Penzance news

Former supermarket manager avoids jail over hundreds of indecent child images

Line-out action at a sunny Mennaye Field.

Line-out action at a sunny Mennaye Field.

Penzance and Newlyn beat Tiverton 33-19 to make it six wins from six

Pups have taken the plunge at Jubilee Pool Dog Day 2026 in Penzance

Pups have taken the plunge at Jubilee Pool Dog Day 2026 in Penzance

13 photos of pups taking the plunge at Jubilee Pool's eighth annual Dog Day

The digger was completely destroyed in the fire

The digger was completely destroyed in the fire

£100,000 digger set on fire at controversial Penzance development site

View from the Pagoda, Tremenheere Sculpture Garden.

View from the Pagoda, Tremenheere Sculpture Garden.

Cornwall gardens to raise funds for ShelterBox’s Nepal flood response

Trafalgar Day in Madron on Sunday 18 October 2026.

Trafalgar Day in Madron on Sunday 18 October 2026.

Cornish village honours Lord Nelson with centuries-old Trafalgar tradition

Dog Day at Jubilee Pool, Penzance

Dog Day at Jubilee Pool, Penzance

Dogs to take a dip at iconic Jubilee Pool in Penzance for annual Dog Day

Family tribute to ‘bright, funny’ young man as coroner finds no failings before death

Penzance was mistakenly named as the most expensive place to spend a penny in the UK

Penzance was mistakenly named as the most expensive place to spend a penny in the UK

Local government

Penzance council sets record straight after Daily Mail's costly toilet mistake

Anthony Price, 46, has links to Dudley and Penzance.

Anthony Price, 46, has links to Dudley and Penzance.

Police appealing to locate wanted man who has links to Cornwall

Police have renewed an urgent appeal to find a missing 44-year-old man with links to Penzance as concerns for his welfare continue to grow.

Police have renewed an urgent appeal to find a missing 44-year-old man with links to Penzance as concerns for his welfare continue to grow.

Have you seen Kevin? Fresh appeal as welfare fears mount

The life-sized willow family commemorates the impact of Storm Goretti on Trengwainton Garden,

The life-sized willow family commemorates the impact of Storm Goretti on Trengwainton Garden,

Willow family sculptures mark Cornish garden's recovery from Storm Goretti

A new Mediterranean-inspired tapas restaurant has opened at Newlyn in Cornwall

A new Mediterranean-inspired tapas restaurant has opened at Newlyn in Cornwall

New Mediterranean tapas restaurant opens in former café at Cornish harbour

Proposed padel courts in Penlee Park, Penzance

Proposed padel courts in Penlee Park, Penzance

Planning and development

Padel court plans spark concern over loss of Cornish park land

The proposed Churchill Living development would be built near the seafront in the Wherrytown area of Penzance (Pic: Planning Issues)

The proposed Churchill Living development would be built near the seafront in the Wherrytown area of Penzance (Pic: Planning Issues)

Cornwall Council

Fears elderly residents would be trapped in a retirement ‘island’ in a flood

WWII veteran Joan is among the residents at Ponsandane Care Home near Penzance

WWII veteran Joan is among the residents at Ponsandane Care Home near Penzance

Cornwall care home believed to be first in county to gain veteran-friendly status

Rhys Wynne-Jones, aka The Nightchurch Pianist, now has a new Coastline Housing home in west Cornwall

Rhys Wynne-Jones, aka The Nightchurch Pianist, now has a new Coastline Housing home in west Cornwall

Homeless pianist secures new home after going viral and raising £40,000 for charity

Police want to see community safety zones in four Cornish town where there is a concentration of crime including violent disorder and anti-social behaviour, including Falmouth

Police want to see community safety zones in four Cornish town where there is a concentration of crime including violent disorder and anti-social behaviour, including Falmouth

Cornwall Council

Areas of Falmouth, Truro, Penzance and Newquay most affected by crime

Ilia Patchkoria

Ilia Patchkoria

Picture of thief, 27, who went on shoplifting spree at Cornwall Currys stores

A giant poo is paraded through the streets of Penzance on Bank Holiday Monday

A giant poo is paraded through the streets of Penzance on Bank Holiday Monday

Giant poo paraded through streets of Cornish town in theatrical protest

A rare 1930s Patek Philippe wristwatch has sold for £59,000 at auction in Cornwall

A rare 1930s Patek Philippe wristwatch has sold for £59,000 at auction in Cornwall

Family heirloom found in jewellery box sells for £59,000 in Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall Police

Growing concern for 44-year-old man missing in Cornwall without his medication

The huge poo will be dragged by human flies along the seafront to a Penzance development

The huge poo will be dragged by human flies along the seafront to a Penzance development

Cornwall Council

'Don’t believe the poo – we will deliver affordable homes', says council

Pocketful of Stones is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a month of events and a limited-edition gin.

Pocketful of Stones is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a month of events and a limited-edition gin.

Cornish distillery marking 10th anniversary with new gin and celebrations

Martyn Boyns was jailed over unlawful wounding on his ex partner in Penzance

Martyn Boyns was jailed over unlawful wounding on his ex partner in Penzance

Truro Crown Court

Man jailed for slashing ex-partner's neck twice and stamping on her head

Jean began her nursing training at the Royal Cornwall Infirmary aged 18

Jean began her nursing training at the Royal Cornwall Infirmary aged 18

Family tribute paid to retired nurse after fatal collision in Penzance.

Richard Bandy admitted recording women in swimming pool changing rooms on his mobile phone

Richard Bandy admitted recording women in swimming pool changing rooms on his mobile phone

Pensioner admits filming women in Cornwall swimming pool changing rooms

Geddes and Cheer were jailed for two years each

Geddes and Cheer were jailed for two years each

Masked robbers threatened to ‘slit' Penzance shop manager's throat as he prayed

Still from My Ride Over a Tesla, 2026 (dir. Huw Wahl)

Still from My Ride Over a Tesla, 2026 (dir. Huw Wahl)

St Ives artist who crushed cars with tanks marks 100th birthday

More than 200 people gathered at Newlyn’s Old Harbour on Thursday, July 2, for the first-ever Boats on the Beach event.

More than 200 people gathered at Newlyn’s Old Harbour on Thursday, July 2, for the first-ever Boats on the Beach event.

More than 200 people attend 'living history' event at Cornish harbour

How the proposed new development would look

How the proposed new development would look

Local government

MP calls for answers over Penzance seafront housing development changes

Police are appealing for witnesses following the accident in Newlyn

Police are appealing for witnesses following the accident in Newlyn

Woman, 92, seriously injured in Newlyn collision as police appeal for witnesses

Local jazz musician John Cox with his 1954 Riley at the Classic Car & Bike Show

Local jazz musician John Cox with his 1954 Riley at the Classic Car & Bike Show

Hundreds turn out to see more than 100 classic vehicles at annual car show

MP Andrew George has welcomed the news that there should soon be more availability at Penzance Driving Test Centre

MP Andrew George has welcomed the news that there should soon be more availability at Penzance Driving Test Centre

Penzance driving test centre could soon see shorter waiting times

Visitors to a Cornish National Trust garden are flocking to see a giant dandelion that has grown taller than a man.

Visitors to a Cornish National Trust garden are flocking to see a giant dandelion that has grown taller than a man.

Giant dandelion towers over gardener at Cornish National Trust garden

Tom Hazzledine has announced the closure of all his high street shops

Tom Hazzledine has announced the closure of all his high street shops

Popular Cornish artisan bakery Baker Tom’s shuts three of its shops

Thousands of people took part in Mazey Day in Penzance on Saturday, the highlight of the Golowan Festival

Thousands of people took part in Mazey Day in Penzance on Saturday, the highlight of the Golowan Festival

Tens of thousands flock to Cornish town for festival 'forever flying high'

The incident was said to have happened at a nightclub in Market Place

The incident was said to have happened at a nightclub in Market Place

Doorman left with serious injuries after alleged assault at Penzance nightclub

Before and after

Before and after

Penzance landmark statue of most famous son gleams after specialist clean

Stuart Jones has been jailed after launching a Samurai sword attack in Penzance

Stuart Jones has been jailed after launching a Samurai sword attack in Penzance

Dad unable to communicate with son after neighbour attacked him with Samurai sword

A huge fallen tree stands as a memorial to Storm Goretti at Tregwainton Gardens near Penzance

A huge fallen tree stands as a memorial to Storm Goretti at Tregwainton Gardens near Penzance

Storm-damaged National Trust garden terrace reopens with new memorial

Double yellow lines painted across the junction in Penzance

Double yellow lines painted across the junction in Penzance

Local government

'Should've gone to Specsavers' - Road markings baffle drivers in Cornish town

The suspected armed robbery was said to take place at the Texaco garage near Germoe, on the Helston to Penzance road.

The suspected armed robbery was said to take place at the Texaco garage near Germoe, on the Helston to Penzance road.

Devon and Cornwall Police

Police investigate 'armed robbery' at Cornwall fuel station as 19-year-old arrested

An historic replica of Nao Victoria will start welcoming visitors onboard in Penzance from Saturday

An historic replica of Nao Victoria will start welcoming visitors onboard in Penzance from Saturday

How to go onboard historic replica of world's first circumnavigation ship in Cornwall

Appeal after e-bike rider seriously injured in Penzance collision

Before and after the clearance

Before and after the clearance

Blocked coastal path reopened after decades as campaigners force council action

Carnkie Methodist Church is one of two chapels in Cornwall sold at auction

Carnkie Methodist Church is one of two chapels in Cornwall sold at auction

Inside two Cornwall Methodist chapels now heading for a new lease of life

His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited two community institutions in Penzance

His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited two community institutions in Penzance

Royal visit highlights cultural treasures in Cornwall

Michael Ross Williams, also known as Proper Job, has shaved his head for a forthcoming role in Calendar Girls - The Musical

Michael Ross Williams, also known as Proper Job, has shaved his head for a forthcoming role in Calendar Girls - The Musical

Close shave for Cornwall entertainer whose efforts go beyond the stage

Christopher Stevens to four years and six months’ imprisonment.

Christopher Stevens to four years and six months’ imprisonment.

Man, 65, jailed for inciting child into sexual activity on a dating app

Richard Over was jailed for three years

Richard Over was jailed for three years

'Idiot' sex offender jailed after hiding dark web tablet from police under duvet

Drunk scaffolder knocked man out with single punch during 15-person street brawl

Cornish Pirates have announced a major new investment from the United States

Cornish Pirates have announced a major new investment from the United States

Cornish Pirates secure landmark US investment in English rugby first

A major NHS orthodontic provider in Cornwall has closed suddenly, leaving patients in Truro and Penzance facing uncertainty over their ongoing treatment.

A major NHS orthodontic provider in Cornwall has closed suddenly, leaving patients in Truro and Penzance facing uncertainty over their ongoing treatment.

Shock closure of River Practice orthodontic service leaves Cornwall patients in limbo