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Cornwall news, sport, weather, travel, jobs and events, covering Falmouth, Helston, Truro, Camborne, Redruth by the Falmouth Packet.
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Escape room in Cornwall named best in the UK at inaugural awards
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (405+ words) A Cornwall escape room has been named the best in the UK. Enigma Escape Cornwall in Truro, run by husband-and-wife team Oli and Megan Eastwood-Wright, took the top spot at the inaugural UK Escape Room Awards 2026. The awards recognise outstanding…...
Ferry captain begins training to pilot commercial vessels in Falmouth Harbour
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (395+ words) Master Mariner Capt. James Gilbert will fully join the Falmouth Pilots after training and familiarisation with Falmouth Harbour. (Image: Miles Carden/Falmouth Harbour) A master mariner and marine surveyor has begun intensive training to become an authorised harbour pilot in…...
Watergate Bay Hotel and SeaSpace with Green Tourism Gold
14+ hour, 58+ min ago (310+ words) Watergate Bay Hotel and SeaSpace have both received Green Tourism’s highest certification for their environmental work. Green Tourism’s scheme assesses businesses against 15 sustainability goals covering people, places and planet. It is awarded after an independent assessment. SeaSpace near Newquay combines…...
Adults-only Cornwall caravan park on sale for £1.75m after award-winning run
18+ hour, 58+ min ago (415+ words) An adults only caravan park offering "tranquillity" in Cornwall is now up for sale. Wayfarers Caravan Park, located near the village of St Hilary, off the main Helston to Penzance road, is on the market for £1.75 million. It is described…...
Falmouth Finds Gem traditional fish and chips shop takeaway
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (591+ words) As part of Falmouth Finds, our series celebrating the independent businesses that shape the town, this week we head to Quarry Hill to visit Gem Fish & Chips - the oldest continually operating fish and chip shop in Falmouth, serving generations of…...
Top 5 pub walks in Cornwall featuring coastal views, 'rare' plants and wildlife
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (562+ words) From dramatic coastal clifftops to famous local landmarks, there is plenty to enjoy when heading out for a walk in Cornwall. Adding to the appeal are some highly rated pubs where you can stop for a drink and/or food…...
Why you may see a 9ft tiger prowling through Cornwall this week
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (222+ words) A 'tiger' may be spotted prowling through the Cornish countryside this week — but this one is raising awareness, not alarm. Paul and the tiger in Dorset (Image: Paul Goldstein) Mr Goldstein, who is now almost 850 miles into the trek, is…...
Cornish artist named one of the UK's Nation's Favourite Businesses
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (303+ words) A Cornwall artist has been named one of the UK’s Nation’s Favourite Businesses for 2026. Gemma Lessinger, based in Newquay, was recognised by the Small Business Saturday campaign, nearly four years after leaving a 20-year fashion career to pursue art full-time....
Fears beach is being used as toilet in area blighted by bad behaviour
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1102+ words) A Cornish parish council has strongly objected to a licensing application for a pop-up restaurant on a beach, stating that it will exacerbate anti-social behaviour in an area where a dispersal order was in place this summer. St Minver Highlands…...
Why Port of Truro has become a hive of activity in recent weeks
1+ week, 5+ day ago (283+ words) The Port of Truro has been a hive of activity with the dredger Mannin working away dredging at Town Quay, Garras Wharf and Worth’s Quay, which will continue until November this year during suitable high tide conditions. Mannin will be…...