Launceston local news
Adam Paynter is new leader of Cornwall Council, in another Liberal Democrat-Independent coalition
23rd May 2017By Graham SmithLaunceston Liberal Democrat councillor Adam Paynter became leader of Cornwall Council this morning (Tuesday), defeating Conservative Phil Seeva by 70 votes to 44 with one...
Police name motorcyclist killed in accident near Launceston
21st April 2017 Police have identified the motorcyclist who died in a collision on the B3362 near to Lawhitton, Launceston on Thursday 6 April 2017. He was 49 year...
No Devonwall, no by-elections: the 2017 General Election will be all about Brexit (again)
18th April 2017By Graham SmithThe prospect of an early general election has killed the suggestion of a new “Devonwall” constituency as all six of Cornwall’s current MPs are set...
Community proceeding with plan to bring refugees to Launceston
24th March 2017By Graham SmithA public meeting in Launceston has agreed to push ahead with plans to bring a family of refugees from Syria to the town.More than 40...
Police investigate suspicious death at Launceston
9th March 2017 Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man in Launceston. A body was found at Town Mills Close around lunchtime. A 27-year-old man is helping...