A WHALE that died after being stranded on the Lizard on Friday has been removed and was being taken to Falmouth this afternoon. The 60ft female fin whale was confirmed by a vet to have died after being found on privately owned Parbean beach near
The Packet is going to the World Cup! Yes, the Packet will be heading out to Skopje, North Macedonia, to cover the Kernow Football Alliance’s debut appearance in the CONIFA World Football Cup this summer. The Cornish representative side, which
Penryn Athletic manager Harry Pope admits that it is hard not to think about the tantalising prospect of leading the club into the South West Peninsula League next season. Athletic are one of two St Piran League clubs, along with Hayle, to have
After six years and more than £12,000 of fundraising from the community new facilities were unveiled at Falmouth Hospital this lunchtime. The day unit has been specially built to look after four patients at any one time who do not need an overnight
An irreverent non-stop party church service is coming to Truro's Old Bakery Studios this spring. 'Oh My God! It’s The Church' (OMGITC) is billed as a full-throttle and off-the-wall sermon like no other. It's a spoof congregation that's received
The community of Helston is banding together to get behind a fundraising appeal launched by Helston Town Band. Members need to replace their famous blue and gold-braided uniforms in time for this year’s Flora Day. With so much time spent outside
A new helicopter link between Penzance and Isles of Scilly will launch next month - despite its flagship aircraft being delayed due to Coronavirus. The Penzance Helicopters service will fly direct to St Mary’s and Tresco from March 17, creating
We're a nation of pet lovers - but are you aware of some of the more unusual laws which could land you in trouble? The Animal Welfare Act came into force in England and Wales in 2007 and is the most significant animal welfare legislation to be
A former Falmouth care home that has been used as an HMO in recent years is to be converted into a hotel. The main building at 2 Park Crescent was previously a home for the elderly before being converted to residential lettings as a house of multiple
SUPERMARKET chain Iceland has been forced to recall a number of vegan products on their shelves after discovering they have 'traces of milk' in them. This is obviously a problem for vegans, who don't have any products derived from animals, but
A family who had been looking for a "very vulnerable" woman last seen in Penryn say she has been found. Nicole Silcott had not been seen since 7.30pm yesterday and her family said she needed medical attention. They launched a desperate appeal
An iconic Cornish gig project is fast taking shape, securing traditional boatbuilding skills for the future while delivering a new craft for a military veterans gig club. The Energy 2 Project is based on the gig called Energy that was built by
Council tax bills look set to increase on average by just over £70 to pay for services from Cornwall Council and Devon and Cornwall Police. With Cornwall Council’s budget proposals set to go before full council on Tuesday full details of proposed
As the founder of The Poly he championed invention - and now Falmouth's university campus wants to formally recognise the life and work of Robert Were Fox. David Garwood, campus presentation manager with FX Plus, has applied for listed building
Falmouth Town Council is seeking sponsorship for five roundabouts which it manages. After entering an agreement with Cornwall Council to take over the maintenance three years ago, the town council is looking for sponsorship to ease the burden on
A man has died after a collision in Redruth. Police were called to Tolgus Wartha in the town at around 9.20pm on Tuesday after a collision between a car and a pedestrian. Paramedics were also called to the scene. A Devon and Cornwall Police
Porthleven’s fixture backlog has further intensified after tonight’s scheduled trip to Falmouth Town was postponed. The Fishermen were due to make the short journey to Bickland Park in the South West Peninsula League Premier West tonight for the
It’s all change for the British Red Cross as the charity seeks a new volunteer president for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to mark its 150th anniversary. The Red Cross is looking for a committed humanitarian, with strong local connections, to
PENRYN youngster Charlie Levick has been called up to the Cornwall under-20 squad for their latest County Championship match on Sunday. Cornwall play their only home fixture in the pool stage of the 2020 Jason Leonard Cup this weekend when they
