PLANS to build a holiday haven for children with life-limiting illnesses have been scaled down so construction work can start sooner.

Looe-based charity Ellie's Haven was looking to raise £1.6m to build the facility that would offer relief to families and their children, but has now cut that target by more than half.

A design has now been created that will cost around £700,000 to be more 'in-keeping' with the current economic climate.

Read more in this week's Cornish Times.