Penwith: Penwith in joining discussions with Devon and Cornwall groupPHA is currently seriously considering a move that will enable it to grow and develop more new homes whilst continuing its independence of operations Penwith: Hill fort savedPenwith District Council has been awarded Heritage Lottery Funding for the restoration of Lescudjack Hillfort in Penzance Penwith: Owners of RMS Mulheim FinedThe owners of the RMS Mulheim, which ran aground off Sennen Cover in March 2003, have been fined a total of £42,000. Penwith: Penzance Library Readers Group on Richard & JudyChannel 4 television will be recording a meeting of a readers' group from Penzance Public Library. The recording is scheduled for Monday 31st January to be broadcast as part of the Richard & Judy show at 5pm on Wednesday 2nd February. The group, led by Florence Luscombe, will be discussing Justin Cartwright's novel, The Promise of Happiness. Among those taking part will be local authors Jane Thurnell-Read and Chris Simons. Penwith: 'Locals only' parking space planSecond home owners in Cornwall could have their reserved parking spaces taken away from them. Penwith: End For Cornish Lighthouses?Lighthouses in Penwith and the Isles of Scilly face a dark future as plans for their closure loom. Penwith: Hayle Harbour Sold OffOne of Cornwall’s most historically significant harbours has been sold-off to a foreign company. Penwith: Devastation at Penzance<IMG alt="Penzance Promenade" hspace=2 src="http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/images/photoshare/img79" align=right vspace=2 border=0>Penzance has witnessed its heaviest storms in 25 years with parts of the sea defences completely destroyed. Penwith: Hayle SandsThe MP for St Ives, Andrew George, was set to meet the executive committee of the Hayle pressure group ‘Save our sand’ last Wednesday evening. Penwith: Fatal Collision in HaylePolice have released the name of the driver killed in an accident in the town Centre of Hayle yesterday morning. The driver was 19 year old Louse Hodgkins, an assistant keeper at the town’s Paradise Park wildlife sanctuary. Penwith: Helicopter anniversaryLast week witnessed the 40th anniversary of the helicopter service from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly. Penwith: Flood aid concertFour Cornish rock bands are taking part in a concert due to be held this Friday to raise money for the North Cornwall Flood appeal. Penwith: Movie Magic in CornwallFor those who enjoy going to the cinema and like to be kept up to date on the latest news in the movie world then there is a new magazine written to do just that. Penwith: Historic Building in Mousehole Hit by LorryA 300 year old building in the historic fishing village of Mousehole is being assessed by structural engineers after being hit by an articulated lorry. Penwith: Prince Charles visitThe Prince of Wales was the recipient of a warm welcome as he visited Hayle on Wednesday. The Prince made a brief appearance as part of a short visit to the town's multi-million pound Harvey's Foundary Project. Penwith: PENZANCE OXFAM NEEDS YOUR OLD CAMERASThe Penzance Oxfam shop is taking part in the 'Snap for Oxfam Photography Month' - a national initiative to raise funds for the ongoing fight against poverty and suffering. Unwanted photographic equipment can be donated to the local Oxfam shop at Causewayhead until the end of August. Penwith: Herd of 15 cattle killed by lightningA lightning storm has killed a herd of rare heifers at Newmill, near Penzance. |
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Police name death crash cyclist Training to distribute aid boxes Cornish-based charity Shelterbox trains Burmese workers to distribute its boxes of aid for cyclone victims. Pony pair graze conservation area Two Exmoor ponies are installed at a Cornish conservation area to help manage the site by grazing. Gyrocopter pilot had heart attack A gyrocopter pilot whose machine crashed on the way to Bodmin Airfield died from natural causes. Sanctuary man jailed over abuse The former owner of a donkey sanctuary is jailed for five years for sexually abusing young girls. Why sweet turns sour for kirsty, 12 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 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 Rosemullion Veterinary Practice held their second annual charity dog walk on Sunday with great success. |