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 …
Truro
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 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.”…
Victory for In Flanders Field
The competition, run over a five month period, was open to any UK resident composer, who was asked to submit an entirely new composition for a four part male choir. Thirty one composers submitted 36 entries, compared to 16 composers (19 entries in 2010), and 12 composers (just 12 entries) in 2008.
Police chopper nicks suspect
The Devon and Cornwall Police website is reporting an arrest in St Austell’s High Street area involving the police helicopter …
Cornish night on the BBC
The BBC sometimes earns its licence fee. Not often, it’s true, except for the intrepid Spotlight team in Plymouth …
Text-alert floods says PM
On a trip to Cornwall to see the damage caused by Wednesday’s devastating floods, David Cameron proposed using text alerts to warn residents of heavy rainfall and potential flooding …
Devonwall closer after vote
Moves to block a “Devonwall” constituency across the Tamar have been defeated in Parliament. An amendment to the Bill, supported by Cornwall’s six MPs, was lost by 315 votes to 257 …
Cornwall Council to discuss emergency budget
Cornwall Council is to hold a special meeting of its Cabinet on Wednesday, 27 October to discuss “the £110 million of savings required to meet the anticipated 30% reduction in Government funding over the next four years” …
