What do you do with a young man convicted for being in possession of a bomb-making manual? A count of possessing information likely to be useful for preparing an act of terror can carry a jail term of up to 15 years. But 21-year-old Ben John wasn’t sentenced to prison:Continue Reading
The three millionth teddy to be given to poorly children across England and Wales has been presented, with Cornwall Freemasons playing a big part. The special bear was presented to Jackie James, Play Specialist at Peterborough City Hospital, in the hospital’s Amazon Children’s Garden, by Dr David Staples a hospitalContinue Reading
Rock Melody, despite the worst draw, looked a ‘special’ at first glance for a ten-runner Fillies’ Novice Stakes over seven furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Goodwood this afternoon, a second bout of scrutiny unearthed a slight danger, once-raced course and distance Breezy Storm, from the in-form yard of Gary Moore,Continue Reading
“ I didn’t exactly get what I ordered,” sighs bride Morag, moments after marrying a total stranger, Luke, in a televised ceremony. Her expectations might not have been met at the altar, but for those of us who acquired a taste for Australia’s brasher, boozier edition of reality franchise MarriedContinue Reading
Two badger incidents were reported within half an hour of each other in Crewkerne. One had fallen from a wall on to the roof of a garage and the other was out in the sun having tried to dig under a house but stopped by the foundations. Volunteer Graeme ThompsonContinue Reading
As a history student at Truro College, I have studied the rise of Hitler and the Nazis. When the opportunity for a placement on the Lessons For Auschwitz course arose, I applied as soon as I could. As this course was online this year due to the COVID pandemic, eachContinue Reading
‘Can I have some butter on this toast, Keith?’ Lil picked up a slice of toast and bit into it. The butter melted over the perfectly crusty edges. ‘It’s already dripping with butter, Lil.’ Keith, the owner of Keith’s Kaff across the road from Clover Hill Retirement Home winked inContinue Reading
I am writing to you on behalf of Great Torrington Bowling Club. You may have heard from Fred Niven earlier in the year about our 375th Anniversary that should have been last year but was postponed because of Covid until this year. We are the third oldest Bowling Club in England andContinue Reading
Rame Peninsula’s social enterprise, The Family Foraging Kitchen, has been awarded National Lottery funding as a part of the Community Fund Scheme. This fund, extending over two and a half years, supports The Family Foraging Kitchen to deliver wild food and heritage craft education to the region, as well asContinue Reading
“Forum helps bring the community back together” Picnic in the park press release EVENT: Picnic in the ParkDATE: Sunday 8th August 2021TIME: 12:30pm – 4pmLOCATION: Saltash Road Recreational Ground, Callington Callington Town Forum CIC, now under new directorship, are excited to bring their first community event to Callington in 6Continue Reading
