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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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Go-ahead for more than 500 new homes to be built in Cornish town

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Go-ahead for more than 500 new homes to be built in Cornish town
It will incorporate a mix of homes, including 132 affordable homes, split evenly between affordable rent and shared ownership.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Festive cheer fills Mullion Cove for Christmas

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Festive cheer fills Mullion Cove for Christmas
Mullion Cove has marked the start of Christmas with lights, carols, and mulled wine
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Kiefer Sutherland has fond memories of Cornwall

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🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
Kiefer Sutherland has fond memories of Cornwall - BBC Sounds
The award winning actor has been talking to David White. Photo: Getty/Toni Anne Barson
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Chart-topper Becky Hill latest headliner for next year’s Eden Sessions,

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Chart-topper Becky Hill latest headliner for next year’s Eden Sessions,
Double BRIT Award winner Becky Hill is best known for her work in the dance-pop, house, and electronic genres, with her formidable voice being one…
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Penryn sparkles for town's Christmas lights switch-on and paraden

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Penryn sparkles for town's Christmas lights switch-on and paraden
The highlight of the night came when Shirley Richards, a Penryn Council staff member retiring after 45 years of service, was invited to switch on…
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Concerns over 'life line' bus after firm leaves

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Cornwall residents concerned after bus firm stops operating
First Bus is ending all 14 services by the middle of February 2026 and Go Cornwall will step in.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Spaceport Cornwall shortlisted as testing location

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Spaceport Cornwall shortlisted to host hypersonic aircraft
The European Space Agency says it will choose between two sites for its Invictus programme.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Cornish shanty group lands royal gig at Duchess of Cornwall's carol service

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Cornish shanty group lands royal gig at Duchess of Cornwall's carol service
The Duchess of Cornwall's Christmas Carol Service is getting a special performance from a Cornish shanty group
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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New clothing to be delivered to Ukraine children

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
New clothing to be delivered to Ukraine children from Cornwall
Children at an orphanage in Lviv will benefit from the items, ahead of Christmas.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Man decorates cul-de-sac with Christmas lights

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Man decorates Cornish cul-de-sac with Christmas lights
The £400 electricity bill for the festive display is paid for by Dan Noall and his family.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Council confirms Christmas waste collection changes and dates for Cornwall

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Council confirms Christmas waste collection changes and dates for Cornwall
There will be changes to rubbish and recycling collection schedules across Cornwall this Christmas and New Year period
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Highly anticipated drone show cancelled after technical faults found

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Highly anticipated drone show cancelled after technical faults found
A highly anticipated drone display has been cancelled due to technical issues discovered during final checks.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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More than 200 homes in Cornwall could be hit by ‘mansion tax’

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
More than 200 homes in Cornwall could be hit by ‘mansion tax’
At least 212 Cornish homes look likely to be hit with a ‘mansion tax’ surcharge announced in the Budget, but many more could also trigger the…
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Falmouth councillors lead protest over bin removal as litter levels soar sixfold

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Falmouth councillors lead protest over bin removal as litter levels soar sixfold
Community clean-up reveals six-fold increase in rubbish after Cornwall Housing removes public bins
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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American investor buys stake in Truro City

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/sport/foo...
Truro City: Dawn Sports and Entertainment buy stake in National League club
Truro City's owners sell an 8.33% stake in the National League club to US investor Dawn Sports and Entertainment LLC.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Longer rail journeys warning due to 'vital' work

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Rail users warned of longer journeys due to 'vital' Cornwall work
Network Rail says the work will take place between Truro and Penzance in December.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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'We shot ourselves in the foot' - Truro boss Askey

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/sport/foo...
Truro City: John Askey frustrated as errors cost them points at Hartlepool United
Truro City boss John Askey says he is getting frustrated by his side's errors after another National League defeat.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Weekly round-up: Stories you may have missed

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Weekly round-up: Devon and Cornwall stories you may have missed
Funding fears for stroke survivors and a 98-year-old cycling for charity are among the stories.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Disruption as rain hits the South West

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Disruption as rain hits the South West coast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain on Monday.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Call out violence against women, rugby team urges

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Cornish Pirates urges people to call out violence against women
The rugby team appears in a video that says "respecting women doesn't make you less of a man".
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Roadworks cause delays on main school route in Helston – how long will they last?

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Roadworks cause delays on main school route in Helston – how long will they last?
Main Helston school routes face delays this week due to road works
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Cornish fish group taken over by Falklands firm

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Cornish fish group taken over by Falklands firm
It has established itself as a leading supplier of fish in the UK and Europe in recent years.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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100th birthday celebrated near Falmouth in a very special way

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
100th birthday celebrated near Falmouth in a very special way
Sylvia Weatherhead and her family have a long connection with the garden.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Festival success for Cornish mine exploration film

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/articles/...
Festival award for Cornish mine exploration film mental health
The documentary maker followed the Carbis Bay Crew on underground adventures for two years.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Council sets provisional date to fell lime trees

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Cornwall Council sets provisional date to fell lime trees
Campaigners argue the removal of the trees in Falmouth is unlawful.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:14 AM