![]() Topic: NewsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.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. Kernewek On The UpA total of 57 students have passed this year’s Cornish language examinations proving that one of Europe’s most ancient tongues is alive and kicking. Woman Dies in 4 Car Crash at 'Big Dipper'A 46 year old Redruth woman was killed in an accident involving four cars at a known accident blackspot on the A30 between Hayle and Camborne. North Cornwall: Breast cancer walkThis October people around the county have been persuaded to ‘think pink’ in order to raise funds for charity as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Tourism's Burden on Cornwall NHSRecommendations contained in a hard hitting report detailing the impact of tourism on health services in Cornwall reveal how tourism is crippling the Duchy's NHS. It has been revealed that up to £2 million is owed to Cornwall's health service by the Department of Health for treating visitors. Land Search for Cornish First Time BuyersCornish landowners are being encouraged to make land available for housing developments aimed at first-time buyers. St Agnes Film Studio a Waste of Objective One Money?The South West Film Studios at St Agnes have gone into administration after operating for less than 18 months. Cornish coffee morning for MacmillanCoffee drinkers all over Cornwall recently participated in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. Anger at Decision to Move Fire Control RoomMebyon Kernow has condemned the Government’s announcement that it plans to scrap Cornwall’s emergency fire control room and instead create a ‘South West Regional Control Room,’ run by a private firm. Cornwall Branded as 'RacistCornwall and the south west has been accused of being passively racist by the chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality. North Cornwall: Boscastle Still Under ThreatNew flood defence work being carried out at Boscastle will cut the risk of flooding but will not stop the village from being 'overwhelmed' by extreme conditions. Restormel: Fines for Newquay NightclubA Newquay nightclub has been fined for serving alcohol to two 15-year-old girls. Least Affordable Housing in the UKProperty in some parts of the south-west of England is the least affordable in the whole of the UK, according to a new survey which compares property prices with average local wage levels. |
Cornwall News
Divers face trial over shipwreck RFA Argus docks for major refit The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Argus docks in Falmouth for a major refit which will take nearly a year to complete. Workshops offer redundancy advice Drop-in workshops at Truro College are offering people advice on how to deal with redundancy. ‘NO’ TO NUCLEAR WASTE IN CORNWALL - MPs Proposals to bring nuclear waste to Cornwall have been described as ‘absurd and irresponsible’ by Cornish MPs. Route Partnership Plan for Penzance unnecessary Their plan having been rejected by the public in the final exhibition in Septmber with 90% against the Route Partnership have decided to try again in mid January after a mailout and poster campaign.The Chamber of Commerce has been at the forefront of this campaign. Route Partnership for IoS Link continues to mislead the public Having failed to win support for the Penzance development of the Route Partnership at the September 30th final exhibition there is to be another exhibition in mid January after a campaign by the Chamber of Commerce and a mass leaflet drop to every home in Penzance promoting an unnecessary £40+million plan to trash the sea front. Speech facility on police website Devon and Cornwall police install a new speech facility on its website to enable more people to access information. Concerns as temperatures drop As temperatures plunge to -12C in parts of Devon and Cornwall, elderly people are urged to ask for help. |