Unemployed St Blazey builder attacked female friend
A UNEMPLOYED builder launched a booze-fuelled attack on his female friend, a court heard.David Cornwall, of Fore Street, St Blazey, had enjoyed a "lovely day" with his friend of six years before he...
View ArticleCornwall Council chief executive Kevin Lavery 'will resign to go to New Zealand'
Kevin Lavery, chief executive of Cornwall Council, will be leaving his post to take up a new job in New Zealand, it has been reported. Mr Lavery, who has led Cornwall Council since it was launched in...
View ArticleFashion for every occasion in 2013
Advertorial Feature With a couple of clicks of the button you can grab that dress you need for that special occasion and the modern styled high heels shoes to match, by clicking onto Zalando for up to...
View ArticleOpportunity to protect marine heritage must not slip
What a bitterly disappointing week the start of December was for the environment!First, we had the official announcement that "fracking" has been given the go-ahead. Sadly, this was not the only bit of...
View ArticleMotorcyclist critical after crash with car
A 26-year-old motorcyclist was fighting for his life in hospital yesterday after a crash in West Cornwall on Wednesday evening. Emergency services were called to the A3074 St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, at...
View ArticleBodmin turbine put up without approval can stay, inspector rules
Planning inspectors have overturned a council decision to tear down an illegal wind turbine built within sight of a crematorium.The 500kW structure stands on land at Callywith Farm, Bodmin and, at...
View ArticleCamelford Leisure Centre: 'use it or lose it'
A COMMUNITY in North Cornwall has been issued with a challenge for the new year – use your leisure centre or lose it.The operation of Camelford Leisure Centre was formally transferred from Cornwall...
View ArticleFalmouth's Harbour Lights fish and chip shop shortlisted for award
Harbour Lights in Falmouth has been shortlisted for a new award category at Seafish's 2013 National Fish and Chip Awards. It is up against The Chippy in Antrim and Platten's Fish and Chips in...
View ArticleElderly couple rescued from Mount Hawke house after carbon monoxide poisoning
An elderly couple were pulled from their house following a suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning.Firefighters from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service managed to get the couple out from their house...
View ArticleWoman pedestrian in critical condition after a crash outside Camborne council...
A WOMAN pedestrian was rushed to hospital in critical condition yesterday afternoon following a crash outside Cornwall Council offices in Camborne.At around 4.50pm a female in her sixties became...
View ArticleWoman in critical condition following a crash outside Camborne council offices
A WOMAN pedestrian was rushed to hospital in critical condition yesterday afternoon following a crash outside Cornwall Council offices in Camborne.At around 4.50pm a female in her sixties became...
View ArticleKevin Lavery, Cornwall Council chief executive, confirms offer of New Zealand...
The Chief Executive of Cornwall Council Kevin Lavery has confirmed that he has been offered the post of Chief Executive at Wellington City Council but says that he has not yet made a decision on...
View ArticleHorse is rescued unharmed from a disused inspection pit at Redruth
A horse was rescued from a disused inspection pit at Redruth mid afternoon on Thursday.Firefighters from Camborne and Redruth were called to the Blowinghouse area of the town shortly before 3.30pm,...
View ArticleWoman rescued after car trapped in flood water
A WOMAN who was stranded in her vehicle after it became trapped in flood water near Praze an Beeble was rescued by firefighters last night.Two firefighters wearing dry suits escorted the woman to...
View ArticleRNLI volunteers remain on call in Cornwall during festive period
As families come together to enjoy the festive season RNLI volunteers in Cornwall and across the South West will remain on call, ready to leave Christmas and New Year festivities at a moment's notice...
View ArticleIndustrial Deafness – Are You Protected?
Advertorial Feature Industrial deafness covers a range of hearing difficulties caused by working in a loud workplace without adequate ear protection. In this article, InjuryLawyers4U, one of the UK's...
View ArticleSomes McFarland sentenced to life in prison at Truro Crown Court
A POOL man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Camborne father-of-two today.Somes McFarland, 28, will serve a minimum of 13 years behind the bars before the parole board can...
View ArticleDevon and Cornwall Police warn against unnecessary journeys in heavy rain and...
Police are urging the public to remain alert and stay safe with more heavy rain forecast for Devon and Cornwall tonight. Further rain is expected to fall widely overnight in Devon and Cornwall, peaking...
View ArticleGas poisoning leaves Mount Hawke elderly couple unconscious
Two elderly people were taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leaked into their home in Cornwall.A neighbour alerted the fire service after finding the couple unconscious at their home in Rope Walk,...
View ArticleExciting selection of art at Christmas sale
Elford Fine ArtIn the Limelight, a watercolour by Harry George Theaker, RBA (1873-1954), is one of the stars in Elford Fine Art's Christmas exhibition and sale at the gallery, 3 Drake Road,...
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