A 'challenge' to educate pupils on origins of food, say Westcountry farmers
Educating children on the origins of what food they eat is a "challenge", Westcountry farming leaders said yesterday, after a survey unearthed a young generation with alarming beliefs in food...
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Death of my friend Simpson almost made me quit, says Ainslie
Olympic sailing hero Sir Ben Ainslie has revealed he came close to quitting the sport in the wake of the death of friend and fellow sailor Andrew "Bart" Simpson.In a piece for the Daily Telegraph...
View ArticleGood news from fish talks – but can Common Fisheries Policy reform lead...
CEO, SeafishThe European fish talks, that concluded on May 30 with a final vote now scheduled for June or July, are being hailed as good news for fisheries but there is still a long way to go.Discards...
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It's official: country living beats the hustle and bustle of city life
People living in the South West countryside are more pleased with their lives than those residing in the city or London, according to new research.The Office for National Statistics asked 160,000...
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Soaring demand for food banks as emergency hand-outs become 'a way of life'
Demand for food parcels is soaring in parts of the Westcountry as emergency hand-outs become a "way of life" for thousands of hard-up workers and people on benefits.Charities say more than half a...
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Bikini-clad beauties have sights on Miss England crown
Pageant beauties hoping to be crowned Miss England basked in the glorious Westcountry sunshine when they took part in a swimwear photo call on the beach and on board a luxury yacht.Twelve bikini-clad...
View ArticlePotential witness to A30 crash is sought
Police have issued an appeal for the driver of a car, believed to have a witnessed a collision which left a motorcyclist with serious injuries, to come forward. The incident in question took place on...
View ArticlePrison recall for man who breached licence
Police in Devon are seeking a 35-year-old man who is wanted for recall to prison following a conviction for drugs offences in 2011. Damian Pearce, from Dawlish, is being sought by police for breaching...
View ArticleCrews tackle kitchen fire in student flat
Fire crews have extinguished a small blaze in the third floor of student accommodation at the University of Plymouth. Appliances from Plymstock and Camels Head were called to the building at 10.47am...
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Farmers to fly the flag with new Buy British campaign
Hedgerows and village flag staffs throughout the Westcountry will soon be sprouting streamer banners promoting the benefits of buying British farm produce.Banners of the Buy British Campaign, being run...
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Pub regulars urge public to buy stake in its future
Campaigners trying to save their historic local pub from closure are offering people the chance to own a stake in the building.Community members of Littlehempston in the South Hams are being encouraged...
View ArticleLabour will bring in regional benefits
A regional cap on welfare payments will form part of Labour's plan to crackdown on the spiralling benefits bill, Labour Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has said.Mr Balls yesterday signalled a "fair cap on...
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Regional cap on benefits proposed by Labour Party
Labour Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has paved the way for a regional cap on state benefits as he sought to restore his party's credibility on the economy.Mr Balls signalled a Labour government would...
View ArticleSunshine boosts tourism industry across South East Cornwall
TOURISM businesses across South East Cornwall received a much-needed boost this week as glorious weather during the school half-term led to an influx of visitors.In Looe struggling businesses breathed...
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Fury as turbine bid wins appeal
THE OWNERS of a care home in North Cornwall say the lives of its residents will be affected after a planning inspector allowed a 150ft wind turbine to be built close by.Bosses at the five-star...
View ArticleExtension bid at quarry looks set to go ahead
A MAJOR minerals application to extend a 100-year-old quarry in North Cornwall is recommended to be approved by planners.The plans, by E & JW Glendinning Ltd, will go before Cornwall Council's...
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Kingfisher scheme brings children to Cornish Orchards
ALMOST 250 children had the chance to learn about the connections between wildlife, food and farming during a visit to Cornish Orchards.The nine primary schools visited the farm, in Duloe, to learn...
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Cyclists ride east-to-west route for Merlin
A GROUP of cyclists in their sixties have completed a two-week journey across the widest part of the country for the Merlin MS Appeal.Mike Freemantle, from Par, and six friends cycled the east to west...
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Soaring Padstow house prices blamed on second homes
HOUSE prices in Padstow have rocketed and the town is now in the top five most expensive coastal places to live in the UK. An average-priced house in the North Cornwall port now costs £386,261 – up 93...
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Disabled St Blazey man devastated after thieves stole his canaries
A DISABLED man has been left devastated after callous thieves broke into his aviary, stole his beloved canaries and left their fledglings to die."It's the only bit of pleasure my husband has with being...
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