In this week’s Cornish Times:

Foodbank demand soars and ‘will get worse’ – Liskeard and Looe service feeds 80 people in last week

The surprise proposal with a little help from some crew mates

Leisure centre closures: differing views over what should be done, but bid to get all councillors a vote fails

Parish Council reaction to 24 house plan in Dobwalls

Strong concerns raised over Menheniot bus yard plans

Spotlight on the work of Callington’s dedicated Soup Run team

Liskeard Lights Up dedicated to lantern parade founder

Fun in Torpoint as Santa visits for Lights switch on

The Rotary concert with some big entertainers – and a Pele shirt draw!

Student success celebrated at Duchy College graduation

First female helm for Fowey lifeboat

Local photographer’s work to highlight housing crisis

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Justin Leigh’s exclusive column

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Community news and events from your villages

Schools news – this week, bring your child to work day for Liskeard students

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