Crowds head to Padstow for annual 'Obby 'Oss festival
Thousands of people are expected to visit Padstow this morning ( Monday May 2) for the town's Obby Oss festival. People come from all over the world. In previous years the event has brought more than...
View ArticleCornwall's libraries look set to stay open as talks continue...
Cornwall's libraries are on course to remain open – at least for the next year – despite Cornwall Council cuts of £1.8 million from its £4 million budget for the service. Libraries at Falmouth, Penryn...
View ArticleVideo: Padstow's 'Obby 'Oss festival is underway with thousands...
The annual Padstow 'Obby 'Oss festival is underway, with thousands of people dancing through the streets to celebrate the start of May. The celebrations started under grey skies, but rain held off...
View ArticleArgos recalls Mamas and Papas baby car seats over fears they...
Parents are being urged to stop using some Mamas and Papas car seats for babies after Argos issued a recall amid fears some models "could crack" in a crash.The high street retailer said tests on the...
View ArticleA new study has revealed that almost all burgers have poo in them
See that flame grilled quarter-pounder you're about to tuck into? Well, we're sorry to tell you this, but the chances are it's got poo in it. Yep, you read that correctly. Poo. That's according to a...
View ArticleSingle women looking for love warned about new scams targeting...
Single women looking for love are being warned of two scams which have been used to target people in the South West.Sgt Dave Anning said police were concerned at the increasing number of cases across...
View ArticleThousands of parents will pull their children out of school...
Thousands of parents, including many in Cornwall, are expected to pull their children out of school tomorrow in protest over tough new SATs exams. The tests for six and seven- year olds are described...
View ArticleCornwall's weather - dry and sunny to start, cloudy later
The Met Office says Cornwall will see a bright start to the day, with lengthy sunny spells at first. However, cloud will tend to build through the day. It will feel pleasant, especially in the...
View ArticleSome children to miss school today as parents protest against...
Some parents in Cornwall are planning to keep their children at home today, in protest at new Standard Attainment Tests in primary schools. The tests, for six and seven- year olds, are described by...
View ArticleRider from Perranporth left in critical condition after...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a motorcyclist which has left one man in hospital in a serious condition.Emergency services were called to a collision on the A392...
View ArticleFalmouth dredging project reaches "significant"...
The project to dredge Falmouth harbour has reached a "significant milestone" today.Comprehensive information about the impacts of dredging has been submitted to the Government's licensing body.It has...
View ArticleNew lifeboat officially named and dedicated at St Agnes
A NEW lifeboat has been officially named and dedicated in a ceremony attended by hundreds of people at the weekend.St Agnes RNLI Lifeboat Station officially welcomed its new D Class lifeboat XKalibur...
View ArticleBrave Marshall set to play football alongside Tottenham Hotspur
A BOY who was too embarrassed to play football with friends after losing his hands and legs to meningitis has been invited to train with Tottenham Hotspur.Marshall Janson, eight, from Perranporth was...
View ArticleConstantine pupils help create village wildflower areas
Constantine school pupils have been getting back to nature to help create wildflower area.The children joined forces with staff from Coastline Housing and Coastline Services to transform some patches...
View ArticlePolice charge man after car hits house in Helston
A MAN has been charged with drink driving after a car crashed into a house in Helston.On Sunday, at around 6am, a silver coloured Audi A3 collided with an occupied house in Passmore Road.A woman, aged...
View ArticleRedruth sixth formers jet to Italy for migrant conference
A GROUP of 11 sixth form student have travelled to Italy to take a look at how the migrant and refugee crisis is affecting young people in Europe.The team from Redruth School made their way to the...
View ArticleAidan who? Hollywood heart-throb Tom Hardy spotted filming in...
He's played a Batman baddie, an evil fur trapper, and both Kray twins - now Hollywood heart-throb Tom Hardy's in Charlestown filming a new TV drama. The London-born actor is starring in Taboo, in which...
View ArticleMiners Court residents and Redruth School pupils create a special...
ELDERLY residents have teamed up with local students to make royal scarecrows to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.The Miners Court tenants were leant a helping hand from pupils from Redruth School...
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