![]() Topic: NewsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.North Cornwall: Cornish Stores to Reopen in BoscastleThe Cornish Stores in Boscastle is due to re-open this weekend at 10 am on Saturday 8th January. U-turn on Cornish Flag RulingA ruling that forbid the flying of St Piran's Cross has been seemingly overturned. Carrick: Tories sacked in FalmouthSix senior Cornish conservatives have been sacked for disloyalty and have been removed from office. Cornish Labour MP accused in Sexuality RowCornish Labour MP Candy Atherton (Falmouth-Camborne) is fighting accusations of "homophobia" after her former researcher claimed he had been asked to "dig up dirt" on her Tory opponent's sexuality. North Cornwall: Lottery funding to promote North CornwallTourism businesses in North Cornwall, and in particular Boscastle, Tintagel and Crackington Haven are set to benefit from radically increased publicity and marketing in 2005 thanks to a nearly £100,000 grant from Objective One. DISCRIMINATION AGAINST CORNISH FLAG?North Cornwall MP Paul Tyler is demanding clarification from the Government over the “apparent illogical treatment of different flags in planning law.â€? Outcry as Cornish Flag is BannedThe Cross of St Piran, Cornwall's national flag, is to be banned from flying in public. A ruling from the Government has declared that only 'national' flags are allowed to be flown in public - any other flags will require planning permission. Restormel: 'Snob yobs' to be banned?Holidaymakers face being turfed off one of Cornwall's most popular family beaches as a knee-jerk reaction to prevent young people gathering at beaches near Rock and Polzeath. Kerrier: St Piran Jungles indeedA group of Cornish journalist and marketing students set up a hoax that had the British national press sensationally hoodwinked. Restormel: Pedlars told to get on their bikesRestormel Council is set to get heavy with street traders and pedlars, especially on the streets of Newquay. Kerrier: Big interest in old mining sharesShare certificates in former Cornish tin mines exceeded expectations when they were recently auctioned. Conservative Leader Gets Tough On Cornish Travellers<FONT face=Arial size=2>Michael Howard today launched the Conservative five point action plan to tackle illegal traveller encampments. <FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial>During a visit to a number of constituencies in Cornwall, Michael Howard said: <FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial>“People want action to tackle their everyday concerns like the problem of illegal traveller sites. Not because they are hostile to travellers or their way of life. But because they believe, like me, that everyone should play by the rules." Hunting in Cornwall Will Be BannedFox-hunting looks sure to be banned today, despite the House of Lords rejecting the move. Tories Unpopular As EverMichael Howard's Tory party is now as unpopular as it was in the darkest days of Iain Duncan Smith's leadership, according to the results of a special Guardian/ICM poll on Conservative fortunes. Restormel: Another Cornish market to closeDozens of farmers, hauliers, drovers and others connected with the agricultural industry gathered at St Austell Market to witness the end of an era. Overseas: Cornish surfers hailed as heroesTwo Cornish surfers are being hailed as heroes in Australia after rescuing a young woman from the sea and resuscitating her. Cornish hunters threaten to defy lawDefiant foxhunters in Cornwall have vowed to give the Government a stormy ride if it proceeds to ban foxhunting. Victory for Cornish campaignersSchool pupils can be registered as "Cornish" in a national educational survey, the government has said. No to North East AssemblyVoters in North East England have overwhelmingly rejected proposals for an elected regional assembly. Call for Cornish Development AgencyThere has been a renewed call for a Cornish development agency to cut the bureaucracy that is said to be stifling The Duchy’s Objective One-funded regeneration. |
Cornwall News
Motorcyclist dies after A38 crash Town's youth curfew 'a success' A voluntary youth curfew pilot in a Cornish town is hailed as a success by police and the mayor. New group to oppose greenfield bid News that two public meetings were held at Illogan during late August by an action group opposed to large-scale greenfield development in the area, indicate opposition to proposals contained in the latest draft of the Area Action Plan, produced by Kerrier. According to the West Briton, ‘The action group is opposing plans to build as many as 3,800 houses on greenfield sites and 5,600 houses on brownfield sites in the Camborne and Redruth areas’. MK CALLS FOR RETHINK ON GROWTH IN BIOFUELS On the 11th September, Members of the European Parliament will be voting on proposals for all petrol and diesel used in transportation to contain at least 10% of biofuels by 2020. Porthcurno.Mobi Launches Mobile Internet In Cornwall With A Splash Visitors to Britain's Riviera can now enjoy Cornwall's first mobile site, offering handy travel and holiday information on Porthcurno for both phones and computers. Beaches, buses, surf and the open air Minack theatre feature on http://porthcurno.mobi, as well as maps and images. Man drowns in swimming accident A swimmer who got into difficulty off the Cornish coast is pronounced dead after being airlifted to hospital. Members sought for scrutiny panel Devon and Cornwall Criminal Justice Board is looking for people from black or minority ethnic communities. Tribute to shipwreck crew A ceremony marks the anniversary of a shipwreck off Cornwall and the restoration of its figurehead. |