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Through adversity comes opportunity for Cornish farmers
8 hours ago · IN amongst the rugged cliffs carpeted with gorse and heather, the ruins of engine houses and chimneys scatter Cornwall’s Tin Coast — stark relics of a mining industry which once defined the region. Taking the place of their mining forebearers, Cornwall’s agricultural sector and …
Should we ban fireworks? Millions sign petition asking for change
1 day ago · The subject has also been a hot topic locally, one Launceston resident said: “My son hates fireworks because of the noise. When he was very little used to take him with ear defenders, but that didn’t work, and after the carnival we had to rush home before they started, but they happen every year and for various reasons and just meant having to make sure that we made him feel safe when at ...
All parish and town councils told ‘get behind Cornwall-only …
1 day ago · ALL Cornish town and parish councils are being advised to get behind a coordinated response to the government’s bid for a “devolution revolution” to ensure that the “one and only” option for the Duchy is to give more political powers to Cornwall alone and not a broader combined South West region.
Cornwall responds to Budget — mix of criticism, disappointment ...
6 days ago · Among the headlines from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget were £1.3-billion new grant funding for local authority services in 2025/26, including at least £600-million in new grant funding for social care, £233-million additional spending in 2025/26 to prevent homelessness and a 3.2 per cent increase in Core Spending Power for …
Cornwall's dental care in crisis | cornish-times.co.uk
2 days ago · THE significant challenges Cornwall residents face in accessing essential dental care were laid bare in the Dental Crisis Report released on November 1 by Healthwatch Cornwall. Findings show a lack of NHS dental availability, taking a physical and mental toll on individuals. Patients often wait over ...
Cornwall Council worries that upcoming government budget …
Oct 30, 2024 · Cllr David Harris, the deputy leader of Cornwall Council and portfolio holder for resources – who commented this will be the local authority’s most challenging budget yet – said: “None of these measures are by any means desirable – and this is where Government needs to wake up and understand that the demand for essential services like temporary accommodation, adult social care and ...
Paris 2024: Who are this year's Cornish Olympians? - The Cornish …
Morgan is a double world champion in men's rowing. He overcame a tough childhood and early doubts about his potential. He was taken into care and sent to live with his grandparents in Cornwall.
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LISKEARD is arguably the hub of South East Cornwall and news of works from South West Water has caused plenty of heated discussion, and features heavily in this week’s Cornish Times.
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