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No school on Monday? Keep Calm, Carry On – Malory Towers is coming to the rescue
By Anne North We might not yet have reached the stage of child-evacuees put on trains at Paddington by anxious parents hoping their offspring can escape Covid-19. But the...
- Anne North
- 21st March 2020
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Royal Cornwall Show and Flora Day both fall victim to Covid-19 coronavirus
By Anne North The Royal Cornwall Show will not be held in June because of the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis. Organisers have postponed the event until September. With potential exhibitors...
- Anne North
- 17th March 2020
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Budget cash for Camelford by-pass
By Rashleigh MacFarlane Today’s budget has included funding for a Camelford by-pass. The government has accepted the business case for a single-carriageway to the west of town. The £42.5...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 11th March 2020
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Western Power pressed to replace “swan balls” after bird dies at Wadebridge
By Anne North Residents in Wadebridge are pressing Western Power to replace the “swan balls” on power cables which run overhead at part of the town, following the death...
- Anne North
- 4th March 2020
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Planning officials signal thumbs-up for proposal to demolish North Cornwall hotel and build apartments instead
By Anne North Controversial plans to demolish a North Cornwall hotel and build a block of apartments have been recommended for approval, despite more than 170 objections. The 42-bedroom...
- Anne North
- 24th February 2020
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How Airbnb is changing the face of Cornwall’s holiday lettings industry
By Anne North Nearly 12,500 properties in Cornwall are registered with Airbnb, the online holiday lettings organisation which traditional tourism organisations and traders fear is posing a threat to...
- Anne North
- 21st February 2020
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Gorse fire damages Cornish nature reserve
By Peter Tremayne A fierce gorse fire has damaged the Rosenannon Downs nature reserve, near Wadebridge. Firefighters from Wadebridge, St Columb, Padstow, St Dennis and Lostwithiel attended. Flames were...
- Peter Tremayne
- 9th February 2020
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Liberal Democrat Disability Association files formal complaint about its own North Cornwall candidate
By Julia Penhaligon The Liberal Democrat general election candidate in North Cornwall has come under fire from members of his own party for a series of social media posts...
- Julia Penhaligon
- 23rd November 2019
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Councillor’s advice surgery, and County Hall webcasts, fall prey to general election purdah
By Peter Tremayne The general election has put paid to a number of the “democratic” aspects of public life in Cornwall. Officials appear to be taking full advantage of...
- Peter Tremayne
- 13th November 2019
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Labour selects Bodmin’s Joy Bassett as its Parliamentary candidate in North Cornwall
By Anne North Labour took a step towards completing its compliment of Parliamentary candidates in Cornwall last night (Tuesday) when the party selected Bodmin’s Joy Bassett as its choice...
- Anne North
- 23rd October 2019
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Planning inspector says “no” to “60% affordable” housing scheme near Rock
By Rashleigh MacFarlane A government inspector has upheld Cornwall Council’s refusal of planning permission for a housing project near Rock at which more than half of the new houses...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 16th October 2019
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Five candidates line up for Wadebridge by-election
By Anne North Five candidates are to contest the vacant seat for a Cornwall councillor in Wadebridge. The Liberal Democrats are defending the Wadebridge West seat against what looks...
- Anne North
- 11th October 2019
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Rock music festival gives councillors a headache as they sift through more than 130 written representations, ahead of Thursday’s decision
By Rashleigh MacFarlane The stage is set for a major licensing battle on Thursday when councillors decide whether or not to permit a rock festival at Rock, near Wadebridge....
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 8th October 2019
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Polling in Cornwall Council by-election at Wadebridge will be on 7th November
By Anne North Polling in the Wadebridge West by-election, to elect a new member of Cornwall Council, will be on Thursday 7th November. Nomination papers must be submitted by...
- Anne North
- 2nd October 2019
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Angry villagers prepare to resist takeover by Wadebridge
By Anne North Battle lines have been drawn for a furious row between Wadebridge Town Council and its neighbouring parishes, over who-does-what and how much residents should pay for...
- Anne North
- 26th September 2019
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Armed police commandeer boat in response to woman’s threat to jump from Wadebridge by-pass
By Peter Tremayne Armed police commandeered a boat in Wadebridge yesterday (Thursday) to provide “back up” in case a woman at risk of jumping from the by-pass ended up...
- Peter Tremayne
- 12th July 2019
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EXCLUSIVE: Cornwall’s “surf tax” raising even less in revenue now than when it was introduced
By Peter Tremayne Cornwall’s controversial “surf tax” is raising even less revenue now than when it was introduced to several beaches in 2016, according to a Freedom of Information...
- Peter Tremayne
- 7th July 2019
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Man’s body found at bottom of cliffs near Padstow
By Peter Tremayne The coastguard helicopter has found the body of a man at the bottom of cliffs between Trevone and Crugmeer, near Padstow. A 65-year-old man had been...
- Peter Tremayne
- 27th June 2019
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No criminal charges after Padstow ‘Obby ‘Oss death
By Peter Tremayne A coroner is to investigate the death of a woman who died at the Padstow ‘Obby ‘Oss festival on 1st May. Laura Smallwood, 34, from Padstow,...
- Peter Tremayne
- 25th June 2019
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RNLI launches new lifejacket hire at Rock in bid to cut sea angling deaths
By Peter Tremayne The RNLI has launched a new sea safety campaign offering to hire out lifejackets to anglers for only £5 per day. The initiative stems from the...
- Peter Tremayne
- 24th June 2019
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Taiwan diplomats tour North Cornwall
By Anne North The Taiwanese Representative – an important diplomatic figure for trade and economic relations – visited North Cornwall yesterday (Friday) for a two-day tour of Newquay, Padstow...
- Anne North
- 22nd June 2019
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Firefighters warn again of parked car problems in Wadebridge
By Peter Tremayne Fire crews have again warned of the problems caused by parked cars at Glen Road, Wadebridge. Residents and visitors frequently park on both sides of the...
- Peter Tremayne
- 19th June 2019
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Cornwall Folk Festival warns performers to watch out for email scam
By Rashleigh MacFarlane The Cornwall Folk Festival has warned potential performers to beware of an international scam designed to trick them into parting with money. Bands and soloists from...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 17th June 2019
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Doom Bar wins drinks brand of the year award
By Rashleigh MacFarlane Doom Bar has won the Grocer Gold Award for drinks brand of the year. The beer, brewed by Molson Coors at the Sharp’s brewery at Rock,...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 17th June 2019
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Police object to alcohol licence at Baby Bay, New Polzeath
By Rashleigh MacFarlane Police have again objected to a licensing application which seeks to sell alcohol at Baby Bay, Polzeath, during a charity surf event next month. Will Price,...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 13th June 2019
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Rain deterred visitors to last week’s Royal Cornwall Show
By Rashleigh MacFarlane The Royal Cornwall show reports that 110,704 people visited this year’s event – the numbers were slightly down on expectation, with wind and rain greeting show-goers...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 10th June 2019
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Success at last for five year campaign to save St Just library
By Rashleigh MacFarlane Work has started to re-roof the roof and entrance porch of St Just Library, which has been safeguarded following a successful five-year campaign by local people....
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 10th June 2019
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Camel and Helford estuaries join the list of Marine Conservation Zones
By Anne North Two estuaries in Cornwall have today (Friday) joined Defra’s list of Marine Conservation Zones. The Camel Estuary, near Wadebridge, and the Helford Estuary, between Mawnan Smith...
- Anne North
- 31st May 2019
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Decision day for Hustyns holiday lodges, as planners meet to consider lifting the restriction which prevents an “instant village” near Wadebridge
By Anne North Cornwall’s planners meet this morning (Monday) to consider lifting a “holiday-use only” restriction at a long-established resort near Wadebridge. The Hustyns complex was built during the...
- Anne North
- 20th May 2019
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European Parliament election votes will be counted at Wadebridge
By Peter Tremayne The counting of Cornwall’s votes in the European Parliament elections will be at the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge. Although Britain votes on Thursday 23rd May, voting...
- Peter Tremayne
- 16th May 2019
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No rocking at Rock this year, as festival organisers admit defeat
By Rashleigh MacFarlane A controversial rock concert due to be held at Rock will not go ahead after all. The Porthilly Spirit festival was refused a licence last week. ...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 13th May 2019
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Padstow woman dies after ‘Obby ‘Oss incident
By Peter Tremayne A woman who was injured during Padstow’s ‘Obby ‘Oss celebrations on Wednesday (1st May) in Padstow has died. Laura Smallwood, 34, from Padstow, died yesterday (Saturday)...
- Peter Tremayne
- 5th May 2019
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North Cornwall’s Lib Dems to have a choice over who will be their Parliamentary candidate
By Anne North North Cornwall’s Liberal Democrats are gearing up for a contested election to decide who will be their candidate at the next general election. Launceston vet Danny...
- Anne North
- 13th March 2019
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Padstow library set to close
By Rashleigh MacFarlane The future of Padstow Library is in doubt, as the “devolution” process which seeks to transfer responsibility from Cornwall Council to town and parish councils is...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 12th March 2019
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Bodmin councillor Leigh Frost declares he wants to be North Cornwall’s next MP
By Anne North Bodmin Liberal Democrat councillor Leigh Frost has declared his ambition to stand for Parliament at the next general election. Mr Frost, a town and Cornwall councillor,...
- Anne North
- 12th March 2019
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Port Isaac Rowing Club’s annual Gig Push raises £600
By Anne North The Port Isaac Rowing Club has raised £600 for the Invictus Trust, a Cornwall-based charity which helps provide support for children and young adults with mental...
- Anne North
- 31st December 2018
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Large fire destroys Wadebridge factory
18th October 2018 By Peter Tremayne Firefighters have spent the night tackling a large fire on the Trenant Industrial Estate, Wadebridge. At least one factory, thought to manufacture coffins,...
- Peter Tremayne
- 18th October 2018
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The 30-year campaign for a skatepark in Wadebridge finally goes out to tender
18th September 2018 By Julia Penhaligon After a campaign lasting nearly 30 years, youngsters in Wadebridge might soon have a bike-and-skate park constructed on land behind the Lidl supermarket,...
- Julia Penhaligon
- 18th September 2018
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Contractors got a parking ticket while cleaning town council toilets
7th August 2018 By Julia Penhaligon The dangers of leaving a vehicle unattended on the streets of Wadebridge have again been underlined by a Cornwall Council parking enforcement officer,...
- Julia Penhaligon
- 7th August 2018
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North Cornwall Liberal Democrats look to the future
23rd July 2018 By Rashleigh MacFarlane North Cornwall’s Liberal Democrats are about to start the process of selecting a Parliamentary candidate, in anticipation of a general election. Former Lib...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 23rd July 2018
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North Cornwall MP Scott Mann quits ministerial role over Brexit
16th July 2018 By Graham Smith North Cornwall MP Scott Mann has resigned as a junior minister, in protest at Theresa May’s policy on Brexit. Mr Mann, who had...
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- 16th July 2018
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Decision on 225 new homes north of Wadebridge “by September”
2nd July 2018 By Anne North New plans have now been submitted formally for 225 houses to the north west of Wadebridge, between the A39 Ball roundabout and the...
- Anne North
- 2nd July 2018
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Nearly 120,000 attended Royal Cornwall Show
11th June 2018 By Rashleigh MacFarlane The organisers of the Royal Cornwall Show are already planning next year's event after 119,201 people flooded through the gates last week. The...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 11th June 2018
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Cornwall’s secondary school pupils face cut-per-head lottery under new funding formula, as class sizes start to increase
19th April 2018 By Peter Tremayne The cash spent on Cornwall’s secondary school pupils is hundreds of pounds less than needed, according to an analysis of official Department for...
- Peter Tremayne
- 19th April 2018
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Pro-EU campaigners win backing in Falmouth
15th April 2018 By Julia Penhaligon Campaigners who want Britain to remain in the European Union’s Single Market and Customs Union have been leafletting in Falmouth. The Cornwall For...
- Julia Penhaligon
- 15th April 2018
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“Free lifejackets-for-fishermen” debate returns to County Hall
12th April 2018 By Rashleigh MacFarlane A proposal to purchase lifejackets for Cornish fishermen comes back before a full meeting of Cornwall Council on Tuesday. The council is being...
- Rashleigh MacFarlane
- 12th April 2018
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Dogs on Cornish beaches – new rules introduced with effect from today
1st April 2018 By Anne North Holidaymakers arriving in Cornwall this weekend have been getting used to the new regime of dog bans on beaches. Last year, Cornwall Council...
- Anne North
- 1st April 2018
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Royal Cornwall Show names the local charities to be supported at this year’s event
28th March 2018 By Anne North This year’s Royal Cornwall Show has selected the Cornish mental health charity Pentreath and The Cornwall Birth and Baby Appeal as the official...
- Anne North
- 28th March 2018
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The secret jigsaw: how the NHS is Shaping Our Future into a Cornwall of winners and losers, depending on the “Property Asset Scorecard”
23rd March 2018 By Graham Smith The redesign of Cornwall’s health service is set to transfer treatment of existing minor injury units to 25 “enhanced” GP surgeries – posing...
- theboss
- 23rd March 2018
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Battle lines drawn for Cornwall Council elections in 2021, as Independents face party political squeeze
14th February 2018 By Anne North Battle lines have been drawn for the next set of Cornwall Council elections in 2021. New ward boundaries, identifying 87 council divisions, were...
- Anne North
- 14th February 2018
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87, 88, 89…….that’s not right! Last-minute hitch as councillors crawl towards the boundaries finish line
8th February 2018 By Julia Penhaligon The long march to a smaller Cornwall Council is nearing the end of its journey – but a last-minute hitch has necessitated yet...
- Julia Penhaligon
- 8th February 2018
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GPs to the rescue? Will your local doctor take the place of your nearest Minor Injury Unit?
1st February 2018 By Graham Smith More than two dozen GP surgeries in Cornwall, which provide an “enhanced” service to treat minor injuries, are to be reviewed as part...
- theboss
- 1st February 2018
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Cornwall’s libraries: the devolution revolution has been postponed
23rd January 2018 By Rashleigh MacFarlane The transformation of Cornwall’s library service is going to take twice as long as previously thought, according to council officials. In 2015 the...