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Cornish seaweed may be new dish of the day
A man in Cornwall has been granted the first licence in England to gather seaweed from around the coastline to sell for people to eat.Rory MacPhee was given an experimental licence by the Crown Estate...
View ArticleBy-election for new councillor in St Neot village
A by-election is to be held to elect a new councillor for St Neot Parish Council. The election was called in the south east Cornish village after more than ten electors petitioned the Returning Officer...
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Cornish Pirates forward Phil Burgess a marked man after hat-trick
Cornish Pirates forward Phil Burgess said he is happy to be a marked man in the Championship – if it helps his side reach their potential this season.The openside flanker scored his first tries of the...
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Truro City's Luke McCormick signing is explained by Breese
Truro City's silence over their recruitment of former Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick was broken yesterday by Kate Breese, the club's administrator.McCormick has been a controversial figure...
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Redruth go back to forwards in Dings Crusaders win
Redruth prop Darren Jacques praised his side's versatility after their 21-0 win over Dings Crusaders at the weekend.The Reds recorded a much-needed National League Two South win following their heavy...
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Support group for Cornwall's bereaved children on campaign shortlist
A group which helps bereaved children across Cornwall is among the 60 groups – 30 in Devon and 30 in Cornwall – shortlisted for our £££s for People awards.Penhaligon's Friends, based in Redruth, does...
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MP Stephen Gilbert calls for OFT inquiry into NHS 'pay cartel'
A competition watchdog has been asked to investigate whether a plan to set up a so-called NHS pay cartel in the region is illegal.A total of 20 NHS organisations have joined the South West Pay...
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Bus passengers told to expect another strike
A further 24-hour bus strike is on the cards for Thursday sparking disruption for thousands of passengers across Devon and Cornwall.The RMT transport union is locked in a dispute with First Devon and...
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Gracious days of travel re-lived in railmotor coach on Liskeard to Looe line
Rail enthusiasts enjoyed a rare treat at the weekend as a restored Edwardian railmotor coach graced a Cornish branch line for the first time.The wooden-bodied, steam-driven vehicle – the Edwardian...
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Watchdog warning to NHS groups over rise in complaints
Healthcare trusts and hospitals across the Westcountry received 450 complaints last year, prompting a warning from the ombudsman that the NHS is failing to communicate effectively with patients and...
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£1m community energy fund will help perpetuate projects in Cornwall
Cornwall Council has launched a £1 million loan fund to help community groups bring their renewable energy projects to fruition.The Revolving Loan Fund aims to provide groups with access to capital...
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Distraction burglary warning after pensioner targeted in Redruth
AN ELDERY pensioner was kept talking by a fake cold-caller while his accomplice stole cash from her home.The man pretended to be from the water board and asked to check the water supply.He kept the...
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Get ready for Eden's 'Oggy Oscars' as World Pasty Championships returns
The World Pasty Championships will return to the Eden Project next March with even more on the menu.Such was the success of the first-ever championships last March, that organisers are planning new...
View ArticleArmoured cable stolen from Newquay construction site
MORE THAN 300 kgs of armoured cable, measuring 150 metres, has been stolen from the Duchy of Cornwall's construction site at Tregunnel Hill, Newquay.Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident,...
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Moonscape on Bodmin Moor is a green and pleasant land again
An old industrial landscape once likened to the surface of the moon has been granted special status for its nature conservation value after a restoration project.South West Water bought Park Pit, on...
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ShelterBox founder to take the Helston-based charity to employment tribunal
The founder of ShelterBox is taking legal action against the charity based in Cornwall, it has been reported. Tom Henderson, who was removed as chief executive in July, is taking the disaster relief...
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Patience the key in Cornish Pirates' momentum
Cornish Pirates head coach Ian Davies has called for continued patience as his new-look squad gathers Championship momentum.The Pirates earned their third win in four games last Sunday by running eight...
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St Mellion's Ruth moves closer to a European Tour place after reaching final...
James Ruth has won through to the final stage of qualifying for next year's PGA European Tour.The 27-year-old St Mellion touring professional – born in Plymouth, raised in Tavistock – finished joint...
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Appeal court overturns Cornwall Council ruling on homeless deal
Cornwall Council is facing up to a huge bill after failing to convince top judges that its defunct predecessors – Restormel and Penwith Councils – violated their public duties when they did a deal with...
View ArticleHealth trusts under fire over pay consortium
The pressure mounted on Westcountry hospital trusts to pull out of a regional pay cartel after Cornwall's county councillors weighed into the debate.At a meeting yesterday members expressed dismay...
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