Brexit: here's how the Cornish business community reacted
After Britain voted to leave the European Union, the Cornish business community reacts to the historic Brexit. Kim Conchie, chief executive officer of the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, argued remaining...
View ArticleCuldrose navy officer tackles grand master having never played...
AN officer in logistics from RNAS Culdrose pitted himself against a chess grand master despite never having actually sat down and played a face-to-face game before.He lost. But Lieutenant Steve Charles...
View ArticleShocking images show dead marine life caught in 'ghost nets' off...
Fishermen have been urged to confess where they lost or abandoned their nets, after a group of dead sharks were found ensnared in so-called 'ghost nets' off Rame Head. These series of shocking images,...
View ArticleOlympic and Paralympic success on the water celebrated in new...
The achievements of British athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic games are being celebrated at a museum in Cornwall.The National Maritime Museum Cornwall will open the exhibition about water sport...
View ArticlePensioner breaks her ankle in Perran Sands dunes
A pensioner has been taken to hospital after breaking her ankle at Perran Sands. St Agnes Coastguard search and rescue team were called to assist paramedics because of the difficult terrain. The...
View ArticleAre you naughty or nice? - it could be in your genes
If you ever wondered why you are nice or nasty – it could be all in your genes.A scientist from the University of Exeter is part of a team to developed a mathematical model for finding out what makes...
View ArticleTruro-Morlaix Twinning Association enjoy Breton culture
A contingency from Truro crossed the English Channel to its twin town for a visit during which new friendships were forged and old ones rekindled.The trip to Morlaix, Brittany, was an opportunity to...
View ArticleHelston women's ice-water stunt in memory of Christopher Roberts
A WOMAN who lost her husband to motor neurone disease has led a group in the ice-bucket challenge this year. The stunt of being filmed while pouring cold water over yourself was made popular two years...
View Article'Fight for hope not hate' say Cornwall MPs following death of Jo...
CORNWALL'S MPs have spoken of the need to fight for hope not hate following the tragic death of Jo Cox.This week Sarah Newton, Truro and Falmouth MP, George Eustice, Camborne and Redruth MP, and Derek...
View ArticleFirefighters from around Cornwall tackle large barn fire
FIREFIGHTERS from a number of stations were called to tackle a 60metre by 60metre barn fire last night.READ MORE: 'Fight for hope not hate' say Cornwall MPs following death of Jo CoxThe crews from...
View ArticleProlific offenders who have committed more than 240 crimes jailed...
THREE SERIAL offenders with more 240 offences between them have been sent to prison for their latest crimes.Jamie Jackett and William Pascoe, both 25, and Austin Richards, 27, were handed custodial...
View ArticleMan reportedly stabbed in eye during seaside town fight
A MAN has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the eye during a brutal fight in a seaside town.Devon and Cornwall Police has confirmed an incident involving two men fighting, occurred on...
View ArticleEight fascinating facts about Iceland you didn't know ahead of...
AT 8pm tomorrow evening Roy Hodgson's England face Iceland in a EURO 2016 round of 16 tie in Nice.Iceland have already defied expectations to progress through a group containing Cristiano Ronaldo's...
View ArticleLions clubs donate £1,500 to Cornwall Hospice Care
IT WAS a case of all smiles and friendly handshakes as presidents of two local lions clubs handed over a cheque worth £1,500 to hospice staff.Alan Chick from Truro Lions Club and Derek Canham from the...
View ArticlePolice appeal for help finding missing Mark Carroll
Police are appealing for the public's help to find a 52-year-old man who has gone missing from his home in the Kingsbridge area.Mark Carroll was last seen in Kingsbridge at 3.30pm on Friday June 24 and...
View ArticleGALLERY: Incredible pictures from the CHSW Rainbow Run in Newquay...
There was no shortage of colour and smiles at the Children's Hospice South West Rainbow Run held at RAF St Mawgan today. Can you spot yourself or anybody you know in any of the pictures below?READ...
View ArticleHow can we solve the financial problems caused by Brexit?
Some of the financial implications of last week's referendum decision to leave the European Union are starting to become clear.The plummeting value of sterling will make overseas holidays more...
View ArticleGeorge Osborne is set to make his first speech this morning since...
GEORGE Osborne is set to make a speech this morning after remaining largely silent since the European Union (EU) referendum result.The chancellor, along with Prime Minister David Cameron, had...
View ArticleGood weather is expected for Cornwall today with bright and sunny...
Today:The early cloud will break up this morning to leave a fine day across the region with good spells of sunshine. Despite the westerly breeze, it will feel fairly warm with the highest temperatures...
View ArticleWhy has the Dock Inn in Penzance been closed for Golowan?
Penzance's Dock Inn has been shut for its busiest weekend of the year as thousands of people flocked to the town for the Golowan festival. The popular pub, owned by Jethro's brother Les Rowe and his...
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