Tributes paid to Adam Smart biker killed in A38 Saltash crash

June 12, 2013, 7:30 am

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Tributes have been paid to motorcyclist Adam Smart who passed away last night at Derriford Hospital. The 20-year-old suffered serious injuries after the bike he was driving collided with a tanker on the Carkeel roundabout in Saltash on Monday morning. Today friends and loved ones of the former Saltash.net student paid tribute to the youngster on his Facebook page describing him as a "great guy" and a "decent lad." Among the messages Vikki Marks wrote: "Such a tragic loss of a wonderful young man. You will be so sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing you. RIP Ads" Sophie Robinson added: "Rest in Peace Adam, such a great kind person. You will never be forgotten x" And Miss G Davies posted a poem about the tragic loss. She said: "Our memories build a special bridge "When loved ones have to part "To help us feel were with them still "And soothe a grieving heart "They span the years and warm our lives "Preserving ties that bind "Our memories build a special bridge "And bring us peace of mind... "RIP Lovely one" This afternoon Saltash.net paid tribute to Adam saying he was an "exemplary student." A representative from the school said: "He is someone we will remember warmly, particularly for his consistent desire to help and support others. "As a 6th Form student he was exemplary in his commitment to school life and the wider community. "An all-round excellent sportsman, he represented the school at a national level for trampolining. "He showed true dedication in support of numerous charitable causes and he was also always there as a 'friend in need' whenever the occasion arose. "Adam's final 6th Form report summed him up as someone who adopted a positive approach to life being 'friendly, cheerful, considerate and helpful'. "He will be greatly missed within the Saltash community." Police say the cause of Monday's collision, which took place at around 7.45am, is being investigated by the Force Serious Collisions Investigation Unit. Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision and anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting log number 102 of 10/06/13

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The rise and rise of Kernow King - show at Hall for Cornwall sold out

June 12, 2013, 7:58 am

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What started out as "a bit of a laugh" for a lad from Falmouth has turned into a show that has sold out at the Hall for Cornwall. Ed Rowe, under his stage persona of Kernow King, will play to a 1,000-strong packed house tomorrow night at Cornwall's premier venue. Ed pronounced himself "over the moon" with the response he has had from people in Cornwall and further afield after shows in London and Bristol. Thousands of people have flocked to village halls across Cornwall to see Kernow King's Wonders of the Cornish Universe show. Pasties feature heavily in the show and audiences have learned more of Kernow King's fondness for "dogging" - sex in public places. He said: "It started out as a bit of a laugh and to go to filling out the Hall for Cornwall in two years is incredible. "I think people have a real interest in regional comedy. It's not specifically for Cornish people - it's funny whether you're from Cornwall or Surrey or Cumbria." The show's success is undeniable with a possible gig at the Comedy Store in London on the cards this summer. And the future is looking bright with a new show, Splann, to be launched at Boscastle Village Hall in August.

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June 12, 2013, 8:15 am

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Youngsters from Penryn College have helped provide literacy boxes to send to African schools. The school's Interact Club, for junior Rotary members, raised the money for the boxes through an Apprentice style competition. In December they were visited by former contestant Naomi Lay, who set the challenge to encourage their entrepreneurial skills. The group were split into teams and given £20 each to make as much money as they can for the Literacy in a Box Trust. At a cost of £275 each and the students, aged 13 to 16 set themselves a target to buy three boxes. They had to present their ideas to Interact coordinator Debbie Lilly before starting and these included cake sales, sponsored cycle rides, raffle and sponsored silences. Jim Henderson, Penryn Rotary Club president, approached Rotary International about further grant funding and this means the school's three boxes now represent ten boxes.

He said: "The achievement is something that we in Penryn are extremely proud of." The charity visited the school when the students and members of the Junior School Rotakids were able to help pack a number of boxes themselves. "The club members thoroughly enjoyed it and they all wrote personal notes which were put inside the boxes."

Sharp's beer to raise cash for Cornwall Air Ambulance

June 12, 2013, 8:15 am

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Sharp's Brewery has teamed up with the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust with the aim of raising £10,000 for the charity this year. Based in Rock in North Cornwall, Sharp's will donate 5p from the sale of each pint of Sharp's Own, Sharp's Special and Cornish Coaster in the county. Sharp's is providing Cornish bars, pubs and restaurants with pump clip attachments to help promote the charitable initiative. Emma Bebbington, general manager at Sharp's Brewery, said: "Cornwall Air Ambulance plays a vital role in our community that we couldn't possibly do without. Everyone at Sharp's greatly admires the fantastic work carried out by the charity's pilots, paramedics and support staff and this partnership will raise awareness of the service all around Cornwall.''

Two vehicle collision in Newquay

June 12, 2013, 10:04 am

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Eleven firefighters in two appliances from Newquay attended a call to a two vehicle road traffic collision with two persons reported as trapped on the A3075 at Trevemper late this afternoon. On the crews' arrival, one casualty had been freed from a vehicle. Fire crews assisted ambulance paramedics with getting the second casualty out of the vehicle. Traffic is said to be congested in the area with the road blocked in both directions. The condition of the casualties is not known at this time.

Woman badly hurt by her runaway van in Truro

June 13, 2013, 12:00 am

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A GRANDMOTHER was dragged down a hill by her runaway van while trying to save her grandson inside.

Elaine Kent, 58, scrambled to reach the handbrake of the Volkswagen Transporter as it careered backwards down Hendra Road in Truro on Monday at approximately 4pm.

But it is thought her legs became trapped under the van and it carried on down the hill picking up speed.

The van, with grandson Otis inside, smashed through park railings and went down a steep slope before coming to rest on the grass of Hendra Park.

The force of the impact is thought to have smashed the rear window of the van but Otis, 7, miraculously escaped unscathed.

Victoria Killingbeck, Otis's mother and Mrs Kent's daughter, said her mother had come to pick them up and parked on Hendra Road. Mrs Killingbeck was still in her house on Hendra Road but pieced events together from speaking with Otis.

She said: "As soon as my son got in the van it started rolling. My mum tried to grab the handbrake but could not quite reach it.

"It had already sped up so that she was being dragged along with it. I heard a lot of screaming and came down. The first thing I saw was my mum on the floor screaming."

Otis felt the glass smashing around him but was unhurt.

"Mum was just worrying about him, she was just asking if he was OK," Mrs Killingbeck said. "She said she was in so much pain and I told her not to move."

PCSOs arrived and a passing nurse came to help Mrs Kent. She was treated by paramedics and then taken to Boscawen Park to be airlifted by an RNAS Culdrose search and rescue helicopter to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

Graham and Margaret Higgins were driving up Hendra Road. He said: "The van came down backwards with the lady being dragged down the road. She was hanging out of the driver's door. I braked and the van just touched my car. It careered on through the railings. With the force of the impact the lady let go and the van ended up on the grass."

Jordan Smith, 18, was at the adjacent skatepark and said: "I turned around and saw the van rolling down the bank. We heard the woman screaming about her legs."

Police said the woman suffered serious injuries to her legs, and an investigation would be carried out.

Derriford Hospital would not release information regarding the patient's condition.

Penzance has fewest affordable homes compared to applicants

June 13, 2013, 12:00 am

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PENZANCE is the worst town in Cornwall for affordable homes to be built, despite having the highest housing need.

Only 14 affordable homes have been built since 2009 but there are still 1,385 local applicants searching for a home, making it the worst in the county compared to other towns.

New developments, converting second and holiday homes into long-term lets and freeing up larger properties by increasing sheltered housing for the elderly are ways local county councillors are looking at boosting affordable housing numbers.

"People are suffering terribly," said Labour councillor Tim Dwelly. "This is a crisis."

He said members discovered the scale of the issue during a fact-finding mission around Penzance recently. Scouting out affordable housing in the town, they were dismayed to discover the low number of affordable builds.

"We were very shocked," said Councillor Dwelly.

"We knew there was a problem but didn't realise how bad it had become. The numbers are appalling."

One of those desperately searching for a suitable home is Amie Oliver. The 27-year-old is struggling to find space in her two-bed Penalverne home for herself, scaffolder husband Nick and four children, Primrose, 11, Dominick, 14 months, and 5-month-old twins Hyacinth and Lamorna. Three of the youngsters have to share a room with their parents.

"I just feel hopeless," she said.

"I have no personal things left, we had to throw it all out to make room for household items."

Every day is a squeeze for the young family with a freezer and shelving among the items crammed into the small living room.

The kitchen has no space for fresh food and she describes the packed hallway as a "tripping hazard".

For the past three years Mrs Oliver has been searching the Homechoice register, bidding for a more suitable council or housing association home, but has yet to find anything.

She has even broadened her search across the county.

"More one-bedroom flats need to be built to free up larger homes for families," she said.

New Penzance Labour county councillor Cornelius Olivier said: "I don't think Cornwall Council or councillors have tried hard enough to look at this issue before and there is now a belated recognition that something needs to be done."

A Cornwall Council spokesman said around 113 properties have been advertised in the Penzance area from April 2012 to March 2013."

St Ives School placed in special measures

June 13, 2013, 12:00 am

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FAILURES in teaching, pupil achievement and leadership have seen St Ives School put into special measures after a damning Ofsted report.

Labelled as inadequate, the findings come with the recently appointed head teacher replaced by a troubleshooter.

The town's only secondary school, which has 700 pupils, will have a new interim head teacher from next month after inspectors found "serious weaknesses".

"This school requires special measures because it is failing to give its pupils an acceptable standard of education and the persons responsible for leading, managing or governing the school are not demonstrating the capacity to secure the necessary improvement in the school," read the Ofsted report.

It went on to say average students fail to make enough progress, teaching is not effective and lessons fail to inspire but it added that the new head teacher and governing body were working well together and had established clear priorities for improvement.

The report also praised the strong relationships staff have with students.

Current head Jenny Veal, a well-respected teacher, has only been in the post for six months. She will now work as deputy – her original position – under the new regime.

Mrs Veal was appointed after former head David Harris left in the middle of the academic year, in December last year, after 21 years at the school. Richard Schofield, current head at Brannel School, near St Austell, is to take over next month.

Parents of pupils at the school were informed of the move late last week in a letter from David Griffin, chairman of governors, and Trevor Doughty, Cornwall Council's director of children's services.

It said: "The report following the recent Ofsted inspection of St Ives School has now been published. It points to a number of significant weaknesses at the school and the inspectors have indicated that special measures must be taken to secure the necessary improvements.

"In order to put things right as soon as possible, we have asked Richard Schofield to take charge as interim executive head teacher. Mrs Veal will continue her work as first deputy to Mr Schofield.

"Mr Schofield has considerable experience in leading schools in difficulties and in securing their rapid improvement."

A statement from Cornwall Council said: "Both the local authority and the governing body ... are confident that Mr Schofield can lead the changes necessary to secure improvement which will gain the confidence of inspectors and parents and ensure a strong future for secondary education in St Ives."

In a letter to parents, Mrs Veal said: "I am optimistic this year's results will be substantially improved as students have already achieved well in subjects such as maths, where 70 per cent of the cohort have achieved an A*-C grade, with more results due in August.

"Inspectors recognised the excellent pastoral care, the strong relationships and also the very good behaviour.

"We fully accept that there are improvements to be made with particular regard to teaching and learning.

"We had already identified areas for improvement and had started to address these issues. I have every confidence the school will be turned around in a very short period of time."

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Newquay man was almost seven times the drink-driving limit

June 13, 2013, 12:00 am

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A NEWQUAY man with a history of drinking petrol died after downing a cocktail of booze – and possibly anti-freeze.

Neil Milburn, 45, of Pydar Close, had so much alcohol in his system that it starved the blood supply to his brain, an inquest heard.

A post-mortem examination revealed he had 543mg of alcohol in every 100ml of blood – almost seven times the drink-drive limit.

Coroner Emma Carlyon told Truro Coroner's Court on Monday it was one of the highest levels she had heard of, while pathologist Juliane Stolte said she had never seen a larger reading.

Mr Milburn was discovered collapsed in an alley near Pydar Close on January 19 this year. He was resuscitated by paramedics but never regained consciousness and died in hospital, surrounded by family, nine days later.

The court heard that Mr Milburn had a history of alcoholism and overdosed on paracetamol tablets on at least two occasions.

Evidence from Detective Constable Jazz Yewen said Mr Milburn was "well known" to the emergency services, having notched up 56 recorded offences.

Dr Stolte said young adults could develop cerebral infarctions – where part of the brain becomes 'dead' due to loss of blood supply – if they consume a lot of alcohol.

"More than 400 [mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood] is an amount that can cause a coma, respiratory failure and cerebral infarction," she said.

The inquest also heard there was some suggestion Mr Milburn had drunk anti-freeze in the hours preceding his death, although Dr Stolte said it was difficult to say for sure. Medical records showed he had been known to drink petrol in the past.

Dr Carlyon recorded a verdict of death by natural causes; cause of death was said to be cerebral infarction due to chronic alcoholism.

Falmouth loses out as liner forced to sail on by

June 13, 2013, 12:00 am

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CAMPAIGNERS backing proposals to dredge Falmouth harbour say the town missed out on crucial trade because a large cruise ship could not berth this week.

The five-star Marina, operated by Oceania Cruises, was carrying 1,160 passengers, mainly Americans.

She was anchored in Falmouth Bay on Monday morning, but due to the swell none of the passengers could board tenders to go ashore and the visit to Falmouth had to be called off.

Port operations manager Mike Reynolds, of A&P Falmouth, said: "Yet again this demonstrates what a great opportunity Falmouth is losing by not being dredged to allow the larger cruise ships to enter the port to berth.

"The average cruise ship operating in northern Europe has 1,200 passengers, the same number that the Marina carries when full, showing that Falmouth is now not able to receive even average-size ships in its port facilities."

Falmouth's mayor Geoffrey Evans said large cruise ships brought vital trade to the town.

"Cruise ships are an important factor in the summer trade, but dredging isn't just about leisure; it's keeping the port open for the next 100 years and ensuring its viability," he said. "We don't want to damage the environment, but we don't want Falmouth harbour to die."

Andrew Robertson, who has been running the Harbour View restaurant on Arwenack Street for seven years, said cruise ships had a "noticeable effect" on business: "We have to take in more staff to cope with the extra tourists. I don't want to see lasting damage to the harbour but the benefits of dredging are undeniable."

The £20 million dredging scheme is part of a wider masterplan for the port, but the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), which has to give permission for the dredge, has so far blocked it over concerns about its impact on the environment.

Campaigners for and against dredging are awaiting the results of a trial operation.

It will show whether or not a full dredge would have an undue effect on the seabed, particularly on maerl beds, which are unique to England.

Falmouth Friends of the Earth and the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) have criticised the scheme, saying it would damage the harbour's wildlife, particularly living maerl, or the species that make their home within the dead maerl.

The MCS added: "There is also the question of the vast millions of tonnes of dredge spoil that will be dumped outside of the bay – what impact will that have on wildlife? If it's anything like that of the effect of the dredging and dumping in Plymouth, then this is further cause for concern."

Founder of ShelterBox: shock arrest

June 13, 2013, 12:00 am

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THE founder of ShelterBox has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and money-laundering offences.

Tom Henderson was one of three men arrested as part of a continuing fraud inquiry.

In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said three search warrants were executed last Wednesday by officers in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation.

It added: "A 62-year-old man from Helston, a 33-year-old man from Hayle and a 40-year-old man from Beaminster in Dorset have all been arrested on suspicion of committing fraud and money-laundering offences."

It said three properties where the arrests took place have also been searched and items removed for analysis by detectives from the Economic Crime Unit.

The three men have been released on bail until December while detectives carry out further inquiries.

Mr Henderson founded ShelterBox in 2000 and was appointed OBE in 2010 for services to humanitarian aid.

He was dismissed from the Helston-based charity in July last year and has since launched his own international aid charity.

ShelterBox said it had been "made aware" a former member of staff had been arrested.

In a statement, the charity said: "The employee in question was dismissed from his role with ShelterBox in July 2012, and is no longer connected with the charity.

"We are confident that his arrest is in no way related to ShelterBox's current activities."

ShelterBox delivers survival equipment in large green boxes to disaster areas around the world.

Mr Henderson told the West Briton he did not feel it appropriate to comment at this time.

Thieves raid several Callington properties and make off with tools

June 13, 2013, 12:44 am

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WITNESSES are being sought after thieves raided two Callington sheds and a garage and stole power tools this week. Police in Cornwall are appealing for witnesses and information after power tools were stolen from two sheds and a garage in Gunnislake. Sometime between 7pm on Tuesday, June 11, and 8am on Wednesday, June 12, the three premises were broken into in the Middle Dimson area. Stolen power tools from the adjoining sheds included a Dewalt flipsaw, yellow Dewalt mitre saw, orange Husqavana chainsaw, as well as other tools and fishing equipment. A nearby garage was also raided when an orange McCullough chainsaw, Stihl strimmer, Karcher power washer and Bosch power tools were taken. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have any information about the thefts or might have been offered any of the stolen goods for sale. Anyone who can help is asked to contact 101 quoting crime reference BN/13/342

Fowey RNLI lifeboat launches in search of drifting yacht

June 13, 2013, 12:58 am

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The Fowey inshore lifeboat, Olive Too, launched at half past midnight in search of a reported yacht drifting in Fowey harbour. The launch took place following Ed Bateman, of Sam's Bistro spotting the unlit single-masted vessel passing Town Quay and drifting upriver as he closed up for the night. It was unknown whether anyone was on board. Jan Philp, Christian Philp, and Nial Hoddinott took to the lifeboat while a further fifteen crew members searched from the shore. The team located the unmanned 22ft yacht, Demelza, on the shore line at Prime Cellars directly opposite the lifeboat station and it was towed to Berril's Yard. The lifeboat was ready for service again at 1am.

Cornwall's RNLI lifeguards saved 39 lives in 2012, new figures show

June 13, 2013, 3:15 am

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CORNWALL'S RNLI lifeguards saved 39 lives and rescued 827 people in 2012, latest figures have shown. The RNLI's annual report also showed that the service attended more than 6,000 incidents on Cornish beaches last year, ranging from rescues and first aid to calls for assistance and help in reuniting lost children with their families. Of Cornwall's 163 beaches, 57 have a lifeguard service which is run by the charity. These beaches are patrolled by RNLI lifeguards during the busy summer season between May and September, with season dates varying from beach to beach depending on the number of users. Cornwall Council owns 26 beaches, which have RNLI lifeguard cover, and the Council contributes £1.069m a year towards the charity's beach lifeguard service. "We are fortunate to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, but the sea can hide many dangers," said Andy Brigden, Cornwall Council's maritime manager. "The RNLI lifeguard service gives peace of mind for those taking to the water on patrolled beaches." Councillor Edwina Hannaford, Cornwall Council portfolio holder for Environment, Heritage and Planning, said: "The RNLI lifeguards do a fantastic job and this report shows just how valuable their role is in protecting visitors to the beach." Steve Instance, RNLI lifeguard manager for the south, said: "The RNLI is extremely proud to have provided a lifeguard service on behalf of Cornwall Council since 2001, and within that time has helped thousands of visitors to the county's glorious beaches. "The lifeguard's primary role is to prevent incidents occurring. They encourage people to bathe between the red and yellow flags and provide advice on local hazards, however should anyone find themselves in difficulty they are fully trained and prepared to respond immediately. It has been a busy start to the 2013 season with the welcome spell of warm weather and incidents the lifeguards have dealt with have ranged from tidal cut offs, swimmers and bodyboarders caught in rip currents, kayakers blown out to sea and more. We'd urge beachgoers to take note of the safety advice and enjoy their visit to the beach." Clearly signposted, lifeguard patrolled beaches are the safest places to swim. If you are planning a trip to the beach, follow these tips;• swim at a lifeguarded beach, between the red and yellow flags; • never use inflatables in strong winds or rough seas; • check tide times before you go; • if you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help, and; • if you see someone else in trouble, tell a lifeguard. If you can't see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard. For more information on beach safety visit www.rnli.org.uk/beachsafety or www.rnli.org.uk/seasafety

British Longboard Classic Crantock Presentation Evening at The Bowgie Inn

June 13, 2013, 3:21 am

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Bowgie Inn hosted the Presentation Evening for the British Longboard Classic at Crantock.

Trophies made by local artist Paul Foreman were specially made for the competition for the Junior U18 Boys, the Cadet U16 Boys and the U18 Girls.

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A Surfers Steak Special Deal was on offer along with Live Music from Cool As ****  , a fantastic evening was had by all.

The final contest is 15-16 June at Freshwater West in Wales.

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Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, to launch ship captained by Truro man

June 13, 2013, 3:39 am

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The ship being launched this morning by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, will be captained by a man from Truro. The Princess Royal, a new class of cruise ship, will hold 3,600 passengers and will sail around the world. Tony Draper from Truro will be at the helm of the new ship as it sails away to Barcelona for its maiden voyage on Sunday.Click here to read the full story of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, to launch ship captained by Truro man

Dobwalls pensioner killer Alec Pearn dies in car crash, court hears

June 13, 2013, 5:01 am

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A man who killed a Dobwalls pensioner following a row at a bus stop in 2008 was killed in a car accident shortly after his release from prison. Alec Pearn was sentenced to six years in jail in August 2009 for the manslaughter of 66-year-old retired plumber Peter Seaman. In September 2012, just months after he had been released, Alec, aged 24, was killed when the car his girlfriend was driving collided with a tree at 70mph. Yesterday Exeter Crown court heard that his girlfriend, Laura Hauerslev, had lost control of the vehicle as the couple wrestled over the radio controls during a petty argument. They had been quarrelling about the music on the car radio and with him turning it up and her turning it down. She took her eyes off the road as she did so and crashed into the tree, the court was told. Alec grabbed the steering wheel in a final bid to keep the car on the road but it ran over a kerb, and took off as it ran up a small slope. It rolled and hit the tree roof first. Hauerslev, aged 22, avoided a jail term when the judge was told that Mr Pearn's family are not seeking revenge and do not want her to go to prison. The judge praised the courage of passer-by Michael Cazaly, who risked his own life to comfort Hauerslev for two hours despite being covered in petrol and at risk of the wreckage falling onto him. Hauerslev, of Middle Park Cottage, Broadwoodwidger, near Lifton, admitted causing death by careless driving and was ordered to do 240 hours unpaid community work and receive supervision as part of a 12-month community order. She sobbed in the dock as Judge Francis Gilbert, QC, told her: "You were going over the speed limit by your own admission and arguing with your boyfriend, which seems to have distracted you from driving. "You admit you took your eyes off the road and lost control of the car and we know what happened thereafter. I treat this as a tragic accident caused by a momentary loss of attention. "It led to an over-correction by you and in the circumstances I do not believe the speed had anything to do with the accident other than exaggerating the consequences. "I have regard to the fact that the deceased was a good friend of yours and you may have been distracted by what he did. "I am grateful to the deceased's parents and family for indicating that they do not want you to go to prison." "I commend Mr Michael Cazaly and his courage in going under the car at one point and attempting to help and putting himself in very considerable risk of injury. He did very well." Peter Coombe, prosecuting, said the couple had been together for a few months and by the time of his death Alec was spending much of his time at her home. On the day of the accident they returned from a weekend away in Cornwall and had been to see his parents in West Devon before heading back to her home. Mr Coombe said Alec's mother Mandy was aware there had been an argument between them and saw Hauerslev waiting for him in her car before they left. Mr Coombe said Mr Cazaly saw them closing on him on the old A30 road before looking back and seeing a cloud of dust and returning to help them. He realised Alec was dead but lied to Hauerslev to try to keep her calm as he gave her first aid and remained by her side even when the emergency services arrived. Mr Coombe said: "The defendant was shouting for help and asking him to get her out. She told him 'it was the most silly thing, an argument about which radio station to listen to, that was what caused the accident'. "His actions were very selfless and brave and at one point he was soaked in petrol. He spent two hours comforting and looking after her. "When paramedics arrived she kept saying 'I've killed him, I've killed him, he is dead'. She was very distressed about what had happened. "She told police in the car they argued about the radio and he kept turning it up. She asked him to stop but he didn't and she took her eyes off the road to turn it down. "It happened again and when she looked up she saw the car going towards the kerb and out of control. She said he grabbed the wheel but they crashed." Lee Bremridge, defending, said: "The events of that Sunday afternoon will live with Hauerslev for the rest of her life. She is deeply sorry and wants to apologise to Alec's family for what happened and the loss of their son."

Missing Truro pensioner found safe and well in riverbank area

June 13, 2013, 5:49 am

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A Truro pensioner who had been missing for nearly two days has been found safe and well. Emergency services had carried out an overnight search for Jane Shalloe, 65, who was last seen on Tregolls Road at 6pm on Tuesday. The coastguard found the woman near the riverbank on Malpas Road. Mark Thomas, sector manager for the coastguard, said Mrs Shalloe was found shortly before 1pm. She was taken by ambulance to the Royal Cornwall Hospital for check-ups.

Cornwall's ambulance service is awarded national accolade

June 13, 2013, 6:31 am

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Cornwall's ambulance service has received national recognition in a vote by healthcare workers. South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust was given the Shared Learning Award by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice). Following a presentation to more than 1,000 healthcare professionals at the annual Nice conference, the audience voted to award the prestigious prize that recognises best practice in the implementation of clinical guidance. It recognised the trust for the publication of an new set of clinical guidelines, which involved wide-ranging reviews to replace 450 documents with 24 concise new publications. These were distributed to all staff, including those who joined as part of the acquisition of the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The trust's deputy clinical director Adrian South stated: "The project is a great example of how bringing together the resources and expertise of both organisations will lead to patient benefits. Patients from across the South West will not only receive the same level of care irrespective of where they live from day one, but that level of care has been enhanced across the board." Frontline paramedic Jim Beaumont added: "Where patients do not require admission to hospital the guidelines provide clinicians with the evidence base and confidence to support their decision making. It's great to see the best of both organisations in a practical handbook for staff which is quick to access, easy to read and above all paramedic friendly."

Midnight walk for Camborne Sophie Wherry with life limiting condition

June 13, 2013, 7:32 am

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A MIDNIGHT walk in aid of a Camborne girl with a life limiting illness takes place this weekend. Brave Little People fundraising group is inviting more volunteers and sponsors to walk an estimated ten kilometre circuit on Saturday night. The walk is in aid of 12-year-old Sophie Wherry with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy and Scoliosis (curvature of the spine). The youngster needs regular, major spine operations at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital and any money raised goes towards helping her family to have easier and more comfortable trips to London. The walk starts at midnight on Saturday and anybody interested in taking part is asked to meet at 11.45pm at B&Q/Halfords carpark in Pool. Fore more details/sponsor forms contact john.willoughby@virgin.net or Elle Crookall at admin@bravelittlepeople.co.uk