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Plans for solar farms at Truro and St Stephen will be discussed at a meeting of Cornwall Council's Strategic Planning Committee this morning. You can follow the debate live using the webcast below, or have your say using the web blog, using the Twitter hashtag #ccwebcast. Please note these services are moderated by Cornwall Council.

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Police warning after spate of fuel thefts in Truro area

May 8, 2014, 2:21 am

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Police are warning motorists in the Truro area to be on their guard after a spate of fuel thefts. Police said fuel caps were forced and fuel removed from cars in Chacewater and Threemilestone over the Bank Holiday weekend while vehicles on Newham Industrial Estate had their fuel tanks punctured and fuel drained. Anybody with any information regarding the incidents is asked to contact the police on 101.

Expedition1000 adventurer to ride into Falmouth on ICE trike

May 8, 2014, 2:23 am

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AN adventurer who has skateboarded across Australia and paddleboarded down the Mississippi River will be arriving in Falmouth on a trike built by a Penryn company. Dave Cornthwaite is an adventurer, author and motivational speaker who has completed nine non-motorised journeys over 1,000 miles since quitting his job in 2006 to embark of a of a life's journey. For his 10th adventure, he is riding a recumbent trike, built by Inspired Cycle Engineering (ICE), from Germersheim in Germany to Falmouth. On May 22, he will be met by Falmouth cyclists and ICE staff at the end of his journey, which he started on April 28.

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A spokeswoman for ICE said: "Our plan is to meet Dave a few miles outside Falmouth and cycle in with him on a fleet of recumbent trikes. Ideally I'd like all of Falmouth and Penryn to join in on their cycles." Since quitting a day job he really didn't like in 2006 the adventurer has travelled the world. He has written three books, entertained audiences on six continents, broken eight world records and is the founder of SayYesMore, a campaign dedicated to "making life memorable." For his10th journey, he asked supporters to vote for nis next mode of transport. The ICE spokeswoman said: "We were amazed by the number of people who voted for Dave to ride an ICE trike. "We were following the votes as they came in on Dave's Facebook page, and we were really excited that the trike won the public vote."

Hundreds of callers to police 101 number hang up before being answered each month

May 8, 2014, 4:41 am

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HUNDREDS of callers to the non-emergency police number 101 give up before being answered every month, according to figures released today. On average, 250 calls to the Devon and Cornwall Police number were abandoned each month between June 2013 and the end of March this year. Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act showed that the number of callers who hung up before being answered varied between 140 and 472 per month. But a police spokesman said the number of abandoned calls was only 0.3 per cent of the total received – around 55,000 per month – and that it answers 90 per cent of calls within 30 seconds. Acting Superintendent Matt Lawler said that 94 per cent of people using 101 were satisfied with the service, according to its own survey, adding: "In the vast majority of cases calls to 101 are dealt with appropriately and swiftly with more than half of all calls resolved during that first contact. "However, with so many calls received, there will be a small number of occasions when we need to look at the service offered and we would always wish to speak to anyone not satisfied with the service they have received."

TV presenter Monty Halls at Truro High School for Girls

May 8, 2014, 7:33 am

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A television presenter and explorer was the star guest at an annual lecture for a school in Truro. Monty Halls, the BBC star and marine biologist, gave the Amy Key lecture at Truro High School for Girls. Mr Halls was accompanied by his dog Reuben for the talk with more than 100 old girls, sixth form students, parents and staff. His advice for the girls who will shortly be leaving the school was: "Engage with the people around you and learn from them. "You'll never ever hate yourself for failing but you'll hate yourself forever if you don't try." The former Royal Marine has ten television series under his belt – including BBC 2's recent Fisherman's Apprentice, Channel 5's Monty's Diving Mysteries and BBC 2's Great Barrier Reef. The Amy Key lecture was first established three years ago and takes its name from the school's first headmistress.

Cornwall name team for opening Bill Beaumont Cup match

May 8, 2014, 9:27 am

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Cornwall have named their team to face the North Midlands at Redruth on Saturday (3pm) in their opening Bill Beaumount Cup County Championship game. It includes seven Cornish All Blacks players and six from the county's other National 2 South club Redruth. The only exceptions are young former Penryn prop Jamal Ford-Robinson (Cambridge) and wing Lewis Vinnicombe, who joined Truro from Redruth during the season. CORNWALL: Kieron Lewitt (CAB); Lewis Vinnicombe (Truro), Ryan Westren (CAB), Neilson Webber (CAB), Rhodri McActee (Redruth); Paul Thirlby (Redruth), Greg Goodfellow (Redruth); Jamal Ford-Robinson (Cambridge), Jamie Salter (CAB), Craig Williams (Redruth); Ben Hilton (capt, CAB), Damien Cook (Redruth); Chris Fuca (Redruth), Tom Rawlings (CAB), BJ Chapman (CAB). Replacements: Richard Brown (Redruth), Rupert Freestone (Clifton), Bryn Jenkins (CAB), Tony Whittle (Falmouth), Lewis Paterson (Ivybridge), Matt Shepherd (St Austell), Tom Notman (Redruth). Reserves: Lewis Webb (CAB), Jess Tompsett (Redruth), Jake Murphy (CAB), Ian Venner (St Austell).   NORTH MIDLANDS: Adam Canning (Birmingham & Solihull); David Evans (Birmingham & Solihull), Scott Smith (Bromsgrove), Greg Evans (Coventry), Drew Cheshire (Luctonians); Alex Warner (Bournville), David Brazier (Bromsgrove); Anthony Marfell (Luctonians), Will Radburn (Birmingham & Solihull – captain), Richard Jones (Luctonians), Chris Goddard (Birmingham & Solihull), Matt Spink (Birmingham & Solihull), Niall Dacres (Stourbridge), Charley Thomas (Moseley Oak), Drew Harper (Stourbridge).
. Replacements: Steffan Thorp (Birmingham & Solihull), Gino Belmonte (Bromsgrove), Solomon Dacres (Bromsgrove), Matt Tibbatts (Coventry), Rod Petty (Birmingham & Solihull),Tom Jones (Luctonians), Adam Knight (Luctonians).

Justice Secretary believes the Conservatives can boost Cornwall's economy

May 8, 2014, 12:25 pm

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SECRETARY of State for Justice Chris Grayling believes Cornwall's economic problems can be overcome – but only if the overall economy "keeps moving in the right direction". Statistics recently produced by Eurostat - the EU's equivalent of the office of national statistics – show that along with the Welsh valleys Cornwall is the UK's poorest region, and is in the top ten most deprived areas in Western Europe. Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have been warned of falling into a "permanent" cycle of welfare dependency by Lord Teverson, a former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Cornwall and West Plymouth who played a key role in getting Brussels aid for the Duchy in the late-1990s. A member of the Conservatives, Mr Grayling visited Cornwall today to support his party's parliamentary candidates in the area ahead of next year's general election, and also met with police inspector for Newquay Dave Meredith and members of crime-busting group Newquay Safe. Mr Grayling said that if the country's overall economy - which he says is the fastest growing in the western world - keeps improving, then Cornwall will reap the benefits. "In terms of the economic strategy for Cornwall, things are moving in the right direction, but I still think there's a long way to go," Mr Grayling said. "There are particular challenges- including geographic challenges and localised economic challenges, but Cornwall cannot succeed if the economy is moving in the wrong direction." The area has been lavished with £1 billion of EU grants since the mid-1990s to overcome the decline of traditional industries that has left some parts of Poland, Lithuania and Hungary wealthier. Mr Grayling said he hopes his party can continue to move the economy in the right direction by winning next year's general election. "Step by step the economy is now growing, faster than any country in the western world, and we are delivering long term solutions to economic problems," he said. "We have record numbers of people in employment and we've seen big falls in unemployment, so what Cornwall needs is more of that because that ultimately is what will deliver a better environment in Cornwall generally. "What Cornwall needs above all else is economic activity; it needs investment, it needs jobs, and if the economy is doing better then there are more opportunities for Cornwall and its then a stronger place."

New scrap metal facility at United Downs puts existing businesses under threat

May 8, 2014, 10:00 pm

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CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new metal recycling facility have been approved despite nearly 400 residents' objections. London-based European Metal Recycling's proposed new facility to be built on the United Downs industrial estate was refused planning permission by Cornwall Council last year, a decision that was last month reversed on appeal. Councillor Mark Kaczmarek believed the new development could have a disastrous effect on some of the businesses that currently operate on the estate. He said: "The application for planning permission was refused last March but the company appealed the decision and have now been given the go-ahead. "They brought in professionals from out of the county to help with the appeal, people who don't know the area and don't understand the implications of the new site. "European Metal Recycling (EMR) bought the site and scrapped previous plans for six new industrial units that would have created many jobs. "Instead they pose a huge threat to the businesses that already exist in the area, as their new development will only create six new jobs, threatening many more." The plans include the construction of a 50ft weighbridge and a six-metre fence around the property's perimeter. One of the scrap metal businesses already on the industrial site is John Orchard & Sons. Mr Orchard said: "There's no need for the new facility whatsoever as we already have three scrapyards that employ 30 people and we are all currently operating below capacity. "They aren't going to add anything new to the area, they just want to expand their empire into Cornwall, but what they aren't considering is that we are all family businesses and mortgages and livelihoods depend on it. "They are very arrogant and think they can just turn up and do what they want, not caring who they hurt along the way." Mr Orchard went on to say that at least EMR was arriving without a customer base and he hoped it underestimated the loyalty of the Cornish people. Concerns have also been raised about the volume of traffic the development will bring. Zoe Abbotts registered her reservation on the Cornwall Council planning website, saying: "I object on the grounds of the increase of heavy goods vehicle presence in the area."

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Work begins on mixed development at derelict mine in Redruth

May 8, 2014, 10:00 pm

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A MINE that has remained derelict for generations is set to spring back into life thanks to a million-pound investment. Wheal Harmony mine lies to the west of Treleigh Industrial Estate at Redruth and work has now begun to develop the 10.8 acres of brownfield land for mixed future development. The move has been part financed with £1.2 million by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Convergence programme. Wheal Harmony Ltd director Simon Williams said: "This land has been a challenge, which I think has only been made possible by ERDF investment filling the funding gap between our private investment and the eventual cost of reclaiming the land. "The land is heavily contaminated and has major historic mining works which need to be capped and made safe, but once the work has been completed Redruth will have another asset for business and community to be proud of." The main hurdles that developers have to overcome are several mining issues, invasive Japanese knotweed and other contamination that currently affects the site. Developers hoped that applying for a 'very good' rating from the Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Assessment and Award Scheme (CEEQUAL) will ensure the site will be as sustainable as possible and create new employment opportunities. To achieve the rating, the development will be joined by an area of open space, new roads and the provision of land for the future development of affordable and open market housing. Russell Dodge, director of Business Location Services, said: "Wheal Harmony builds on the success of the Treleigh Industrial Estate to provide new high quality workspace in the Camborne, Pool, and Redruth area. The site has excellent access to the A30 and other industrial estates in the area such as Cornwall Business Park. "However, Wheal Harmony will also have links to North Redruth and Treleigh by improving the pedestrian and cycle ways to the development which I think highlights the developers' commitment to the CEEQUAL accreditation."

Thief steals from Redruth woman's sponsor money for skydive in memory of her late husband

May 8, 2014, 10:00 pm

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"SICKENING" thieves stole money raised by a widow for a skydive in memory of her husband after he battled a devastating disease. On Friday night a thief swiped £72 from the purse Christine Bungay had placed on a table during a disco at the Camborne Conservative Club. The £72 of sponsorship money was then taken leaving her outraged and upset. Mrs Bungay, from Illogan, described the "soul-destroying" experience of seeing her husband Robert suffer motor neurone disease (MND) and was collecting sponsorship money throughout the evening for a skydive she will take part in at the end of the month. She said: "When I realised what had happened I was absolutely gutted and felt sick. "I just hope that whoever took the money needed it more than the sufferers of the disease." Mrs Bungay remembered speaking to an MND sufferer about her fundraising around the time of the theft. She said: "What was strange was that I had money in two separate compartments and the only money that was taken was the sponsor money. My own money was left undisturbed. "It makes me think somebody was watching me going around the club collecting sponsorship money before they pounced when I put it down on the table." Mrs Bungay had already raised £1,150 for the skydive in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Her husband, Robert, known locally as Bob, was diagnosed with the disease in October 2012 and passed away aged 74 on March 1, 2013. The incurable debilitating condition affects how sufferers walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe, causing progressive weakness of many muscles. Mrs Bungay said: "I wanted to do something for the charity as five people every day die of the disease, yet it is not particularly well known and nor does it receive any funding assistance. "My husband wouldn't go into a care home and it was absolutely soul-destroying to watch him deteriorate so quickly. "It all happened extremely fast and by the end he was unable to get into bed and just sat in his wheelchair only able to move his eyes." A spokesman who was working on the night of the disco, said Camborne Conservative Club was unaware of any thefts during the evening, adding: "The disco was a very busy evening and was open to the general public as well as club members." Mrs Bungay will still take part in the skydive in Andover on May 24, alongside her son-in-law, Steve Robinson. To donate visit www.justgiving.com/christine-bungay

Mystery surrounding Penryn father Jonathan Czunys who was left for dead in Truro

May 8, 2014, 11:27 pm

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THE mystery surrounding what happened to a Penryn father who was left for dead with life-changing injuries over a year ago remains unsolved. Jonathan Czunys was discovered outside The Alverton hotel in Truro in March last year with serious head injuries. The 27-year-old father had a fractured skull, broken bones in his neck and back, fractured shoulder, broken ribs and a bruised lung. He also had swelling on the brain after the incident and spent four days in a coma. More than one year later, the family is still in the dark about the incident. "What happened to me last year I have no recollection of, I can't event remember being in hospital, I thought I was in a hotel," said Mr Czunys. "I can't remember anything about it, which is probably better than remembering. "I think I would have been more vigilante about it and gone out there trying to find out about it myself." The Penryn-born inventory manager and his mum, Andrea Czunys, both agree the injuries were consistent with a hit-and-run rather than being attacked, but they can't be sure. "Obviously he had not been beaten up because there was no bruising on the rest of his body, just his face," she said. "We don't know if someone hit him. We have no idea. We will never know. We are 13 months down the road. "There was a big enough appeal after it happened. For no-one to come forward and tell us what happened that is the annoying part." A police spokesman said the case was "extensively investigated" but officers were unable to come to a conclusion of how he came to receive those injuries. According to Mrs Czunys, her son, who works for World Fuel Services in Falmouth Docks, has been left with some minor brain damage. "His personality has changed," she said. "He used to be polite, laid back and more reserved. Now he just blurts out what he is thinking. "He also sometimes searches for certain words. It is just small things. But he is alive and we are thankful for that." Now back at work full time, Mr Czunys is getting on with his life. He has a six-year-old son, Jay, from a previous relationship. Since the incident last year he has had a run of good luck, after buying a house, a car and enjoying a solid relationship. "Since the accident, it has gone very much the other way," he said. "I'm not used to it, I don't usually have luck like that." Mr Czunys was out with friends in Truro before heading back to the hotel alone at 12.30am on March 3, 2013. He was discovered collapsed outside at 7am the following day by hotel staff.

Retail park plans for Truro City's Treyew Road ground revealed

May 8, 2014, 11:51 pm

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A massive retail park with big name companies such as John Lewis could be built on the site of Truro City Football Club, it has emerged. The development could see the 125-year-old club move to to the proposed stadium for Cornwall site at Threemilestone or to a new site at Nansavallan Farm at the bottom of Arch Hill just off the Truro to Falmouth road. Peter Masters, chairman of Truro City explained to city councillors that the ground was now owned by a US investment company and a London development firm Helical Bar was looking to build a retail park on the site on their behalf. Proceeds from the development would pay for a new ground for Truro City that would allow the club to progress to Conference Premier level and have facilities for women's and youth teams. Mr Masters told Truro City council members at a planning meeting last night that the deal with Helical Bar was the only way of saving the club. He said: "Under the agreement with Helical Bar we have got a new stadium being offered that is a higher standard than what we have." Mr Masters said the mistakes of the past, which saw the Truro City ground being sold under former chairman Kevin Heaney, would not be allowed to be repeated when a new ground was built. He told the meeting: "The football ground itself would be put into a proper trust so it would never be allowed to be sold off." Mr Masters said the deal with Helical Bar was the product of tough negotiations over the past 18 months. Mr Masters, owner of L2 nightclub, and Philip Perryman, owner of A2B Taxis, stepped in to bring the club back from the brink of closure. The deal with Helical Bar would also compensate the pair for approximately £400,000 they have invested in the club. Philip King, development manager for Helical Bar, told councillors of plans for a new home for Truro City Football Club at Nansavallan which could also provide a site for a new park-and-ride in the south of the city. The football club could also relocate to the proposed stadium for Cornwall site but any stadium development would depend on developers Inox striking a deal with a supermarket and getting planning permission. The retail park to be developed on the Treyew Road site would be made up of two massive units. Mr King said: "We are proposing a shopping centre which will help promote Truro as the leading shopping destination in Cornwall." When pressed by councillors regarding which sort of companies might set up shop, Jonathan Cox, managing director of Helical Retail Ltd, named John Lewis and DFS as possible tenants. The plans received a cold welcome from Truro City Council members. Councillor Maurice Vella said: "We are all suffering the curse of Heaney. The prospect of developing into that valley (at Nansavallan) fills me with horror." Dick Withers is the tenant farmer who currently occupies the land at Nansavallan, which is owned by the Tregothnan Estate. Mr Withers said plans to build a football ground and a park-and-ride were "ridiculous". "I can't grow potatoes there because it's a flood plain," he said. The developers told the meeting the presentation last night was the beginning of a consultation process and no plans had yet been submitted.

Teenager "stuck on fence" after alleged assault in Falmouth

May 9, 2014, 1:55 am

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MYSTERY surrounds what happened to a teenager who was found "stuck on a fence" after an alleged assault in Falmouth. Emergency services were called to Falmouth Primary Academy on Tregothnan Road after reports of a 19-year-old man being found suspended from the school fence. Paramedics took the man to hospital after he had sustained a head and face injuries. Police believe the youth was escaping from an assault which took place around 3.30pm on Sunday, May 4. Tregothnan Road resident John Dudding said: "I came down my drive and saw seven different emergency vehicles outside. "As I looked up towards the school it seemed that a stretcher was coming out of the school." "I got the impression he had knocked himself on conscious and he had been like that for a long time. He had dried blood on his face." Paramedics were called just after 4pm. A spokesman for South Western Ambulance Service was said: "A 19-year-old was stuck on the fence with head and face injuries." The teenager was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. Sergeant Martin Roberts, from Falmouth police station, said: "We believe that he had been was assaulted as a different location and we know no more than that. "We believe he was on his way home and we would like to hear from witnesses. If anyone has any information, contact 101, quoting crime reference GP/14/895.

CORNWALL SPORTS RESULTS SERVICE: May 10-11

May 9, 2014, 4:03 am

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CORNWALL SPORTS RESULTS SERVICE: May 10-11 FIXTURES FOOTBALL: Saturday: CARLSBERG SOUTH WEST PENINSULA LEAGUE: Premier Division (3pm): Cullompton Rangers v Launceston, Elmore v Newquay, Godolphin Atlantic v Witheridge. Division One West (3pm): Mousehole v Wadebridge Tn, Penzance v Callington Tn; St Dennis v Bude Town; Vospers Oak Villa v Helston Athletic. JOLLY'S CORNWALL COMBINATION LEAGUE (3pm): RNAS Culdrose v Redruth; St Agnes v Falmouth Ath; St Ives v Wendron; St Just v St Day; Illogan v Hayle. CORNISH GUARDIAN EAST CORNWALL PREMIER LEAGUE Premier Division (2.30pm): Bere Alston Utd v Kilkhampton; Launceston v Torpoint Ath; Millbrook v Polperro; Plymouth Parkway v Wadebridge Tn; St Dominick v Morwenstow; St Teath v Tavistock. cornishguardian.co.uk Division One (2.30pm): Edgcumbe v Bodmin Tn; Fowey Utd v Camelford; Lanreath v St Blazey; Mevagissey v Holsworthy; Probus v St Stephens Boro; Roche v St Austell. JJ JONES BUILDERS DUCHY LEAGUE (2.30pm): Premier Division: Lamerton v Pensilva; Saltash Utd v St Cleer; Torpoint Ath v St Columb Major. Division One: Calstock v Lostwithiel; Grampound v Altarnun; Looe Tn v Padstow Utd; North Petherwin v St Dominick; Polperro v Edgcumbe. Division Two: LC Phoenix v Foxhole. Division Three: Lanivet Inn v Lifton. Division Four: Gorran v Grampound; Tintagel v North Petherwin; Pensilva v Tregony. Division Five: Godolphin Atlantic v Southgate Snrs; St Minver v St Newlyn East; Standard Inn v St Mawgan; Tregrehan Mills v High Street. Bodmin Sports Trophies League Cup (Semi final, second leg, 2pm); Callington Tn v Veryan. WHIRLWIND SPORTS TRELAWNY LEAGUE (2.30pm): Premier Division: Constantine v Gwinear Churchtown; Gulval v Threemilestone; Helston v Illogan RBL. Division One: Lizard v Perranporth; Trevenson v Camborne SoM; Wendron v Chacewater. Division Two: RNAS Culdrose v St Just; Frogpool/Cusgarne v Porthleven Rgs; Penryn v Hayle; Redruth Utd v Pendeen; St Buryan v Illogan RBL. Division Three: Chacewater v Goonhavern; Four Lanes v Mawnan; Hayle v Wendron; Madron v Lanner; Ruan Minor v Marazion. Division Four: Lizard v Camborne Park (4.15pm); Newlyn Non Athletico v Carharrack; Newquay v Mousehole; Praze v Gulval. Division Five: Camborne Ath v Madron; Stithians v Ludgvan; Storm v Trevenson. Percy Stephens Cup (quarter final, round, extra time and penalties, 2pm): Halsetown v Stithians. Sunday: THROGMORTON CUP FINAL (3pm): Plymouth Parkway v St Austell at Newton Abbot. WHIRLWIND SPORTS TRELAWNY LEAGUE: Russell Hall Cup Final (2pm, extra time and penalty kicks if needed): Chacewater v Holmans (at Illogan). Jubilee Cup semi final (2pm, extra time and penalty kicks if needed): Camborne Park v Marazion (at Helston). *** RUGBY: Saturday: Bill Beaumount Cup (3pm): Cornwall v North Midlands at Redruth. *** CRICKET: Saturday: JOLLY'S DRINKS ECB CORNWALL PREMIER LEAGUE 50 Over Cup (1pm): East: Newquay v Callington; Werrington v St Austell. West: Falmouth v St Just; Redruth v Truro. JOLLY'S DRINKS COUNTY ONE (1.30): Beacon v Hayle; Gorran v Launceston; Ludgvan v Roche; Stithians v Helston; Troon v Menheniot Looe; Wadebridge v Penzance. Sunday: UNICORNS KNOCKOUT TROPHY (Group One, 11am): Wiltshire v Cornwall (at Corsham). ROYAL LONDON NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Second round, 1pm):Falmouth or St Just v Truro; Ashcott & Shapwick or Bridgwater v Werrington.

Justice Secretary believes the police are doing "more for less" after Cornwall cuts

May 9, 2014, 4:58 am

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CABINET Minister Chris Grayling believes the government is delivering "more for less" after lasts months announcement that 90 police officer jobs will be cut from the Devon and Cornwall force because of a funding squeeze. Around 3,100 officers are currently employed by the force and the police and crime commissioner (PCC) Tony Hogg plans to cut the number to 3,010 over the next four years. Since 2011, police officer numbers in the two counties have fallen by about 400. Conservative Justice Secretary Mr Grayling visited Cornwall yesterday to support his party's parliamentary candidates in the area ahead of next year's general election. He also met with police inspector for Newquay Dave Meredith and members of crime-busting group Newquay Safe, visited Truro to speak to magistrates and spoke about community safety at Penwith College in Penzance. Mr Grayling said crime numbers are falling and therefore believes the cuts are not affecting policing. "What we're looking to achieve is a situation where we, across the public sector, preserve front line staff whilst streamlining what takes place behind the scenes," he said. "If you look at what the Home Office has done or local forces have done in the last few years, around the country you will not find that the difficulties we are facing on a financial front are affecting policing. "Crime numbers are falling and the changes that have taken place, have taken place to back office operations and sharing resources between forces, so I think the police are one area where we are genuinely delivering more for less." According to a new report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC), a fifth of crimes in Cornwall could also be going unrecorded by police. An inspection of 13 forces – including Devon and Cornwall Police - found 14 rapes were among offences not recorded by officers. HM chief inspector of constabulary Tom Winsor said the consequences of under-recording of crime may mean victims and the community are failed because crimes are not investigated. Despite the report Mr Grayling believes the most serious crimes are being treated seriously. "There is a debate taking placing at the moment about the crime figures and if they reflect everything that has happened, but the truth is if you are a victim of a burglary or violent crime then these are treated seriously," he said. "The number of prosecutions and the length of sentences has increased and all the indicators I see, including the British crime survey, which is people's own experience of crime, are all showing crime levels are coming down."

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School of Rock to open in Truro

May 9, 2014, 5:12 am

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The path to musical stardom is about to be illuminated by a school of rock setting up in Truro. The Visionary Music School will offer guidance to youngsters who want to find out more about all aspects of a career in the industry. Jason Ratcliffe, the man behind the school, said the project would be the first of its kind in the South West. He said: "Our main aim is to put Cornwall on the map for its musical talent and show young local musicians that they do not need to leave the county to get noticed." The school will be based at the Old Bakery Studios on Malpas Road and Mr Ratcliffe has already brought several leading musicians on board including drummer Adam Perry from US band, The Bloodhound Gang. He said: "What we are providing is something that does not exist in the South West. It is an education in the mechanics of the music industry and what you need to know to make money as a musician." The skills learned will range from how to build a successful YouTube channel to how to build relationships with key performance venues. The school is now offering one-to-one tuition and will offer two courses from September - a music insight course for 13 to 16-year-olds and an aspiring professional course for people aged 16 and over. The studios will have recording equipment so graduates of the courses will leave with a full portfolio of their achievements. The school is holding an open day on May 23 from midday to 6pm for people to find out more about the project.

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Following the Cornish Pirates last home game of the season against Rotherham Titans, a number of end of season awards were presented from the main grandstand:　 Travelling Supporters 'Player Of The Year' – On behalf of stalwart supporters Dave and Sue Holmes, Rod Lyon presented this award to - Chris Morgan. 'The Edwin Bryant Trophy' – Carole Bryant, accompanied by the Cornish Pirates Supporters Club Chairman Tony Wootton, presented this particular trophy to – Chris Morgan. The Roger Pascoe Cup – This trophy for the Supporters 'Player of the Season' was presented by Club Administrator Terry Drew to - Jack Andrew. The President's Cup – The winner who received the trophy this year from Geoff Read was - Rob Elloway. Further to the above, more awards were made at a dinner held in the Blue Sky Events Marquee at the Mennaye Field last Saturday, where more than 170 people were present. Organised by a group of player representatives, it was a super evening. The awards ceremony followed an enjoyable meal, when MC Phil Westren firstly announced the names of those players who during the season had passed the 50 games mark, which qualifies them for a blazer badge. Congratulations were expressed to Darren Barry, Alex Cheesman, Matt Evans, Junior Fatialofa, Kieran Hallett and Tom Riley. There were no 100 Games Merit Ties or 300 Games Tankards to present, although Gavin Cattle had passed the 200 games milestone during the season. The club's General Operations Manager, Tom Magill, was next called upon to make the first awards on the night, which were as follows:- Community Player Of The Year – A deserved the presentation was made to – Tom Duncan. Monckton Cup For Achievement - The winner of this trophy was a former Pirates youth section member, who has developed and made quite an impression in his first season playing for the Cornish Pirates – Max Bodilly. Clubman Of The Year - Dennis Way accepted this trophy on behalf of a ground staff compatriot who has done terrific work about the grounds and surrounds – Alan Cragg. The Stirling Cup For Commitment – Wendy Stirling is a great club stalwart, as was her late husband John, and Wendy this year stepped forward to present the trophy to a young man who has been fully committed as an integral member of the squad, and has also developed as a player – John Stevens. The Dave Berryman Cup – To The Volunteer Of The Year – Dave 'Bezzy' Berryman sadly passed away at the end of 2012, and honoured to make a first time presentation of the trophy Phil Westren spoke highly of the person named on the Cup and of the recipient. It went to someone who has been a volunteer over many years, during an association with the club that has spanned half a century. A player in the club's Colts team back in the early 60s, he also played senior rugby for the Pirates in the 60s and 70s alongside Bezzy. Also a former committee man and coach, who still performs an important match day role for the Cornish Pirates as a timekeeper etc, and not forgetting also his work helping the Pirates Amateurs, the fully deserved winner was - Paul Greaves. Special Awards – Alan Paver and Gavin Cattle next stepped up to present a number of special awards, but not without taking the opportunity to speak with a mix of wit and true sincerity. Popular figures Chris 'Jan' Rendall (Team Manager) and Simon Raynes (a Strength & Conditioning Coach), who are both stepping down from their roles, were each presented with a signed and framed shirt. Also, to recognise their input during their time at the Pirates, departing players Junior Fatialofa and Kyle Marriott were thanked for their particular efforts. Director of Rugby Ian Davies spoke with reference to the next four awards, which were made by Alan Paver. Try Of The Season – An award for the try of the season, scored in a home match against Jersey in the British & Irish Cup, went to – Kyle Moyle. Sportsman Of The Year -This year the award went to someone who has without doubt been one of the very best players in his position in the Championship, who is also a fine sportsman – Tom Kessell. Most Improved Player – The fully deserved winner, of no surprise to hear, was outstanding flanker – Alex Cheesman. Player Of The Year – The proud but modest winner, adding trophy number three to his cabinet, was - Chris Morgan. Players' Player Of The Year – For this final award of the night, Ian Davies called upon Club Captain Gavin Cattle to make the presentation, which went to the warhorse back-rower who also stood in to take the captaincy role during Gavin's injured absence this season. Now of no surprise, the winner was, and it a fourth award, for - Chris Morgan.　

10 Things To Do In Cornwall This Weekend

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1. New soul sensations Ephemerals play with Cornwall's own stylish Ambassadors of Sorrow at Mount Pleasant Eco Park tonight (Friday). 2. Also tonight visit Wheal Martyn, St Austell, for a wine and cheese safari. Intrigued? Pop along to find out more. 3. The Fowey Festival Of Words And Music gets under way on Saturday. Guests include Ruth Rendall, Anne Widdecombe, Richard & Judy. 4. The biggest produce market in Cornwall returns to Truro's Lemon Quay on Saturday after a successful day today. 5. Mawgan Porth Village Hall plays host to a show on Saturday that has garnered rave reviews from those who have seen it so far on its Cornish tour. Lessons In Love is a musical comedy; poignant and uplifting. 6. Penair School, Truro, hosts Bounce For Scouts, a night of rock with all proceeds going to the 18th Truro Scouts on Saturday night. 7. Saturday and Sunday sees Cornwall Wildlife Trust hold its annual Wildlife Celebration in the beautiful subtropical gardens at Trebah, near Falmouth, with all manner of interesting, fun events. 8. Wilko Johnson may have pulled out of St Ives Blues Festival on Sunday for groundbreaking surgery to save his life, but his replacement The Blockheads will be just as entertaining. The Who's Simon Townshend is among the support acts. 9. Up-and-coming songwriter and owner of a mighty beard CA Smith plays the quirky Dolly's Tea Rooms in Falmouth on Sunday night. 10. More than 150 musicians and 150 craftspeople will converge on Sunday for this year's LostFest in Lostwithiel.

Redruth's Longreach House mental health unit is forced to close after fire safety fears are revealed

May 9, 2014, 9:00 am

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Health chiefs are trying to find suitable accommodation for 26 inpatients at a psychiatric unit after the building was declared unsafe. Longreach House at Redruth is closing today after refurbishment work revealed a lack of fire-proofing in the roof. Bosses have no idea how long it will take to fix the problem before the unit can be reopened. Maria Edgcumbe, associate director of inpatient services, said: "As part of a major refurbishment to improve the patient facilities at Longreach House in Redruth, the Trust has uncovered a serious safety issue. "We were disappointed to identify that inadequate fire proofing was put in place, in the roof area, when Longreach was built in 2003. "As the roof space is a sealed area, it falls outside the remit of routine fire inspections, which we undertake annually. "As tenants of the building, we have taken expert advice and immediate action to ensure the on-going safety of patients and staff. "We are meeting with the owners of the building to establish how and when the remedial work will be completed." It is believed the 26 inpatients currently housed at Longreach House will be either found a bed in other centres, or will be given home care by staff from the unit.

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