A MAN will appear in court this morning charged with an alleged acid attack in Truro.

David Phillips, 48, from Hastings, Sussex, is due before magistrates in Truro.

Police have charged him with causing grievous bodily harm. with intent.

A 16 year-old arrested in Sussex on suspicion of attempted murder has been released with no further action being taken.

It follows an incident in Carrine Road on Tuesday, December 9, following reports that a corrosive substance, believed to be acid, had been thrown in a man's face.

the victim was named locally as Andreas Christopheros.

The police said the 29-year-old victim was attacked in his own home at around 4pm.

Police, ambulance and fire service attended the scene.

The man was taken to Treliske Hospital, Truro, with life-threatening facial injuries.

He has since been transferred to a specialist unit where he remains in a critical but stable condition.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting press log 103 of 10 December, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A HAYNES manual has been produced of the iconic Sea King helicopter – to celebrate its 40 years in service.

It has been involved in Royal Navy search and rescue operations and saved lives across Cornwall.

As a fitting tribute, a well known Owners' Workshop Manual publisher has commissioned a book that allows the reader to get up close and personnel with one of the Navy's most loved flying units.

The Haynes Westland SAR Sea King Mk 5 Manual brings together for the first time an almanac of facts and figures that are complemented by pictures from inside 771 Naval Air Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, Helston, and Gannet SAR Flight in Scotland.

Written by aviation photographer and author Lee Howard it has taken him just over a year to pull the book together with exclusive access to the men and women of the squadron and their vital work.

"Next year will be the last full year of Sea King SAR operations", said Lee. "Therefore it is a timely opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women who are key to this important role".

The book also chronicles some of major incident of recent years that have placed the Royal Navy's SAR aviators and engineers in such high esteem with the public.

Mr Howard added: "If anyone thinks that these books are simple, think again. Being accurate and readable as well as sourcing all the right material takes over your life. But I'm glad I did, it was great fun and both an honour and privilege to be allowed such access to both 771 NAS at RNAS Culdrose and Gannet SAR Flight in Scotland".

Accepting the first book was Lieutenant Commander Scott Armstrong, commanding officer of 771 Naval Air Squadron.

He said: "It's a great read and it looks fantastic. It's a must have for anyone with a keen interest in what we do on 771 Squadron. It's certainly popular with my engineers and aircrew here at Culdrose." 

Tadley Tigers 15 London Cornish 40

Tadley are a side with good Cornish links of their own - one of the club's founders, Frank Jose is a Camborne man, and it was his influence that led the Tigers to play in the black and gold of his beloved county in this London Two South-West game, writes Ben Gilby

The early exchanges were pretty even, but, within nine minutes it was the visitors who were ahead courtesy of a breakaway try from Matt Hakes, who received the ball, and was given the freedom of Berkshire to gallop home under the posts. Luke Spells converted, and Cornish were off and running.

Cornish now had the bit between their teeth and added a further three tries in the following ten minutes. Great ball from Rob Healey found Phil Dale who found Harry Somers on the left. The former Cornish Pirate played in Oli Low who broke attempted tackles and made the hard yards.

Tadley managed to clear for a line-out. Ievers secured the ball and an absolutely monstrous rolling maul sent Tadley scurrying backwards, and it was Will Carew-Gibbs who grounded the ball at the end of it. Spells added the extras and with 13 minutes gone, 'The Exiles' were 14-0 up.

Just three minutes later, and the impressive Cornish were over again as more pressure forced Tadley into a rushed clearance kick which went straight to Mark Osei-Tutu. A huge gap of open field presented itself and 'Neuts' was never going to do anything other than run home to score. Spells' kick was good and it was now 21-0 to the visitors.

To their great credit, Tadley rallied and set up a pacy attack which resulted in the award of a penalty, which fly-half Craig Raymond successfully kicked.

Cornish received the ball back from the resulting kick-off following a Tadley knock-on, and another surge of pressure built, and Healey's ball played in Robin Heymann who danced his way through more wide open space to seal the try-scoring bonus point with 23 minutes on the clock. Spells' conversion put the score out to 28-5.

Tadley re-grouped and managed to close the flood gates at this point. Craig Raymond made a great run which needed stopping thanks to a great tackle from Will Carew-Gibbs. Shortly afterwards, from a scrum, Mark Osei-Tutu picked the ball out from the back and made ground.

He found Healey, who put in a kick which was charged down. Thankfully Joe Skinnard comfortably won the foot race the snaffle the ball and clear the danger.

Cornish's forwards were still enjoying total domination and, from another line-out, another immense maul was launched. Tadley were in serious trouble, and could only stop its progress illegally. 

The resulting penalty was kicked to the corner, and another massive drive resulted in Oli Low touching down. Luke Spells continued his 100% record with the boot to make it 35-5.

Tadley controlled the remainder of the half and a great move resulted in them getting over the Cornish line. Charlie Cox combined with Rob Dods-Samson. A further passing movement between Craig Raymond, Charlie Cox and Chris Beeby saw the ball recycled once more and Tom Altmann dotted down in the right hand corner. Raymon's conversion attempt was unsuccessful and the score was 35-8 in Cornish favour at the break.

The Black and Golds were still in the ascendancy at the start of the second stanza, and from line-out ball, Ievers passed out to Healey who combined with Phil Dale, who in turn put in Robin Heymann. 

Once more Tadley could only stop the visitors with the concession of a penalty. This was kicked to touch to launch yet another huge rolling maul, and Mark Osei-Tutu grounded the ball for his second try of the afternoon.

Cornish had two further great chances - the first of which was a searing run from Rich Skinnard who was finally stopped by home full-back Rob Dods-Samson. Shortly afterwards, from a line-out, Phil Dale fed Joe Skinnard. Skinnard's run then found Robin Heymann, but the ball was lost. 

From here on, Tadley stepped up to the plate and competed very well for the rest of the game. This character will serve them well for the remainder of the season. They built momentum further when a Cornish forward was sin-binned for not rolling away. 

"Much of the final ten minutes was taken up by re-set scrums, but there was still time for one final score, and it went the way of the home side. Dods-Samson made a superb break through the centre, and played in replacement Chris Dennison who dived over to score. Craig Raymond's conversion was a success, but Cornish took the spoils with a 40-15 win.

After the game, London Cornish Director of Rugby Dickon Moon said: ""This is the first match since Farnham away that we have managed to field our first choice locks, and you could see today the difference that makes. 

Though we tailed off in the second half, you cannot be disappointed with a five point away win and given how strong we are traditionally in the second half of the season, we must be happy with the biggest haul (43 points) we have ever achieved at this level in the opening 11 matches."

WITH Camborne town centre a hive of activity so far this festive period, the town's Business Improvement District has taken to social media to spread its message of prosperity.

The Business Improvement District (BID) Camborne team has been working on spreading the hashtag #ChooseCamborne to encourage shoppers to do as much of their Christmas shopping as possible in the town.

Mel Martin, BID manager, said: "Camborne is fighting back and really has come alive this Christmas, the light switch on was fabulous and shoppers are out in force.

"We are delighted that so many people are responding to the call to choose Camborne in a very positive way."

Ms Martin was also quick to pour cold water on the theory that online shopping is cheaper that browsing the high street.

"It's a myth that online shops are always cheaper now-a-days and anyone looking for a good deal should check the high street first.

"In addition to that, money spent in Camborne helps to support local shops, which in turn employ local people who in turn spend money in the local businesses."

Official reports show that between 50 and 70 pence from every pound spent locally goes back into the local economy, as opposed to virtually nothing spent with global brands and online retailers.

"Camborne is really a really convenient place to shop. Our reduced parking, which is free at weekends in the Rosewarne car parks, makes the town centre accessible and cost effective," added Mel.

"We not only have a unique range of independent shops and national retailers but we also have a great selection of coffee shops, cafés. pubs and restaurants to give your feet and brain a rest and to meet and chat with friends."

As well as promoting #ChooseCamborne, the town's BID is also working on a new website, www.cambornetown.com and expect the site to go live in the near future.

Penryn College's head girl Clara Husbands has been granted a scholarship to study at an "inspirational" school.

She will go to Milfield School, a leading school for both academic and sporting excellence, next September.

The 15-year old was granted a combined scholarship for both academics and sports after visiting the school for a two stage interview.

She will study geography, chemistry, biology and focus on hockey development.

She said: "I'm so pleased to have been given such a fantastic opportunity. I need to work hard between now and then, but I can't wait to start.

"Everyone at Penryn College has been fantastic. I can't thank the school enough for their support throughout the process."

Penryn headteacher Marie Hunter said: "We are incredibly proud of Clara's achievement. She is a superb head girl and a role model for the other students.

"I am delighted Milfield has recognised her talent."

A man charged with the acid attack that left local businessman Andreas Christopheros in intensive care, has been remanded in custody.

David Phillips, 48, from Barley Lane in Hastings, appeared at Truro Magistrates' Court this morning charged with grievous bodily harm/wounding with intent.

No application for bail was entered and Mr Phillips will now be remanded in custody until Tuesday January 6 when he will appear in front of Truro Crown Court via video link.

Mr Christopheros remains in a critical condition in an unspecified speacialist burns unit following the incident.

The businessman, who has a wife and 18-month-old daughter, used to run Trevelgue Holiday Park in Newquay. 

He also organised Newquay Run to the Sun and is a director of Chase 3000, a cross-Europe car rally scheduled to take place sometime in 2015.

The Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League have announced the divisions for 2015.

In the ECB Cornwall Premier League, promoted Penzance replace Callington. St Gluvias and St Minver are promoted to County Division One at the expense of Menheniot Looe and Stithians. 

There has been a reorganisation made in the lower divisions. Divisions Six and Seven have been amalgamated and divided geographically into three sections – East, Central and West.

Apart from the ten team ECB Cornwall Premier League the other 12 divisions all comprise of a full complement of 12 teams. 

Third elevens of Hayle, Helston and Penzance have been admitted along with Pencarrow seconds. Full details, and listings of the 154 competing teams, can be viewed at www.cornwallcricket.co.uk

The 2015 league season begins  on   April 25.

Robin Hood, Hall For Cornwall

Review by Lee Trewhela

THIS is probably the most important panto in HFC history. In the past few years, the venue has seen its annual Christmas extravaganza produced by experts in the field, Hiss and Boo, but the Hall has now gone out on its own for a completely homegrown production, paving the way for other shows in the future.

Has it worked? Well, your average 6-year-old – shouting at the villain, throwing foam rocks at the stage and joining in with everything from Pharrell's Happy to One Direction hits – isn't going to notice any change at all.

Parents will perhaps miss the technological wow of previous years (no flying carriages this year) and welcome a return to the more traditional variety show-style panto.

As so many of the team have been involved before there's a guaranteed stamp of quality – from writer Andrew Emerson (of Rastamouse fame), who deftly shoots the double arrow of childish storytelling and naughty innuendo, to director/choreographer Stewart Nicholls and actor Granville Saxton, always welcome in Cornwall as the consummate baddie (this year, the Sheriff of Nottingham).

It's all here – slapstick, glitz, big song and dance routines and audience interaction (that foam rock fight between cast and crowd is a brilliant idea).

Granville, continually riffing off the audience, brings a stand-up element to the Sheriff, throwing in contemporary nods to UKIP and Plebgate for the adults, while his real-life wife Joanna Monro shines as loveable Mabel Hogsbreath, Maid Marian's (Abiona Omonua) lady-in-waiting.

She quietly – actually, not that quietly – spearheads a panto that puts an end to an artform wallowing in sexism.

No longer is Robin Hood's gang made up of Merry Men, but Merry Women too, while Marian is the kick-ass hero here rather than her green-attired beau.

The male stars of panto are often fluffy things, employed to appeal to the mums and bang out the latest pop hit. There's a lot more to Steffan Lloyd-Evans, who largely carried the show.

There were other welcome additions to the cast in Paul Benzing as Friar Tuck (yes, the inevitable malapropism reared its ugly head) – who also directed the sword-fighting scenes – and Richard Gibson, alias Herr Flick of Allo Allo fame, as henchman Guy of Gisbourne alias Kevin of Cornwall (it's panto, it gets complicated).

Hugely likeable, he fronted a rather surreal number about the joy of Cornwall featuring huge pasties, massive clotted cream tubs and outsized St Piran flags.

It was more like a Broadway marketing ploy for Mebyon Kernow than a way to shoehorn the locality into a show about Nottingham. Me, cynical?

A special mention must go to the local child actors, who this year are called on to demonstrate their thespian chops a lot more than in previous pantos.

This results in some genuinely hilarious moments. Hats off to my colleague Jeff Reines' daughter Esme and her wonderful evil laugh. I'd be scared, Jeff ....

It's churlish to criticise a panto, which is purely there for our seasonal entertainment and full of goodwill, but Robin Hood could do with a good 30 minutes being hacked away. There were a few scenes which fell flat, losing the show its rip-roaring momentum.

Having said that, it's a fun, colourful show which will have the adults laughing as much as the kids.

Robin Hood runs until January 4. Make sure you go before it's behind you.

TOWN councillors in Camborne say this year's annual Christmas Lantern Parade will be better than ever.

The event will take place this Thursday and feature nine local primary schools, each creating a large lantern to accompany the children's individual ones.

The parade will leave St Meriadoc CE Junior Academy in Rectory Road at 6.30pm led by Father Christmas and up to 70 players from five schools in a samba band.

The Camborne Boys and Girls Brigades will also be adding to the musical fun as the parade follows its traditional route to the square.

The evening will begin with entertainment from Pirate FM's Holly Day in Commercial Square at 4.45pm, followed by a performance by the Truro Pipes and Drums and a sing-a-long with Proper Job.

Motorists are asked to be patient as roads will remain closed for as short a time as possible.

DOG WALKERS in Cornwall are being targeted by a Christmas-themed anti-fouling campaign reminding them to clean up after their pets this winter.

Cornwall Council says the issue of dog fouling is becoming a growing problem in the county – and it has decided to tackle it with some festive flair.

The council's new poster campaign features a Christmas tree 'decorated' with dog poo bags at various beauty spots across the county. It appears alongside the phrase, "would you decorate your tree like this?"

Head of public protection and business support at the council, Allan Hampshire, said he hoped the images would "make people think about their responsibilities".

He said: "We have probably all experienced the frustration of seeing a full dog poo bag suspended from a hedgerow, tree or left by a footpath.

"We are taking that image to the extreme by showing a Christmas tree decorated with dog poo bags against the backdrop of some of the lovely places in Cornwall.

"We are saying to people that once you have taken the time to scoop and bag the poop, please put the bag in any litter bin or take it home and put it in your own bin.

"There is no excuse not to take responsibility for your dog."

Iconic Cornish locations appearing in the posters include Carn Brea, Godrevy and St Michael's Mount.

Kevin Brader, Cornwall's senior environmental health officer, said the timing of the campaign was significant.

"We are running the campaign now as we notice an increase in fouling and littering issues when the days are short and dog owners are often walking their pets in darkness in the morning or the evening," he said.

"It is no excuse to say that you didn't see where your dog has been; you can be held responsible even if you did not see the incident.

"Anyone caught throwing or leaving bagged dog waste or not properly removing dog waste will face an £80 fixed penalty or prosecution."

THE approach to an "ancient settlement" on the outskirts of Falmouth would be changed forever if 153 houses were built nearby, according to officers from Cornwall Council who defended their decision to turn down the application at an appeal hearing.

The two officers, along with Cornwall councillor for Budock, Neil Hatton, faced up to a nine-strong team representing Midas Commercial Developments, who made its case against the local authority's refusal for permission of the development near Bickland Water Road.

The Midas team, which included heritage and planning consultants and a Queens Counsel (QC), sat opposite the council team at Carrick House in Truro on Tuesday, as the appeal got under way. In the opening hour of the public enquiry, independent planning inspector Olivia Spencer said: "I believe the main issues to be addressed here are the effect on the grade two-listed St Budock Parish Church and Menehay House, the impact on the appearance of the area and the effect of the loss of agricultural land."

Referring to the statement of common interest, she said both parties agreed there was no dispute over the lack of a five-year housing land supply, in the absence of updated planning policy, the Local Plan, which is yet to be approved by central government.

The inquiry heard how Midas lodged a last-minute application for costs to be awarded against Cornwall Council if it lost the appeal.

Ms Spencer said there was no notification of costs before the appeal, but James Holman, Cornwall Council's principal development officer, said he received an email at 4pm on Monday asking for costs to be awarded to the appellant if it was successful.

Together with Nina Paternoster, the council's senior conservation officer, Mr Holman talked up the value of the grade two listed St Budock parish church as an "important ancient settlement", both "culturally and historically" because of the ancient monuments. Ms Paternoster said: "The reason this church has a high significance is the survival of tombs and Celtic crosses."

She added that the isolated settlement was in a rural setting and a local landmark with a visible tower and the whole site was accessed by ancient pathways radiating from it which were well-used and important to the Christian community. Mr Holman added: "That approach to the church will change if we have a development."

Sebastian Head, QC, acting for Midas, said the church site was also surrounded by an industrial estate and a main road, adding: "We have to look at this from all angles, and as a whole. If one is just looking at the part, one gets a skewed judgement."

He added that the council's reason for refusal made a "significant error" in describing the asset as an "exceptional building of interest".

The appeal was due to finish after the West Briton went to press, following a site visit yesterday. The application was turned down in February.

In August, after Midas launched the appeal, residents of Budock packed the village hall to voice disapproval.

RESIDENTS on a main route into Truro say speeding traffic is leaving them too frightened to cross the road.

A campaign was launched two years ago to have a 60mph sign moved away from the entrance to the Truro Heights mobile home park, on the B3284, to encourage drivers to stay within the 30mph limit.

Residents said drivers began accelerating towards 60mph before leaving the 30mph zone and disregarded the lower limit on entering it.

Alan Jones, chairman of the Truro Heights Residents' Association, said: "It's an accident waiting to happen.

"Our more infirm residents who used to walk the pathway to Shortlanesend no longer feel safe crossing the road to it.

"It feels like we're taking our lives in our hands."

Mr Jones, 69, collected more than 100 signatures from Truro Heights neighbours and residents of New Mills Lane and Knights Hill.

"Everybody has been very supportive," he said. "First of all, we just wanted the 60mph sign moved as far away from our entrance as possible."

They have contacted their Cornwall Council member, Fiona Ferguson, and Truro's MP, Sarah Newton.

Inspector Mark Richards, from Truro police, said: "Like many other areas, and nationally, there are undoubtedly some drivers who exceed the speed limit, but when it comes to enforcement we need to prioritise those roads where there's a speed problem and [which are] deemed more dangerous."

Mrs Ferguson said she had asked Cornwall Council for a scheme to slow traffic in the road but it had no budget to give individual members money for highways work in their wards.

The request would also have to compete with a number of other requests for traffic-calming from residents elsewhere within her ward.

Mr Jones and residents were due to meet Mrs Ferguson again today.

Mrs Newton said she had been in contact with the police over the issue.

Ben Dickinson, highway manager for Cornwall Council contractor Cormac Ltd, said: "Following guidance issued by the Department for Transport, Cornwall Council undertook a speed limit review of all A- and B-roads which includes the B3284 at Truro Heights.

"This showed that the speed limit on the B3284 at this location is in line with national best practice and we therefore have no grounds for altering it."

The current economic situation meant priority areas must be addressed first, he said.

A HIGH-pressure water main burst inside Carn Brea Leisure Centre at Pool yesterday evening.

The fire service was called and a crew from Camborne was sent up to the centre at 7.30pm.

The leisure centre has fully reopened this morning, including the gym and swimming pool which were unaffected.

A fire service spokeswoman said: "Firefighters from Camborne attended reports of flooding at the leisure centre.

"On arrival, the crew found a high-pressure water supply fractured inside the building.

"The crew assisted in diverting the water and attempted to isolate the water supply."

She said South West Water were also called.

CORNWALL councillors will meet today to decide on controversial plans for thousands of new homes in the county.

A extraordinary meeting of the full council will take place at 10.30am at County Hall in Truro.

The meeting will be broadcast on the internet and will be available to view here.

Up for discussion is the Cornwall Local Plan, which sets out how the county can be developed over the years ahead.

If adopted, it will become the overarching plan used by county planners and includes details on how many houses can be built in each town and where.

Some have called for the scale of development to reigned in and a block put on developing on green field sites.

The recommendation before the council is that the plan is submitted to the secretary of state for approval.

The council will also look at the shortage of affordable homes in the county. 

THREE members of the Helston-based Military Wives Choir are to appear on a TV programme being broadcast tonight.

The trio were part of a First World War commemorative Prom, held earlier this year at the Royal Albert Hall.

Sarah Furness, Lizzie Watson and Jay McMahon joined other choir members from across the county, directed by Gareth Malone.

The story of the choir's journey to the Prom is the subject of a new two part BBC documentary to be shown over Christmas – the first episode was shown tonight at 9pmon BBC and the next episode is on Christmas Eve 8.30pm.

Ms Furness said: "Performing at the Royal Albert Hall for the Proms really was a once-in-a-lifetime event.

"The experience was unforgettable and it felt such a great honour to be part of a concert that specifically remembered the role that women and music played during the First World War."

The sell-out concert, which was part of the BBC's annual Proms series, took place in August, the eve of the 100th Anniversary of the day Britain entered the war.

On the day, the choir was joined by life-size puppets from the National Theatre's production of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse.

The Prom will be broadcast on BBC2 on Boxing Day at 5.30pm.

The documentary tells the story of how Mr Malone selected the 100 strong choir and then led it through a gruelling rehearsal schedule in preparation for its unique commemorative performance. At the concert the women performed a series of taxing classical pieces including Elgar's The Snow and Tennyson's poem Home They Brought Her Warrior Dead.

Many of the pieces were composed at the time of the First World War.

A Huge mural designed by school children has been unveiled at Penryn railway station, two years after it was originally hoped to be in place.

Falmouth University set up the project working with about 20 Year 9 pupils from Penryn College and Years 4 and 5 from the junior school to come up with the design.

Over several years, they came up with a 40 foot town timeline featuring key moments in its history and iconic buildings.

However the Cornwall Council funded project hit delays when Network Rail requested a costly engineers report and then the design had to be altered, requiring further approval.

Originally planned to be made of steel to give it a 3D feel, the mural eventually had to be created on a flat surface.

Penryn Town Council agreed to take over the management of the project to ensure its completion.

Mayor Gill Grant said: "I am delighted they have captured so many of the key moments and iconic buildings that are so important to us.

"There were many people involved in the project who have helped bring it forward."

These include people from Falmouth University, Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership, First Great Western, FXPlus (the university student union), Cormac, Friends of Penryn Station, Cornwall Council and design company 20/20.

Town clerk Michelle Davey said: "I am delighted to see the artwork finally installed.

"The project has been ongoing for more than four years when I took up the challenge of seeing it through to completion.

"We have had a great response from local residents and it was definitely well worth the effort."

A NEW iguana has taken pride of place at a local college after it was kindly donated by a West Briton reader.

Earlier this year, staff and students at Duchy College Rosewarne mourned the loss of their iconic iguana Jethro who had become a popular character at the campus over the previous decade.

However, upon reading about Jethro's death, West Briton reader Michael Hodgen took the heart-wrenching decision to donate his iguana, Kilo, to the college.

"I bought Kilo back in mid-2007 as a hatchling from a garden centre. I lived at my parents' house and he wasn't that big so didn't really need much room.

"I bought a house this time last year with my girlfriend and one-year-old daughter and as my cottage is tiny, the only place I could house him was under the stairs which to me isn't ideal and I didn't think it was fair on him."

Kilo has now taken up residency in the enclosure at the front of the Oatey Building, where he can watch students, staff and visitors come and go from his vantage point.

"It has taken me about six months to decide to rehome him. I didn't want to lose him, but at the same time I was keeping my eye out for a decent home for him as I didn't want him to go to just anyone.

"Mum had seen the article in the West Briton about the college losing their iguana Jethro so I rang up straight away to see if they would like to rehome him and I was happy with the environment."

Kilo is currently finding his feet at his new home, but will eventually be used by students to gain experience of different animals, which will better prepare them for work.

Team lead for animal management, Phillipa Underwood, said: "We would like to thank Michael for his generosity, it was a tough decision for him to make.

"Kilo presents a brilliant opportunity to work with a larger exotic species that provides more of a challenge, with specialised housing, dietary and handling techniques.

"We hope that he continues to settle well here at Rosewarne and that he will live the rest of his life out with us just like his predecessor Jethro."

SCORES of people flocked to Killivose Cemetery in Camborne to pay their respects to "a real community man" who died peacefully from old age.

Teddy Prisk was a popular character around the town and a member of many clubs including the Rotary Club of Camborne, the freemasons, Camborne Conservative Club, the Camborne branch of the Royal British Legion and Tehidy Golf Club.

Mr Prisk was described as a "larger than life" character who could regular seen darting between charity shops in the town on his mobility scooter, chatting to employees and volunteers.

Brought up in Redruth, Mr Prisk lived the last 55 years of his life in central Camborne, where he developed a real affinity for the town and its people.

Mr Prisk's daughter, Judith Davis, who gave up her job took look after her father, was quick to pay tribute to him.

"He was very well-known in Camborne and everybody in the town knew him.

"Every year he went to Bodmin to get the Camborne's Christmas tree and then helped put it up in the square.

"He was interested in everyone and always ensured that the community was being looked after."

Mr Prisk died of natural causes aged 97 and previously served his country in the Royal Engineers, before becoming a colourful trader, buying and selling a variety of stock.

He enjoyed spending his winters in the Spanish sun and lived life by his saying "they can't take away your memories so live life to the full and make as many of them as you can".

A summary of people convicted and sentenced in Truro Magistrates Court.

CHRISTIAN TOPHILL, 42, of Polwithen Court, Wheal Speed, Carbis Bay, St Ives, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 to assaulting Elizabeth Coote at St Ives on November 14 and was conditionally discharged for a year. He also admitted possessing 0.10 g of cannabis.

SEAN MICHAEL BENJAMIN MARSDEN, 44, of Penmere Estate, Penzance, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at Redruth on May 7 and was fined £110 and had to pay compensation of £12.60.

JAMIE ROBERT TIGHE, 45, of Kew Pendra, St Buryan, Penzance, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 1 to drink driving at Penzance on September 14 and was fined £110 and banned from driving for a year.

ANTHONY KING, 44, of The Arcade, Market Jew Street, Penzance, pleaded not guilty but was convicted at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 1 of harassing Nicola Wagstaffe by posting comments on Facebook of a derogatory nature and producing an offensive video linked to Facebook. He was conditionally discharged for a year and given a restraining order.

JORDAN VANDERSLUYS, 20, of Treleigh Terrace, Redruth, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 to assaulting Joanne Crocker at Redruth on October 10 and was sent to an attendance centre for 36 hours, given a restraining order, and told to pay compensation of £50. He also admitted assaulting Kate Davis on the same date.

SEAN KEITH WATLING, 26, of Gwelmor, Camborne, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 to criminally damaging a car belonging to Thomas Opie at Camborne on November 9 and was put under curfew for eight weeks.

ANTHONY DALE, trading as Protec Scaffolding, of Roskear Parc, Tuckingmill, Camborne, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of erecting scaffolding which obstructed the highway without a licence and was fined £5,000 and had to pay costs of £992.95.

THOMAS HEWER, 26, of Pengegon Parc, Camborne, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at Redruth on May 27 and was fined £110 and had to pay compensation of £1.80.

ANDREW MICHAEL KING, 32, of Wesley Street, Redruth, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at Truro on May 21 and was fined £400 and had to pay compensation of £4.20.

TOBIAS KRUGER, 34, of Clinton Road, Redruth, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of travelling on a railway without a valid ticket at Camborne on June 2 and was fined £200 and had to pay compensation of £1.80.

WENDY LAWREY, 54, of Trenant, Vogue, Redruth, was convicted in her absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at Redruth on May 27 and was fined £400 and had to pay compensation of £6.20.

NICK MCGREAL, 35, of Nettells Hill, Redruth, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at Camborne on May 7 and was fined £400 and had to pay compensation of £1.80.

DIANE SHORT, 63, of Tolcarne Street, Camborne, was convicted in her absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of travelling without a ticket on the railway at Bodmin Parkway on May 13 and was fined £200 and had to pay compensation of £4.60

ALEXANDRA TEMPEST, 21, of Pennance Road, Lanner, was convicted in her absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at Liskeard on May 8 and was fined £400 and had to pay compensation of £145.50.

SAMANTHA MARGARET WYNN, 35, of Pengegon Parc, Camborne, was convicted in her absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at Camborne on May 22 and was fined £400 and had to pay compensation of £10.20.

ABBIE SEDGEMAN, 19, of Treloweth Close, St Erth, Hayle, entered guilty pleas at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 1 to being drunk and disorderly at Falmouth on September 27 and to assaulting Cons Welch, Cons Pearce and Cons Laura Beale, and breaching a conditional discharge, and was given a 12 week prison sentence suspended for a year, put under curfew for 16 weeks and told to pay £50 compensation.

ROSS STEPHEN DANSIE, 20, of Trevithick Road, Chacewater, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 1 to assaulting Bruce Rogers at Truro on November 8 and was conditionally discharged for a year.

LUKE SIMONS, 22, of East Pool Park, Pool, Redruth, entered guilty pleas at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 1 to possessing a class A drug at Camborne on October 26 and to breaching a drink banning order and was fined £65.

SARAH JANE ISAACS, 38, of Close Hill, Redruth, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 1 to failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis at Camborne on October 4 and was fined £250.

WILLIAM ANTHONY IVOR-JONES, 24, of Market Street, Falmouth, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 1 to drink driving at Penryn on October 5 and was fined £230 and banned from driving for 20 months.

SAMUEL CHARLES OLLIE O'HAGAN 26, of Oxland Road, Illogan, Redruth, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 1 to withholding information about modifications to a motor vehicle for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of insurance and was fined £160.

FRANCIS BELLO, 47, of Dracaena Avenue, Hayle, pleaded not guilty but was convicted at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 1 of assaulting Richard Angwin at Hayle on July 8 and was conditionally discharged for two years.

ANGELA MARY DEE, 51, of Edgecombe Avenue, Newquay, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on November 26 to theft at Truro on September 19 and was conditionally discharged for a year.

ALEXANDER REGGIE BROKENSHIRE, 31, of Nettles Hill, Redruth, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on November 26 to criminal damage at Redruth on July 31 and was told to pay compensation of £75.

ADAM PAUL OATS, 35, of Pollards Close, Goonhavern, Truro, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on November 26 to interfering with a Ford Transit at Goonhavern during June and was conditionally discharged for 18 months.

LEE WILLIAM HOCKING, 27, of Station Road, St Blazey, Par, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at Truro on January 25 and was fined £400 and had to pay compensation of £5.70.

JAMES EDWARD PERCIVAL BREND, 31, of Alexander Grove, Par, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare and was fined £400 and told to pay compensation of £2.70.

MARK ANDREW DAVISON, 26, of Trevance Park, Tywardreath, Par, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a far on May 8 at Par and was fined £400 and had to pay compensation of £2.70.

CHARLI FOOLSTON, 20, of Royal Talbot, Duke Street, Lostwithiel, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at Truro on June 24 and was fined £400 and had to pay compensation of £7.30.

SAMANTHA PARKIN, 28, of Trenance Road, St Austell, was convicted in her absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of failing to hand over a ticket for inspection on the railway at Camborne on June 2 and was fined £80 and had to pay compensation of £10.20.

MICHAEL RICHARDS, 27, of Roslyn Close, St Austell, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at St Austell on May 29 and was fined £500 and had to pay compensation of £12.

NATHAN RITCHIE, 22, of Truro Road, St Austell, was convicted in his absence at Truro Magistrates' Court on December 2 of attempting to travel on a railway without paying a fare at Truro on May 11 and was fined £110 and had to pay compensation of £12.60.