Site: Cornwall News
Police name death crash cyclist
Publish Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 12:34:14 PDT
Police in Cornwall name a cyclist who died after being badly injured in a collision on Sunday.
Training to distribute aid boxes
Publish Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 09:14:00 PDT
Cornish-based charity Shelterbox trains Burmese workers to distribute its boxes of aid for cyclone victims.
Pony pair graze conservation area
Publish Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 06:15:10 PDT
Two Exmoor ponies are installed at a Cornish conservation area to help manage the site by grazing.
Gyrocopter pilot had heart attack
Publish Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 00:41:30 PDT
A gyrocopter pilot whose machine crashed on the way to Bodmin Airfield died from natural causes.
Sanctuary man jailed over abuse
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 12:25:45 PDT
The former owner of a donkey sanctuary is jailed for five years for sexually abusing young girls.
Lorry stuck between buildings
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 11:06:12 PDT
A wrong turn ends in embarrassment for a lorry driver as his vehicle gets stuck in a Cornish village.
Police save harbour jump suspect
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 06:56:07 PDT
A man attempting to run from police is rescued by them after jumping into a harbour in Cornwall.
Why sweet turns sour for kirsty, 12
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A young girl has banned a make of confectionery from her house after reading claims that one of the world's largest producers tests its products on animals.
Fair aids animals
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A fair at Perranaworthal village hall raised important funds for two animal charities on Saturday, May 3.
Charity walk: Dogs and their owners join forces in trek for worthy cause
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Rosemullion Veterinary Practice held their second annual charity dog walk on Sunday with great success.
Let's get it right, town is urged
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
People in Hayle have been urged to play their part in the upcoming harbour development consultation process amid concerns that thousands of extra homes could lead to traffic chaos.
Shaving head for big appeal
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A 47-year-old carer, who says she is not brave enough to do a bungey jump, is nevertheless prepared to have her head shaved for charity.
Bored but at least not alone in getting to work very late
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
One commuter's tale of woe on a journey from St Austell to Truro which normally takes 30 minutes.
Police chief understands importance of good communication
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Police Supt Julie Whitmarsh has spent the past week getting to grips with her new role as mid-Cornwall's top cop. She took time out of her busy first few days to speak to James Oxley about fighting crime in the county.
Factfile
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
? Cornwall is a national stronghold for adders - a protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act - providing an abundance of their favoured habitat of heaths, dunes and coastal paths.
Police in appeal for vigilance as thieves target 'precious' metals
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Police at Camborne and Redruth are appealing for vigilance from the public following a spate of thefts of "precious" metals from locations across the district.
Vet calls for warning signs on the towans after adder bites pet dog
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A vet has called for signs warning dog walkers against poisonous snakes at Gwithian Towans.
Hopes overnight toilet will reduce urinating in street
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A 24-hour toilet could be the answer to one of traders' biggest complaints over the effects homeless people have on Truro.
Exhaustive crackdown on noisy cars
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Falmouth's police chief has promised a crackdown on speeding drivers and noisy exhaust systems, warning motorists they will be prosecuted.
Decision due on bid for drive-in movie theatre
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The man behind plans for Falmouth's first drive-in movies venue is pleading with councillors to allow him to give it a try.
Application for 50 flats
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Two controversial planning applications are to be discussed by Falmouth town councillors on Monday night.
Man punched girlfriend in row over TV
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
When his girlfriend said she preferred to watch a television programme rather than go out for a drink with him, Matthew Dark 'flipped', she told the police afterwards, and began to punch her.
Woman sorry for behaviour
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Two offences of racially aggravated behaviour were admitted by a 33-year-old Hayle woman at Truro Crown Court on Friday.
Arson fear after Nicola, 39 escapes blaze at her home
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
An Illogan woman was lucky to escape with her life and left with nothing but the clothes she was wearing, after a fire, whose cause is suspicious, ripped through her home in the middle of the night.
Sports car business may have to fold after £235,000 bid fails
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A redruth company, with plans to employ 50 people, will be forced to close within weeks unless it can raise further finance.
Man fined £200 for insurance offence
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
John David Skinner, aged 23, of Pengwarras Road, Camborne, pleaded guilty at Truro court on April 28 to an insurance offence and was fined £200 with £15 compensation and £35 costs.
School's pupils are to build mini wind turbines
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Pupils from Breage CP School have had a go at building their own miniature wind turbines as part of an eco-energy project.
Police chief happy with behaviour on town's flora day
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The man currently in charge of policing in Helston, Richard Hockin (pictured right), was more than impressed with Flora Day.
Firefighters tackle blaze at property
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Firefighters were called to a blaze in a utility room at a property at Carleen, Breage on Tuesday.
Harbour dredge to resume - most sand will be sold off
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Dredging is to restart at Hayle in a bid to clear the navigation channel - but only 20% of the sand will be returned to the beach and dunes.
Chance to quiz leader
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is set to visit Cornwall later this month and has invited readers to submit the questions they would like answered.
Summer ban on extreme sports is welcomed
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A summer ban on wind-powered sports and horse riding at Gwithian beach has been welcomed by extreme sports enthusiasts as 'a reasonable compromise'.
Shelterbox sends group to aid cyclone-hit Burma
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Volunteers from Helston and surrounding area have packed more than 1,000 ShelterBoxes for cyclone-hit Burma.
Jo beats sickness to saddle up for top events
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Two years ago Constantine girl Joanne Corbishley was given only a one in five chance of survival after contracting e-coli.
Women on the run
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
This Sunday will see 1,800 women pounding the streets of Falmouth united in one cause - raising money for Cancer Research.
Enya, eight, finds herself at the centre of politics as she sneaks in on PM's photocall
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A chance visit to the Eden Project last Friday proved a very special day for a Helston girl.
Tesco facing planners' opposition
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Plans by Tesco to greatly expand its store in Helston have suffered another setback.
Blow to residents over waste recycling centre
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Residents of Scorrier hoping that Sita UK would change its mind about putting a household waste recycling centre in their community have received a setback.
Eye operation has 'changed my life', says procedure's first South West patient
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A 75 YEAR-OLD Redruth woman is the first patient in the South West to receive a medical procedure which could save the sight of thousands of elderly people.
Teenager attacked, skateboard stolen
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A teenager was attacked and robbed of his skateboard in Redruth on Sunday evening.
Officers' CCTV bid to leave crooks nowhere to hide
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Truro police officers hit the streets in a bid to tackle two of the public's main concerns - anti-social behaviour and speeding drivers.
New turbine plan backed by council
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Plans to put up six wind turbines at Goonhilly are being supported by Kerrier council's planning officers.
Birthday service begins season of celebrations
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
"EXHAUSTING but exhilarating", "a great day", "a wonderful occasion" - these were some of the comments after Sunday's services to inaugurate a season of special events in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Porthleven Methodist Church building.
Minack marvels: Jazz orchestra takes centre stage on the Cornish cliffs
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
They wowed them in Warwick, and on Sunday they mesmerised them at the Minack. Fresh from winning gold at national championships for the second time in three years, the award-winning Helston School Jazz Orchestra came back to Cornwall for a concert at ...
Jack cousins takes a personal look at life in the camborne-redruth-hayle area
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Ambitious plans to make Redruth a sports car production centre are seriously at risk because the company involved has come up against a major stumbling block - a lack of cash to take the project forward.
High noon for italians dancers on flora day
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A tradition that is normally 'Helston only' was graced with the presence of special guests from Italy this year.
Kerrier quality of life group enters new phase in its life
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
An organisation formed seven years ago to improve quality of life for people living in and around Helston and The Lizard is now even more qualified to do so.
Waste firm denies offer of traffic scheme cash
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A business has denied it made an offer of a scheme that could have solved Mabe's traffic problems.
Five face drink drive charges
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Five people have been arrested for drink driving this week, and one for driving whilst disqualified.
Divers accused of taking treasure face trail in Spain
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Falmouth diver Peter Devlin and a friend from Truro have been given less than a fortnight to face trial in Spain, accused of plundering treasure from a sunken wreck.
Green light for 95 new homes
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Detailed planning permission has been granted for the first phase of the £90 million redevelopment of the former CompAir Holman site in the Dolcoath area of Camborne.
We did nothing wrong, say divers facing Spanish charge
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Helston diver Steve Russ, and a friend from Truro, have been given less than a fortnight to face trial in Spain accused of plundering treasure from a sunken wreck.
Cyclist, 57, dies following collision
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A mylor man has died following a road accident in Falmouth on Sunday night.
Threat of working boat boycott over regatta week row
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The majestic sight of working boats racing in the harbour could be missing from Falmouth Week this summer following a disagreement between boat owners and regatta organisers.
Gorse inferno put home in jeopardy
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
What should have been a quiet Monday tea time threatened to turn into a nightmare for a Camborne family as a massive gorse fire swept towards their home.
Mistake sparks traffic misery
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Routes into Truro were gridlocked for miles this week after contractors closed the wrong road by mistake.
Chapel to host animal blessing service
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
An animal blessing service is to be held at Tredarvo chapel on Sunday at 3pm, conducted by reverend William Ireland. Anybody is welcome to attend the hour-long service with their pets, and this will be followed by refreshments. Mr Ireland said: "I ...
Discharged
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
James alistair COUSINS, 51, of Alexandra Road, Penzance, pleaded guilty at Truro court on April 29 to making off without payment and was given a conditional discharge for six months.
Choir sings out for hospice bid
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
St buryan Male Voice Choir (above) gave a recent concert at St Just parish church in aid of Children's Hospice South West Precious Lives appeal.
Get ready for a weekend of walks
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A weekend of walks and talks among the ancient sites of West Penwith is being held on May 24 and 25.
The project, called Pathways to the Past, explores the sacred landscape through a series of lectures from west Cornwall's writers and researchers.
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Every dog has its day
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Bilbo the lifesaving rescue dog from Sennen Beach will be the star guest at a fun dog show at St Buryan School on Saturday.
Entries are 12 noon. Show starts at 1pm.
For information contact Karen Gwennap on 07974126502.
At the Minack with Frank ruhrmund
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Jazz has been described as being a language with "its people living in sound, talking, laughing, crying, building, painting, mathematicizing, abstracting, extracting, giving to, taking from, making of. In other words, living."
For the high jump?
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The st JUST and District Trust is searching for thrill-seekers who want to do a free sky dive and raise funds for the St Just and Pendeen miner statue.
Hi ho rises
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A new internet service for people wanting to return to work has been launched at libraries around the county.
Four times the effort
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
One of Cornwall's top health care managers will be running the Race For Life in aid of Cancer Research in Penzance on Wednesday, May 28.
Wrong amount
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The report of a court case in last week's paper involving Simon Edward Hawkins, aged 37, of Penzance incorrectly suggests that he was in possession of 79 grammes of cocaine.
Quality meats
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The Cornishman has been asked to point out, regarding the court case involving Cornwall Quality Meats in last week's paper, that the 'victims surcharge' of £15 was not a specific fine but a general levy which has been added on top of every fine handed out in court for a criminal offence from April 2007.
Battle to save shop hots up
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Protesters against the closure of St Ives' Norway Stores gathered in Penzance to oppose two applications to council planners.
Adventurers sought
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Adventurers are wanted for valuable marine conservation work in the Isles of Scilly aboard a diving and research vessel.
Images in top contest
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Photographer David Chapman, who lives near Hayle, has had three images short-listed in the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition for 2008 organised by Kew Gardens.
Pub raffle night
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The kings Arms pub in St Just raised £305 for Roston respite centre in Camborne.
Hospice cash
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A garden plant sale at the start of the month run by the Penzance fund-raising group for Cornwall Hospice Care raised £628.
Terrier cookie saved from cliff by coastguard rescuers
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A FIVE-year-old terrier, possibly chasing a rabbit, has been rescued by the Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team after finding herself trapped on a cliff face.
Fire recruitment night
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A retained Recruitment Evening is taking place at Penzance Fire Station next Monday, May 19 at 7pm.
Heading
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The Fire Brigade has warned against leaving aerosols near heat sources or in direct sunlight after an explosion in St Ives caused a bathroom fire.
On the chin
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Newlyn Male Choir is holding a fundraising concert for CHIN (Christian Helpline in Newlyn) on Sunday at 7.45pm at The Centre, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn.
The choir will sing their new programme of pieces for 2008 and have invited a choir from Newlyn ...
Pub's Indian tuk-tuk
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A pub with a difference - that's the guiding ethos of the Dock Inn in Penzance.
Dead man named
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The man found dead on the beach at Phillack has been formally identified as 50-year-old Alan Gerald Phillips.
Stole shopping
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Being caught with a trolleyful of shopping from Tesco seemed to prove a turning point in the life of 20-year-old Kelly Marie Taylor, Truro magistrates heard.
Fencing is erected to protect graves
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Penwith District Council has put up new fencing and gates to make the new part of Paul Cemetery more secure.
Sexual assault
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
'ENQUIRIES are ongoing' in the investigation into a serious sexual assault which took place on a 28-year-old woman last week.
Benefit cheat
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A man who claimed benefit when he was in a job was told to do 150 hours of unpaid work when he appeared before Truro magistrates.
999 warning
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A fire engine was driven along the back streets of St Just and Pendeen on May 8 to demonstrate the dangers caused by people who park inconsiderately.
Sancreed events
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A series of differing events is taking place at Sancreed House this month.
Scope open day
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The annual open day in aid of Scope West Cornwall takes place at Trewidden Gardens this Sunday, May 18.
Ian's aid mission to Burma
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Volunteers from Helston and surrounding area have packed more than 1,000 ShelterBoxes for cyclone-hit Burma, where a Penzance fireman is among rescuers.
Shark sighting
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The first report this year of a basking shark came from Logan Rock, Treen, on Monday, and the first ocean sunfish was also spotted the same day off Gwennap Head.
£2.6m lifeboat to arrive next year
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A new £2.6 million Tamar Class lifeboat will be splitting the waves around Sennen Cove in the autumn of 2009.
Crabber rescued
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The sennen RNLI lifeboat crew answered the distress call of a large crabber boat stuck with a broken propeller north of the Sevenstones, 17 miles from Sennen Cove on Sunday night.
CLIC christening
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A triple christening of the distant descendants of the 18th century Squire of Sennen raised £750 for CLIC Sargent cancer charity which has supported baby Rosie Sanderson and her parents during her battle with cancer.
Operation Everest
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Policemen and women in Penzance were among hundreds of officers from Cornwall who took part in Operation Everest on Tuesday, a day of action to crack down on community crime.
Getting set for a great golowan
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The Golowan Festival will be storming back into Penzance from June 21 to 29 with the spectacular Mazey Day itself on Saturday 28.
More dogs at risk as families feel the credit pinch
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Man's best friend is becoming a victim of the credit crisis - with hard-up families across West Cornwall abandoning dogs or having them put down.
Bridleway down to lamorna
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
People out to enjoy the countryside in the Lamorna area can now enjoy a much-improved pathway.
Who'll be 'outplaced' next?: A consultation exercise...
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
No doubt you attended the important meeting of the Implementation Executive last week. It was part of a major exercise in public participation on behalf of the forthcoming unitary authority, or One Cornwall.
Paul's Royal day
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Paul's May king and queen will be crowned this Saturday, May 17, at the church car park.
Many treats on ideal break
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
It is just an hour away, but you step into a different world. A new flight from Newquay to the Brittany town of St Brieuc can take you into an unspoilt region with lovely old towns, a wonderful area of pink granite coastline and the spectacular Mont ...
Locals urged to speak out on harbour plans
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Hayle residents have been urged to play their part in the upcoming harbour development consultation process amid concerns that thousands of extra homes could lead to traffic chaos.
Gangmaster has had his licence removed
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A gangmaster has had his licence removed after discoveries that migrant workers in West Cornwall and Scotland were being subjected to forced labour and shocking living and working conditions.
Ban on leaving school at lunchtime - talks
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A new head teacher's controversial decision to stop pupils leaving the school grounds at lunch time has been debated at a parent and teacher forum.
New mayor takes office
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Penzance's new mayor was officially confirmed this week as Cllr Roy Mann took over from Cllr Frank Granger at the town council's mayor choosing ceremony.
Millionaire sets his sights on quarry for five-star complex
Publish Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
One of the UK's largest private property developers with a £300 million fortune and a footing on the Sunday Times Rich List has set his sights on Penlee Quarry.
British Telecom to Remove Payphones
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 07:16:06 PDT
This week British Telecom has written to the District Councils across Cornwall indicating that they will be removing a large number of payphones from the region, citing the costs of maintenance, vandalism and money collection as reasons. Councils have until mid- July to submit objections to the plans. BT has also announced they will remove a number of payphones which are within 400 metres of another one, without consultation.
CORNWALL COUNCILÂ’S LEADER AND CHAIRMAN ARE RE-ELECTED - DID NO ONE ELSE STAND?
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 05:46:14 PDT
David Whalley has been re-elected as the Leader of Cornwall Council.
BRETON COURT BANS 'ANTI-TEEN' DEVICE
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 05:45:58 PDT
In addition to being an irritating insect that sucks blood, 'the mosquito' is also an ultra sonic deterrent of young people under the age of 25 years, and for many youths, the device can be as much of a nuisance as any insect!
Watch out: More powers are proposed for the tax man
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The Revenue arm of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will soon be given the same powers as Customs, which means that the taxman will have a right to raid your home if that is where you work.
The radical move is planned for April 2009 and will allow ...
Research pays for bag pioneers
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
It's in the bag for Redzip after the Cornish couple behind the brand made career changes. Jerry and Julie Willcock have launched the enterprise, which is already gaining interest from major high street retailers.
Sumo match for specialist Cornish survey team
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Team Surveys Ltd, based in St Austell, has merged with one of the UK's leading utility detection experts, SUMO Services.
The development sees the firm, which has been established for 19 years, join forces with SUMO, which provides non-invasive ...
Cornish firm's pumps have many everyday applications
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The breakfast cereal you ate or the water you drank this morning all depended on one thing - a peristaltic pump. Business reporter Josie Purcell spoke to Mike Sullivan, marketing manager of Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps, Falmouth, to discover the impact ...
British legion members impressed by visit of MP Dan rogerson to their HQ
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Bude and Stratton branch of the Royal British Legion welcomed North Cornwall MP Dan Rogerson to its headquarters.
Royal visitor for Launceston
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Launceston found itself with a royal visitor yesterday when HRH the Duke of Gloucester called into local businesses as part of a visit to the area.
Environment agency leads way with turbine
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Launceston's Environment Agency depot has switched to clean energy by installing its own wind turbine.
Plans for
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Proposals to create a multi-milliuon pound maritime-based visitor centre in Padstow have been thrown out by planners.
£7,000 spent - but are these
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Thousands of pounds have been spent to stop vandals from rampaging through the streets of Newquay with giant stones.
Ex-offender plan under spotlight
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A controversial scheme to house ex-cons with a history of drink and drug problems in a St Austell rehabilitation centre has come under the spotlight.
Fond memories of 'great friend' James
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Tributes have been paid to a popular 19-year-old who died in the early hours of Sunday morning after being in collision with a car close to his home.
College lures learners back through doors
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
People will be encouraged to return to education during Adult Learners' Week.
Assault cases
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Three people from Foxhole charged with assault have had the case against them adjourned until June 3.
Sharksfin celebrates
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The sharksfin restaurant in Mevagissey is celebrating after picking up a green tourism award. Weeks after St Austell Brewery launched a major campaign to become one of the UK's greenest brewing and pub companies, The Sharksfin received a Silver Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Gorse blaze
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Bodmin firefighters were called to North Kernow in Blisland on Sunday after reports of a gorse fire.
Birmingham waiting
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Rumours that people on Birmingham's council house waiting list could be sent to live in a housing development in St Austell have been totally refuted by angry property developers.
Locals ride in with support for cemetery
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Nanstallon locals have rallied to save their vanishing village cemetery by raising money for its upkeep.
It's war on the demon drink
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Police are mounting a summer offensive in their battle against under-age binge drinkers in Bodmin.
Stormy weather fails to dampen the spirits of bluebell enthusiasts at ethy house charity event
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
While Lostwithiel enjoyed blistering sunshine on Sunday, Ethy Gardens outside the town endured a mini storm.
Guides in volunteers appeal
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Volunteers are needed to secure the future of a Girl Guides group in Lostwithiel.
Mayor making
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Bob Micek will be crowned as Bodmin mayor tomorrow during the town's annual mayor choosing ceremony.
Fowey's nervous shopkeepers will keep in touch via mobile phones
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
After a spate of thefts in Fowey shopshas made some shopkeepers feeling nervous about working alone, new measures are being taken to stop crime.
Exciting times ahead for
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Positive news keeps pouring into St Minver Pre- school. Not only is it celebrating its 35th anniversary, and gained planning permission for a new building but has now received a good Ofsted report.
Vandals damage hut
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Vandals in Wadebridge have caused damage to a car park attendant's hut by throwing a large kerb stone through the window.
Plans for £5m hotel and holiday cottages
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A huge economic boost could be on the cards for a North Cornwall village if plans for a £5 million development are given the go ahead.
Rotarians seek
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Wadebridge Rotary are inviting residents and shoppers to meet them in Molesworth Street this Saturday (May 17) to help raise funds to buy ShelterBoxes to send to Burma.
Caravan fire
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Fire crews attended a caravan fire in Callington on Friday.
Elderly cliff faller is named by police
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A man who fell to his death from a cliffside road in Looe has been named as 81-year-old Eric Moore.
Travelling roadshow
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Torpoint is set to get a visit from the One Cornwall team this week.
Mayor continues to serve despite illness
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Looe's mayor Ron Overd has bravely agreed to serve for another year despite being diagnosed with cancer.
Forum chairman
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Liskeard Town Forum has a new chairman.
Heidi's eventing success
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Equestrian student Heidi Mercer has achieved her dream of working with her idol - Olympic eventing star William Fox-Pitt. Heidi, 17, who is studying horse management at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, completed her work experience at Mr Fox-Pitt's training centre in Somerset.
Helping James may end in record books
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A fund-raising effort to send a 10-year-old autistic boy to America for treatment could wind up in the Guinness Book of Records.
Bathing water not polluted
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
The Environment Agency expressed concerns last week about possible polluted water escaping from Bude Canal into the sea as a result of essential dredging operations.
Factfile
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Myth- Autism is a rare condition
No to yard plan
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Multi-million-pound proposals to create a maritime-based visitor centre in Padstow have been thrown out by planners.
Number plate
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A rear number plate valued at £20 was stolen from a vehicle parked in Belle Vue, Bude between 11pm on May 9 and 11 am on May 10.
Great fun and a first-class show from arlo...
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
At the St Minver School fun run, the winner of the Year 2 boys' race, Arlo, salutes the crowd. Report and another picture: Page 7. Peter Glaser
Long-term scheme is sought to halt destruction of woods
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Two councillors are seeking a long-term solution to the destruction of Looe's ancient woodland.
Innis downs service station plans 'shell-shock' residents
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
In a bizarre twist of fate, it has emerged that the most popular plan with officers for a service station on the A30 is the one least popular with the public.
On the beat
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
I would like to start by appealing for information about an incident that occurred during the late hours of Saturday, May 3 and early hours of May 4. Damage was caused to an unattended vehicle parked at the side of the Trelil Road at St Kew Highway near to the entrance to the playing field.
Historian uncovers major anniversary for camelford
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Should Camelford celebrate the 750th anniversary of the granting of the charter which first established it as a borough? Local historian Mrs Joanna Raymond-Barker of Helstone has drawn the attention of Camelford town councillors to the fact that the 750th anniversary of this event falls in June next year.
Twin assault man to appeal over 'excessive' sentence
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A st AUSTELL man has been jailed for 120 days for two assaults and possession of a knife.
New authority jobs must be on the level, say employees
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Staff at councils in Cornwall want a level playing field when applying for jobs with the new unitary authority .
Can things only get better for Gordon?
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Cornwall - historically an area of green in land and, more recently, liberal yellow in politics.
Heartbroken Jane, 49, killed herself in grief for partner
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
A heartbroken St Austell woman killed herself out of grief for the loss of her lover, an inquest has heard.
Village is split over affordable homes bid
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Plans for affordable housing have split residents in a small rural village.
Stoke Climsland Parish Hall was full to capacity at a public meeting when about 80 local residents voiced their concerns over the plans for 16 new affordable homes to ...
Brown reveals his vision of Cornwall in surprise visit
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
In an impromptu visit to Cornwall on Friday, Gordon Brown toured the Eden Project, and told of how he plans to support and try to help Cornish people.
Brown throws his weight behind eco-town project
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
In a private one-to-one interview with the St Austell Guardian, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has shared his views on the future of the town, including his thoughts on the proposed eco-town and incin- erator.
Victory!
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Campaigners who fought hard to stop South West Water discharging sewage into the sea off the Tintagel have won their battle.
Mysterious trail helps police to recover lost boat
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Police investigations into a man seen brandishing a plastic gun in front of children in a park, has led to the recovery of a boat and trailer stolen from Fowey.
Protesters march against revised superstore plans
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Angry residents battling to stop supermarket giant Sainsbury's coming to Saltash marched in protest against revised plans at the weekend.
Peaceful end for 'miracle boy' Joe
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
An "inspirational" four-year-old Newquay boy, who fought a long and brave battle against a catalogue of health problems, has died.
Anger as major plan for visitor centre is thrown out
Publish Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Multi-million-pound proposals to create a maritime-based visitor centre in Padstow have been thrown out by planners.
Cultural events – Kerrier survey
Publish Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:35:40 PDT
Are you involved in sport, arts and performance, heritage, hobbies or events and festivals? If so, Kerrier District Council would like to invite you to take part in a survey of cultural events, activities and venues in the Kerrier district which will feed into a district wide publication.
Success stories spotlighted at Cornwall Business Awards
Publish Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 03:25:27 PDT
An organic baby clothing company from the Lizard Peninsula has tonight been crowned CornwallÂ’s Business of the Year, as the Cornwall Business Awards shone the spotlight on success stories throughout the region.
JULIA TO PRESENT CORNWALL FACEBOOK PETITION TO PARLIAMENT
Publish Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 02:02:35 PDT
A petition calling on Facebook to recognise Cornwall as a region will be presented to Parliament next week by Julia Goldsworthy MP.
Business champions revealed
Publish Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 02:02:20 PDT
Success stories spotlighted at Cornwall Business Awards An organic baby clothing company from the Lizard Peninsula has been crowned CornwallÂ’s Business of the Year, as the Cornwall Business Awards shone the spotlight on success stories throughout the county.
Flora Day celebrations :: FREE DVD
Publish Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Invitation to comment on Trevenson proposals
Publish Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 04:16:06 PDT
Camborne residents and businesses are being invited by English Partnerships, the national regeneration agency, to have their say about proposals to develop the Trevenson Road Implementation Plan.
Confusion over Child Work Permits
Publish Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 03:39:00 PDT
Lack of awareness among SW businesses and parents alike Many Westcountry businesses and parents are confused about employment rules for 13-16 year-olds, a decade after new regulations were introduced, says regional insurer Cornish Mutual.
DEVONWALL POLICE" - COMMITTED TO CORNISH LANGUAGE & CORNWALL?
Publish Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 03:38:43 PDT
The Celtic League has focused its campaign for more Celtic cultural and linguistic commitment from the police services which serve the Celtic countries onto the force which serves Cornwall - The Devon and Cornwall Constabulary.
Bruce Lees Student Tim Tackett in Cornwall
Publish Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 03:37:59 PDT
Tim Tackett Trained by Bruce Lee
Author of seven books on Jeet Kune Do and Hsing-I kung-fu
UK Number One Surfer Air Lifted from Porthleven
Publish Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:17:35 PDT
Newquay based Russell Winter, the UK's top professional surfer is reported to have been taken to hospital by air ambulance after a sustaining injuries whilst surfing the infamous reef at Porthleven
CSW - ATTEMPT TO FURTHER DISSIPATE CORNISH CULTURAL IDENTITY
Publish Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:18:46 PDT
The Celtic League Secretary General, Rhisiart Tal-e-bot, has echoed criticisms from the Cornish Branch about the 'Culture South West' (CSW) proposals.
Cornwall - a democratic desert?
Publish Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:18:31 PDT
There are local council elections on May 1 in England and Wales – but not in Cornwall. In Cornwall we are in the midst of a democratic desert. One day the rains will fall again – but will we then see our land covered by the usual yellow weeds?
Skin cancer - get your moles checked on 10th May
Publish Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:18:22 PDT
Skin cancer experts at the dermatology unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro are once again encouraging people look after their skin and to come forward for spot checks on unusual moles and skin blemishes at a drop-in clinic during Sun Awareness Week.
Football fundraiser for MacMillan Nurses
Publish Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:18:08 PDT
Penzance LFC will host a Charity Evening for MacMillan Nurses on Thursday May 1st at Penlee Park.
NEPTUNE PROTECTS HISTORIC MINE
Publish Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:29:35 PDT
The National Trust has successfully acquired one of the most important mines and dramatically suited engine houses in Cornwall - Trewavas nr Porthleven.
NO ST GEORGE'S FLAG ON WIMPEY'S CORNISH SITES!
Publish Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:50:18 PDT
In what was initially greeted as yet another attempt to force English patriotism and imperialism on Cornwall has surprisingly turned out to be a PR oversight and the company has written to Cornish campaigner Phillipa Mills apologising for any offence caused. In addition the housing developers, who are one of the largest housebuilders in the UK and have a number of sites in Cornwall, have promised to "withdraw the press release" and to issue another one containing an apologising."
ST PIRAN'S DAY CAMPAIGN GOES ON
Publish Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:00:03 PDT
Newspapers in Cornwall have now widely reported on the League's campaign to encourage all town councils in Cornwall to give their employees an annual public holiday for St Piran's Day on the 5th March.
Penzance Ladies are football champions
Publish Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:59:37 PDT
Penzance will be playing South West Combination football for the first time in 2008-9, after being crowned South West League champions on Sunday.
Does One Cornwall need more councillors? Cllr David Whalley thinks not...
Publish Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:19:44 PDT
The new council for Cornwall is on course to start in less than a year. Much of the work in setting up the council is going smoothly with councillors and officers from the seven existing councils working closely together.
Rural Affordable Housing – Rosemullion Homes joins the debate
Publish Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:41:44 PDT
A Cornish housebuilder has submitted its thoughts on increasing the delivery of affordable housing in rural areas to Truro and St Austell MP, Matthew Taylor.
KERNOW - CENSUS ONS OBSTINACY CONTINUES
Publish Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:59:45 PDT
Dozens of letters have now been sent to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and other bodies and parliamentary representatives by the Celtic League, in an attempt to influence the decision to include a Cornish tick box on the 2011 Census form. However, the ONS are continuing to obstinately pursue the same tired argument much to the increasing frustration of campaigners. Below is a brief synopsis to date, by the General Secretary of the League, of where the campaign stands at the moment.
Our Coast and Public Health Conference 29 - 30 April
Publish Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:59:28 PDT
This is a biennial conference focusing on sustainable coastal communities in the South West, is taking place at the University of Plymouth on 29th and 30th April 2008.
Radyo an Gernewegva
Publish Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:59:01 PDT
[url]www.radyo.kernewegva.com[/url] The latest edition going online this weekend... * Interview with Pol Hodge about the Cornish delegation in Brussels this month,
* Rare music all in Cornish
* Martin Miller talking about his specialty sporans. Don't miss it!!!!
