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An artists impression of the redeveloped area, with wider pavements and green spaces and seating.

Town works to improve walkways and cycle routes

Organisers say the project will result in "a more attractive gateway into Penzance".

A group of people walking down the street holding a sign which reads Goel Montol, one of the people is wearing a red mask, hat and red jacket and dress, others around them are wearing costumes and masks.

Thousands take part in Cornish Montol Festival

The Montol Festival, which is held in Penzance, is in its 17th year.

Shann Brede is standing behind the Post Office counter handing a document to a customer. Behind her there is a noticeboard, filing and a set of wooden drawers. To her right is a till and a jar of pens and there is paperwork to her left. The customer is obscured and only her grey hair and green jumper can be seen.

Horizon issues push post-mistress to close branch

Goldsithney Post Office is closing because the Horizon computer system continues to make mistakes.

A aerial view of the dry dock in Penzance on a sunny day.

Historic dry dock awarded £2m for refurbishment

The grant towards the £4m refurbishment of the facility in Cornwall could see more jobs created.

Three members of the ORCA survey team on board Scillonian III. The members are wearing blue ORCA waistcoats. The members are standing in a line, with their arms crossed, and are smiling at the camera. The members consist of one man and two women. Another man, Scillonian III master David Redgrave, is standing next to the members. Mr Redgrave is wearing a white shirt and black tie.

Ferry route is UK's best for wildlife spotting

Transport operator says it is the third consecutive year the route has been crowned the best.

Paul Sylvester is smiling at the camera with the new building behind him. He is wearing a hard hat and a high-viz waistcoat.

West Cornwall Hospital build hits milestone

Bosses say the roof and external walls are in place for the new outpatient unit.

A GWR train coloured green and yellow, with foliage in front of it across the rail tracks. There are hedges on banks either side of the train.

Trains cancelled in and out of Devon and Cornwall

Great Western Railway says train services between London Paddington and Penzance are cancelled.

Simon Ayres, in a red and blue jumper, is smiling and standing in front of the sea with St Michael's Mount in the background.

Why I paid £169k for a disused toilet block

Simon Ayres is turning the cafe overlooking St Michael's Mount into a new cafe.

Alex Morgan is presenting the exercise book to Sean Morris as they stand outside the school.

Exercise book returned to ex-pupil after 49 years

The 1975 Roman Studies exercise book found in a school drawer is returned to a former student.