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V Tree Seaton Beach  Located at the bottom of the Seaton River valley this sand and shingle beach is popular with families. At low tide it joins up with Downderry around the headland... Seaton River  The Seaton River as it flows out of the valley and through the village of the same name... Portwrinkle  Looking down over the one time fishing village of Portwrinkle. In the background is the start of Whitsand Bay as it stretches 4 miles down the Rame Peninsula... User's Login
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Cornwall24 - independent news and comment for the independently-mindedCornwall24 is a news and comment website for any items of a Cornish nature. It is a Cornish site, run by Cornish people who live in Cornwall. Please feel free to browse the site, add news or visit our message forum. If you have any useful Cornish links, photos of Cornwall or news please do not hesitate to upload it onto the site. The site acts as a news portal and encourages anybody with any news on or from Cornwall to submit their news. We are grateful to our users for news postings, so if you have anything to tell us about please put it up! Contact us at editor@cornwall24.co.uk with any comments you may have or any ways that you think we could improve this website. Invitation to comment on Trevenson proposalsCamborne 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 PermitsLack 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?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 CornwallTim 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 PorthlevenNewquay 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 IDENTITYThe 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?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 MaySkin 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 NursesPenzance LFC will host a Charity Evening for MacMillan Nurses on Thursday May 1st at Penlee Park. NEPTUNE PROTECTS HISTORIC MINEThe 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!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 ONNewspapers 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 championsPenzance 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...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 debateA 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 CONTINUESDozens 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 AprilThis 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[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!!!! £1,000 PRIZE FOR YOUNG CORNISH FILM AND TV MAKERSYoung people in Cornwall are being urged to speak out about the major issues affecting the South West, and consequently the globe, and local young film makers will be in with the chance to win £1,000 for their efforts. Council supports the dualling of the A30Cornwall Council has passed a motion to support the dualling of the A30 from Carland Cross to Chiverton roundabout, in addition to the required improvement work at Temple, on Bodmin Moor. |
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Brown wants more homes for young Gangmaster hits back after losing licence A gangmaster has spoken out after having his licence revoked amid claims of forced labour. Pupil's punishment 'not enough' A mother criticises a one-day suspension for a pupil who attacked her daughter at a Cornish school. Flora day celebrations Thousands flocked to Helston's ancient Flora Day on Thursday and while they arrived in their droves, rain - thankfully - stayed (mostly) away. Prime Minister visits Eden The Prime Minister made an impromptu visit to Cornwall today and enjoyed an extensive tour of the Eden Project. RAF Nimrods 'had fuel problems' A Nimrod plane in which 14 servicemen including a Cornishman died had a fuel problem, an inquest hears. ShelterBox team arrives in Burma A team from the Cornish charity ShelterBox has arrived in Burma to help with the cyclone relief effort. Rail staff to strike over pay row Rail maintenance workers and cleaners will stage a one-day strike in a row over hours and overtime. |
