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BBC News
2 days ago
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Man in hospital after suspected Penzance assault
A man has been taken to hospital after a suspected assault in services were called to Market Jew Street at 02:20 BST on Tuesday after reports of an assault.A man in his 40s was taken to hospital by ambulance. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or and Cornwall Police said it had arrested a local man in his 20s on suspicion of assault and criminal damage, and he remained in custody for questioning.
BBC News
4 days ago
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Swimmers rescued from sea off Penzance after getting lost in fog
A coastguard team in Cornwall said it received several 999 calls concerning sea swimmers who were shouting for Rescue Coastguard team said the swimmers off Battery Rocks, near the Jubilee Pool in Penzance, found themselves lost in the fog on Sunday morning. Jill Rylance from the team said a local vessel was able to escort the swimmers back safely to shore."If you are going to go for a swim, be mindful of the visibility," said Ms Rylance. She said: "Keep the shoreline in sight if you do go swimming but also make sure you can be seen and you have a bright tow float or a bright coloured swim cap."Ms Rylance said it was easy to become disorientated in these conditions and advised people to check the weather forecast before going out either on or in the sea.
BBC News
4 days ago
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Thousands of people attend Golowan Festival in Penzance
Tens of thousands of people filled the streets of a Cornish town to celebrate an annual event. Penzance Council said the theme for the 35th year of Mazey Day on Saturday was 'On the Crest of a Wave' which "honours the power of the Cornish coast and seas, the unique sea life and love of the ocean".The council said the event was one of the largest street parties in the UK and highlighted Golowan - the week long festival of arts, performances, culture, and year saw the introduction of a new event area in Penlee Park, organised by PZN Youth, which included entertainment and activities for all ages. It also included food stalls, a bar, craft stalls and a new Tree Lounge hang out space for young people, the council said: "After Penzance's ancient Feast of St John midsummer celebrations stopped happening at the end of the 19th century, the tradition was revived in 1991 as the one-day celebration - Mazey Day. "With the continuing support of Penzance Council, Golowan has grown over the years into a week-long festival, with Mazey Day still at its heart and now attracting tens of thousands of people to the town." The procession began at 10:00 BST on the Civic Parade and featured speeches by the Mayor of Penzance Stephen Reynolds and the Mock Mayor of Penzance, a head on a of participants from schools and community groups took park in the main parades during the day where they showcased their giant wicker models to the sound of the marching band. Penzance Council said it was proud to support Golowan through partnership and funding of Golowan Festival CIC who won the tender to run the festival and is contracted to deliver it until 2027.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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New £9m hospital outpatient unit opens
A new hospital facility has opened in Cornwall. The outpatient department at West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance cost £9m and was completed in early June. The unit was designed to provide modern, accessible and technically advanced facilities. Kate Shields, chief executive officer at NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, said the department would help deliver treatment "as close to where people live as possible". More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall The new building has technology which enables staff to offer virtual care as well as face-to-face. Steve Williamson, chief executive officer at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, said the organisation had "worked tirelessly" with NHS partners and the local community to secure the investment for the unit. Final year illustration students from Falmouth University were invited to submit works of art for one of their end-of-year modules, all of which are exhibited in the new building. Work on the build began in February 2024. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ West Cornwall Hospital build hits milestone Building work on new Cornish hospital unit starts Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
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New £9m outpatient unit opens at West Cornwall Hospital
A new hospital facility has opened in outpatient department at West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance cost £9m and was completed in early unit was designed to provide modern, accessible and technically advanced Shields, chief executive officer at NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, said the department would help deliver treatment "as close to where people live as possible". The new building has technology which enables staff to offer virtual care as well as Williamson, chief executive officer at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, said the organisation had "worked tirelessly" with NHS partners and the local community to secure the investment for the year illustration students from Falmouth University were invited to submit works of art for one of their end-of-year modules, all of which are exhibited in the new on the build began in February 2024.
