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Penzance

Three railway tracks at the centre of the site. There is a green fence surrounding the tracks and there are three barriers at the end of each track.

Plans for new park and cycle facility approved

Construction of the new facility will begin in the autumn, says Cornwall Council.

A wide shot of one of the shops on Market Jew Street which has been boarded up and covered with graffiti. There is a cleaning crew outside of it.

Man taken to hospital after suspected assault

Emergency services were called to Market Jew Street on Tuesday morning.

The Jubilee Pool from the outside. There is a white wall surrounding the pool and there is sea around it.

Swimmers rescued from sea after getting lost in fog

Falmouth Coastguard reminds swimmers to be mindful of the visibility before going in the sea.

A person with a giant white ball on their head, with eyes and skeletal features drawn on it

Thousands of people attend Mazey Day festival

Tens of thousands of people filled the streets of Penzance for the Mazey Day event on Saturday.

Dr Francis Old, Chris Couch, Steve Williamson, Lynda Sherfield-Wong, Karl Martin, Jeff Houghton and Lewis Saundry are standing in a line smiling outside the building. Mr Williamson is holding a giant key.

New £9m hospital outpatient unit opens

The Penzance unit is part of work to deliver treatment "as close to where people live as possible".

The Mayor of Penzance cuts a ribbon in front of a new building. A crowd of people behind him who were involved in the restoration project cheer. The building has old granite stonework but modern windows.

Garden house reopens after nine-year restoration

The project includes a sensory garden and a local archive and features a modern extension.

A man stands next to a plywood sign painted with the children's characters Noddy and Big Ears. He wears a short sleeve shirt.

Shop owner reunited with Noddy sign after 38 years

Roger Salter is "blown away" by being reunited with the sign that was on the front of his shop.

Prince William, standing by trees, wearing a dark green shirt

Duke of Cornwall gives £70k to YMCA Cornwall

Prince William's donation goes towards a £250k project to provide accommodation for young people.

Judith has shoulder length blonde hair, is smiling, and wearing a set of sunglasses. She is wearing a blue jumper on top of a pink shirt.

Theatre group founder makes King's honours list

Judith Nicholls is one of 11 people from Cornwall included in this year's King's Birthday Honours.