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The Cornishman
New Cornwall Council leader sets 'back to basics' agenda
Liberal Democrat Leigh Frost is now in the hot seat at County Hall and is determined to make a real difference, as he told Local Democracy Service reporter Lee Trewhela
7 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
New approach to council's problems deserves a chance
FOR all the hordes of armchair critics always ready to explain, at length, exactly what's wrong with Cornwall Council, few of them would be willing to change places with its new leader Leigh Frost, who sets out the new administration’s agenda in our pages today.
1 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Redruth go top of the Premier Division after a thrilling victory in the rain at Wadebridge
WEEK six of the Bond Timber Cornwall Cricket League was the first week where there was widespread disruption due to the weather.
3 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Cabinet members are appointed to lead new council
THE portfolio-holders for Cornwall Council’s new Lib Dem/ Independent administration have been announced, with many councillors holding cabinet positions for the first time.
3 min |
June 12, 2025
The Cornishman
Photojournalist leaves 'rich archive of images' documenting the life and history of Cornwall
A CORNWALL-BASED photojournalist has died at the age of 80 after a short illness.
4 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Project working to restore the Fal catchment area with innovative source-to-sea initiative
ENVIRONMENT COLUMN, CO-ORDINATED BY THE CORNWALL NATIONAL LANDSCAPE TEAM
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Corporate insolvencies are at their highest since last July
THE regional chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 has responded to the latest data on insolvencies in England and Wales.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Pauls fights back with win at low-key affair
Now the Newquay Bomb wants his British middleweight belt back
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Drug addict forced to do 'dirty work' is spared jail term
A VULNERABLE woman caught up in drug-dealing has been spared jail - but warned to stay out of trouble.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
WELCOMING COUNTRY HOUSE
This bright and cheerful character country house is tucked away in a sheltered valley setting, surrounded by three acres of woodland and paddock.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Railway royalty visits Cornwall to aid STEM education centre's fundraiser
RECORD-BREAKING historic locomotive Tornado has steamed into Cornwall to help raise the remaining funds required to launch a new engineering training centre in St Blazey.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Starmer rebuilds the bridges Johnson and Farage ruined
SIR Keir Starmer has finally pulled a rabbit out of the hat: yes, we've got an agreement with the EU.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Nine-month-old agency is regional award finalist
FALMOUTH digital marketing startup, Cove Marketing, has been named as a regional finalist in the fourth UK Startup Awards.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Poorest are hit the hardest
IN September it was reported that Cornwall Council had failed to collect almost £14m in council tax, even more than in the preceding three years.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Helicopter firm's expansion offers extended service
A HELICOPTER service to the Isles of Scilly has marked a milestone with the addition of new aircraft and services.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Protest calls for Cornwall Council to stop 'upsetting' use of 'bully' bailiffs
A PROTEST will be held outside Lys Kernow/County Hall in Truro this month in a bid to persuade Cornwall Council to stop using private bailiffs to collect council tax debt.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Gallery's joint exhibition celebrates artists' love of colour and form
A NEW exhibition in St Ives celebrates two artists' distinct visions while illustrating their combined love of texture, colour and form.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
A30 to close for final stage of £330m dualling scheme
THE A30 is to be closed for a further 20 nights this month as the £330 million dualling scheme enters its final stage.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Cornwall caught on camera by our talented readers
We receive far more submissions for our regular Big Picture feature in the letters and opinion section than we can accommodate, so today we're taking the opportunity to feature a selection of hitherto unused images which richly deserve their moment in the spotlight.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Increase in awards entries
THE 2025 Cornwall Tourism Awards have now officially closed, with entries up 6.6% on last year.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
What happens when the dollar's not in the middle?
FOR most of our lifetimes global trade has worked like this: if you were selling oil in Brazil or importing fertiliser in India then you priced it in dollars.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Champions Penzance lay a marker by beating Callington
REIGNING Bond Timber Cornwall Premier Champions Penzance lost both games to Callington last season - but laid a marker for 2025 with a 57-run win at Moores Park.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Mum-of-two Lily shares how severe phobia has impacted her family life
A YOUNG mother has opened up about her struggle with a severe vomiting phobia and how it has affected her and her child.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Skate champion Lola kicks off NatWest's baton relay
CORNISH skateboarding champion Lola Tambling fired the starting gun at NatWest's Penzance branch on Thursday for the bank's baton relay to raise money for local charities and community groups.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Tourist accuses private parking firm of 'robbery' over £170 charge notice
A HOLIDAYMAKER has accused a private parking firm of robbing her after debt collectors sent her a bill for £170 over a parking charge notice she says she never received - issued for an overstay of less than 10 minutes.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
College to sell historic building for cash to plug financial defecit
A CASH-STRAPPED further education college is looking to sell off one of its historic listed buildings in a bid to plug its financial deficit.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
West Cornwall's luxury homes star in new Channel 4 property series
Four captivating homes - and one of Cornwall's leading estate agents - feature in the latest season of Britain's Most Expensive Houses, as Gillian Adams reports
3 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Is it worth buying a life insurance policy?
If you're confused about what cover you need or when you should get it, SARA KEENAN speaks to the experts
3 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Cornwall women win Tamar Cup but can't stop Devon progressing
ON a glorious afternoon at Polson Bridge, both sides served up a feast of attacking rugby for the four figure crowd - but it was Cornwall who enjoyed a 31-27 win over Devon.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
The Cornishman
Service for hospice co-founder
A MEMORIAL service to celebrate the life and work of Eddie Farwell, co-founder and retiring CEO of the Children's Hospice South West (CHSW), will take place at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday, June 17.
1 min |