Nick Johnson, the county's historic environment manager and county archaeologist who received an MBE in the Queen's 2007 honours list has been given the award by Prince Charles at an Investiture at Buckingham Palace. Nick, who lives in Devoran, helped
Yachting enthusiasts in Cornwall are in for a treat when professional ocean yachtsman, Conrad Humphreys arrives in Falmouth on February 6 to give an illustrated talk at the National maritime Museum about his round the world sailing experiences. The first
Members of Cornwall's Women's Institutes will soon be on the campaign trail to reduce food waste. They could also find themselves setting up Love Food Groups to spread the message throughout the district. The move follows the launch of a national campaign
Culdrose has definitely received the seal of approval from a local tourist attraction. Students from 750 Naval Air Squadron were given a task somewhat different to their usual Observer flying training when asked to assist in the movement of a 420kg
A public meeting in respect of the planning application by Landish Consultants Ltd for the redevelopment of existing Duchy of Cornwall College and Feadon Farm, Tregea Hill, Portreath to provide 55 new lodge units, centre building, golf course, indoor
PUPILS at St Francis School in Falmouth were visited by the fire brigade last week but they were not there to tackle a blaze but to teach the children about levers. The Year one and reception class children have been learning about levers for this terms
WHAT started out as an activity for the Devoran Ladies Group has now been turned into a fundraiser for the Children's Hospice South West. The group were already making patches for a patchwork quilt in their regular meetings but then they had the thought
WHETHER it's due to climate change or natural progression spring is definitely arriving earlier and earlier at Trewithen Gardens near Truro. Cornwall is famous for the early arrival of many flowers, particularly Magnolias, but at Trewithen the first
A Truro finance company swapped credits and investments for creepy crawlies and bush tucker trials yesterday when it celebrated its link with Australia. Clydesdale Bank, which has a new Financial Solutions Centre at Truro Business Park, Threemilestone
A National Trust re-thatching project on the Penrose Estate has been giving people the chance to get hands-on' in its conservation work. Whitstone Cottage, a listed building over 200 years old, is currently having a new roof installed by Mike Pawluk,
A survey of two of Cornish estuaries, the Fal and Camel, has revealed that some rare fish have taken up residence in local waters. Among those discovered by Environment Agency scientists are the Norwegian Topknot, Gilthead Bream and Seahorse The agency
A young man who died in a collision on a road between Redruth and Newquay was riding a child's micro scooter. Police revealed yesterday that the man, who was in his 20s, was riding the folding scooter when it collided with a black Ford Focus. Both vehicles
A high demand for moorings in Falmouth Harbour saw eager boat owners queuing from the early hours of the morning to secure a place on the waiting list for swinging moorings. With 588 swinging moorings in the inner harbour, the opening of the waiting
Budding zoologists will have the chance to study to degree level in Cornwall for the first time, thanks to the launch of a new University of Exeter course. On offer at the Tremough Campus, Penryn, the University of Exeter's BSc Zoology degree is now
