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Cornwall News, Things to Do, What’s On In May 16, 2026

'Where will we park?' Readers raise concerns over new hospital plans
by cornwalllive@reachplc.com (Claire Elliott) on November 8, 2026 at 4:03 pm
The new women and children's hospital in a new location at Treliske could be up and running by 2032 - and bosses say the lost parking will be replaced
Cornish heroine who took on British Empire remembered in South Africa with funeral commemorations
by cornwalllive@reachplc.com (Olivier Vergnault) on November 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm
More than 650 people took part in the funeral commemorations with many more watching
'Uncomfortable' Isles of Scilly ferry trip turned stomach-churning in video
by cornwalllive@reachplc.com (Greg Martin) on November 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm
On her last day in service, we look back at one of the Scillonian III ferry's bumpier rides that we captured on video - where, remarkably and despite a warning, some passengers could be seen sitting out on deck while crashing through waves
Cornwall honours the fallen in emotional Remembrance Sunday services
by cornwalllive@reachplc.com (Phoebe Hobbs) on November 8, 2026 at 3:47 pm
Services were held across the county
Cornish Pirates have to learn lessons after shock Richmond defeat
by cornwalllive@reachplc.com (Phil Westren) on November 8, 2026 at 2:43 pm
Pirates beaten at home to dent hopes

Corserv chief executive leaves with immediate effect
by Lee Trewhela on November 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm
His departure comes at a difficult time for Cornwall Council following the resignations of both its chief executive and chief finance officer
Coastal Cornwall - Spectacular and legendary location is a crowd-pleaser
by Andrew Townsend on November 8, 2026 at 11:00 am
Latest stop in our mammoth exploration of the fantastic coast of the county
Why football fans are being asked to take extra coats to match in Cornwall
by Andrew Townsend on November 8, 2026 at 5:00 am
Charity praises generosity of people who have donated footwear
Judges left with tough decision in Bodmin Guy Fawkes competition
by Aaron Greenaway on November 8, 2026 at 5:00 am
Some striking entries left the judges with a tough decision on who to choose as the winner
Torpoint students contribute to global reading record attempt
by Ben Howe on November 8, 2026 at 5:00 am
Torpoint Community College was one of 3,000 schools, libraries, businesses and community groups who took part.