Fowey to Mevagissey Passenger Ferry begins summer timetable
The Fowey to Mevagissey passenger ferry starts its summer timetable today – Monday April 29. Ferries will depart from Mevagissey at 10am, 1pm and 4pm. Departures from Fowey will be at 10.50am, 1.50pm...
View ArticleFalmouth marine artist Jamie Medlin hoping to break more records at Christie's
A Falmouth artist is hoping to repeat some of his success at Christie's when his latest marine painting goes up for auction. Jamie Medlin set a record after his oil painting of the yacht The Solent...
View ArticleCornwall's roads: Traffic update
An accident at St Tudy has led to the closure of Hengar Road this evening. In Truro a broken down car on Arch Hill has led to traffic queuing between Mill Lane and Morlaix Avenue.
View ArticleFrom seagulls to Cybermen - Cornish actor lands starring role in Doctor Who
A Cornish actor will take his place within the long, star studded history of one of Science Fiction's greatest creations next month when he swaps the seagulls of the South-West for the Cybermen of deep...
View ArticleThieves steal and deface art work at the Fish Factory Art Space, Falmouth
Thieves have stolen and defaced irreplaceable artwork at the Fish Factory Art Space during a break in. Some of the work was part of an exhibition to raise money and awareness for Amnesty International...
View ArticlePrince Edward visits Tremough university campus in Penryn
The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward received jewellery and Cornish ales when he paid a visit to the Tremough university campus earlier today. As well as a tour of some of the latest developments at...
View ArticleCornish Pirates snap up third Loughborough student
A third Loughborough student, Craig Holland, a full back/wing, has signed for the Cornish Pirates after last week's news that back-row forwards Joe Atkinson and Truro-born Jake Parker will be joining...
View ArticleUPDATE: Police search for missing Paignton woman
Update 8.10am Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that Katherine Hooper has been found safe and well in the paignton area. 7am Police are searching for a 24-year-old woman who went missing from...
View ArticleJacques hails job done by Edwards in his first year at the helm
Redruth prop Darren Jacques praised director of rugby Adrian Edwards and his coaching team for a successful first season in charge at the club.The Reds finished their National League Two South season...
View ArticleEvery householder in Britain may have to pay a flood insurance levy
Households in some of the most at-risk flood areas of the Westcountry may have their right to insurance protected by a levy placed on the home policies of every householder in Britain.The proposed levy...
View ArticleTraveller site plan stalls after wave of online fury
Police are to be called in over "offensive and defamatory" online comments about a proposed Gypsy and traveller site.Plans to turn part of a car park overlooking Whitsand Bay in South East Cornwall...
View ArticleFour rescued as historic boat breaks up on rocks
Four sailors were plucked from the wreckage of their historic fishing vessel as it broke up beneath their feet.The Courageous II was en route to Padstow in the early hours of yesterday morning, where...
View ArticleParliament bar gets a taste of Bodmin
A Cornish brewery is winning a new audience after making its debut in one of the country's most exclusive venues.Bodmin-based Harbour Brewing Company's light ale is now on sale in the Strangers' Bar in...
View ArticleNervous wait to find out which way the wind will blow in Wadebridge
Cornwall's independent nature has long been reflected in its local politics.Groups not aligned with the major political parties have controlled the county council in the 1970s and 1980s.The current...
View ArticleElection battle hots up in West
David Cameron brought the Conservative council election campaign to the Westcountry yesterday – raising hopes the region's new nuclear power station will go ahead and clashing with Liberal Democrats on...
View ArticlePrivate firms win two more NHS contracts
Unions have lamented a "sad day for the NHS" after contracts to run two parts of the health service were handed to the private sector.In one announcement, NSL, a company behind on-street parking and...
View ArticlePrince opens 'life-changing' tenant farmer Duchy project
The Earl of Wessex yesterday gave the royal seal approval to a £1.2million "life-changing" project in Cornwall to provide affordable work and living space for farming families.Unveiling an official...
View ArticleRSPCA warns of 'cruelty crisis'
Convictions for animal neglect and cruelty have soared in the Westcountry, according to an RSPCA report.The charity has warned of a "major animal cruelty crisis" as the latest figures were published...
View ArticlePolice name Newquay nightclub death man
A man whose death is at the centre of a major police investigation has been formally named.Mick Kearns died after being found unconscious and not breathing outside Sailors nightclub in Newquay at 3am...
View ArticleCamborne fire fighters respond to two rubbish fires at derelict buildings
Camborne fire fighters responded to two separate fires at derelict buildings yesterday evening within ten minutes of each other. At 8pm fire fighters were called to a derelict Go-Kart centre off...
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