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CRFU secretary to step down after 13 years
Alan Mitchell is stepping down as the Hon secretary of the Cornwall Rugby Football Union at the annual meeting on Friday June 28 after 13 years in the post. A CRFU sttaement said: "Alan has been Hon...
View ArticleCornwall bowlers earn impressive Cup win
Cornwall's men achieved another comprehensive Middleton Cup victory in gusty conditions at North Petherton on Saturday when they beat Somerset by 53 shots, taking 20 of the 22 points available, writes...
View ArticleGreen business partnership appoints its first chairman
A pioneering partnership designed to manage the natural environment has appointed its first chairman.Alan Knight, a leading figure in environment and sustainability issues, has been chosen to lead the...
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Truro planning challenge 'puts EU funding at risk'
A judicial review into plans to build a park-and-ride, a Waitrose supermarket and homes on the edge of Truro has put an application for European funding at risk, according to a Cornwall Council cabinet...
View ArticleWomen unite in Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust lawsuit
A Westcountry hospital is facing a multi-million pound pay-out to 130 women who have joined a mass action over the alleged botched work of a former consultant.In a further development, the Royal...
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Cost of farmland projected to reach £20,000 an acre by 2020
Top-quality farmland could be costing £20,000 an acre within the next seven years, according to a leading consultant.But while James Brooke, a partner in land agents Bidwells was referring to top-grade...
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PICTURES: Murdoch Day celebrates life of steam engine genius
A Cornish town has celebrated its most famous citizen by staging a day-long jamboree which saw residents dancing through the streets.Murdoch Day in Redruth saw an array of free, live entertainment, a...
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Woman dials 999 - to ask police to check her plug sockets
A WOMAN dialled 999 – to ask if police officers could pop round to test her plug sockets were working correctly. This is just one of the barmy requests logged by emergency phone line operators in...
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Man rescued after beach nap turns into high-tide nightmare in Newquay
A MAN had to be rescued from a Newquay beach after he had a quick nap – but woke to find himself cut off by the rising tide. The resort's RNLI lifeboat team were called into action at around 7.10pm on...
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Wind farm subsidies used to create jobs
A Westcountry MP and Downing Street advisor on energy and climate change has dismissed a report that says each job the wind turbine industry creates is subsidised to the tune of £100,000.George...
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Jennings makes switch from Wadebridge to rivals Camelford
Striker Dan Jennings, who scored 47 goals for Wadebridge Town last season, has joined North Cornwall rivals Camelford. It is a step up for the highly-rated Jennings from division one west of the...
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High quality field at Sticker 5 road race
More than 400 runners took part in the Sticker 5 mile road race, round eight of the Cornwall Grand Prix Series, sponsored by Cornwall Glass and Glazing. This popular event attracted a high quality...
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Falmouth sailor Sam Goodchild on course to break British record
Falmouth's Sam Goodchild remains on course to become the highest place British finisher in the La Solitaire du Figaro race. He finished leg three of the race in 14th in Roscoff just before midnight on...
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St Just cap miserable week as heavy home defeat dents title hopes
St Just's hopes of a first Premier League title since 2009 suffered a big blow with a seven-wicket home defeat to leaders Werrington on Saturday. The defeat by the reigning champions capped a nightmare...
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Aspiring surfers look forward to visit from Newquay star Evans
Newquay's very own women's surfing ambassador and Animal Team Rider Corinne Evans has announced another date for her surf tour. On Saturday, top surfer Evans will be at Errant Surf School in Newquay...
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Truro's Chris Opie helps Team UK Youth clinch Series title
Truro cycling star Chris Opie was part of the Team UK Youth crowned Tour Series champions in Ipswich on Friday night. A week after claiming his first ever individual Tour Series victory, at the expense...
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Kehelland School pupil triumphs at London film award
A young film maker from a school near Camborne saw his work on American campaigner, Martin Luther King, premiered on the big screen in London's Leicester Square after winning a national award. The...
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Car crashes through shop window in Camborne - woman pedestrian airlifted to...
UPDATE @ 2.55pm: The road has reopened. The female casualty from Camborne remains in a serious condition at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske in Truro. AN ELDERLY woman pedestrian has been airlifted...
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Bodyboarder rescued by lifeguards in Porthtowan
RNLI lifeguards rescued a body boarder who was in danger of being washed onto rocks in Porthtowan. RNLI lifeguard Adam Bunt was patrolling the red and yellow flagged area yesterday when he spotted the...
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Special meeting tonight to discuss plans for Penzance harbour
A SPECIAL meeting is being held in Penzance tonight to thrash out the town's view on plans for the redevelopment of the harbour.County Hall has sent a business case to Minister for Transport Norman...
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