The Cornishman - April 24, 2025

The Cornishman - April 24, 2025

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April 24, 2025
Fundraiser launched after football pitch damaged by traveller group
A YOUTH football club has seen its pitch ruined by a group of travellers.
2 mins
Mural painted outside embassy in support of activist
ACTIVISTS from Greenpeace UK have painted a mural outside the embassy of the Republic of Korea in London to show their support for a fellow activist from St Ives and four others who have been trapped in South Korea since November.
2 mins
Spneb, world's 'oldest' Humboldt penguin, marks her 37th birthday
A HUMBOLDT penguin believed to be the oldest of its species in the world has celebrated its 37th birthday.

1 min
Anger over sewage pollution spotted in St Ives Bay
THERE is growing anger after yet more sewage pollution blighted one of Cornwall's seaside towns.

3 mins
Medieval eatery on market drops price by £175k
A WELL-KNOWN Cornwall restaurant and former cinema which came on the market for the first time after being in the same family ownership for decades has had a massive price drop.
1 min
Homes approved despite affordable housing concerns
CORNWALL Council planning committee has approved plans by the council's own development company Treveth to build 40 homes despite concerns about the amount of affordable properties.
2 mins
Having a laugh at festival
THE Comedy Club is coming to this year's St Ives September Festival with three top performers appearing in the same show.
1 min
Revitalised shopping centre is new restaurant and retail hub
ONCE run-down shopping centre is enjoying a resurgence with a swathe of new shops and restaurants opening.

2 mins
Proposal for green recycling centre causes major stink
PLANS to build a facility to recycle wood and green waste near a village have generated a huge wave of opposition, with more than 120 people airing their concerns on Cornwall Council’s online planning portal.
1 min
Creativity and culture on Isles of Scilly
A NINE-day cultural festival on the Isles of Scilly will offer a packed programme of events across all five inhabited islands.
1 min
'Rare opportunity' as former gallery to be auctioned
A FORMER art gallery in St Ives is for sale by auction with a guide price of £250,000 to £275,000.

1 min
Ghostly drama is group's debut
ST Ives is set to get a little chillier this spring with the opening of an original ghost story at Porthmeor Studios.

1 min
Competition marks trust’s anniversary
A SMALL charity which cares for some of Cornwall's most important historic places is launching a photography competition to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
1 min
Cash for community projects
CHARITIES and community initiatives looking for support are being encouraged to apply to South West Water's Neighbourhood Fund.
1 min
Bishop's plea for charity fundraiser
THE Bishop of St Germans is encouraging people to take part in a major charity appeal to help communities around the world.

1 min
Councillors clash over Spaceport job controversy at final meeting
NCENSED councillors ignored their own lawyer's warning and hammered Cornwall Council's leadership with a barrage of questions about a top Tory councillor being given a head role at Spaceport Cornwall, which is run by the council-owned Corserv company.

2 mins
Dogs offered unique day out at RSPCA fundraiser
A FUNDRAISING event for the RSPCA which brings dogs to one of Cornwall’s gorgeous beaches is back next month.

1 min
UK's first commercial lithium factory gets approval from Cornwall Council
THE UK's first commercial geothermal lithium production facility has been green-lit in Cornwall.

1 min
Accountancy firm wins best workplace award
A SOUTH West accountancy firm is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s 20 best large workplaces for the first time.
1 min
South West leading UK economic growth
THE South West of England is making a sizeable contribution to the UK’s economic growth, according to new research, writes Hannah Baker.
1 min
Death of the dollar is suicide
PART Four in our series: the global shift away from the US dollar.

3 mins
Whatever the election's outcome, it still won't be fair
COUNTY council election season approaches again, exposing a perennial conflict - a reality that undermines orthodox electoral strategies and shatters many common assumptions about how Cornwall's political parties respond to the demands, hopes and aspirations of voters they must appeal to.
2 mins
People want action to curb rising tide of antisocial activities
FEELING safe and protected in our homes and communities is something that we all wish for - long for, even.
2 mins
Chief Constable cleared of criminality but still facing a misconduct inquiry
THE suspended Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall will not be prosecuted over allegations of sexual offences.

2 mins
Upcountry councils 'absolutely not' buying homes
PERSISTENT rumours that councils in the north of England and the Midlands are buying homes in Cornwall to house people from their areas have been firmly dismissed by the councillor responsible for housing in the county.
1 min
HAS CHARACTER AND CHARM
This family house, full of charm and character, boasts almost a third of an acre of gardens, ample parking and a stone barn with potential.

1 min
RECENTLY UPDATED
Just south of the town centre and moments from Penzance promenade and seafront, No.1 Regent Terrace is a recently renovated Grade II listed family house with five to six bedrooms, an annexe, and parking for multiple vehicles.
1 min
All-round effort needed in ongoing battle against antisocial behaviour
New attempts to tackle a rise in antisocial behaviour incidents in Devon and Cornwall are already beginning to show positive results, a conference has been told

4 mins
People are urged to be wise when watching wildlife
POLICE are warning nature-lovers to be responsible when watching marine wildlife.

3 mins
Your Forest for Cornwall keeps growing
SPRING is now definitely with us, and what a great winter season it’s been for growing the Forest for Cornwall; the weather has been on everyone's side to get lots of trees in the ground.

2 mins
CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...
With vivid colours and big impact, Californian lilac is a dream in spring

2 mins
Tamar Cup glory: Cornwall enjoy cross-border win to please Roberts
OARED on by a big Easter holiday crowd, Cornwall won the Tamar Cup back from Devon ina pulsating encounter.
2 mins
The Cornishman Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
The Cornishman is a weekly newspaper based in Penzance.
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