Christmas display at Redruth village is raising funds for the RNLI
Carharrack, near Redruth, may be a long way from the sea, but one resident is doing his bit for the RNLI.Mick French has decorated his home with Christmas lights and hopes that people who are impressed...
View ArticleFalmouth's A&P Group granted Ministry of Defence contract extension worth £80...
Falmouth docks has had its Ministry of Defence contract extended in a deal worth about £80 million. The MOD has announced it is extending the contract with the A&P Group to maintain its navy...
View ArticleFalmouth's A&P Group granted Ministry of Defence contract extension worth £80...
Falmouth docks has had its Ministry of Defence contract extended in a deal worth about £80 million. The MOD has announced it is extending the contract with the A&P Group to maintain its navy...
View ArticleDavid Cameron doodle goes under the hammer at the Eden Project
A doodle by David Cameron is among lots to go under the hammer at Cornwall's Eden Project.A selection of memorabilia and experiences, including a signed doodle of a sheep by the Prime Minister, are...
View ArticleFour Lanes Male Choir prepares for busy Christmas programme
Christmas is always a busy time for Four Lanes Male Choir.At the weekend it performed at Four Lanes senior citizens' Christmas party at Pencoys School, and at Camborne Wesley Church with Camborne...
View ArticleFamilies sought to give verdict on new Falmouth and Penryn nature trail
Five families are being sought in Penryn and Falmouth to try out a new nature trail. Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C) got funding through the Big Lottery for the project. The trail will run...
View ArticleOrangeries Cornwall
Orangeries became popular in the 17th century for growing exotic fruits and plants, with orange trees being the main intended plant for propagation- this is where the name orangery originated....
View ArticleTolvaddon energy specialist short listed for two awards
A Cornish energy efficiency specialist could win two major honours after being short listed for two of the county's leading energy saving and conservation awards.Enact Energy has reached the finals of...
View ArticleSt Ives MP Andrew George leads meeting against regional pay
A cross party group of MPs from the South West will meet Hospitals Minister, Dr Dan Poulter MP, this evening in the Department of Health to increase pressure against plans by a "consortium" of health...
View ArticleHeavy rain forecast as Met Office issues weather warning for Cornwall
A warning of heavy rain has been issued for Cornwall from 4pm today. The Met Office has put the yellow-graded weather warning, the lowest of its kind, in place from 4pm today until 3am on Wednesday....
View ArticleFire at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro
Fire broke out at Cornwall's biggest hospital just after midday today.Three fire crews from Truro and Redruth rushed to the Royal Cornwall Hospital at 12.17pm.Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said the...
View ArticleRNAS Culdrose, Helston, holds "tache off" for Movember
Naval personnel from RNAS Culdrose experienced life with a moustache last week – something that would normally break the Naval Discipline Act.Throughout November men around the country grew moustaches...
View ArticleGood Wallpaper Hanging - Is There An Art To it? - PMH Builders & Decorators...
Good wallpaper hanging, is there an art to this, some may so Yes others may say No, but i am sure if you or I were having our rooms filled with beautiful wallpaper we would like to ensure it is hung...
View ArticleTruro City fall at home to high-flying Dover Athletic
Truro City 0 Dover Athletic 3CITY were unable to make it three Blue Square Bet South home wins in a row as the promotion-chasing visitors, who have now not lost on the road for a year flew home to Kent...
View ArticleWell-beaten Truro City have no answer to talented Dover outfit
Truro City were well beaten in their re-arranged Blue Square Bet South home game against Dover Athletic at Treyew Road last night.The Kent side earned a 3-0 win in chilly Cornwall. Ex-Millwall striker...
View ArticleAid effort to save Syria refugees from winter
Two young children make their way through the rows of white, canvas tents they now call home.As the world continues to watch the unfolding plight of the Syrian refugees a Westcountry-based humanitarian...
View ArticleReport into Isles of Scilly school affair to remain secret
A confidential final audit investigation report relating to the suspension of a headteacher on the Isles of Scilly earlier this year will not be made public.The document concerns Bryce Wilby, former...
View ArticleSports personality shortlist for Launceston surfer Saskia Sills
Champion windsurfer Saskia Sills has made it on to the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award shortlist.The 16-year-old from Launceston has made a huge impact in her first full season in the...
View ArticleNew crisis in Royal Cornwall Hospital's obstetrics department
Health chiefs at a Westcountry hospital are battling a second crisis in the obstetrics and gynaecology department in a month.A consultant from the unit at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro...
View ArticleMother believes debts contributed to her student son's suicide
The heartbroken mother of a Westcountry student driven to suicide by spiralling debt, is campaigning to prevent future tragedies.Toby Thorn, 23, from Penzance, West Cornwall, was tipped over the edge...
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