EasyJet has announced its summer 2014 schedule of flights between Newquay and Southend, with plans to increase flight frequency from three flights a week to four, but has ruled out year round Gatwick flights. Cornwall Council has said it is disappointed
The Feast of St Michael was celebrated at St Michael and All Angels, Penwerris, this being the Patronal Festival of the church. Low mass at 8am was celebrated by the Vicar, Father Stephen Wales. At the 10am mass the congregation were pleased to
BALWEST METHODIST CHURCH: On Sunday, September 22, morning worship was shared by Bob Markley of St Keverne and the Rev John Hibberd, one of the leaders of the Walk Cornwall 2 Mission. Guest accompanist was Ken Jones of Camborne, flowers were given
UPDATE: A hearing involving Truro-based law firm, Follett Stock, brought after HM Revenue and Customs submitted a petition over unpaid debts has been adjourned. The petition to wind up the firm was set to be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice
At the end of the week when six members of Walk Cornwall 2013 team were based with our church, during the morning service on Sunday, Tricia Wright gave her testimony, and told us of the very difficult time she had had as a child and when she was first
Parish communion celebrated the festival of St Michael and All Angels, also known as Michaelmas. The Rev Dorothy Noakes presided, assisted by Betty Booker, lay reader, with Janet Jones reading the lesson and Diane Barlow leading the prayers. Canon
VILLAGE AUTUMN SHOW: The show was held on Saturday, September 21 at the village hall. There were a number of entries of a very high standard in all sections. The vegetable judge and exhibitors said the entry was the largest and best show of vegetables
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for Cornwall as outbreaks of heavy, thundery rain hit. The first warning is valid until 6pm today, with the public warned to be aware of "the potential for some localised flooding". The Met
“Deceptive” sea conditions led to the death of a man fishing off Rinsey Head, an inquest was told yesterday. Lindsay Sark Alexander Gordon, from Helston, was swept into the sea by the heavy swell in March this year. Despite attempts from two
Sunday's service for the feast of St Michael and All Angels was taken by Father Harry Pugh. The first lesson and the Psalm were read by Francoise Ziemann, Yvonne Bellinger read the second lesson and the Rev Judy Harris read the Gospel. This
The speaker for the week-end was Steve Weston from Bath who has preached in Mauritius, Burundi, Tanzania, and the Congo as he is a French speaker. On Saturday Steve led a study day about Paul’s early preaching and how the gospel was spread throughout
From the October 1 Devon and Cornwall Police are looking to recruit a number of special constables across the region. Applicants can be from anywhere in the Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, but the Force is particularly keen to encourage applications
UPDATE: B3304 in Helston closed in both directions between Ratcliffes Lane & Penventon View due to fallen tree near the boating lake. Helston to Porthleven road closed due to tree coming down. Police and tree surgeon on scene but it could
The preachers for both morning and evening services this week chose intriguing titles for the themes to their services. Morning worship, led by Margaret Flinders, was entitled “If you want to walk on water you have to get out of the boat”. Based
The service on Sunday was led by Pastor Bill Reed and there was a good congregation to celebrate two of our congregation being received into membership. Holy communion was shared together; it’s also good to welcome a lady to our fellowship who
CHSunday’s service was taken by Mr Mills, the theme of which was Paul's letters to the Ephesians. He was welcomed by Tracie Haslam, vestry steward, who read out the notices. Organist was Shirley Mildren, the flowers were provided by Gillian Lawrance
A special service commemorating marriages was held on Sunday as part of the service of holy communion. The celebrant and preacher was the rector, the Rev Canon David Miller. Prayers and intercessions were led by the curate, the Rev Jane Bradbury.
CROWAN CHURCH: A warm welcome was sent to Wendy Smith who led the service on Sunday morning. The music was by Chad and the lovely flowers were arranged for the harvest celebrations. The Auction of Promises will be held at Clowance restaurant on
WALK 2: From Friday until Sunday early afternoon, people in Cornwall from ‘Walk 2’ spent the time at Breage School’s assembly and at Ashton and Breage villages, calling on residents at their doorways or on the streets and conducting surveys asking
The chapel will be celebrating their harvest festival on Sunday at 11am. All friends and visitors are heartily welcome. The preacher will be Bill Herring from Camborne, who has been a special adviser to the committee in the planning of the beautiful
METHODISTS: The Rev Stephen Bales retired last year from The Lizard and Mounts Bay Circuit and is now residing in St Ives, so it was a pleasure to welcome him to Godolphin for the Sunday morning harvest celebration. His wife Jenny came along with him
Fans of Olympic diving star Tom Daley can now follow a 'virtual' version thanks to a Cornish company's Headcast system. This sends instant animated ‘visual Tweets’ direct to his followers, with Tom updating fans on his busy schedule, including
The foggy weather wasn't enough to put off almost 170 runners of all ages taking part in Mawnan Fun Run on Sunday. At times it was hard to see the competitors coming into the finish but despite this everyone seemed to enjoy the event, which was
A teenage holidaymaker died while trying to protect his younger brother on cliffs in Cadgwith. An inquest in Truro yesterday heard that Toby Hart was climbing with his brother Stephen, then aged 11, and friend when a patch of grass gave way and
Crewe Alexandra footballers arrested after a compaint of sexual assault in Redruth while on a pre-season training camp have been re-bailed by police. The seven men, who were arrested on suspicion of rape are: A 19-year-old man from Warrington
Members of the chapel would like to thank Malcolm Harris for selling the fruit and vegetables at our harvest supper and sale of produce. Also everyone who helped in any way, we appreciate this help. Sunday’s service was led by Pastor Mike Ely from
There has been a warning that older people in Cornwall are at increasing risk from their use of drugs and alcohol. One in five older men and one in ten older women drink enough to harm themselves, a rise of 40 per cent in men and 100 per cent in
Could you help in you community in an emergency? That is the question being asked by Cornwall Council and the Environment Agencyas they stage a series of workshops across Cornwall during October and November. These are aimed at providing members
On Sunday we celebrated our harvest festival, the service was taken by our own minister, the Rev Colin Biggs. The organist was Dorothy Penman and Moira McCullough welcomed the congregation. The New Testament lesson was read by the Rev Pat Whittaker
Our guest musicians were the splendid "Celtic Fiddlers" at Saturday's lunchtime concert. The programme consisted of a varied selection of folksongs and traditional airs mainly from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and even from the New World
As the beach lifeguards across Cornwall pack up for winter, beachgoers are warned to stay safe. With cover continuing at busy beaches at weekends and through the school holiday, the RNLI is reminding people that there will be a limited service
The choir enjoyed the ethereal experience of singing in the Cathedral at Truro on Saturday afternoon when they performed to an appreciative audience. The pieces selected by the choir’s MD, Amanda Ward, demonstrated the soft, sustained technique
RCHT says it is taking action to improve access to cardiology follow-up appointments and planned cardiac investigation. The action comes as an unnamed consultant cardiologist in Cornwall has had their work restricted following concerns, with an
The top men's crew from Falmouth Gig Club completed an historic third straight win at the end of season Newquay County Championships last weekend. The championships resumed at the quarter final stage after a break of two weeks because of heavy
Internationally acclaimed local artist John Dyer has been appointed as the 'Falmouth Artist in Residence' for the Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta in 2014. John will produce a new official Falmouth Tall Ships painting which will be
A taste of Italy will come to Helston this Saturday (October 5) when the town welcomes an Italian market. In the past Meneage Street has hosted a continental market but this time it is Coinagehall Street that will be the venue for this exclusively
