Cornwall's biggest solar farm is given go-ahead
Campaigners say they're shocked at the decision. James Churchfield has the details. Source link
Hidden Cornwall – The American state that’s a tiny piece of Cornwall
Available for over a yearDid you know about Cornwall's connection with Wisconsin? Redruth is twinned with Mineral Point, the state’s third oldest city, where Cornish miners settled in the 1800s to forge a new life in the lead and zinc mines. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism says they are very proud of their Cornish Heritage. Photo credit: Travel Wisconsin.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link
Concerns over Cornwall being ‘sold off’ after solar farm approved
Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA WireThe development will operate as a solar farm for 30 yearsA Cornwall farmer claims the county is being "sold off" in a bid to hit net zero after plans for a 125,000-panel solar farm were approved. The scheme, near the A30 at Carland Cross, was turned down last year by Cornwall Council, but has since been approved by national inspectors after an appeal by the developers.Campaigner Marie Wills said she tried for years to overturn the…
Work to restore fire damaged cottages in Devon set to start
Work to restore a row of thatched cottages damaged in a fire in Devon is expected to start next spring. The four Grade II listed cottages in Drewsteignton caught fire in March, with 25 crews required to tackle the blaze. The properties, which are owned by the National Trust, are covered in scaffolding and tarpaulin and are being left over the winter to dry out before the restoration begins in 2026. The trust said it hoped to commence…
Will you be a part of Barnstaple’s History?
Available for over a yearDid you know the colour blue has been long associated with Barnstaple? From Brannam’s Pottery to street signs and the newly restored market - the colour is part of the town's heritage. Now, a project, involving the local community, is creating an art installation for Barnstaple Pannier Market. Picture Credit:Getty Images/ Alan BaxterProgramme WebsiteShow less Source link
Man arrested after children approached in Bournemouth park
A man has been arrested on suspicion of breaching a sexual harm prevention order after a report of children being approached in a park.Dorset Police said two children were reportedly offered chocolate by a man who asked them to follow him to a wooded area off Jewell Road, Bournemouth, at about 14:00 BST on Sunday 5 October.Officers said, following enquiries, a 31-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested and has been released on bail.The force's Major Crime Investigation Team…
'Footballer's cherished son' and 'M5 roadworks begin'
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 21 October. Source link
Truro bonfire and firework display cancelled over safety concerns
An annual bonfire and firework display has been cancelled following concerns over traffic congestion and an increasing need to consider how to keep pedestrians and vehicles separate. Truro City Council said the decision for the event due on 6 November was made after a review of its arrangements and checking up-to-date guidance on public events.Council clerk David Rodda said: "We understand this will be disappointing news for many residents and visitors to Truro, but our ability to organise…
Video: Applause in parliament as Japan gets first female prime minister | Newsfeed
NewsFeedThere was applause in Japan’s parliament as members voted in the country’s first woman prime minister, hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi. She replaces Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned after his coalition lost parliamentary elections in July.Published On 21 Oct 202521 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link
Chip-stealing seagulls mural part of mission to transform town
A mural featuring seagull swooping down and pinching chips has been unveiled in a town centre.It is the third and final artwork for a project commissioned to bring "colour and interest' to venues near St James' Street, which are mostly independent.Traders raised £6,500 to bring the creations to the Independent Quarter's walls, with artist Sam Gaden from Aerosol Art being tasked with the designs.He said chip-pinching seagulls was the "perfect" thing to paint on the side of a…
Cat on novelist’s Dorchester statue ‘not Susie’ after complaints
Visible Women/Denise DuttonCritics said the cat in the picture shared by the charity did not resemble SusieCampaigners working to install a statue of a Dorset novelist with a cat at her feet say they have been upset by "unpleasant" comments about the animal's appearance.Visible Women crowdfunded for a life-size bronze of Sylvia Townsend Warner to sit in Dorchester's South Street, with the cat based on a locally famous feline, Susie.But messages about the animal's lack of resemblance to…
Devon brain injury support group passes six-month milestone
A support group for people with brain injuries in East Devon is hoping to expand its numbers after a successful first six months, leaders say.Minds over Matter runs once a month in a pub in Ottery St Mary and is set up to be a social club with cake, music and, most importantly, games.The group was set up to not only be for people with such injuries, but also their family members, carers, and friends and in an…
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