VIDEO: Truro student's bodyboarding video gains national recognition
THIS surfing video has gained a Truro media student work within the industry before completing his course. Ryan Sharpe, 20, is currently studying the Higher National Diploma in Creative Media...
View ArticlePenryn butcher RJ Trevarthen gets £147,000 investment towards expansion project
A Penryn butcher will be expanding his business and employing more staff after securing £143,000 investment.RJ Trevarthan has already transformed from a 'one man and his van' operation in the 1980s to...
View ArticleMBEs for rowing's Olympic golden girls
Two rowers who started Britain's Olympic gold rush of medals were awarded MBEs yesterday.Helen Glover and Heather Stanning made history when they triumphed in the coxless pairs, winning Team GB's first...
View ArticleJohn Rosewarne trial: Jury retires to consider its verdict
THE jury in the trial of a former Redruth farmer who denies sexually abusing a naïve schoolgirl in the 70s has retired to consider the verdict.John Rosewarne, 63, of Pencarn Parc, Four Lanes, Redruth,...
View ArticleMotorcross sparks noise complaints in Bolingey
The owner of land where a motorbike event sparked anger from residents unhappy about the noise has vowed it will never be staged there again. Sam Parker, who runs Callestick Farm and Ice Cream, gave...
View ArticleTruro City Football Club's creditors meeting cancelled
A MEETING to discuss Truro City Football Club's financial situation has been cancelled.The creditors meeting, scheduled to take place at the club tomorrow morning, was called off this afternoon.Club...
View ArticleCornish company fined after accident that killed lorry driver
A Cornish company has been ordered to pay more than £50,000 following an accident which led to the death of a company director.Phillip Ring, 37, from Plymouth died when he was crushed by a pallet...
View ArticleVIDEO: Penzance "on the tipping point", says Tory Party chair Grant Shapps
CONSERVATIVE Party chairman Grant Shapps said Penzance was "on the tipping point" of success or failure as he attended a breakfast meeting in the town today.The MP for Welwyn Hatfield, who was invited...
View ArticleTom Tom Club join Kaiser Chiefs at Eden Sessions
THE full line-up for the Eden Session curated by the Kaiser Chiefs has been announced, with Tom Tom Club and Deap Vally heading the support bill.The show, which takes place on Saturday June 29, will...
View ArticleRedruth drum and bass DJ launches own label
A DJ from Redruth has had his music label accepted by one of the main distributors, meaning his productions will be sold to more than 65 online stores.Music from Stephen Hole's Boxheater Records will...
View ArticleNewquay police release photo of man wanted in connection with assault
POLICE in Newquay have released a photo of a man they are keen to trace in connection with an assault.Officers are looking to arrest Frazer Rogers, 28, who has been linked to an alleged assault that...
View ArticleCornish Pirates face stiff test at Nottingham
The Cornish Pirates are back on the road this weekend for their penultimate match this season in the RFU Championship when they travel to Nottingham on Sunday to face the Green & Whites at Meadow...
View ArticleReef celebrate 20th anniversary with gig at Truro's Hall for Cornwall
REEF will play Truro's Hall For Cornwall on Tuesday, November 19, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band. Tickets are on sale now priced £18.50 from www.livenation.co.uk, www.ticketmaster.co.uk...
View ArticleCamborne dad Martyn Haydney to run London Marathon
A CAMBORNE father of a severely disabled girl is ready to run the London Marathon in aid of a charity which flew his family to Walt Disney World in Florida for a break. Six-year-old Charlina Haydney...
View ArticleCrash on Tresawls Road in Truro
Motorists are being warned of long tailbacks at Tresawls Road near Treliske Hospital in Truro following a four car pile up at around 2.45pm today. Ambulance and police crews are at the scene in Kenwyn...
View ArticleTruro home to "World's best marmalade"
A marmalade that is made in Truro has won a prestigious award at a global competition.Sue Hubble, founder of Hubble Preserves, received a gold award for her Mighty Fine Marmalade at the World's...
View ArticleVIDEO: Iron Maiden members attend former tour manager Steve Gadd's funeral at...
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and his bandmates attended their former tour manager's funeral in Truro this afternoon. A service to celebrate the life of Steve Gadd took place at Truro Cathedral at...
View ArticleRain plays havoc with Cornish football programme yet again
Heavy rain has again played havoc with the Cornish football programme.In the Carlsberg SWPL premier division, only three games have survived. They are: Tavistock v Bodmin Town, Plymouth Parkway v...
View ArticleMan almost swept out to sea near Rock
A man was almost swept out to sea after he got in to difficulty while trying to launch a small boat near Rock this morning. The man, who was wearing a dry suit, was washed away as he tried to launch...
View ArticleHome grown talent to compete in Newquay's Boardmasters festival
HOME grown talent will be able to compete in the UK's biggest surfing festival for the first time, it has been announced. In a major restructure, Boardmasters - the UK's biggest surfing event held at...
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