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Stories for 22 January 2004
Cornwall Camborne Redruth News
Skate Day takes off!
A village hall was transformed into a temporary skate park as part of a parish regeneration project. more...
Camborne or Cambourne - ask the Conservatives!
Tables of limited use to parents say headteachers
Sponsor gives prizes to card contest stars
PRIZES have been presented to pupils at Curnow Community Special School in Redruth following a competition in which they provided greetings card designs for a neighbouring group of companies. more...
Old tarts take to stage for Queen of Hearts pantomime
THERE will be some tasty old tarts on display at this year's offering from the Camborne Wesley Players - and that's just the actors. more...
Global warming affects show
GLOBAL warming claimed some unlikely victims this weekend, with entries to the annual Pool poultry show down by 200 birds. more...
Georgina joins elite band
A talented young cornet player from Camborne would be justified in blowing her own trumpet this week after being offered a coveted place in the National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain. more...
Chance to make a big difference
The Redruth-based Cornwall Centre for Volunteers is looking for people whose new year resolution is to help others less fortunate than themselves. more...
A fond farewell to Cyril
Hundreds poured into Camborne town council chambers last weekend to pay tribute to respected mayor Cyril Waterhouse who died suddenly earlier this month. more...
Abuse victims invited to drop in for support
Women suffering domestic abuse are being invited to attend to a new, informal drop-in group offering confidential support and a safe place where experiences can be shared. more...
Public invited to express views on establishment of Towans nature reserve
MEMBERS of the public are being invited to attend a special meeting to discuss the proposed designation of Upton Towans as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) next week. more...
Celebrating £8m of school private finance contracts
A SPECIAL celebration today marks the successful completion of more than £8 million of PFI works in primary and secondary schools in the Pool area. more...
Day centre is life-line for elderly residents
The Donald Thomas Day Care Centre may appear just a rundown old building to those who pass on the street, but to the pensioners who gather there every lunchtime it is a lifeline just as important as any emergency service. more...
Couple vow to battle council over extension
A COUPLE whose "selfless dedication" to their severely disabled daughter has been praised by social services say they are being discriminated against by Kerrier district council. more...
Vandals pollute water supply
VANDALS poured floor cleaner, liquid soap and floor polish stripper into a water tank at a Camborne primary school, polluting the supply to its toilets and taps. more...
Heart boy fights for squad place
Having battled with open heart surgery, a teenager from Lanner is now fighting for a place in the national Tae Kwon Do squad. more...
THUGS JAILED FOR VIOLENCE
Six men were sent to prison this week after a video showing "appalling violence" in Redruth town centre was shown to Truro Crown Court. more...
Cornwall Camborne Redruth Sport
Meeting in talks about reviving moto-X club
Clubs `no change' vote on contentious issues
Clubs voted to retain the status quo on both the contentious issues of rearrangement of games due to bad weather and the rules concerning both professionals and overseas players at the Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League annual meeting held at Truro Cricket Club. more...
Champions are away to Troon
The Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League fixtures for 2004 have been published. ECB Cornwall Premier League champions Newquay start the defence of their title at Troon on Sunday, April 18. more...
Children to benefit from junior clubs tennis roadshow
Elaina and Lizzie achieve unique family double
Brave effort, but cup run over for Camborne
RBL cuts Clinton's lead to one point
Late kick sinks Reds
Cornwall Cornwall Inport
Weather recorded by Falmouth's Tony Steele
(Readings at Pendennis Point) more...
Shipping Intelligence
Tuesday, January 13 more...
Marine school holding advice session
Falmouth Marine School is holding an advice session on January 29 between 6pm and 8pm, to help prospective students with their progression in education. more...
Ferries' refits taking place
The 28,000 ton passenger ferry Pride of Aquitaine arrives this morning from Dover for the start of her annual refit at the docks. more...
Port welcomes warships again
Falmouth could be playing host to the officers and crew of HMS Albion the Royal Navy's new amphibious assault ship next month. Dock master Captain Jim Skelley confirmed that he has had a fairly firm enquiry from the ship for an alongside berth on Friday, February 13. more...
Whitstar ready to supply bunkers
Falmouth's new bunkering vessel the 2,000 ton Whitstar has arrived in the port and is ready to supply bunkers for Tramp Oil & Marine, the company that has secured what the international shipping paper Lloyd's List describes as "a lucrative Falmouth supply contract." Bunkering is expected to resume within days with Tramp reporting high levels of enquiries for fuel oil. more...
Multi-national fleet anchor overnight
A multi-national fleet of warships comprising of ships from the UK, Spain and France anchored overnight in the bay on Monday evening during an inshore exercise. more...
Cornwall Cornwall Letters
Saddened to read of soldier's view
I was saddened to read of the "un-named" Falmouth soldier who feels that people have no right to show their disgust at the atrocities that today's wars embrace. No smug faces were pictured. In fact, a close look will show that everyone was thinking deeply about what is happening, particularly in light of the tragic bombing that occurred that morning, hence the silent outward procession and the return to "Flowers of the Forest" on the bagpipe, a well-known lament for loved ones. more...
Volunteers sought for walking dogs
Act not improving decision making
Other views must have been known
The Falmouth soldier serving in Basra (Letters Packet, January 10) cannot fail to know that there was much dissent across the entire world about the rights and wrongs of attacking a country without provocation and without UN sanctions. more...
Sense of betrayal is widespread
As one of the anti-war marchers in Falmouth, I am writing in response to the "Falmouth soldier serving in Basra" who gave his views on those demonstrations. more...
Let's say `no' to these turbines
I see from your article on page 3 last week that Carrick district council has been advised to approve plans to build wind turbines on Jubilee Wharf, Penryn, despite the town council - elected to put forward the views of local residents - objecting to the scheme. Obviously no regard is being given to any local opposition. more...
My grandmother donated tree
Following on from the letter published last week by the chairman of the Helston Christmas Lights Committee, I would just like to point out that the tree placed at the bottom of Trengrouse Way at Christmas was a donation, therefore saving the committee an estimated £50. more...
Give post office your support
I read your front page article on the closure of St Keverne Post Office with absolute horror. Especially as this is a flagrant breach of the Government's requirement for Post Office Ltd to do all it can to keep rural post offices open. The postmistress has been effectivly dismissed from her duties because she refuses to place her business at risk by incurring extra costs. more...
Local income tax would cost more
Time for change to European flag
CONCERNING the recent suggestion, emanating from the European Union, that the European flag be placed in the bottom right corner of the British "Red Duster" flag, flown by British Merchant Shipping. more...
Surprise to read of family ties
RE family trees. What a shock to see this letter in the paper. A family member from South Africa contacted me about a year ago, doing a family tree. She tracked me down and we are in contact reularly. more...
Searching for wartime heroes
Give Cornwall what it wants
The region which has consistently produced the strongest expressions of public support for regional devolution is Cornwall. In 2001 a petition was presented to Mr Blair containing 50,000 names. In 2003 a MORI poll showed 55 per cent of respondents favoured establishing a regional assembly for Cornwall. more...
Thank God for our soldiers
As a serving soldier with the 1st Battalion The Light Infantry, I'm writing to thank Mr Barrie Elliott for his "Thank God For Our Soldiers" letter and also to get the view across that I've heard from many soldiers. more...
Lib Dems jump on bandwagon
A week after local Tories called for vocational training to move up the political agenda, local Liberal Democrats decide to jump on the bandwagon by writing to your paper (Letters, January 14). more...
Cornwall Cornwall News
Schools look set to merge
THE future of Falmouth's last separate infant and junior schools looks uncertain this week as plans to bring the two under one management appear set to go ahead. more...
US army unit to have Freedom of Borough
THE Freedom of the former Borough of Falmouth is to be given to an American infantry division involved in the protection and defence of Cornwall in 1944 before taking part in the D-Day landings in Normandy. more...
MAN, 49, DENIES KIDNAP OF GIRL
A 20-year-old university student this week bravely spoke of her terror when, late at night, she was grabbed around the neck from behind and pushed and dragged down an alleyway in Helston by a man who said he wanted to touch her. more...
Cornwall Falmouth News
Funeral of village character
ONE of the few remaining village characters in Mawnan Smith, Lilian Maud Rickard, who met General Montgomery, has died at her home aged 81. more...
Housing debate draws big crowd
Townswomen's guild folds
Goldenbank plan refused by Carrick
Responsibilities over Moor still to be decided
Falmouth couple committed suicide records coroner
Fallen tree causes chaos on Falmouth branchline
Mast site appeal
Devoran will have new school built
£10,500 cheque given to Falmouth Lifeboat
Creek groups merge
Pendennis Brass are shining
Falmouth firm's hot cool idea
Couples can marry at castle
Public will have say on council tax
Headteachers label tables as `simplistic'
Headteachers at Falmouth Community School and Penryn College have labelled GCSE league tables as unfair and simplistic. more...
Reunion planned in honour of former nurse Ann
US army unit to have Freedom of Borough
THE Freedom of the former Borough of Falmouth is to be given to an American infantry division involved in the protection and defence of Cornwall in 1944 before taking part in the D-Day landings in Normandy. more...
Schools look set to merge
Cornwall Falmouth Sport
Meeting in talks about reviving moto-X club
Clubs `no change' vote on contentious issues
Clubs voted to retain the status quo on both the contentious issues of rearrangement of games due to bad weather and the rules concerning both professionals and overseas players at the Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League annual meeting held at Truro Cricket Club. more...
Champions are away to Troon
The Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League fixtures for 2004 have been published. ECB Cornwall Premier League champions Newquay start the defence of their title at Troon on Sunday, April 18. more...
Children to benefit from junior clubs tennis roadshow
CHILDREN from across Cornwall will now benefit from the very best junior tennis coaching programmes available, after licensed tennis coaches in the area have attended the first of a series of national Roadshows focusing on juniors in clubs at the Cornwall Indoor Tennis and Sports Centre in Bodmin. more...
Elaina and Lizzie achieve unique family double
Sisters Elaina and Lizzie Gard from Penair School in Truro were in top form at last weekend's Cornwall Schools' cross-country championships - running strongly over the tough muddy Truro School courses to achieve a unique family double. more...
New signing to make debut
Bridge too far for Athletic
Perran salvage point with late equaliser
Falmouth hoped for improved weather and points
After a blank Saturday last weekend due to saturated pitches at Falmouth and Hayle, both of Falmouth's senior sides will be hoping for better luck, weatherwise, this Saturday. more...
Late goal ends hopes
Day moves after county's ruling favours players
Cornwall Helston News
New hope for `eyesore' building
There was speculation this week that a vacant shop, that has become an eyesore in the heart of Helston's shopping centre, could finally be occupied by a new business. more...
County council involved in on-going negotiations over Gweek quay waste
Confirmation that waste materials have been tipped at a boatyard at Gweek has prompted Cornwall county council to become involved in on-going negotiations to resolve the issue. more...
Mayor's funds boost for minibus appeal
Helston Age Concern's campaign for a new minibus has been boosted by £2,000, following a donation from the mayor's welfare fund. more...
Cambridge place on offer
An outstanding student from Helston College has been offered a place at Jesus College, Cambridge. more...
Aladdin comes to town
A fun-filled show guaranteed to brighten up a bleak January evening is on offer this week at the Epworth Hall in Helston, where the Meneage Arts Players are staging a production of Aladdin. more...
Project to restore well wins prize for council
Helicopter crew recovers bodies
A helicopter crew from Culdrose were unable to save five fishermen aboard a French trawler which sank in heavy seas off Lizard Point last Thursday. more...
Deaths could have been avoided claims report
The mid-air collision of two Royal Navy helicopters that left seven servicemen from RNAS Culdrose dead could have been avoided, according to a report leaked last week. more...
Georgina joins elite band
A talented young cornet player with Porthleven Town Band would be justified in blowing her own trumpet this week after being offered a coveted place in the National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain. more...
Rail plan wins support
An ambitious plan to re-open part of the Helston branch line has won the support of town councillors. more...
Campaigners lose sewage plan fight
CAMPAIGNERS left a county council planning meeting disappointed yesterday when plans for a £5.5m sewage treatment scheme on The Lizard were given the green light. more...
MAN, 49, DENIES KIDNAP OF GIRL
Cornwall Helston Sport
Meeting in talks about reviving moto-X club
Clubs `no change' vote on contentious issues
Champions are away to Troon
Children to benefit from junior clubs tennis roadshow
Elaina and Lizzie achieve unique family double
Leaders increase gap at top of table
Mullion's determined display earns replay
MULLION live to fight another day after holding Jolly's Combination League title chasers St Just to a goalless draw in the League Cup quarter-finals. more...
ASA accolade for centre
LEISURE Connection, the company which manages the Helston Sports Centre and Swimming Pool has been presented with an award by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) for its "outstanding commitment to swimming teaching". more...
Port add to City's woes
TRURO CITY 2 PORTHLEVEN 3 more...
Champions are away to Troon
The Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League fixtures for 2004 have been published. ECB Cornwall Premier League champions Newquay start the defence of their title at Troon on Sunday, April 18. more...
Children to benefit from junior clubs tennis roadshow
CHILDREN from across Cornwall will now benefit from the very best junior tennis coaching programmes available, after licensed tennis coaches in the area have attended the first of a series of national Roadshows focusing on juniors in clubs at the Cornwall Indoor Tennis and Sports Centre in Bodmin. more...
New signing to make debut
Bridge too far for Athletic
Cornwall Truro News
Eden plans to be riot of colour for spring exhibition
VISITORS to Eden are in for a real treat to blast away those winter blues! Throughout last Autumn and early Winter, Eden's horticultural team were hard at work, preparing the ground at the Millennium Commission Lottery funded Eden Project for an explosion of colour for Spring 2004. more...
Nursery classes impress inspectors at Polwhele
THE headmaster of a Truro school has hailed an Ofsted inspector's report on its nursery and reception classes as a "superb reflection of the dedication of their staff". more...
Teachers gain status
IN a special ceremony at County Hall in Truro, certificates were presented to the first trainees in Cornwall to gain early years qualified teacher status. more...
Cry out for Mount Hawke's Alex
FAME Academy winner Alex Parks is gearing up for the release of her new single Cry next month with an appearance on Top of the Pops on Friday. more...
Cornwall's secondary schools perform above national average
COMPREHENSIVE schools in Truro were celebrating after national league tables showed them to be among some of the best in the country. more...
Abuse victims invited to drop in for support
Women suffering domestic abuse are being invited to attend to a new, informal drop-in group offering confidential support and a safe place where experiences can be shared. more...
Players mark 25 years with panto
THE Chacewater Players celebrate their 25th anniversary this year with a traditional production of Cinderella. Ugly sisters, a glass slipper, a prince, a beautiful girl and a wicked stepmother are all part of the ingredients that make up this year's pantomime. more...
Fifty ... and out
A 50-year-old organisation which has given countless Truro women friendship and an outlet for talents and hobbies ceased to exist this week. more...
CRIMES CUT BY CCTV
Closed circuit television cameras in Truro have had a major effect on crime and anti-social behaviour over the past 12 months. more...
Cornwall Truro Sport
Meeting discusses revival of motor X
Clubs `no change' vote on contentious issues
Champions are away to Troon
The Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League fixtures for 2004 have been published. ECB Cornwall Premier League champions Newquay start the defence of their title at Troon on Sunday, April 18. more...
Children to benefit from junior clubs tennis roadshow
CHILDREN from across Cornwall will now benefit from the very best junior tennis coaching programmes available, after licensed tennis coaches in the area have attended the first of a series of national Roadshows focusing on juniors in clubs at the Cornwall Indoor Tennis and Sports Centre in Bodmin. more...
Elaina and Lizzie achieve unique family double
School sets its sights on entering teams in league
TRURO City's soccer development school is going from strength to strength with numbers hovering consistently around the 90 mark despite the onset of the wintry weather. more...
Perran salvage point
City unable to hold Port
TRURO CITY 2 PORTHLEVEN 3 more...
Devon Devon News
Proposed budget causes concern
Concern about next year's environment and economy budget, particularly the proposed reduction in highway maintenance, has been expressed by Devon County Councillors. more...
National recognition for foster carer
Foster carer, Trish Warwick, is top of the class after hearing that she is one of only six people in the country to receive the Tallow Chandlers/City & Guilds Prize Award for Health and Social Care 2003. She is the first person in Devon to receive the prestigious award. more...
Devon Exeter News
Rugby player claims self defence
A rugby player from Somerset accused of injuring a police officer playing for the opposing side in a match has told a court he hit out in self defence. more...
Sweetener for dentists
City dentists are to be paid extra to take on more NHS patients in a bid to solve the current dental crisis. more...
Devon Northdevon News
Proposed budget causes concern
Concern about next year's environment and economy budget, particularly the proposed reduction in highway maintenance, has been expressed by Devon County Councillors. more...
New school leadership team praised
The new leadership team at a North Devon primary school has been praised by education inspectors for providing clear direction and a strong commitment to raise standards. more...
Devon Plymouth News
'Clear Up or Pay Up' campaign launched
Plymouth City Council is launching a major campaign this week to tackle litter across the city. more...
Half pipe dream becomes reality
A project to create a new skate park in Plymouth has been given a major boost from the National Lottery. more...
Devon Tiverton News
Quad biker trapped in pond
A QUAD biker was trapped in a pond at Willand, near Cullompton on Tuesday morning after riding his vehicle into a pond. more...
Devon Torbay News
Rugby player claims self defence
A rugby player from Somerset accused of injuring a police officer playing for the opposing side in a match has told a court he hit out in self defence. more...
Connected for adult learning surgeries
Brixham Connections are joining forces with 'Go4', the adult learning advice service, to promote a new advice surgery. more...
Somerset Bridgwater News
Lives put at risk?
LIVES will be put at risk by the modernisation of Somerset fire brigade - according to the union representing fire fighters in Bridgwater. more...
Somerset Burnham On Sea News
Siege man misses court appearence
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Burnham man alleged to have holed himself up in his home during a 36-hour siege. Kevin Phillips, 38, then of Oxford Street, was due before Sedgemoor Magistrates, but failed to turn up. more...
Lifeboat station for Burnham
The first RNLI lifeboat in Burnham since 1930 is due to open on Sunday January 25. This follows four months of hard work and a £150,000 investment. See this week's Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News for more details. more...
Takings down after ad boards removed
Side street traders in Burnham are lossing money after being forced to remove advertising boards from the High Street. The boards were removed in October and a number of businesses have now said takings are down. For the full story see this week's Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News. more...
Berrow wreck saved?
The wreck on Berrow beach looks likely to be saved - if the parish council pay for insurance and signs. Sedgemoor District Council has taken legal advice over the wreck which has been there for 107 years. For the full story see this week's Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News. more...
Somerset Burnham On Sea Sport
Why we didn't sign Jirout and Bishop - Toogood
Somerset Rebels co-promotor has this week revealed why the team did not sign Oak Tree Arena favourites Mario Jirout and Steve Bishop. more...
Burnham United - victory over bottom side
Burnham United got their title challenge back on track with a 2-0 away victory over bottom side Stockwood Green. more...
Skittles league latest
Wallies went four points clear in the Brent Knoll and District Mixed Skittles League Premier Division beating Burton Row Celtic. more...
Somerset Chard News
Peace deal after industrial dispute
A SIX month industrial dispute came to an end yesterday (Wednesday, January 22) when workers at Phoenix Engineering accepted a pay deal worth a total of 6.2 per cent. more...
Somerset Ilminster News
Peace talk by Israeli survivor
THE South Somerset Peace Group will hear from Ray Ratcliffe, a life-long activist on issues of injustice, at next week's meeting. more...
Somerset Minehead News
Horse riders saddle up
HORSE riders and owners on Exmoor and the surrounding areas are being offered a helping hand in understanding their animals through a new initiative. more...
Somerset Somerset News
Road deaths fall
THE DEATH toll has fallen on Somerset's roads, new figures have revealed. more...
Somerset Taunton News
Survey launched
RESIDENTS in the Halcon area of Taunton are being sent a questionnaire asking for views on the future of learning and leisure courses. more...
Somerset Wellington News
Business meeting arranged
A SPECIAL meeting has been arranged for rural businesses in the Wiveliscombe and Milverton. more...
Somerset Yeovil News
New parents look for a home
NEW parents Mark Tucker and his girlfriend Vivita Vuna are desperate to find a place to live with their week-old baby son Morrissey. more...
College students are congratulated
YEOVIL College held its 20th annual further education awards ceremony where more than 50 students along with their families and friends celebrated their achievements. more...
Police to tackle violent crime
AN OPERATION by Yeovil Police to tackle violent crime is going from strength to strength. more...
LibDem MPs top the voting records
SOUTH Somerset's two Liberal Democrat MPs have - for the third year running - had the highest voting records out of all the county MPs. more...
Important Broadband meeting
SOUTH Somerset District Council is hosting an open meeting which aims to boost local campaigns for broadband across the area. more...
Traffic success for villagers
A LONG-AWAITED and much needed traffic management scheme is to be installed in the conservation village of West Coker - thanks to a partnership approach adopted by Somerset County Council and the local parish council. more...
Somerset Yeovil Sport
Bid now for commemorative shirts
SUPPORTERS are being given the opportunity to get their hands on the special commemorative shirts worn by Yeovil Town in their FA Cup Third Round match with Liverpool earlier this month. more...
Match Report: Carlisle United 2, Yeovil Town 0
FOR a full match report of Yeovil Town's disappointing trip to Carlisle United see here: more...
Weale set to become a Hammer?
YEOVIL Town's highly-rated keeper Chris Weale was last night set to play for West Ham United Reserves as a move to the Hammers took a step closer (writes Steve Sowden). more...
Jackson goes out on loan
YEOVIL Town striker Kirk Jackson has gone out on loan to Nationwide Conference outfit Dagenham and Redbridge in a bid to rediscover his goalscoring touch (writes Steve Sowden). more...
Weale keeps a clean sheet
YEOVIL Town goalkeeper Chris Weale kept a clean sheet for West Ham United Reserves as the side beat Arsenal Reserves 2-0 on Wednesday night. more...
Sundayindy Cornwall News
Police car in accident
DEVON and Cornwall Police will this morning launch an inquiry into a car accident in which one of their vehicles was reportedly involved in a head-on crash with another vehicle in Cornwall. more...
Sundayindy Somerset News
Retired farmer stabbed to death
Detectives have launched a murder hunt after an 87-year-old man was stabbed to death in Dorset. more...
Rugby player claims self-defence
A rugby player from Somwerset accused of injuring a police officer playing for the opposing side in a match has told a court he hit out in self defence. more...
Bid to be youngest to both poles
A University of Bath student is bidding to become the youngest person ever to trek to both the South and North Poles. more...
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