Fri, 02 May 2008 12:16:06 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/ Cornwall UK News en-gb http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/images/logo.gif http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/ admin@cornwall24.co.uk http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article970.htm Camborne residents and businesses are being invited by English Partnerships, the national regeneration agency, to have their say about proposals to develop the Trevenson Road Implementation Plan. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:16:06 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article969.htm Lack of awareness among SW businesses and parents alike Many Westcountry businesses and parents are confused about employment rules for 13-16 year-olds, a decade after new regulations were introduced, says regional insurer Cornish Mutual. Fri, 02 May 2008 11:39:00 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article968.htm The Celtic League has focused its campaign for more Celtic cultural and linguistic commitment from the police services which serve the Celtic countries onto the force which serves Cornwall - The Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. Fri, 02 May 2008 11:38:43 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article967.htm Tim Tackett Trained by Bruce Lee Author of seven books on Jeet Kune Do and Hsing-I kung-fu Fri, 02 May 2008 11:37:59 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article966.htm Newquay based Russell Winter, the UK's top professional surfer is reported to have been taken to hospital by air ambulance after a sustaining injuries whilst surfing the infamous reef at Porthleven Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:17:35 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article965.htm The Celtic League Secretary General, Rhisiart Tal-e-bot, has echoed criticisms from the Cornish Branch about the 'Culture South West' (CSW) proposals. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:18:46 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article964.htm There are local council elections on May 1 in England and Wales – but not in Cornwall. In Cornwall we are in the midst of a democratic desert. One day the rains will fall again – but will we then see our land covered by the usual yellow weeds? Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:18:31 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article963.htm Skin cancer experts at the dermatology unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro are once again encouraging people look after their skin and to come forward for spot checks on unusual moles and skin blemishes at a drop-in clinic during Sun Awareness Week. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:18:22 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article962.htm Penzance LFC will host a Charity Evening for MacMillan Nurses on Thursday May 1st at Penlee Park. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:18:08 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article961.htm The National Trust has successfully acquired one of the most important mines and dramatically suited engine houses in Cornwall - Trewavas nr Porthleven. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:29:35 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article960.htm In what was initially greeted as yet another attempt to force English patriotism and imperialism on Cornwall has surprisingly turned out to be a PR oversight and the company has written to Cornish campaigner Phillipa Mills apologising for any offence caused. In addition the housing developers, who are one of the largest housebuilders in the UK and have a number of sites in Cornwall, have promised to "withdraw the press release" and to issue another one containing an apologising." Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:50:18 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article959.htm Newspapers in Cornwall have now widely reported on the League's campaign to encourage all town councils in Cornwall to give their employees an annual public holiday for St Piran's Day on the 5th March. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:00:03 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article958.htm Penzance will be playing South West Combination football for the first time in 2008-9, after being crowned South West League champions on Sunday. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:59:37 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article957.htm The new council for Cornwall is on course to start in less than a year. Much of the work in setting up the council is going smoothly with councillors and officers from the seven existing councils working closely together. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:19:44 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article956.htm A Cornish housebuilder has submitted its thoughts on increasing the delivery of affordable housing in rural areas to Truro and St Austell MP, Matthew Taylor. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:41:44 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article955.htm Dozens of letters have now been sent to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and other bodies and parliamentary representatives by the Celtic League, in an attempt to influence the decision to include a Cornish tick box on the 2011 Census form. However, the ONS are continuing to obstinately pursue the same tired argument much to the increasing frustration of campaigners. Below is a brief synopsis to date, by the General Secretary of the League, of where the campaign stands at the moment. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:59:45 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article954.htm This is a biennial conference focusing on sustainable coastal communities in the South West, is taking place at the University of Plymouth on 29th and 30th April 2008. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:59:28 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article953.htm [url]www.radyo.kernewegva.com[/url] The latest edition going online this weekend... * Interview with Pol Hodge about the Cornish delegation in Brussels this month, * Rare music all in Cornish * Martin Miller talking about his specialty sporans. Don't miss it!!!! Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:59:01 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article952.htm Young people in Cornwall are being urged to speak out about the major issues affecting the South West, and consequently the globe, and local young film makers will be in with the chance to win £1,000 for their efforts. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:10:12 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article951.htm Cornwall Council has passed a motion to support the dualling of the A30 from Carland Cross to Chiverton roundabout, in addition to the required improvement work at Temple, on Bodmin Moor. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:02:08 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article950.htm Eco-town proposal has bypassed the democratic process Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:01:25 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article949.htm As Plymouth City Council in England announced their decision to dump their rubbish in a disused quarry in Cornwall this week, protesters from Wales took their campaign to Brussels in an attempt to stop Liverpool City Council in England from dumping their rubbish in a disused quarry in Wales. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:01:01 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article948.htm Following the League's St Piran's Day 2008 campaign to persuade all town and city councils in Cornwall to follow Bodmin Town Council's lead and declare March 5th a public holiday for their employees, St Blaise Town Council have written to the League to say that during their March meeting the Council decided that they "would like to see it come into effect". Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:00:41 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article947.htm In one year’s time the new unitary council for Cornwall will begin. On 1 April 2009, the services currently delivered by the District, Borough and 'County' Council will be delivered by a new single council. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:55:10 +0100 http://www.cornwall24.co.uk/Article946.htm Hospital admissions specifically due to alcohol increased by more than 50% in the South West between 2001 and 2005, according to a report published today (2 April 2008) by the South West Public Health Observatory. The report also highlighted that an estimated three quarters of a million (728,500) people aged 16-64 in the region drink to hazardous levels and that around 119,000 are dependent drinkers. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:10:00 +0100