Archive
-
-
Falmouth artist hosts workshop with alcohol-free cocktail masterclass
Whoever said that Dry January means you can’t enjoy a cocktail? And what’s more, before noon. Æcorn Drinks national ambassador Toby Amphlett delivered a number of alcohol-free cocktail making masterclasses at a shop in Falmouth on Saturday. Writer
-
Man on trial for attempted murder in Penryn denies drug debt stabbing
A Penryn man denies repeatedly stabbing someone in an altercation that took place when he tried to collect a £200 drug debt. Simon Luke Tripp, of St Thomas Street, denies attempted murder and assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent and
-
Calls for more transparency on planning enforcement
A councillor has called for greater transparency and openness over the use of planning enforcement. Mark Formosa, Cornwall councillor for Newquay Treviglas, put forward a motion at full council yesterday asking for a new group to be set up to examine
-
"Bedlam" on main Falmouth to Helston road due to closure
THERE has been "bedlam" on the main Falmouth to Helston road and surrounding back roads this afternoon. It was believed to be down to the fact that the other main route in Helston, the B3297 from Redruth, is closed due to roadworks. Two weeks
-
Badger TB vaccinations call
A councillor is leading calls for Cornwall Council to roll out a programme of vaccinating badgers against TB on council-owned land. Sue James tabled a motion at Tuesay’s full council meeting suggesting that the council should try to help in efforts
-
Superhero rescuers release Joker back into wild after injury from ghost netting
Injured seal pup Joker has had the last laugh after making a full recovery and returning to the wild. The little seal was badly injured by ghost netting and found with deep wounds in his neck. The discarded fishing equipment is so nicknamed because
-
Helstonbury music festival gives away money in 20th anniversary year
A charity music festival that has grown in popularity year-on-year has given out the first set of a series of cheques as it enters its 20th anniversary year. Last year's Helstonbury at the Blue Anchor raised £14,200 - more than ever before - through
-
Prince Charles's Duchy of Cornwall in Helston play area row
Plans to improve a children's play area and create a public space in the north of Helston appear to have been stymied by the Duchy of Cornwall. Helston Town Council has been working with residents of Trenance Close for the last three years on a
-
New trails are welcomed
A new network of four trails across Cornwall for cyclists, horse riders and walkers have been backed by councillors. The £19 million Saints Multi-Use Trails will link Newquay, Perranporth, St Agnes and Truro. Funding for the project includes
-
Mass search of Falmouth Harbour by three lifeboats, helicopter and police
A rescue involving all three Falmouth lifeboats, the coastguard helicopter and police was launched yesterday evening over reports a sailor could be in trouble. Just after 7.45pm the call came in that there was a tender adrift near Port Pendennis
-
Trouble on the roads as lorry loses its load
A lorry has lost its load causing problems on the roads this morning. It is affecting traffic on the A39, which is moving slowly southbound between Carland Cross and Truro. The shed load is on the road between St Erme and the Bodrean turn.
-
Hanging on (to) the telephone: Residents fight to keep 'crucial' phone box
BT is threatening to take away a 'crucial' telephone box on the Lizard Peninsula - despite the village having limited mobile phone signal. A protest group has been formed by residents in Porthallow, where the red coin-operated phone box remains
-
University helps to develop sustainable packaging for major company
Falmouth University is working with a leading producer of computer accessories to help develop sustainable packaging. Staff, students and alumni are working with Logitech, which makes peripheral devices like keyboards and mice, to better understand
-
COURT LIST: Numerous driving offences
A MAN drove a moped with no insurance, MoT or licence. Thomas Brandon Jackson, aged 23, of Lansdowne Place, Alverton, admitted committing the offences on August 14. The self-employed builder was fined £350 and ordered to pay £85 costs and £35
-
Dance teacher's dream trip to Blackpool Tower Ballroom - with two Strictly stars
As a child it was her dream to visit the famous Tower Ballroom at Blackpool - and now a dance teacher has not only done so, but in the company of two Strictly stars, to receive an award. Gillian Sadler, of Embrace Dance Fitness and Lowen Ena Dance
-
Penryn woman reunited with long-lost father after 56 years
A Penryn woman's life was changed when Facebook's 'suggested friends' feature reunited her with her long-lost father. Karen Harris recognised the name that appeared on the social media platform, and after scrolling through the man's profile found
-
Oaten Plant Hire announces Fleet Replacement sale
Oaten (Plant Hire) Ltd announces a Fleet Replacement sale on February 20 – one of the largest collections of exceptional equipment and machinery to be sold in in the West Country in 2020. Alan Oaten of A. Oaten (Plant Hire) Ltd predicts unprecedented