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 Topic: NewsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.Cornish money from English agency?Rural areas across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are set to benefit from Ł550,000 of extra investment. GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS IN THE CORNWALL AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTYGroups in some of Cornwall’s finest landscapes are being invited to apply for grants to fund projects that will benefit communities, landscape and the local economy of Cornwall AONB. Kerrier: Beach users advised to observe the Dog BansThat is the advice from Kerrier’s Dog Wardens who have successfully prosecuted a number of people who have flouted the Dog Ban rules this summer. LANDMARK ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE PRESERVED IN CORNWALLWork to preserve important Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age settlements on one of Cornwall’s landmark sites is being celebrated as part of National Archaeology Week. Goodbye to KRENA on 23rd July??This gig is part of the HELSTONBURY festival. It would be really nice to get as many Cornish speakers along as possible as under our current line up, this will be our last performance. COUNCIL VOTES ON WASTE SOLUTION OR CORNWALL POLLUTIONOn Tuesday 18 July, Cornwall Councillors will be asked to vote to sign a long term contract with waste management company SITA. By doing so, they will put in motion a planned programme of change which will revolutionise the way waste is managed in Cornwall. COUNCIL SUPPORTS OPENING OF NEW GREEK SCHOOLCornwall Council is welcoming the opening of a new Greek School in the county. Kerrier: YOUNGSTERS SNAP UP ‘FLATS OF THE FUTURE’A landmark new homes project in Camborne, with “flats of the future” replacing a piece of the town’s industrial history, will be completed next month (Aug 2006) with all 56 units already sold. NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR FOUR MAJOR TRANSPORT SCHEMES FOR CORNWALLNews that the Government has confirmed the controversial recommendation by the South West Regional Assembly not to fund four major transport schemes in Cornwall over the next ten years has been greeted with disappointment by Cornwall Council. CLAY NEWS “SHOCKING AND DEVASTATING” SAYS LOCAL MPNews that 800 China clay jobs (out of 1850) are to be axed by Imerys is shocking and devastating news for the whole of the Clay Community, says local MP Matthew Taylor. Mr Taylor has pledged to do all he can to help. START OF SUMMER ROADWORKS EMBARGOCornwall Council’s Summer Embargo on road works on the busier tourist routes in the county begins this weekend. Routine work on all A and many B roads within the county will now be suspended until September, although some work may be undertaken in the evenings, early mornings or at night. Penwith: Contracts are awarded to Cornish companiesA major new museum of hard rock mining is to be created through funding from the Heritage Lottery and European Community Objective One at Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen. MP MEETS INCINERATOR PROTEST GROUPLocal resident, Matthew Taylor MP, has met with STIG, the St Dennis Anti-Incinerator Campaign Group. MP DEFENDS RAPE CENTRE FUNDINGA Rape Centre in Cornwall threatening by loss of Government funding has won support from Truro MP, Matthew Taylor. Carrick Sanctuary ProjectCarrick District Council is launching the Carrick Sanctuary Project in the Council Chamber at Carrick House on Thursday 29 June. REGIONAL SPATIAL STRATEGY IS OUT FOR CONSULTATIONThe draft Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the ‘South West,’ which has been produced by the unelected South West Regional Assembly, is now out for public consultation until 30th August. This document will dictate planning policy in Cornwall and states that 45,000 houses will be built in Cornwall over the next 20 years. It also sets out policy on a range of issues including economic development, environment, housing, transport and waste management. GREEN LIGHT FROM COUNTY COUNCIL FOR NEWQUAY AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PLANSThe process that will see much of the current RAF St. Mawgan Airfield become a civil airport within 16 months was given the seal of approval by Cornwall Council today in a vote reflecting cross party support. Kerrier: SOUTH CROFTY STATEMENTCornwall Council expressed surprise today at Baseresult’s allegations that the Council is deploying delaying tactics to thwart the reopening of South Crofty Mine. Caradon: SMOKE SIGNALSThe natives are restless again. There are smoke signals in them there hills. The signals read: The sun’s out It’s hot Close your windows Get your washing in I’m inconsiderate I’M HAVING A BONFIRE Boats Be WiseCornwall Wildlife Trust is urging boat owners and jet-skiers to take particular care when encountering dolphins and other marine life at sea. This comes after a distressed member of the public reported dolphins being harassed by boats in Mounts Bay on Friday (16 June). The person claimed that at least two or three boats near St Michaels Mount were approaching the dolphins at speed and getting very close to them, within three metres of them. |
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Priorities to safeguard children Pedestrian hit in bypass accident A man suffers serious injuries after being hit by a car on the A30 bypass near Camborne. Ex-minister in turbine plan row A row has broken out between a former minister and residents in a Cornish village over his wind turbine plans. Man quizzed over pedestrian death A man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a man was hit by a car on the A30. Woman, 77, tagged over cocaine A 77-year-old woman is to be fitted with an electronic tag after being caught with cocaine in her handbag. Celibacy the key to a long life A woman who is celebrating her 105th birthday attributes her long life to remaining celibate. Fire crews save stuck pig's bacon Firefighters have to wade through a slurry pit in Cornwall to rescue a sinking pig in danger of drowning. Apology over ashes ruling Officials apologise to a man who was refused permission to scatter his mother-in-law's ashes in the shape of a cross. |
