Burglars trash "most expensive loo in Britain"...
A FORMER model turned property developer has been left disgusted by the actions of burglars who broke into the property she's building on the site of a toilet block dubbed "the most expensive loo in...
View ArticleCornwall councillors vote themselves a 14% pay rise
Cornwall councillors today (Tuesday) voted themselves an inflation-busting 14% pay rise. The increase of more than £1,600 takes their basic allowance to £13,910.54 a year. Council chairman Ann...
View Article9 reasons why Cornwall is the best place for a spaceport
Tourists looking for a holiday that's quite literally out of this world could soon be blasting off into space - from Newquay. Yes, you heard right. The Cornish resort is tipped to be the favourite to...
View ArticleFresh police appeal over suspected Helston arson
THE police have reissued an appeal for information after suspected arson at a business unit in Helston.The building leased by Aztec Computers, on St John's Business Park in Penzance Road, was damaged...
View ArticleBoy trapped in cave rescued in Portreath
A TEENAGE boy was rescued after he became trapped on a ledge in a cave.The 15-year-old got stuck around 25ft above the ground while exploring caves at Portreath on Saturday, May 14.The teenager was...
View ArticleCampaigners protest outside Newquay hotel against plans for...
Campaigners gathered outside a Newquay hotel this morning to protest against plans for future development in Cornwall. The protestors wielded placards and chanted outside the Atlantic Hotel ahead of a...
View ArticlePenryn's new community patrol to crack down on dog fouling
A new community warden is patrolling Penryn in the hopes of reducing environmental crime.Larry Peters is doing the voluntary role for Penryn Town Council in a bid to cut down on issues such as dog...
View ArticleMystery surrounds trapped Prince of Wales Pier squirrel
Mystery surrounds a squirrel that was seen trapped on the side of the Prince of Wales pier on Sunday.Onlookers were shocked to see a squirrel clinging onto a small ledge on the side of the pier just...
View ArticlePolice confirm schoolgirl has died after emergency services are...
A schoolgirl has died at Pool Academy school this afternoon.A police spokesman said the emergency services were called at around 2.15pm.Officers and paramedics attended the school, on Church Road, but...
View ArticleA30 partially blocked after accident near Chiverton Cross...
A BROKEN down bus has partially blocked the A30 near Chiverton Cross Roundabout.Police say traffic is moving slowly due to the incident near Blackwater.The bus has broken down between the A3047...
View ArticleGiant 'Man Engine' coming to Cornwall this summer as part of...
A giant is 12-metre-tall beast is coming to Cornwall this summer.The awe-inspiring "Cornish Miner" will stride the length of the mining world heritage sites as a five-month cultural celebration kicks...
View ArticleCouncillors vote for 14% pay hike
CORNWALL councillors voted themselves an inflation-busting 14% pay rise.The increase of more than £1,600 takes their basic allowance to £13,910.54 per year.Council chairman Anne Kerridge, who is...
View ArticleOptima Extra Black 20pt here please
CORNWALL Council chairman Ann Kerridge and leader John Pollard were unanimously re-elected at Tuesday's meeting of the full council.Mrs Kerridge, nominated by Bob Egerton and seconded by John Keeling,...
View ArticleThe Cornwall councillors who voted AGAINST taking a 14% pay rise...
The Cornwall councillors who asked for their names to be recorded as voting against their inflation-busting 14% pay rise yesterday were: John Fitter, Steve Chamberlain, Mike Eddowes, John Keeling, John...
View ArticleLive: The Queens's speech as it happens
12.05: Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin promises "construction of the first commercial spaceport within the lifetime of this Parliament".11.58: So there you have it - still no word on who's...
View ArticlePool Academy has released a statement about the "tragic and...
Pool Academy has released a statement speaking of the school's shock and sadness at the "tragic and sudden death" of a pupil yesterday. The 16 year-old girl was officially named by police this morning...
View ArticleFalmouth Home Guard tells his story for More 4
A former member of the Home Guard in Falmouth has returned home this week to talk about his wartime experiences for a new television series. Frank Colenso will feature in the More 4 series Heroes of...
View ArticleHow much would you pay to park in Penryn?
With parking at a premium in Penryn how much would you be willing to pay to secure your own space?The answer could be £10,000.Two spaces on Saracen Way, near to the junction with Helston Road, have...
View ArticlePorthleven photographer's honour for stunning images in...
A PHOTOGRAPHER known for his stunning landscape scenes has been awarded a top honour by the prestigious Royal Photographic Society.Geoff Squibb, from Porthleven, has been made an associate of the...
View ArticleAll but one of Cornwall's MPs voted to block an inquiry into the...
All but one of Cornwall's MPs voted to block a public inquiry into the Panama Papers scandal.The tax avoidance and evasion debate at Westminster came after the release of the Panama Papers, which...
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