Highways officer criticises universities' expansion plan's...
THE highways officer looking into the universities' expansion plans has criticised the transport strategy as "not acceptable".Falmouth Town Council's planning committee had recently opposed university...
View ArticleRosemellin CP pupils to stay safe following painting of new road...
A GROUP of schoolchildren has given the thumbs up to some new road markings designed to keep them safe on their way to and from school.Following a number of near misses, governors at Rosemellin County...
View ArticleWatch as paraglider is rescued from cliff face at Chapel Porth
THE Coastguard, lifeguards and the helicopter were called in to rescue a paraglider stuck on a cliff face near St Agnes yesterday. The call came in to St Agnes Coastguard just before 3pm that a...
View ArticleIn video and pictures: 43 top moments from the Royal Cornwall...
PEOPLE came in their hundreds of thousands to enjoy this year's Royal Cornwall Show. The sun shone on Thursday for the first day of the 223 rd annual show at the Wadebridge showground and visitors came...
View ArticlePoor and drizzly start to week for Cornwall
CORNWALL will see a rainy and drizzly start to the week today as fog lingers in the region.Heavy rain can be expected to develop this afternoon inland with a maximum temperature of 18 °C.Read more:...
View ArticleRNLI rescue for Cornwall diver suffering 'the bends'
A DIVER was rescued by Penlee RNLI yesterday afternoon after suffering suspected decompression sickness.Inshore lifeboat Paul Alexander was called to the scene at 12:49pm to assist the diver believed...
View ArticleNew interactive maps show Cornwall enjoys fourth darkest skies in...
CORNWALL has been ranked as the fourth darkest county following a series of satellite maps detailing England's light pollution and dark skies.The detailed maps, today released by the Campaign to...
View ArticleEuro 2016 : Police appeal for witnesses after violence mars...
British police have appealed for witnesses after dozens of England fans were hospitalised following running battles with rival supporters on the streets of Marseille at the weekend. Fans clashed with...
View ArticleThink you look hot in that selfie? Science says think again
Stop pouting and put your phone down for a second. We have some bad news.Science says you're are not as irresistible as you think you are.Let us explain. According to new research, people who take lots...
View ArticleAction group speaks out against plans for new homeless shelter...
AN ACTION group is encouraging residents to sound their objections to a proposed new homeless shelter and drop-in centre.Last month the West Briton reported Coastline Housing's plans to create a new,...
View ArticleRedruth gearing up for Murdoch Day celebration
PREPARATIONS are nearing completion for Redruth's big day, a celebration of its heritage, industry and community.On Saturday the town celebrates Murdoch Day, an event held in the name of pioneering...
View ArticleKehelland Community Interest Company gets to work after first...
DISCUSSIONS are underway regarding the transfer of a piece of amenity land which has regularly been misused in the past to the local community.The newly formed Kehelland Community Interest Company...
View ArticleHere are the cafes, restaurants and shops in Cornwall with one...
Food hygiene inspectors have given three establishments in Cornwall the lowest rating possible after recent inspections. Lakeview Brasserie at the Lakeview Country Club in Lanivet, and the St Ives...
View ArticleSettees and TVs seized during Green and Clean's latest Camborne...
A GROUP which aims to keep the streets of its town free of litter and waste has been out and about again.Camborne-based Green and Clean has been collecting rubbish on two organised litter pickings on...
View ArticleTruro businessman to feature in EU small business campaign
THE owner of a Truro business is set to be one of those featured in a campaign by small businesses to encourage people to vote to remain in the European UnionJohn Carley is founder of Carley's Organics...
View ArticleNew garden transforms Redruth's Zest Deli Café into...
A BUSINESS owner is hoping the installation of a new outdoor space will transform her cafe into "a little piece of paradise".The Zest Deli Café has been a popular haunt since it opened 18 months ago,...
View ArticleCharge introduced for Redruth town centre public toilets
SHOPPERS will now have to spend more than a penny to use a set of town centre public conveniences.As previously reported in the West Briton, Redruth Town Council has assumed responsibility for the...
View ArticleAre you ready for the Tomahawk? This massive 42oz steak just went...
It's the "daddy of all steaks" and at 42oz you certainly need a healthy appetite to eat it.Meet the Tomahawk, a slab of beef so terrifying that Morrison's decided to name it after a weapon.The...
View ArticlePolice enquiries continue after "suspicious devices"...
TWO men who were arrested after "suspicious devices" were discovered at properties in Camborne and Redruth have been released on police bail.Officers were called a property in Pengegon, Camborne, on...
View ArticleCornwall Council pays respect to LGBT community after Pulse...
Cornwall Council has paid respect to the LGBT community following the massacre of scores of people at a LGBT nightclub in the United States. The rainbow flag of the LGBT community was at half mast...
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