The bathroom has long since ceased to be a purely functional room in the house. Current trends are to create a more luxurious room that every member of the family is happy to relax in. …
St Ives: SCRUM 125
St Ives Archive is celebrating the 125th anniversary of St Ives Rugby Football Club by displaying a collection of Rugby Photographs and old memorabilia at the Western Hotel on Friday February 22nd from 11a.m – 1p.m. Taking a cue from the T.V. programme, the event has been called SCRUM 125 …
Is investing in land abroad a viable financial option?
Investing in land, in any location, can be extremely profitable. However, it can also be catastrophic if not done properly. Here’s some advice. …
DIY fixes for the family home
Use DIY fixes around the home to help improve the appearance and functionality of all areas of a living space. …
Umbrella companies in a financial downturn
Business Advice: Umbrella companies can help business owners by managing their paperwork and accounts, and are very important during financial downturns. …
Government funding for homeless charity
StreetSmart’s highly successful fundraising campaign for the homeless has just been given an extra boost. Every £1 donated during December will be matched by the Cabinet Office …
National award for Truro student
Valeria Duca, a Truro student has won a prestigious award from her home country, in recognition of her artistic talents, which are being developed as she studies in Cornwall. The 17 year-old from Moldova, won a scholarship for a year’s study at Truro School which started this September due to her outstanding abilities …
New housing for Mevagissey
Cornwall Council agreed that the development can go ahead as it will provide “truly affordable homes” to the historic village. Three acres of land will deliver much needed housing for local people. …
West Country drowned by floods
The Prime Minister visited Devon and turned up at Buckfastleigh for a photo call. Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, spent time in Exeter, where at least two reporter-led BBC outside-broadcast teams were based for the whole weekend.
Is Western Morning News doomed?
Reuters is reporting that Daily Mail and General Trust is to sell its regional newspaper titles, including the Western Morning News and other West Country papers to a new company headed by “tabloid veteran” David Montgomery for £52.5m. …
