IN this week’s Cornish Times, in shops from today (Friday) we lead with the news that a generous couple in Lostwithiel are allowing a temporary road to be created through the garden of their house.
The route allows their neighbours, who have been cut off by a landslip, to drive to and from the outside world. We explain how much work is involved as a result of the slip with words and pictures.
In other news, we report that commercial land at Liskeard’s former Cattle Market site is being actively marketed for sale, while in Polbathic outline planning permission has been granted for 19 homes on a historic former foundry site that archaeologists are very interested in.
The South East Cornwall Conservative Association has given its backing for Sheryll Murray to stand once again as the area’s MP – and of course we have her regular Westminster column, as well as an In my view piece from Rich Clark of the South East Cornwall Labour Party, who disagrees with her vision for a post-Brexit Britain.
Around 150 local people gathered on a beach on the Rame Peninsula to mark World Climate Action Day and to demonstrate their commitment to support measures to tackle climate change, and we report the concerning news that the impact of plastic waste on wildlife in England and Wales has reached an all-time high. Our Homes and Gardens section also explains how gardeners young and old can help the environment by reusing bottles and pots.
Also very concerning is that a quarter of the Cornish population is reportedly inactive, impacting on their health and the county’s death rates.
Meanwhile members of the public had to help free an ambulance after it got stuck between new width restriction bollards designed to protect an ancient bridge from damage. The incident has raised a number of emergency concerns.
We have lots of pictures of young people who are starring in a musical production about teenagers, and following the snow and ice dramas of a week ago we have some of your pictures of the wintry scenes around the area, as well as stories of Good Samaritans who came to the aid of those who found themselves stranded by the sudden freezing deluge.
Meanwhile photographer Ray Roberts sat out the snow at home – but he captured an extraordinary array of birdlife visiting his garden feeding station in the process. We have his lovely photos.
We also have words and pictures from a rail enthusiast photographer after a locomotive-hauled excursion from Bristol made history on the Looe line – find out how.
We have two pages on farming and equestrian matters, three special pages showing how disabled people and their families can benefit from the Motability car scheme.
We also have our usual recipe of the week, TV choice and books columns, plus eight pages of sport.
There is all this and more in this week’s Cornish Times, in shops from today (Friday)