North Cornwall: Breast cancer walkThis October people around the county have been persuaded to ‘think pink’ in order to raise funds for charity as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. North Cornwall: Boscastle Still Under ThreatNew flood defence work being carried out at Boscastle will cut the risk of flooding but will not stop the village from being 'overwhelmed' by extreme conditions. North Cornwall: Leisure centre restorationA leisure centre in Cornwall is being renovated at a cost of around £180,000. North Cornwall: Mebyon Kernow ConferenceAs the seasonal Liberal Democratic, Labour and Conservative party conferences get under way, it is worth considering an additional political gathering - Mebyon Kernow (MK). North Cornwall: Cornish 'hate email' allegation doubtedArticle in the Sunday Mirror: FLOODING VICTIMS TAUNTED Extreme Nationalists in Cornwall are circulating hate-filled Emails celebrating the Boscastle flood disaster as a victory against wealthy tourists. North Cornwall: Calf Mauled on North Cornwall FarmWhat is alleged to have been big cat has mauled a calf on a North Cornwall farm near Bude. North Cornwall: Cornwall's historic lifeboatOn Monday it was revealed that an historic Cornish lifeboat could return to local shores from its current home in the Mediterranean. North Cornwall: Cycling Festival for North CornwallPreparations are well underway for the first North Cornwall Cycling Festival to be held at the Dragon Leisure Centre in Bodmin on Sunday the 26th September. North Cornwall: North Cornwall Flood Appeal – new arrangementsThe Flood Appeal fund has now been transferred to local trustees by the Red Cross and the Red Cross telephone line for credit card donations is now closed. North Cornwall: Five rescued after eight days adriftFive people have been rescued by coastguards off the North Cornwall coast today after spending eight days at sea in a life-raft. North Cornwall: Boscastle "time capsule" discoveryA "time capsule" washed out to sea in a flood that devastated Boscastle, Cornwall, last month has been found on a North Devon beach. North Cornwall: Rare Stained Glass Window Under ThreatOne of the oldest and most significant stained glass windows in the UK is in danger of being lost. North Cornwall: BOSCASTLE APPEALSouth West Tourism has received a number of emails from their members asking for information on how other members could be able to offer support for the people of Boscastle. Following those calls they have also received information regarding an appeal that has been launched by North Cornwall DC and the Red Cross in order to assist the people of Boscastle. North Cornwall: SKY NEWS CAMERAMAN FALLS FOLLOWING CORNWALL 24 NEWS STORYAs Cornwall 24 News stories continue to be followed by other media outlets in Cornwall, it was interesting to see that Sky News covered the St Nectans Glen closure this morning.Having read how unsafe the area was on Cornwall 24, they took a team up to the famous waterfall for what prooved a very costly experience! North Cornwall: CATHOLIC BISHOP PLEDGES SUPPORT TO NORTH CORNWALL FLOOD VICTIMSThe Catholic Bishop of Plymouth,UK,whose Diocese includes Cornwall has pledged the support of the Catholic Church to help victims of the recent floods. Bishop Christopher Budd had contacted Father Bryan Storey,Priest in Charge of Tintagel Catholic Church,the catholic church covering the entire disaster area.He asked Father Bryan to visit areas of the parish devasted by the floods and meet the victims on his behalf. North Cornwall: PLAYDAY IN CAMELFORD A BIG SUCCESS.Around 30 children,aged 5 to 13, from Camelford & surrounding villages attended a Playday at Sir James Smith School today. The day was organised by the Cornwall Children`s Fund.Organisers and children thought it was a great success dispite being held indoors at the last moment due to the weather. Children were able to take part in Drama,Arts & Crafts and sports sessions. North Cornwall: FOOTPATHS CLOSED BY ORDER OF N.C.D.C.North Cornwall District Council today officially closed St Nectans Glen to the public.Officials from the council swooped on the home of Barry & Jean Litton yesterday.They surveyed the Glen and asked the couple,who own the Waterfall and most of the Glen, if they would close it.When Mr & Mrs Litton refused so the Councill enforced the closure on Health & Safety grounds. North Cornwall: CAMELFORD CHURCH CAFE SCOPES £2000 PRIZEA church cafe and centre which is used by many members of the public especially teenagers has scooped £2000 in a competion sponsored by the internet firm AOL. North Cornwall: BOSCASTLE: The clear up beginsResidents have started the long and painful process of clearing up the debris from Monday's flooding.Many local people are still homeless but have endeavoured to claim back what little is left of their homes. |
Cornwall News
ShelterBox team in 'good spirits' Man hurt in 'tombstoning' plunge A man suspected of "tombstoning" off a cliff in Cornwall is in hospital with spinal injuries Work begins to repair canal gates Work is under way to repair the storm-damaged lock gates of Cornwall's Bude Canal. Brown wants more homes for young Gordon Brown says he wants to help young people in Cornwall buy houses 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. Prime Minister visits Eden The Prime Minister made an impromptu visit to Cornwall today and enjoyed an extensive tour of the Eden Project. 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. |