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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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Banned beach toy still posing danger to seals in Cornwall

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Banned beach toy still posing danger to seals in Cornwall
A hollow flying ring, which has been banned since last year, was found near Gweek by volunteers from the Seal Research Trust.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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‘Not a good day for Cornwall’ as council tax increases in difficult budget

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
‘Not a good day for Cornwall’ as council tax increases in difficult budget
The council will now have to make savings of more than £154m over the next three years.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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What’s on in Cornwall this February half term

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
What’s on in Cornwall this February half term
Families across Cornwall are gearing up for a busy February half-term 2026, with attractions, gardens, museums and coastal hotspots rolling out a…
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Cornish farm on the market for ‘first time since the 16th century’ for £2.75m

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Cornish farm on the market for ‘first time since the 16th century’ for £2.75m
A North Cornish farm with roots stretching back to the 16th century has come onto the market for offers over £2.75 million.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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Microbakery in Cornwall named among the best in Britain - have you visited?

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Microbakery in Cornwall named as being one of the best in Britain
The Sunday Times has revealed its choices for some of the best microbakeries around Britain, picking out 16 worth trying.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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Concerns over thousands of suspensions at two schools

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Concerns over thousands of suspensions at two Cornwall schools
Almost 3,000 suspensions were handed out at one of the Cornwall schools during 2023/24, data shows.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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New community bus offers villagers independence

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New community bus offers St Dominic villagers independence
The Saltash Red Bus begins shuttling residents to and from a Cornwall village once a week.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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How Cornwall shaped the imagination of famous writers

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
From Woolf to Poldark, the Cornwall that inspires writers
How has Cornwall inspired Winston Graham, EV Thompson, Virginia Woolf and Daphne du Maurier?
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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Exhausted puffins washing up on shore after storms

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Exhausted puffins washing up on Cornwall beaches after storms
Weak and underweight puffins have washed up on beaches in the Roseland, Falmouth and Penzance.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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Helston fights to take on Fairground Car Park as date set for decision on future

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Helston fights to take on Fairground Car Park as date set for decision on future
A date has been set for when the future of Helston's Fairground Car Park will be decided – amid a plea from the town for time to develop a plan to…
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Pensioner, 84, caused life changing injuries when she drove into pedestrian

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Pensioner, 84, caused life changing injuries when she drove into pedestrian
The court heard the 84-year-old "just did not see the victim".
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Hidden Cornwall

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🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
Hidden Cornwall - A Cadgwith connection to the Franco-Prussian War - BBC Sounds
The fishing village on the Lizard became involved in 1870. Photo: Elizabeth Dale.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Rescued from a sludge tank

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🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
Julie Skentelbery - Rescued from a sludge tank - BBC Sounds
This buzzard was trapped up to its neck in sludge before workman Keith came to the rescue
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Prolonged wet spell hampering pothole repairs

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🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
James Churchfield - Prolonged wet spell hampering pothole repairs - BBC Sounds
Cornwall's road repair crews facing a huge challenge after weeks of storms and floods.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Hidden Cornwall

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🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
Hidden Cornwall - The demise of the Redruth and Chasewater Railway - BBC Sounds
The pioneering railway was completed and running on January 31st 1886.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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An Nowodhow - the News in Cornish

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🔗: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/...
An Nowodhow - the News in Cornish - BBC Sounds
An Nowodhow is written and read by Kensa Broadhurst and was edited by Wella Morris.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Airline’s ‘grave concerns’ after council scraps daily flights to London

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Airline’s ‘grave concerns’ after council scraps daily flights to London
The airline currently providing publicly subsidised flights from Newquay airport to London has criticised a decision by Cornwall Council’s cabinet…
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Truro City sign Plymouth's Issaka and Roberts on loan

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/sport/foo...
Freddie Issaka & Caleb Roberts: Truro City sign Plymouth Argyle duo on loan
Truro City sign Plymouth Argyle youngsters Freddie Issaka and Caleb Roberts on loan until the end of the season.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Meet the apprentices working their way to the top

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Devon and Cornwall apprentices support national week
The number of people choosing to start an apprenticeship is increasing.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Blind gamer streams to raise money for charity

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Blind gamer streams to raise money for Cornish charity
Dominic Hall will be doing fundraising live stream on Twitch on 13 February.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Ice weather warning issued in Devon and Cornwall

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Yellow Ice weather warning issued in Devon and Cornwall
The warning is in place from 17:00 GMT on Friday until 10:00 on Saturday.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Vital Cornwall to London flights to end amid council funding cuts

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Vital Cornwall to London flights to end amid council funding cuts
The Council has confirmed that funding for the route has been removed from its budget
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Subsidy to end for Newquay to London flights

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Cornwall Council subsidy to end for Newquay to London flights
Councillors vote to end the local authority's subsidy of flights between Newquay and Gatwick.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Underground venue appeals after licence revoked

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Carnglaze Caverns appeals to the council after licence revoked
Carnglaze Caverns appeals the council's decision to revoke its licence on safety grounds.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Cornwall issued yellow weather warning – but it’s not for rain

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🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Cornwall issued yellow weather warning – but it’s not for rain
While the Duchy has endured persistent wet weather since the start of the new year, forecasters say this latest warning is focused on freezing…
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM