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- BREAKDOWN: Cornwall Councillor and Newquay Mayor explains defection from Greens to Labour.
Newquay Town Mayor and Cornwall Councillor for Newquay Trenance, Drew Creek has left the Green Party after its… Read more: BREAKDOWN: Cornwall Councillor and Newquay Mayor explains defection from Greens to Labour. - Is MK – The Party for Cornwall set to change its name?
Mebyon Kernow – The Party for Cornwall is looking to change its name in an attempt to broaden… Read more: Is MK – The Party for Cornwall set to change its name? - Activists take on NHS in hopes to end Palantir Contract.
Last week, activists in Truro joined an international day of action to ‘Say NO to Palantir in our… Read more: Activists take on NHS in hopes to end Palantir Contract. - BREAKING: Cornish mine to be funded by US Department of WarThe company managing the Redmoor mine near Callington has secured $9.25m (£7m) of funding from the US Department… Read more: BREAKING: Cornish mine to be funded by US Department of War
- Israeli official responsible for killing aid worker from Cornwall says he is “not sorry”
Comments made by the IDF Colonel responsible for ordering the drone strike that killed seven aid workers in… Read more: Israeli official responsible for killing aid worker from Cornwall says he is “not sorry” - Company grilled by residents on plans to dredge Falmouth Docks.
Last night, a packed Cornish Bank hosted Falmouth’s third community conversation on the expansion of its historic dockyard.… Read more: Company grilled by residents on plans to dredge Falmouth Docks. - Who are the developers pushing the dredging of Falmouth Docks?
Suspicion is growing in Falmouth around plans to redevelop the town’s world-famous natural docks. Grassroots campaigners have begun… Read more: Who are the developers pushing the dredging of Falmouth Docks? - Police using AI tech to monitor festival-goers in Newquay, despite falling arrest rate.
Devon and Cornwall Police have announced they will be using a Live Facial Recognition (LFR) van in Newquay… Read more: Police using AI tech to monitor festival-goers in Newquay, despite falling arrest rate. - UNCOVERED: University of Exeter’s New Partnerships with leading arms companies.
The University of Exeter has formed new partnerships with some of the world’s most prominent arms manufacturers, Cobblestone… Read more: UNCOVERED: University of Exeter’s New Partnerships with leading arms companies. - Reform UK “Bitterly Divided” says councillor defecting to Restore.
The Cornish far-right has split further, as defecting councillor Bruce Craze, who represents Four Lanes, Beacon and Troon,… Read more: Reform UK “Bitterly Divided” says councillor defecting to Restore. - Why were Tamar Crossings protesters policed so heavily?
On Saturday, protestors marched across the Tamar Bridge to advocate for the abolition of Tamar Crossing tolls. Tamar… Read more: Why were Tamar Crossings protesters policed so heavily? - We tried to question Reform Cornwall on plans to ban Kernewek – they left us on read.
Cornwall’s political figures have hit back at Reform UK after the party backed a parliamentary amendment to ban… Read more: We tried to question Reform Cornwall on plans to ban Kernewek – they left us on read. - BREAKING: Vote of no confidence in university leadership PASSED as redundancies announced
In an extraordinary all-staff meeting today, a vote of no confidence in the University of Exeter Vice Chancellor… Read more: BREAKING: Vote of no confidence in university leadership PASSED as redundancies announced - Water boss given £270k bonus despite overseeing parasite outbreak.
The chief executive of Pennon Group, a British utility company that owns South West Water, was given a… Read more: Water boss given £270k bonus despite overseeing parasite outbreak. - EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners launch boycott against live events at disgraced Church.
During the International Sea Shanty Festival, a dedicated group of campaigners picketed Falmouth’s King Charles the Martyr Church,… Read more: EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners launch boycott against live events at disgraced Church. - Hundreds march in Falmouth as new guidance creates “hostile environment” for trans people
Over 300 people marched through Falmouth today as part of the town’s second annual Trans Pride event. Protestors… Read more: Hundreds march in Falmouth as new guidance creates “hostile environment” for trans people - Cornish woman amongst those kidnapped by the Israeli Defense Forces.
Katy Davidson, a 49-year-old oyster expert from Newquay, joined more than 400 members of the Sumud Flotilla, which… Read more: Cornish woman amongst those kidnapped by the Israeli Defense Forces. - UNCOVERED: Cornwall councillor uses Twitter account under false name to spread hate.
Councillor Dulcie Tudor with Kelly-Jay Keen (2024). Via: X, @DollyVarden68. Dulcie Tudor, Cornwall Councillor for Threemilestone and Chacewater,… Read more: UNCOVERED: Cornwall councillor uses Twitter account under false name to spread hate. - Cornwall Reform Councillor defects to Further Right Restore.
This morning, Roger Tarrant, Cornwall councillor for Redruth North, announced his departure from Reform UK and his role… Read more: Cornwall Reform Councillor defects to Further Right Restore. - Councils declare no confidence in South West Water – anti-privatisation wave hits cornwall.
This week, 4 local and parish councils passed a motion of no-confidence in South West Water (SWW). Local… Read more: Councils declare no confidence in South West Water – anti-privatisation wave hits cornwall. - Cornwall Wildlife Trust speaks out on Council plans to reintroduce carcinogenic pesticide.
Cornwall Council has inadvertently formed a coalition against them in the last two weeks, after an “ultimatum” was… Read more: Cornwall Wildlife Trust speaks out on Council plans to reintroduce carcinogenic pesticide. - Cornish Residents Trespass on aristocratic land in campaign for public access.
On Saturday, Right to Roam Kernow organised a trespass on the Boconnoc Estate, Lostwithiel, with a dozen Cornish… Read more: Cornish Residents Trespass on aristocratic land in campaign for public access. - Devon and Cornwall Police undermine the Met by refusing to make arrests under Terrorism Act in Truro.
At 1pm this afternoon, 2 supporters of Defend Our Juries took part in a silent demonstration outside of… Read more: Devon and Cornwall Police undermine the Met by refusing to make arrests under Terrorism Act in Truro. - The Eden Project’s “Anthropy” Conference: defence start-ups, dirty banks, and fascist MPs.
In March 2026, over 2000 of the UK’s ‘forward-thinkers’ gathered at the Eden Project for the 4th annual… Read more: The Eden Project’s “Anthropy” Conference: defence start-ups, dirty banks, and fascist MPs. - Docks expansion – Town Council helps to sell out Falmouth to the Arms Trade and Cruise Industry.
On Monday night, Falmouth Town Council’s Planning Committee, a consultative body on the expansion of the town’s docks,… Read more: Docks expansion – Town Council helps to sell out Falmouth to the Arms Trade and Cruise Industry. - Activists raid Sainsbury’s in national campaign to fight against Wealth inequality.
This morning, activists in support of Take Back Power took action in Sainsbury’s by redistributing food products in… Read more: Activists raid Sainsbury’s in national campaign to fight against Wealth inequality. - Which Cornish MPs voted to scrap Trial by Jury?
This week, a majority of Labour Party MPs voted to pass the government’s Courts and Tribunals Bill, the… Read more: Which Cornish MPs voted to scrap Trial by Jury? - Cornwall’s biggest food supplier drops Neo-Nazi councillor “Farmer Pete”.
Mylor Parish councillor Peter Lawrence has been dropped by Cornwall’s largest food supplier following a campaign by activists… Read more: Cornwall’s biggest food supplier drops Neo-Nazi councillor “Farmer Pete”. - What’s going to happen to Falmouth Docks? Toxic waste to ruin coastal waters.
In May 2025, the plan to dredge Falmouth Docks was announced. Already the deepest natural harbour in the… Read more: What’s going to happen to Falmouth Docks? Toxic waste to ruin coastal waters. - Your Party Cornwall candidate expelled from party during elections
Rob Rooney, president of Cornwall Trades Council, has been expelled from Your Party for holding dual membership of… Read more: Your Party Cornwall candidate expelled from party during elections - Group given slap on the wrist for illegal hunting practices.
Today, Kernow Hunt Sabs revealed the hunt group that was issued a Community Protection Warning (CPW) in January… Read more: Group given slap on the wrist for illegal hunting practices. - Local Council votes for community plan to tackle weeds instead of carcinogenic pesticide.
At a full meeting this week, Penryn Town Council sought to resolve an arduous dispute over the use… Read more: Local Council votes for community plan to tackle weeds instead of carcinogenic pesticide. - The Celtic Storm coming for Labour in the May Local Elections.Polling for the May 2026 local elections hasn’t come as a shock given the poor performance of the… Read more: The Celtic Storm coming for Labour in the May Local Elections.
- EXCLUSIVE: Mebyon Kernow looks to future changes on its 75th anniversary
Party’s Development Officer discusses MK’s legacy and signals changes for its future, including standing for Westminster seats. This… Read more: EXCLUSIVE: Mebyon Kernow looks to future changes on its 75th anniversary - 2025, what the Cornish movement has achieved.
The year has been a remarkable one for the Cornish autonomy movement. Campaigners from all over Cornwall and… Read more: 2025, what the Cornish movement has achieved. - EXCLUSIVE: Reporters record Illegal hunting practices in Cornwall.
At 11am yesterday, Helston’s Cury Hunt, comprised of around 20 adults and children on horseback and accompanied by… Read more: EXCLUSIVE: Reporters record Illegal hunting practices in Cornwall. - “We’re working all loopholes…” Inside Cornwall’s Landlord-only meeting.
An extraordinary meeting took place last week in Redruth, promoted and hosted by infamous letting agency Lang-Llewellyn, with… Read more: “We’re working all loopholes…” Inside Cornwall’s Landlord-only meeting. - EXCLUSIVE: NHS Trust Misled staff and public about plans to close hospital.
In a statement released to the press this week, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been accused of… Read more: EXCLUSIVE: NHS Trust Misled staff and public about plans to close hospital. - Community bullied by police and Private Security as Trelawney Trees cut down.
This morning, Cornwall Council and private contractors began cutting down the now-famous Trelawney trees in Falmouth. As they… Read more: Community bullied by police and Private Security as Trelawney Trees cut down. - Meet some of Cornwall’s most transphobic Councillors.
A number of interesting developments came out of the final Full Council meeting of 2025. One comment that… Read more: Meet some of Cornwall’s most transphobic Councillors. - Newquay community beats appeal to build holiday villas on cliffs.
Yesterday, an appeal put forward to the Planning Inspectorate by Living Quarter Properties (Porth) Ltd., a luxury housing… Read more: Newquay community beats appeal to build holiday villas on cliffs. - Truro and Penwith College staff vote YES for strike action
Teaching staff at Truro and Penwith College are among 32 further education colleges which have voted for strike… Read more: Truro and Penwith College staff vote YES for strike action - Devon and Cornwall Police overwhelmed by the number of protesters defying ban on Palestine Action.
Today, twenty-six people defied the ban on Palestine Action outside of Truro Cathedral, Cornwall, by holding signs that… Read more: Devon and Cornwall Police overwhelmed by the number of protesters defying ban on Palestine Action. - Resident doctors in Cornwall join strike action
Resident doctors will be on strike for the second time this year as part of an ongoing pay… Read more: Resident doctors in Cornwall join strike action - Like everywhere else, Reform are falling apart in Cornwall, here’s how.
May’s Local Election map, with the 28 seats originally held by Reform UK. Whether it’s personal squabbles in… Read more: Like everywhere else, Reform are falling apart in Cornwall, here’s how. - Cornish MP amongst those supporting Palestine Action Motion
Andrew George MP and other delegates in the West Bank, April 2025. An Early Day Motion was tabled… Read more: Cornish MP amongst those supporting Palestine Action Motion - Your Party Cornwall set to host first rally in Church disgraced by Slave Trader Memorial.
Jeremy Corbyn will speak in Falmouth this coming weekend as part of a series of Your Party rallies… Read more: Your Party Cornwall set to host first rally in Church disgraced by Slave Trader Memorial. - Cornwall on the World Stage: Delegation Attends International Conference in Mallorca
Kernow Rydh, the youth branch of Mebyon Kernow, travelled to Palma de Mallorca earlier this month to participate… Read more: Cornwall on the World Stage: Delegation Attends International Conference in Mallorca - Plaid’s Local Roots Defeat Reform’s Imported Suits in Caerphilly.
The people of Caerphilly made history yesterday. In a by‑election triggered by the death of Labour MS Hefin… Read more: Plaid’s Local Roots Defeat Reform’s Imported Suits in Caerphilly. - Falmouth’s mural erasure: Artist censorship, misleading statements, and Community pushback.
Since local artist Holly Astle reached out to Cobblestone Media earlier this month to go public on the… Read more: Falmouth’s mural erasure: Artist censorship, misleading statements, and Community pushback. - Penzance displays solidarity in Red Line protest for Gaza.
Yesterday, a group of 150 Cornish residents gathered on the Penzance promenade at 11:30, for a “Red Line… Read more: Penzance displays solidarity in Red Line protest for Gaza. - EXCLUSIVE: Falmouth Authority erases artwork because of Artist’s political protest.
Holly Astle, the artist behind a beloved public mural in Falmouth, has spoken out after learning that a… Read more: EXCLUSIVE: Falmouth Authority erases artwork because of Artist’s political protest. - Cornwall Police expose Labour and Met lies as no arrests made at Defend Our Juries protest in Truro
On 4th October, six people from Defend Our Juries with signs reading “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine… Read more: Cornwall Police expose Labour and Met lies as no arrests made at Defend Our Juries protest in Truro - Emergency demo in Camborne as Israeli forces illegally intercept humanitarian aid ships
Around 30 people gathered in Camborne Commercial Square this afternoon to demand the Government offers protection for the… Read more: Emergency demo in Camborne as Israeli forces illegally intercept humanitarian aid ships - Penzance community space champions Black History Month
The Redwing Gallery in Penzance has begun Black History Month proceedings this week, starting with a series of… Read more: Penzance community space champions Black History Month - Who is Lord John Hutton?
Lord John Matthew Patrick Hutton has garnered a large amount of attention since Declassified publicised his ownership of… Read more: Who is Lord John Hutton? - Cornwall universities attend training to quash student protest
A recent investigation by Liberty Investigates and The Guardian has revealed that two of Cornwall’s universities, the University… Read more: Cornwall universities attend training to quash student protest - Falmouth Town Council vote to boost Cornish language.
Last night, a full meeting of Falmouth Town Council saw the passing of a motion which would promote… Read more: Falmouth Town Council vote to boost Cornish language. - Cornwall Greens Gather in Chacewater to Map the Road Ahead.
Around 50 Green Party members and supporters gathered at Chacewater Village Hall yesterday for the Cornwall Greens’ conference.… Read more: Cornwall Greens Gather in Chacewater to Map the Road Ahead. - Kernow Rydh Mobilise to call for Cornish nationhood.
Kernow Rydh, the youth branch of Mebyon Kernow, led a demonstration of c.100 today in favour of Cornish… Read more: Kernow Rydh Mobilise to call for Cornish nationhood. - Campaign by Activists Pushes Hutton out of Hall for Cornwall Role.
Lord Hutton has been given no choice but to resign from his position at the Hall for Cornwall.… Read more: Campaign by Activists Pushes Hutton out of Hall for Cornwall Role. - Bards gather in marazion for Annual Gorsedh Events.
Today, hundreds of spectators turned out in Marazion, West Cornwall to attend the ceremonies of the Gorsedh Kernow.… Read more: Bards gather in marazion for Annual Gorsedh Events. - Acorn take on Martin & Co. in Member defence action.
This afternoon, Acorn members undertook a Member Defence demonstration outside of Martin & Co. letting agency, Falmouth. This… Read more: Acorn take on Martin & Co. in Member defence action. - Campaign to boycott publishing house with links to Israel launches
A campaign calling for the boycott of publisher Watkins Media has launched on Friday 1st August. It comes… Read more: Campaign to boycott publishing house with links to Israel launches - “It’s time for Wes Streeting to find a credible path to pay restoration” says British Medical Association as resident doctors begin strike action.
Today marks the start of 5 days of industrial action at GPs and hospitals across England and Cornwall… Read more: “It’s time for Wes Streeting to find a credible path to pay restoration” says British Medical Association as resident doctors begin strike action. - Cornwall Council votes in favour of pushing for Cornish Devolution.
At a full council meeting this morning, Cornwall Council passed a motion in favour of greater autonomy for… Read more: Cornwall Council votes in favour of pushing for Cornish Devolution. - Arrests made in Truro during Protest in support of Palestine Action.
In Truro, 8 arrests were made this morning at a protest organised by Defend Our Juries in support… Read more: Arrests made in Truro during Protest in support of Palestine Action. - Student ushered off stage as Falmouth University graduation disrupted
Today, two students graduating from Falmouth University disrupted their ceremonies. The students were drawing attention to the university’s… Read more: Student ushered off stage as Falmouth University graduation disrupted - Jude Robinson Deletes Twitter Account as Pressure Mounts Over Code of conduct complaint.
Since Cobblestone first revealed that complaints had been lodged with Cornwall Council’s Monitoring Officer about Jude Robinson’s online… Read more: Jude Robinson Deletes Twitter Account as Pressure Mounts Over Code of conduct complaint. - Falmouth sees the arrival of ship re-enacting colonial voyage.
Yesterday, the Restauration, a ship donned the ‘Norwegian Mayflower’, docked in Falmouth in a re-enactment of its 1825… Read more: Falmouth sees the arrival of ship re-enacting colonial voyage. - EXCLUSIVE: Complaint lodged against councillor for Islamophobic and transphobic tweets.
A Labour town councillor in Falmouth is facing growing scrutiny after social media posts emerged linking her to… Read more: EXCLUSIVE: Complaint lodged against councillor for Islamophobic and transphobic tweets. - Right-Wingers call for Bob Vylan to be struck from Boardmasters lineup.
Since Saturday at the West Holts Stage, punk duo Bob Vylan has garnered attention from much of the… Read more: Right-Wingers call for Bob Vylan to be struck from Boardmasters lineup. - We Went to Acorn’s “Boot the Bailiffs” Demo in Cornwall
Cobblestone Media went to see what Acorn’s “Boot the Bailiff’s” Demo was all about and to try and… Read more: We Went to Acorn’s “Boot the Bailiffs” Demo in Cornwall - Peter “Farmer Pete” Lawrence Filmed in Antisemetic Rant
Counciller Peter Lawrence was filmed in an antisemetic rant during the pro-Reform “Great British National Strike” demo in… Read more: Peter “Farmer Pete” Lawrence Filmed in Antisemetic Rant