![]() Topic: NewsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.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. Restormel: Newquay Surf Reef Given Thumbs DownPlans to create an artificial surf reef off Tolcarne Beach, Newquay, have been given the thumbs down by harbour users. Penwith: End For Cornish Lighthouses?Lighthouses in Penwith and the Isles of Scilly face a dark future as plans for their closure loom. Restormel: New Development will Improve NewquayNewquay could soon benefit from a massive new development called the Newquay Growth Area. Penwith: Hayle Harbour Sold OffOne of Cornwall’s most historically significant harbours has been sold-off to a foreign company. New Cornish Radio StationA newly formed radio station is scouring the Duchy to find the ‘voice of Cornwall’. North Cornwall: Boscastle insurers play Act of God cardMany people who suffered losses during the Boscastle floods in August have been unable to get due compensation as insurance companies claim the flash floods were 'an act of God' and therefore are not eligable for insurance claims. Restormel: Homeless ProjectHomeless people in Restormel are to be given help to get back on their feet through a project being piloted in the town. Even Bigger Storms on the WayCornwall is bracing itself for another lashing as experts predict even bigger storms tonight. 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. South Coast Lashed by Huge Seas<P align=center><IMG alt="Penzance Promenade" hspace=2 src="http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/images/photoshare/img71" align=baseline vspace=2 border=0> Penzance Promenade battered by some of the heaviest seas in living memory North Cornwall: NAIL GOES THROUGH BOYS HEADA young boy from North Cornwall was airlifted to hospital lunchtime after falling on a nail at a farm near Bude.The nail penetrated the boy`s skull and he was flown by air ambulance to hospital.His condition remains unknown. Bishop of Truro Concerned Over New Casino BillThe Bishop of Truro, the Rt Rev Bill Ind has expressed his concern over the Government's controversial Gambling Bill. Police Warn Trick or TreatersPolice are warning Cornish 'trick or treaters' to tone their antics this Halloween. Carrick: Cornish Ferry Trip Among World Top TenThe King Harry Ferry has been voted one of the most beautiful ferry trips in the world. North Cornwall: US Military Homes in Cornwall Turned DownPlans to erect 125 new homes for American service families have been issued with an objection by North Cornwall planners. Cornishman Newpaper Fails to Hit NewstandsOne of Cornwall's longest-running newspapers has failed to roll off the press in time for the newstands. Cornish Lives at Risk Through Fire MergerGovernment plans to merge the seven county control centres in the South West could endanger lives, Cornish MPs have warned. Shoe auction for BoscastleAn ancient horseshoe, one of the oldest found in the UK, is to be auctioned in aid of the Boscastle Disaster Fund. |
Cornwall News
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. |