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Constantine play area regeneration project JuMP needs your votes to win funding
A GROUP planning a huge play park in Constantine are urging the public to help them secure additional funding.JuMP, a project to regenerate the recreation ground, is in the running for a Community...
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22-year-old St Austell man arrested for dangerous driving
A 22-YEAR-OLD St Austell man was arrested for dangerous driving and afray on Monday, April 1, after a road traffic incident.He is currently on police bail pending further enquiries.
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Fire fighters extinguish chimney fire in West Looe
Fire fighters were called to a property in West Looe this afternoon after smoke was seen from the top of a chimney – although the occupant had not lit a fire in the grate since Sunday.A total of seven...
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Truro firefighters put out a lorry fire at Playing Place
TRURO firefighters were called to a large lorry carrying a swing shovel on fire today.A crew of six attended the A39, Playing Place, at noon.A spokesman for the fire service said: "Fortunately...
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Renewed calls for victim of man harassing women in Falmouth to come forward
Police have renewed their calls for victims of a man harassing women in Falmouth to come forward.As reported in the West Briton two weeks ago the man driving a white van had shouted lewd comments at...
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Newquay pubs recognised in Best Bar None Awards
THREE Newquay pubs have been recognised for their responsible management and safety culture at an awards evening. The Central Inn, Walkabout and The Cribbar were among 16 to be singled out for...
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New Land's End-Isles of Scilly aircraft grounded on journey from snowy Canada
A NEW aircraft set to arrive at Land's End Airport from Canada this week has been hit by severe snow at the start of its transatlantic journey.Skybus, which has operated year-round flights from the UK...
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Retired nurse appeals for help after being driven from her home by flood water
A retired nurse is appealing for help after being forced from her home four months ago by flood water.The whole of the ground floor of Marie Peabody's cottage at Carnkie, near Redruth, was flooded to a...
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Business Secretary Vince Cable raises a glass at St Austell Brewery
The role of Business Secretary can be very thirsty work, which is why Dr Vince Cable was all smiles when he tasted St Austell Brewery's new tipple.Mr Cable raised a glass to Cornish companies during a...
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Bosavern Community Farm Appoint a New Social Entrepreneur
Bosavern Community Farm in St Just is set to launch a new veg box scheme that hopes to attract 80 customers in the first year following the appointment of a new Local Food and Community Coordinator....
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Improved Tesco supermarket in Truro to open after five-day closure
Tesco supermarket on Garras Wharf in Truro will re-open on Friday 12 April from 8.00am.The supermarket closed on Satruday 6 April so improvement works could go ahead.A spokesman for Tesco said the...
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Penlee Lifeboat called to help stricken water sports enthusiasts
PENLEE Lifeboat has been called to help a group of water sports enthusiasts.The Inshore Lifeboat crew received a first shout at around 12.30pm yesterday to help a canoeist in difficulty at Mullion...
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Boat building skills can be learned at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall,...
If you have ever fancied trying you hand at building a boat then a new set of courses at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth is for you.It is offering people an opportunity to take part in a new...
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VIDEO: Camborne woman elected president of the National Union of Students
A CAMBORNE woman has been elected as the president of the National Union of Students.Toni Pearce was chosen to represent more than nine million students at the organisation's conference in...
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Crime figures in Devon and Cornwall down despite police cuts
Crime levels in Devon and Cornwall are back to a historic low after a significant fall in offences despite police losing hundreds of officers and staff.Major concerns were raised 12 months ago when...
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Newlyn Residents Take Part in Spring Clean
Newlyn residents came out in numbers last week to take advantage of an amnesty day community clean-up project. Neighbours joined together at the Gwavas Estate to clear rubbish from their homes and get...
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Truro City Football Club threatened with a winding up order over "fabricated"...
THE girlfriend of Truro City Football Club's bankrupt former chairman has threatened to present a winding up petition against the club on Friday if an alleged £125,000 debt was not settled by this...
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Crime level in Cornwall drops by six per cent
Crime in Cornwall fell by six per cent last year, according to the latest statistics release by Devon and Cornwall Police.Just under 25, 000 crimes were reported across the duchy between March 2012 and...
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RNLI lifeguards rescue canoeist from rip current at Godrevy
RNLI lifeguards rescued a canoeist who was swept away in a rip current and capsized at Godrevy.Phillip Stevens and Sara Rowe sprang into action after being alerted to the incident by RNLI lifeguard...
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POLL: Food charity hurt by Liskeard Morrisons 'snub'
LISKEARD'S Morrisons store has come under fire after refusing to house a permanent foodbank for families in need – despite allowing an animal charity to collect for dogs in the supermarket.The news...
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