Olympic torch relay 'generated millions' for Cornwall - BBC News
Hosting the start of the Olympic torch relay last year cost about £120,000, but generated nearly £4m for the local economy, Cornwall Council has said. About 100,000 people turned out to watch Olympic sailing hero Ben Ainslie set off with the torch from
...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:27:19 GMT
Cornwall rugby win secures Twickenham final - BBC News
Thousands of rugby fans are expected to travel to Twickenham next weekend after Cornwall reached the final of the County Championship. The team beat reigning champions Hertfordshire 41-29 at Camborne to secure a place in the final, where they will face
...Sun, 19 May 2013 10:14:38 GMT
Marazion residents furious with Cornwall Council over decision to close toilets - This is Cornwall
“It beggars belief that Cornwall Council could have done this to Marazion the oldest town, the second most visited town in Cornwall and the fifth most visited in the Westcountry.” Town councillor David Eddy called the decision “absolutely disgraceful
...Sun, 19 May 2013 21:53:52 GMT
Mourn passing of national game instead of Sir Alex - This is Cornwall
The publicity afforded to Sir Alex Ferguson over his decision to retire from football management has been mind-boggling. It is not the "passing" of Sir Alex we should mourn but the passing of our national game. If Sir Alex did not like what he saw
...Sun, 19 May 2013 19:33:21 GMT
Police Lotus helps Devon and Cornwall road safety work - BBC News
A £50,000 sports car decked out in police livery is being used by officers in Devon and Cornwall to raise road safety awareness over the summer. The Lotus Evora had already allowed officers to chat with people who might otherwise not otherwise talk to
...Sat, 18 May 2013 08:50:05 GMT
North Cornwall activity firms promoting conservation - BBC News
Outdoor activity businesses in north Cornwall are working with the National Trust to promote conservation. The aim is to help people taking part in activities like coasteering and kayaking learn more about the area's wildlife and geology. The three
...Sat, 18 May 2013 12:47:54 GMT
IT'S THE INDYDEMS! - Cornwall Community News
Cornwall's residents might be wondering why it has taken so long to form an administration at Cornwall Council. The reality is that forming an administration that will actually work does take time. For example no one party has an over all majority and
...Sun, 19 May 2013 19:41:05 GMT
Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visit Cornwall - BBC News
The royal couple then went on to St Ives, where they visited the resort's lifeboat station, unveiling a plaque there, before going on to the Tate art gallery. They also visited St Michael's Mount - a tidal island near Penzance - as guests of the St
...Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:54 GMT