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Helston haulier admits 141 offences and appeals
A HAULIER put people at "great risk" by flouting the laws governing HGV driving limits and trying to cover it up, a court has ruled.Robert Thomas Benney, of Trenethick Parc, Helston, was banned from...
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Two more tough away tests for Hodges
After yet another eventful week in their recent history, Truro City face two long and difficult away trips within the space of four days. City's fully-stretched squad must travel to play Sussex side...
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VIDEO: Lanterns shine out at Truro City of Lights to mark royal Jubilee
A shimmering procession of lanterns made its way through the streets of Truro last night in the City of Lights festival.Thousands of spectators lining the streets watched as huge lanterns, many...
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Ludgvan councillor resigns due to ill health
Ill health has forced a west Cornwall councillor to step down from her position.Irene Bailey, representative for Ludgvan on the unitary authority said her health has left her unable to carry out her...
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Pendennis in Falmouth named as a top employer for apprenticeships
Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth has been recognised in the second Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list, announced at the National Apprenticeship Awards in Birmingham yesterday. The Top 100 list,...
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Cornish surfers hit Morocco
ALTHOUGH the wave isn't Cornish, the surfer is.Professional long boarder James Parry from Sennen is pictured here riding a wave at Taghazout, a surfing Mecca, north of Agadir in Morocco last week. He...
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Election day arrives as Cornwall and Devon vote for first Police and Crime...
Westcountry voters go to the polls today for landmark police and crime commissioner elections that will shape the future of policing in the region.Ten candidates, the most of any of the 41 elections...
View Article'Jealous' ex said she was not trying to kill with car at The Lizard
The mother accused of trying to run down her former partner and love rival with a car denied she intended to kill them.Karen Orchard, 40, told the Truro Crown Court jury yesterday (Wednesday) she had...
View ArticleSafe stolen in Falmouth burglary
Police are investigating a burglary in Killigrew Street, Falmouth where a mini safe was stolen.The incident occurred between 7.30pm and 8.30pm last Wednesday. Anyone with information is asked to call...
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Concerns raised over Truro ice rink as work begins
WORK has started on the open air ice rink that promises to transform Truro city centre this Christmas.Truro Cathedral put forward plans for the rink on Cathedral Green - being built by Cousins...
View ArticleHomes (just) win out over AONB
PLANS to build 18 affordable homes in Polperro have been approved by Cornwall Council's east sub-area planning committee.Permission was granted for two one-bedroom flats, ten two-bed houses, five...
View ArticleStab wife jailed for killing husband
A WIFE who stabbed her husband to death with a pair of scissors has been jailed for nine years.After deliberating for more than 16 hours, the jury at Truro Crown Court on Thursday acquitted Sandra...
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Healthy: Boost from 12,000 miles
THE POPULARITY of Doc Martin in Australia has led to a £1,000 donation to Port Isaac RNLI.Mike Meakins and four colleagues run the Port Isaac branch of Buttermilk Confections and Mr Meakins was...
View ArticleVillagers' anger after council 'ignores' advice
CORNWALL COUNCIL'S roads' team, Cormac, has been accused of incompetency after it ignored local advice and forged ahead with roadworks during high tides – only to see the work now swamped by sea...
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Secure: Firm tops up pool award
FRIENDS of Bude Sea Pool (FoBSP) are celebrating success after winning a bonus £2,000 plus a share of £100,000 thanks to a tyre firm's generosity.The voluntary group, which is working to save the sea...
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Destroyer brings a welcome boost to Fowey's businesses
ROYAL Navy destroyer HMS Dragon cast a magnificent shadow as it cut through the water destined for Fowey, and it left a town reaping the rewards of a bumper weekend in visitors and trade.A...
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Probe into north Cornwall cycle crash which killed John Phillips
INQUIRIES are continuing into a collision on Sunday morning in which a well-known North Cornwall man died while cycling with friends.Tributes have flowed in for John Phillips, 50, who lived at Delabole...
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Payout for family of A38 collision victim Richard Neale
"OUR SON can finally rest in peace" – those are the words of Richard Neale's parents after they received damages from the man whose car was involved in the fatal collision which killed their...
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Lostwithiel floods of 2010 leave a lasting legacy
NEARLY two years to the day that Lostwithiel and the surrounding areas were devastated by floodwaters, the victims say that more work still needs to be done.On November 17, 2010, the region was...
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The £4.5m U-turn on Newquay halfway house project: Cornwall Council's...
TAXPAYERS face a £4.5 million bill following a U-turn in a legal wrangle between Cornwall Council and the owners of an aborted halfway house project in Newquay.Danesbury House, on Fore Street, was...
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