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News and updates from the county of #Cornwall #Kernow 〓〓 - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky
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Falmouth artist takes on TV challenge

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🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
James Churchfield - Falmouth artist takes on TV challenge - BBC Sounds
Jess Shrubb is appearing on Landscape Artist of the Year. Hear about her experiences.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Rock legend Neil Young to headline Eden Sessions with The Chrome Hearts

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Rock legend Neil Young to headline Eden Sessions with The Chrome Hearts
Rock icon Neil Young will bring his acclaimed Love Earth World Tour to Cornwall this summer, with a newly announced Eden Sessions date.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Big screen success for 'The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay'

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🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
Julie Skentelbery - Big screen success for 'The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay' - BBC Sounds
The film following a group of Cornish mine explorers is a hit with local audiences.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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Pedestrian taken to hospital after collision near Falmouth skate park

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Pedestrian taken to hospital after collision near Falmouth skate park
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital following a collision with a car on Dracaena Avenue in Falmouth this morning.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Northern Lights dazzle for second night in Cornwall

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Northern lights dazzle for second night across UK
After a strong geomagnetic storm on the Sun earlier this week, the aurora was spotted for the second night in a row across the UK
www.bbc.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Northern Lights dazzle across South West skies

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Northern Lights dazzle across South West skies
Photographers are quick to snap pictures of the Northern Lights over the South West.
www.bbc.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Askey hails Truro City character after comeback

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/sport/foo...
Truro City: John Askey hails character after Brackley Town comeback
Truro City show
www.bbc.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Cornwall Council found in contempt and ordered to pay £35,000 costs

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Cornwall Council found in contempt and ordered to pay £35,000 costs
Cornwall Council has been found in contempt and ordered to pay £35,000 costs to a resident in Cornwall.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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Memory café coming back after last-minute storm cancellation

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Memory café coming back after last-minute storm cancellation
PENRYN
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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'You can't keep spending more and more money': Pavilion sees £60k overspend

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
'You can't keep spending more and more money': Pavilion sees £60k overspend
The overspend in the running of the Princess Pavilion in Falmouth has been condemned by a councillor at meeting of the town council.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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Aussie-inspired brunch spot bringing new energy to Falmouth

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Aussie-inspired brunch spot bringing new energy to Falmouth
The menu is inspired by the café culture of Australia and New Zealand.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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Cornwall under multiple flood alerts following heavy rain

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Cornwall under multiple flood alerts following heavy rain
High tides and rising river levels are expected to affect both coastal and inland areas
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Council responds to Newquay airport ‘gross mismanagement’ claim

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Council responds to Newquay airport ‘gross mismanagement’ claim
Cornwall Council is owed £1.6m by Eastern Airways and Skybys taxpayer-assisted flights to London have been flying with 80 of seats empty.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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'Green bridge' completed for wildlife and walkers

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
'Green bridge' in Cornwall completed for wildlife and walkers
A new "green bridge" across the A30 is planted with native trees, grasses and wildflowers.
www.bbc.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Two houses shut over anti-social behaviour

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Two houses in Cornwall shut over anti-social behaviour
Police shut two homes for three months after reports of loud noise and suspected drug use.
www.bbc.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Dangerous driver jailed after killing grandmother

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Dangerous driver jailed for 10 years after killing grandmother
Jamie Hawken, aged 30 from St Austell, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
www.bbc.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Storm Goretti exposed Government aid for Cornwall as ‘not fit for purpose’

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Storm Goretti exposed Government aid for Cornwall as ‘not fit for purpose’
The leader of Cornwall Council has slammed the way the Government helps unitary authorities such as Cornwall following a major event like Storm…
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Cash stolen from elderly man in Cornwall: Appeal

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Cash stolen from elderly man in Cornwall: Appeal
An elderly man from Cornwall has had money stolen after three men approached him about garden work
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Council invests in residents while keeping council tax rise just 2p a week

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Council invests in residents while keeping council tax rise just 2p a week
Each year, councillors vote on the council’s budgets for the financial year ahead and decide what the precept will be
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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New base planned for town council maintenance team to work 'more efficiently'

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
New base planned for town council maintenance team to work 'more efficiently'
Currently, the team operates across seven different sites, which has made some tasks - like restoring benches and maintaining play areas -…
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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Pirates move game to Camborne after storm damage

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rug...
Cornish Pirates move Ampthill Champ Rugby game to Camborne after Storm Goretti damage
Cornish Pirates will play Saturday's Champ match against Ampthill at Camborne after damage to the Mennaye Field.
www.bbc.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Third of women farmers 'have low mental wellbeing'

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
University of Exeter study raises concerns over wellbeing of women farmers
Women in farming report higher levels of stress than rest of population, a study suggests.
www.bbc.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Dog ban: Council heard 'polarised' views over the future of restrictions on beaches

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Dog ban: Council heard 'polarised' views over the future of restrictions on beaches
Consultations on the future of dog bans on beaches in Cornwall has led to polarised and emotive views, a council meeting has heard.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Director of Cornwall's National Maritime Museum to retire after five decades

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Director of Cornwall's National Maritime Museum to retire after five decades
Richard Doughty, director of the National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) in Falmouth, will retire at the end of June 2026.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:55 AM