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Minack Theatre funds greenfield roadbuilding plan in Cornwall clifftop AONB
Controversial theatre Charity with £4m cash and six-figure profits funds new greenfield road plans, suggests finance by major housing development    Read more...


Case of bluetongue virus strain confirmed in sheep
It is the first case of the BTV-8 variant of the disease in the UK since 2008, officials say.    Read more...



Campaign aims to boost night-time economy
Falmouth BID says the campaign will run from 3 October through to March 2026.    Read more...



New commander pleased to serve 'fantastic county'
Chief Superintendent Bradley will oversee police teams in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.    Read more...



Truro 'won't get carried away' after win - Askey
Truro City manager John Askey says his side will not get ahead of themselves after their biggest-ever fifth tier victory.    Read more...



Rescuer thought he might die in 1975 weir disaster
A former police office recalls being called to Cromwell Weir, where 10 soldiers died.    Read more...



Cornishman killed at Trafalgar 'brought home'
A plaque is unveiled in Pte Richard Masters' hometown 220 years after he was killed in action.    Read more...



CCTV cameras installed to improve public safety
Saltash Town Council says CCTV cameras have been installed across the town.    Read more...



How the King’s vision is shaping next wave of new towns
King Charles's views on town planning were once controversial but are now an influence on new developments.    Read more...



Most beaches ending lifeguard cover for the season
There will still be 23 beaches in Cornwall, Devon and Jersey where RNLI lifeguards cover weekends.    Read more...



Exhibition celebrates life of tarot card artist
The weekend art exhibition celebrates the life and work of Tarot deck artist Pamela Colman Smith.    Read more...




Source: BBC News
News headlines from around Cornwall and Penwith today.