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Rising costs blamed on more environmental crimes in Cornwall
Cornwall Council has to deal with more than 1,000 environmental crimes every year according to new figures.Records indicate that there have been 3,167 environmental crimes between 2009 and...
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Eric has the fruit packaging record all wrapped up
Camborne, famed for being the home of steam pioneer Richard Trevithick and the historic Holman family, could also soon be known for having the world's largest collection of citrus fruit...
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'Vulnerable people will be hurt' by £350m legal aid cuts
Government cuts in legal aid could see the most vulnerable people in the South West "taking the law into their hands", according to a Cornwall-based lawyer.Cuts will come into force in April this year...
View ArticleLib Dem joins the Mebyon Kernow party
A former Liberal Democrat councillor who represented his party for ten years on Cornwall County Council has joined Mebyon Kernow.Brian Higman, who is now a member of Roche Parish Council, said he had...
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£16m grant to improve transport will aid regeneration project
Work to kick-start regenerating part of Cornwall can now begin after the confirmation of a £16 million government grant.The Camborne-Pool-Redruth Transport Package will bring major changes to the road...
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Checks into Launceston Hospital where legionella bacteria found
Safety inspectors are to scrutinise the occurrence of a potentially lethal bug at a Westcountry cottage hospital as it was confirmed patients remained on site for three days following its...
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Joanne Short's oil painting graces cover of Truro city guide
Truro's latest official city guide has something of a contemporary twist courtesy of celebrated Cornish artist, Joanne Short.Falmouth-based Joanne was commissioned by Truro City Council to capture in...
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Conservationists' advice hits sales of mackerel
Sales of mackerel in the Westcountry have fallen after the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) removed the popular fish from its list of those suitable to eat.The South West Handline Fishermen's...
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Fishing industry hits out at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, once seen as the champion of Westcountry fisherman, has sparked anger and frustration in the region's ports with his latest televised "Fish Fight"...
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Police call for vigilance after Wadebridge burglaries
Police are asking householders in the Wadebridge area to be vigilant following two burglaries which took place on the same day last week.The crimes, which are linked by the way the offender broke into...
View ArticleQualified? Don't be afraid to ask the question
In these days of double dip recession, and the news becoming even more gloomy, do not part with your hard earned cash before checking the Companies or individuals credentials. Unfortunately anybody can...
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UK's largest caterer withdraws all frozen beef products
The UK's largest caterer, Sodexo - which supplies food to 2300 hospitals, prisons, schools and companies across the country - has announced that it is withdrawing all frozen beef products from sale....
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Qualified? Do not be afraid to ask the question?
In these days of double dip recession, and the news becoming even more gloomy, do not part with your hard earned cash before checking the Companies or individuals credentials. Unfortunately anybody can...
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Disabled children's service hit by Cornwall Council cuts
A service which provides help for parents of disabled children is to be scaled down after losing financial support from Cornwall Council. Cornwall Face 2 Face is a free and confidential service, run by...
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Arrest warrant issued for Falmouth teenager
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Falmouth teenager this week after he failed to attend Magistrates' Court.Thomas Jay Holkham, of Trelawney Road, Falmouth, is accused of carrying out criminal...
View ArticleCarter rescues point for leaders Bodmin at title rivals Parkway
Plymouth Parkway 1 Bodmin Town 1Prolific scorer Adam Carter rescued a point for Bodmin in their top of the table clash against Plymouth Parkway at Bolitho Park on Saturday afternoon.The Carlsberg South...
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Three dead at Tremarle Home Park - carbon monoxide suspected
Three people and a dog have died in what is suspected to be an incident of carbon monoxide poisoning at Tremarle Home Park, North Roskear, Camborne.A crew from Camborne Community Fire Station were...
View ArticleSt Austell one game from Twickenham final after dramatic victory
St Austell 14 Wimborne 8St Austell are one game away from a Twickenham final after holding on for a brilliant victory over Wimborne in the South West Counties final of the Intermediate Cup at...
View ArticleTruro experience new Low as stoppage time goal denies them victory
Bath City 1 Truro City 1Truro were cruelly denied their first Blue Square South double of the season by a 94th minute Bath equaliser, writes Rhod Mitchell at the Mayday Trust Park.A superb 25-yard lob...
View ArticleDuncan's hat trick of tries helps Redruth on way to emphatic win
Redruth 46 Barking 17Three tries from No.8 Tom Duncan at the Recreation Ground on Saturday helped Redruth banish the memory of last Saturday's defeat at Chinnor, writes Bill Hooper.Redruth got off to...
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