Falmouth Packet

Cornwall seaside spot named among England

The Cornish seaside town of St Ives has been named among England's best towns for a two-day recharge. Here's why.

Cornwall beach famous for white sands among The Odyssey filming location dupes

A spot on the Cornish coast has been named as a great dupe for a filming location on The Odyssey

Met Office reveals when to expect next heatwave in the UK as temperatures rise

The Met Office has warned Brits to brace for a fifth heatwave of the year - see exactly when.

Drone trials involving Cornwall show new military technology

It could reshape the future of military operations.

Award-winning Cornish chocolate company marks first year in new shop

It brings bean-to-bar chocolate, sustainability, and a little bit of indulgence to the heart of Falmouth.

Camborne shop attack: teens arrested after staff assaulted and doors damaged

Arrests have been made after shop workers were assaulted and property damaged during a late-night disturbance in Camborne, police have confirmed.

PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

Jon Boutcher also told MPs there is currently an acceptance in society of misogyny which he has never seen before.

Groundbreaking drone trials see another UK first happening here in Cornwall

For the first time Royal Navy helicopters have used live data from multiple drones to target a moving vehicle.

Proposed supported living flats on neighbour

A neighbour has warned against approving plans to demolish a house and replace it with four supported living flats and a communal hub.

Royal Navy and tall ship to participate in classic regatta

The commanding officer will be invited to present the day's prizes for racing on Saturday, June 14, at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club.

Falmouth Book Festival to host off-season events including John Suchet talk

The Falmouth Book Festival concluded earlier this month, and these off-season events aim to keep the literary spirit alive in the area.

The ships calling Falmouth home for Christmas next week

Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships Argus, Mounts Bay and Lyme Bay will be in Falmouth for Christmas.

Cornwall Film Festival celebrates 21st anniversary year with exciting programme

Cornwall Film Festival is celebrating its 21st Anniversary Year with an exciting programme of films and events.

David Bowie fan re-discovers hat given to him by superstar at second ever Glasto

A David Bowie superfan has rediscovered a hat the icon gave him more than 50 years ago - as he served him porridge at Glastonbury.

Circus Funtasia thanks Cornish public for support as it reveals new act

A circus that tours Cornwall every year has thanked the public for its support after a serious incident at one of its shows earlier in the summe…

Coffee from Cornwall among trio winning awards for Queen

Three Cornish businesses have been honoured by the Queen with awards.

Ikea opens doors on first UK high street small-format site

The Hammersmith outlet is a quarter of the size of a traditional Ikea store.

Government abandons ‘amber watchlist’ plans for travellers

The amber watchlist would have applied to countries at risk of being moved into the red category.