner of a convenience store in the heart of a seaside village has announced it will close its doors permanently after three years. Sandy Stores has been the go-to shop for people to buy food, drinks and pasties for their trips to Praa Sands
A POPULAR Helston-based taxi service has announced it is looking for a buyer after announcing the last shifts of two of its drivers. Award-winning taxi service, Dan Dan the Taximan, owned by Dan and Emma Lomas, has announced that it is currently
NEW data released by NHS England has shed light on allegations of abuse and neglect of adults in care settings. The data, which comes from NHS England's Safeguarding Adults Collection (SAC), covers the period between April 1, 2022, to March 31
AN 'infectious, pyrotechnic' chef has joined the team at a popular bar and kitchen in Flushing. Andrew Tuck, formerly the acclaimed head chef at the St Kew Inn, is taking the helm as Head Chef of the kitchen at Flushing’s Harbour House from the
ARSON has been identified as the cause for two vehicles being on fire near Penryn during the early hours of this morning (Weds Dec 6). At around 3am on the morning of Wednesday, December 6, an appliance from Falmouth attended a call from Devon
A Cornish company has received recognition at the National Scaffolding Awards. ScaffFloat, a Penryn start-up, was commended in the innovation category at the London event last week. The firm uses patented scaffolding-based technology to construct
One of Cornwall Council’s most senior officers has admitted that the local authority is paying school-run taxi drivers too much money. The matter arose during a discussion this week about the council’s finances which have been hit by a £16m overspend
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain to hit much of the Duchy tomorrow (Thursday). A weather warning has been put in place for heavy rain and strong winds from midnight on Thursday until 7pm, with
COMPLETION of the St Agnes to Truro Saints Trail route has taken a step forward with the installation of a new traffic-free bridge over the A30 at Chiverton. The 48-metre structure will enable walkers, cyclists and horse riders to cross the busy
CAMBORNE bounced back to form with a comprehensive victory over a spirited Exeter University side to consolidate fourth spot in the National League Two West table, writes Martin Symons. Though the visitors opened the scoring with a penalty the
Cornwall Council’s deputy leader David Harris has denied the council’s finances are “spiralling out of control” as he revealed that overspending by the local authority has risen to £16m so far this financial year. He was responding to comments
Enter this festive farm photography competition and you could be in with a chance of winning an exciting prize. The Packet's sister title South West Farmer is holding its annual competition, asking people to send in pictures of the Christmas celebrations
CORNISH Pirates welcomed Doncaster Knights to the Mennaye Field for this Sunday afternoon Round Six game in the RFU Championship, writes Phil Westren. The Cornish Pirates team showed minimal changes in their starting XV to the one that faced Ampthill
POLICE in Cornwall are warning the public not to approach a man wanted on recall to prison. Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for the public's help to locate 25-year-old Freddie Clow, who is wanted on recall to prison. Clow was previously
Campsites and ‘glamping’ sites across Cornwall have been named winners in this year’s Camping and Glamping Awards. The annual campsites.co.uk Camping and Glamping awards highlight the best camping, glamping, and touring sites across the UK, celebrating
Huge shock and sadness has greeted the news of the death of a very well respected Helston vet and long-standing member of the St Martin community. Johnny Alston, a veterinary surgeon at Head and Head and Head Veterinary Practice for more than 30
Falmouth Community Football Club showcased its festive spirit over the weekend - and raised £1,700. The team, which is based at Falmouth School, welcomed 300 children age four to 16 to partake in football training, with intervals to visit Santa
Bodmin Town Band have been awarded £1,000 through Persimmon Homes’ Community Champions scheme. The generous donation from the builder's Cornwall & West Devon business will help cover expenses for the band's touring activities. The nearly century-old
Families from two Cornish charities were treated to a special preview of the Tunnel of Lights attraction at Charlestown’s Shipwreck Treasure Museum. The magical outing was aimed at families under the care of Children's Hospice South West and Penhaligon
A Cornish entrepreneur has developed a unique app aimed at reducing street harassment. Jack Blundell, 24, from Falmouth, is the brains behind RouteBuddies, a safety-focused platform that has just launched with backing from NatWest's Entrepreneur
The new owners of of a popular Falmouth beach cafe have revealed their vision for the future of the site, including a wellness building with showers and changing rooms. Gylly Beach Café on Gyllyngvase Beach was bought by Healeys Cider this year
A LUXURY Cornish hotel has celebrated the tenth anniversary of its spa by winning a coveted award. The Headland spa, which has recently marked a decade of indulgence with the introduction of its Decadence experiences, has been named the best in
