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Climate emergency film to be screened in Cornwall village in light of Storm Goretti ift.tt/p3XkEnm

Climate emergency film to be screened in Cornwall village in light of Storm Goretti

The People’s Emergency Briefing will be screened at Mawnan Memorial Hall in Mawnan Smith on June 25 at 7.30pm.

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Chart-topping Australian band to perform in Falmouth ift.tt/l2kcThL

Chart-topping Australian band to perform in Falmouth

The tour follows the release of their new album Marginalia, which marks a defining moment for the fast-rising four-piece as they expand their reach.

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Two‑week delays on main road out of Helston this July ift.tt/OAdthLs

Two‑week delays on main road out of Helston this July

Drivers are being warned of upcoming delays as work begins on a replacement bus shelter

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Specsavers donation helps keep Helston students safe ift.tt/qVYmBvg

Specsavers donation helps keep Helston students safe

Staff and students at Helston Community College are set to stand out for all the right reasons after receiving a generous donation of…

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Roman emperors and human connections inspire students' summer show ift.tt/78xg5Dk

Roman emperors and human connections inspire students' summer show

Their work explored powerful themes, personal experiences and unique perspectives, brought to life through a wide range of creative media.

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New exhibition shines spotlight on artist who loved West Cornwall ift.tt/FkiLfP2

New exhibition shines spotlight on artist who loved West Cornwall

Porthminster Gallery in St Ives is hosting Joan Gillchrest: A Passion for Penwith and its People from August 8 to September 26, 2026.

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Cornish holiday let company partners with conservation charity ift.tt/HzKWekG

Cornish holiday let company partners with conservation charity

Cornish Gems, based in Cornwall, has pledged to support the UK’s only charity dedicated to restoring and expanding Britain’s rare temperate…

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Cornwall tech firm powers US launch of frictionless facial recognition access ift.tt/Q1uIWqz

Cornwall tech firm powers US launch of frictionless facial recognition access

Penryn-based Salto VisionWorks, headquartered at Tremough Innovation Centre, has launched its frictionless access solutions in the USA.

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Five-day celebration of music, art and storytelling returns to Cornwall ift.tt/ZecM5RQ

Five-day celebration of music, art and storytelling returns to Cornwall

The festival blends the talents of internationally acclaimed artists and emerging creatives in a variety of venues across Cornwall.

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Helston manufacturer featured in film on tackling engineering skills gap ift.tt/d2XFxbY

Helston manufacturer featured in film on tackling engineering skills gap

A new film highlights how Cornish manufacturers are helping to tackle the UK's engineering skills shortage through apprenticeships and talent…

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Famous gardens of St Michael's Mount to open to the public for one day only ift.tt/gs5DMTx

Famous gardens of St Michael's Mount to open to the public for one day only

The island's terraced gardens, left unscathed by Storm Goretti due to their sheltered south-easterly location, will be a highlight for visitors.

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Much‑anticipated Cornwall family motor show set to return this month - details ift.tt/RqkayGE

Much‑anticipated Cornwall family motor show set to return this month - details

The West Cornwall Family Motor Show – now one of Cornwall’s most anticipated annual events – is gearing up for a vibrant return this month

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REVIEW: Why GWR's Pullman Dining service is a must-do experience ift.tt/iq0cYsI

REVIEW: Why GWR's Pullman Dining service is a must-do experience

Many of us have probably taken the train to London - and while a hefty five-hour journey, the mix of seaside and countryside views certainly makes…

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Hotel in Cornwall reopens with £1.2 million refurb after 'heartbreaking' fire ift.tt/YLS3XMV

Hotel in Cornwall reopens with £1.2 million refurb after 'heartbreaking' fire

It has been a true labour of love involving many staff members.

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19 photos from a sun drenched Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival ift.tt/8YSaNXi

19 photos from a sun drenched Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival

The day beganwith the Grand Parade featuring sea shanty groups and performers.

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Fears for seaside communities in Cornwall as coastguard payments set to be axed ift.tt/zD7N9Qk

Fears for seaside communities in Cornwall as coastguard payments set to be axed

MPs and councillors are calling for an urgent rethink on removing payments for coastguard rescue officers, fearing it could have dire consequences.

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Village floral displays under threat without new volunteers ift.tt/oTjziqb

Village floral displays under threat without new volunteers

A villaged beloved floral displays could be under threat if more volunteers don’t come forward to help keep them blooming.

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Cornwall sailor with Royal Navy marking Trooping the Colour for first time in history ift.tt/Yq4HsA9

Cornwall sailor with Royal Navy marking Trooping the Colour for first time in history

A special moment for the 92 Royal Navy personnel lining the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace - including from Cornwall.

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Angry meeting hears ‘mind boggling’ failings of Cornish council ift.tt/zFnmJ9T

Angry meeting hears ‘mind boggling’ failings of Cornish council

Among the issues is the parish clerk left a facing County Court Judgment over a bill wrongly set up in her personal name.

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40 houses to be built in Cornish village and every single one classed 'affordable' ift.tt/fl1uiI0

40 houses to be built in Cornish village and every single one classed 'affordable'

Coastline Housing is behind the scheme in West Cornwall.

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