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 …
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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. …
New President for Cornwall Chamber
A new President has been appointed at the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce. Cornwall based businessman, Toby Parkins, is taking over the Presidency from Sue Hook who has held the position for the past 10 months. …
Cornish school gets top marks
Polwhele House was awarded “Excellent” on every count. “The school is highly successful in meeting its aims and offers pupils an excellent educational experience. From the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) onwards, their achievement is excellent, both in academic and in extra-curricular activities.”…
Black swan returns to Exeter
After what seems to have been a summer holiday away from the Quay area of the River Exe, the lone black swan has returned …
Launch of walking festival
The Fal River Autumn Walking Festival, sponsored by The Nare Hotel, got off to an exciting start last Friday (October 19) when over 100 people booted up to do the first walk of the event. …
