In this week’s Cornish Times, in shops from today (Friday), we lead with reports and dramatic pictures of huge gorse fires near Bolventor on Bodmin Moor this week that needed 80 firefighters to put them out.
We also have tributes and reaction from local people following the tragic death of nine-year-old Frankie Macritchie after a dog attack at a South East Cornwall holiday park – an incident which has shocked the whole country.
We also report that a thumbs-up has been given to the next stage plans to create a £2.4m cycle trail between Liskeard and Looe, and give a glimpse of how the Torpoint Archives are marking their 25th anniversary as a charity.
There is coverage and pictures of those from South East Cornwall who have backed or shown solidarity with the Extinction Rebellion campaign against climate change in the capital this week, as well as the people of Looe celebrating their town being awarded ‘Plastic Free’ status.
We also have a spread of pictures from South East Cornwall MP Sheryll Murray’s wedding to long-term partner and agent Bob Davidson at Westminster Chapel. We also tell the story of a Looe couple who rekindled their love after 40 years apart after one of them emigrated to Australia.
Thousands of pounds have been raised for the Cornwall Air Ambulance by runners taking part in the Looe 10 Miler, and a group of Callington motorists are taking part in this year’s Cape to Cape Challenge to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support in Cornwall.
We have two pages previewing some of Cornwall’s forthcoming agricultural shows, packed motoring and sports sections, some ideas for making the Easter weekend special and our regular columns like Ray Roberts’ Nature Watch, your Letters, TV Choice, Recipe of the Week and Books.
There is all this and more in this week’s Cornish Times, in shops from today (Friday).