![]() Topic: NewsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.Restormel: That's the way to do it? No, it isn'tBodmin Town Council are considering axing the very Punch & Judy they organised to entertain children during the summer holidays. North Cornwall: Leisure centre restorationA leisure centre in Cornwall is being renovated at a cost of around £180,000. Kerrier: Cornish sculptor's tributeA Cornish sculptor has paid an artistic tribute to local miners. Penwith: Hayle SandsThe MP for St Ives, Andrew George, was set to meet the executive committee of the Hayle pressure group ‘Save our sand’ last Wednesday evening. Mebyon Kernow calls for action on housing crisisMebyon Kernow has demanding ‘fresh thinking’ from the Government to deal with the housing crisis in Cornwall and many other parts of Britain. Penwith: Fatal Collision in HaylePolice have released the name of the driver killed in an accident in the town Centre of Hayle yesterday morning. The driver was 19 year old Louse Hodgkins, an assistant keeper at the town’s Paradise Park wildlife sanctuary. Caradon: Community clean up for River SeatonPeople living in and around Seaton in South East Cornwall are being asked to join in a community clean up of the local river on Saturday 2 October through a Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Project Aware initiative. Penwith: Helicopter anniversaryLast week witnessed the 40th anniversary of the helicopter service from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly. Penwith: Flood aid concertFour Cornish rock bands are taking part in a concert due to be held this Friday to raise money for the North Cornwall Flood appeal. North Cornwall: Mebyon Kernow ConferenceAs the seasonal Liberal Democratic, Labour and Conservative party conferences get under way, it is worth considering an additional political gathering - Mebyon Kernow (MK). North Cornwall: Cornish 'hate email' allegation doubtedArticle in the Sunday Mirror: FLOODING VICTIMS TAUNTED Extreme Nationalists in Cornwall are circulating hate-filled Emails celebrating the Boscastle flood disaster as a victory against wealthy tourists. Senior Liberal Democrat reveals ‘secret discussions’ with Minister about Cornish“Bulk of the regions are ridiculous!â€? says Liberal Democrat regions spokesman. “None of the official regional boundaries in the South reflect peoples’ perceptions of their region.â€? (Ed Davey MP at LD conference) Penwith: Movie Magic in CornwallFor those who enjoy going to the cinema and like to be kept up to date on the latest news in the movie world then there is a new magazine written to do just that. No More Saturday Morning Doctors Surgeries in CornwallFollowing the Government and GP Doctors agreeing a new contract, the Saturday Morning Doctors surgery is set to become a thing of the past. From Saturday 2nd October 2004 most doctors surgeries in the Duchy will no longer hold the Saturday surgery as they have been freed from after hours work in the new contract. North Cornwall: Calf Mauled on North Cornwall FarmWhat is alleged to have been big cat has mauled a calf oÂn a North Cornwall farm near Bude. Restormel: Skating on thin iceThe Eden Project is set to play a pivotal role in the 10th birthday celebrations of the National Lottery, due to be held on 6th November. Restormel: Cornish Morris MinorsCornish Morris Minor Owner’s Club A gathering of members of the Cornwall Morris Minor Owner’s club was held at Cornwall’s Crealy Adventure Park recently for their 25th anniversary rally. St Erth Policeman Completes Epic PaddleTraffic policeman Sean Morley, has set a world record by becoming the first person to complete the 4,500-mile solo kayak voyage around the UK and Ireland. Nigerians' return Lander visitNigerians’ return Lander visit Richard Lander, son of a Truro publican, helped free thousands of West African slaves and by unlocking the mystery of the River Niger opened up trade routes to the continent becoming celebrated in Nigeria’s history. |
Cornwall News
Workshops offer redundancy advice ‘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. Approval for wind turbine plans A Cornish council approves plans for two 81ft (25m) wind turbines at St Erth, despite local opposition. Concerns as temperatures drop As temperatures plunge to -12C in parts of Devon and Cornwall, elderly people are urged to ask for help. Firm imports Bethlehem altar wine A Cornish-based company is to import wine from Bethlehem after Israel lifted movement restrictions. |