![]() Topic: NewsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.HELSTON CATTLE MARKET DEMOLITION: THE START OF THE CORONATION PARK IMPROVEMENTSDemolition contractors will begin the work of dismantling the former cattle auction buildings from the 17th October 2005. The removal of several buildings and pens, along with the old public toilets will mark the first phase of improvements to Coronation Park and Penrose Amenity Area being planned as part of the Liveability Project. Sleeper Train Petition Delivered to Downing StreetThis week a 3,000-name petition was delivered to Downing Street by supporters of the Penzance - London sleeper train which is currently under threat of closure. DRIVING DOWN VEHICLE CRIMEVehicle crime in Cornwall is below the national average and the trend continues to fall, but owners and drivers of cars still need to be vigilant. Carrick: Flip Flops Save Lifeguards LifeA Chapel Porth lifeguard says wearing rubber soled flip-flops possibly saved his life when struck by lightening yesterday. MEETING BETWEEN UNIONS AND COUNTY COUNCIL STILL LEAVES QUESTIONS FOR MODDespite a positive meeting at County Hall between union representatives and members of the County Council's Executive about the possibility of St. Mawgan being used as base for the Joint Combat Aircraft, questions still remain about noise levels and the concerns for the adjacent civil airport. Frantic fight to save girl buried alive on beachParents pay tribute to three-year-old who suffocated while playing on beach in Cornwall MAJOR NEW CORNISH FILM INITIATIVE SEEKS CASTWar-rag, the major new Cornish film initiative led by some of the Cornish industries most influential personalities, is looking for cast for a short pilot film to be shot in early September. Dangerous sharks spotted on Cornwall beaches?A third possible sighting of a potentially dangerous Mako shark has been made off the north coast of Cornwall close to popular tourist beaches. Restormel: New urinals to prevent Newquay anti social behaviourPortable ‘pissoirs’ are to be introduced into Newquay in an effort to stop anti social behaviour in the streets at night. Kerrier: Nude and lewd beach could be closed.An unofficial nudist beach may be forced to close after reports of young army cadets being affronted by naked men. Carrick: Mass Sea Rescue at PerranporthDozens of parents and children were left fighting for their lives after a freak tide surged through a beach at Perranporth. CLLR JOHN CHAPMAN JOINS MEMBYON KERNOWMebyon Kernow – the Party for Cornwall is delighted to be able to announce that respected Bodmin councillor John Chapman has joined the Party. MK CONDEMNS UNELECTED ‘CONTROL FREAK’ SW ASSEMBLYMebyon Kernow - the Party for Cornwall has hit out at the unelected and unaccountable SW Regional Assembly, which it claims is riding roughshod over the views of people in Cornwall. MEBYON KERNOW DEMANDS CORNISH ASSEMBLYParty Leader Says Liberal Democrats Need To Do More Cllr Dick Cole, the leader of Mebyon Kernow – the Party for Cornwall, has slammed the Labour Government for continuing to stand in the way of Cornwall achieving its own Assembly. Restormel: START OF WORK ON £93 MILLION A30 BODMIN TO INDIAN QUEENS DUAL CARRIAGEWAYWork on the Highways Agency’s long-awaited £93 million improvement for the A30 between Bodmin and Indian Queens begins this week. New disease threatens Cornish wildlifeA new parasite which could kill pet cats and dogs and a range of much loved wildlife has been discovered for the first time in Britain. LOCAL MP SLAMS ‘IMMORAL’ ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNThe Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint made by Cornish MP, Matthew Taylor, against Norwich Union, over adverts ‘running down’ Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust. MK condemns government plans for regional fire control roomsMebyon Kernow – the Party for Cornwall has condemned central government for the amount of money it is wasting on its controversial plan to do away with local fire control rooms and replace them with cumbersome and unwieldy regional ones. QUEEN'S 'THANK YOU' FOR CORNWALL'S UNSUNG HEROESCornwall-based volunteering groups, the Newquay Rowing Club and the Camborne Community Centre have been chosen as winners of this year's prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, giving recognition to the unsung heroes in our communities that play an essential role in our daily lives. |
Cornwall News
Curfew 'successful' before launch Warning after meningitis cluster Parents are told to be vigilant after a small cluster of bacterial meningitis in a Cornish town. Fishermen airlifted out of raft A couple of fishermen had to be airlifted to safety from their life raft after their boat sank off the Cornish coast. Appeal after body discovered Police appeal to dog walkers after a woman's body is found at the bottom of cliffs in south east Cornwall. Hotel fire charges could be made Officials decide if charges will be made in connection with the fatal Penahllow Hotel fire in Newquay. 'Best' beaches are in South West Torquay and St Ives top a poll of home-grown holiday hotspots chosen by Britons holidaying at home. Eco-towns proposal 'not unlawful' The government's strategy for up to 10 eco-towns, including one near St Austell, could be "unlawful", councils warn. Heartlands plans for Pool go on show Members of the public will soon have the chance to see the latest exciting plans for the innovative Pool village scheme. |