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Rural family doctors' surgeries facing closure
Small rural doctors' surgeries across the Westcountry could be forced to close because of contract changes being forced through by the Government.The warning from the Family Doctor Association comes...
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Reflections on places where life relaxes to the beat of a different drum
Monica Dart believes in the healing powers of the countryside. The former musician and singer, who has reached a grand old age, had noticed that whenever she travelled on a bus or train, conversation...
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WMN opinion: Threat to surgeries is a threat to rural community
If one was to imagine a place where David Cameron's Big Society might just work, or even already exist, it would almost certainly be a rural community.If one were to imagine a place where localism...
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Wild insects 'can enhance crop yields'
Domesticated honey bees are not as good at pollinating crops as their wild cousins, research has shown.Scientists have warned that the continuing loss of wild insects may have a harmful effect on crop...
View ArticleSean Downing strike is not enough for Robins
Bideford marksman Sean Downing took his season's Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division goal tally to 14 but could not prevent the Robins from losing 3-1 at third-placed Stourbridge.Downing struck...
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Half of city people don't know their neighbours, reveals Big Lunch survey
Thousands of people in Plymouth don't know their neighbours and are too busy to introduce themselves, a study has revealed.Research carried out among 3,000 adults by The Big Lunch – the Lottery-funded...
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Moorland farms need more support on wildlife
Moorland farmers in the Westcountry need greater support from Government if wildlife and habitats are to be preserved, conservationists have warned.A new report commissioned by the RSPB revealed that...
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Call to return HMS Albion to sea – and save £14m
The Royal Navy has disputed claims that tying up one of the Westcountry's amphibious assault ships alongside to save money is costing £14 million a year.The figure for mothballing HMS Albion, as part...
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Minister pulls plug on hopes for Severn barrage go-ahead before 2015
The energy minister has ruled out introducing legislation to build a ten-mile barrage across the Severn estuary before the 2015 election.In a major blow to plans to generate power from the huge Bristol...
View ArticleIs the pace of change calling time on traditional village life?
More than 100 pubs have closed since the beginning of the year – Martin Hesp lives near two well-known establishments that have shut up shop and is worried for village life in the future.Every now and...
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Cost and threats cast shadow over badger culls
Further doubt has been cast over summer badger culls – one of which is planned for Exmoor – just days after they were given the final go-ahead by th Government.There are concerns that landowners may...
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South West homes were sold at a loss
More than four out of ten South West homes changing hands during the economic downturn were sold at a loss, a new report has found.Analysis of the struggling regional market showed that 17,925...
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Horse's road crash death prompts security warning
Police are urging horse owners to check their field boundaries are secure after a spate of horses have been found loose on the region's roads.In the past month Devon and Cornwall Police have received...
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Incredible rescue after Dartmoor pony became stranded on cliff face
The complex rescue of a pony which was stranded on a Cornish cliff ledge after tumbling more than 230ft has been revealed in dramatic series of pictures.Coastguards, firefighters specialising in...
View ArticleVandalism causes delays to trains from Truro to Falmouth and Par and Penzance
Passengers using trains between Truro and Falmouth and Par and Penzance face delays of up to 20 minutes today following some vandalism.Network Rail said the vandalism occured at the Truro station and...
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Delays to Truro to Penzance train after thieves steal signalling cable
Thieves who stole 60m of signalling cable have caused disruptions to trains between Truro and Penzance. The theft occurred sometime overnight which led to a signalling failure between Penweathers and...
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Fowey students bag packing fundraiser for Leavers' Ball
Year 11 students from Fowey Community College gave up their Sunday morning lie-in to pack bags for shoppers in St Austell.The pupils arrived at the Tesco store on March 3, keen to both assist shoppers,...
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Ambitious Tate St Ives Phase Two extension plans get Cornwall Council thumbs up
AMBITIOUS plans for a £12m extension at Tate St Ives have been given the unanimous thumbs up by Cornwall Councilors.The impressive project includes new galleries and art handling facilities, plus...
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Paignton velodrome plan moves a step closer
The Westcountry is set to become a "Mecca" for cyclists after plans for the first combined outdoor velodrome and road track outside London and Manchester were given the go-ahead.The move comes after...
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Skip fire at Poltair School, St Austell
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze in a skip at Poltair School.At about 1.30pm on Friday (MARCH 1), crew members strapped on breathing equipment to tackle the flames, using a jet hose.
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