Housing crisis is challenge for all of us Nimbies too
If we were completely honest, most of us have a touch of the Nimby in us.It's not particularly a Westcountry condition, but the not-in-my-back-yard syndrome seems to matter more in an area famous for...
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Flambards founder recalls flying career
The man who gave Cornwall its first family theme park will this week launch a book charting his eventful career as a Royal Navy pilot.By the time Douglas Kingsford-Hale set up Flambards at Helston in...
View ArticleWest's public transport not pulling punters
Public transport is failing to entice commuters as it emerged just 6% of people use services to travel to work in the South West.Figures showed around three quarters of people in the Westcountry reach...
View ArticleBadger culling pilots begin with little action
The controversial badger cull to halt the spread of a deadly disease in cattle has officially begun – but with little sign of any action.More than 5,000 badgers can now be shot by trained marksmen...
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Pig racing and picnics, as well as great roasts
Events in Devon and Cornwall yesterday included:Wadebridge: the community's fourth event, including live musicPar and St Blazey: More than 300 attended the with pig racing and magic showsRoselyn...
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Thousands sit down together for one very big lunch
Dozens of communities from across the Westcountry gathered together to celebrate the fifth annual Big Lunch yesterday joining millions of others for the event inspired by the co-founder of the Eden...
View ArticleGrowing appetite for event across globe
Since the Big Lunch was started by Eden Project co-founder Sir Tim Smit and Paul Twivy in 2009 it has been participated in by more than ten million people.The lunch was enjoyed by 8.5 million people in...
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Hundreds pack town for annual Festival by the Sea
Some of the region's finest food and drink was enjoyed at the water's edge during a popular annual event in Cornwall.Hundreds of people descended upon the Festival by the Sea during a fine sunny...
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'Diversity' celebrated at thriving Respect event
An annual celebration of diversity has been hailed a huge success.Thousands of people flocked to the two-day Exeter Respect Festival, an eclectic range of music, dance and workshops at the city's...
View ArticleDisease fears to ancient forests
Thousands of trees, including some of the Westcountry's most ancient forests, could be on the brink of destruction from pests and disease wreaking a "devastating" impact on the region's fragile...
View ArticleGlorious weather provides economic boost to tourism
A week of good weather has provided a much needed shot in the arm for the Westcountry tourist industry with thousands of visitors and locals heading out in the region.High weekend temperatures that...
View ArticleCoronation celebrations fit for Queen
Celebrations took place across the Westcountry yesterday to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation.In Truro a full scale reenactment of the ceremony in 1953 was carried out by children to...
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Steve joins nearly 400 in RNLI charity swim
EastEnders star Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell in the popular soap, was one of 390 people who took part in the annual Castle to Castle Swim across the River Fal in Cornwall yesterday.The swim,...
View Article84-year-old dies in village house fire
An 84-year-old man has died after a house fire in a village near Plymouth late on Friday night. An investigation has been launched in to the fire at Venton, near Sparkwell, at 10.30pm. Firefighters...
View ArticleJammy Dodger fined for dodging red light
A motorist called Jammy Dodger has admitted dodging a red traffic light. The 34-year-old appeared before Exeter Magistrates' Court where he pleaded guilty to failing to comply with the red light on the...
View Article999 services called in homemade bomb alert
Police were called to a report of bombs being found near homes in a village near Crediton on Saturday afternoon. Police, fire crew and paramedics all attended the scene in a lane in Lapford, after a...
View ArticleCPS to shut four offices as lawyers plan day of protest
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is to shut three of its Westcountry offices.The offices in Truro, Plymouth and Taunton are to be shut down and a further office in Gloucester will also close.The...
View ArticleTwo ticketholders to split lottery jackpot
Two lucky ticket holders won a share of Saturday's £4 million National Lottery jackpot. The winning numbers were 24, 34, 11, 47, 13, 32 and the bonus number was 09. Two ticketholders matched all six...
View ArticleHousing crisis hits economic recovery
The chronic housing crisis – characterised by high property prices and a dearth of affordable homes – is stifling economic recovery across the South West, businesses have warned.The "sky-high" cost of...
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Rolling out the barrels for St Ives beer festival
Ale fans from around the world visited St Ives to sample some of the liquid gold on offer at the town's annual beer festival.In what is believed to be the most successful event to date, more than 1,000...
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