This week we lead with the resolution of the trial of Carl Smythe for the murder of 20-year-old Damien Bendelow in Liskeard in January. Smythe has been found guilty and will serve a life sentence for the crime.

Inside the paper, the drivers who took advantage of a gap in the fence to drive onto a nature reserve to find parking on a busy Sunday in Seaton. And just along the coast in Looe, we hear how local politicians are calling for better police and council resourcing after anti-social behaviour and large amounts of refuse have sparked concerns.

Still with the theme of parking, a cafe owner has brought in a refundable £10 fee so that her genuine customers stand a chance of getting a space at the popular seafront location.

In Saltash, views are being sought on a major refurbishment plan for the library building, and in rural areas of the county, two new schemes should bring a better connection to homes and businesses suffering from laggy internet.

There’s news from the village of St Ive, the birthplace of human rights campaigner Emily Hobhouse, where a museum in her honour has gained planning permission and is set to become an important attraction for the district.

Our eight-page Open for Business section has lots to browse this week, with news of a new Co-op store in the Tamar Valley, information on the latest schemes to help businesses, and lots of useful articles on topics from gardening inspiration, to property, antiques, motoring, and tips to help you save money.

In Farming this week we have a report from the Rural Business School’s week-long series of webinars on the future of the rural economy. There is a huge amount of optimism about the South West’s ability to forge a green, sustainable and thriving future in agri-food – especially if the regions are given autonomy to decide what works best for them, report the event’s organisers. There’s also news from a brewery celebrating the barley harvest, and an annual update from NFU Mutual on rural crime trends.

As ever our Sports section is a treat to read for fans. Heartfelt tributes have been expressed to former Saltash United manager Colin Phillips, who will be missed not only by the club but by the wider footballing community, and Kevin Marriott speaks to friends and colleagues about their memories of a man very much respected in local football.

Editor Nigel Walrond chats to Mackenzie Brown about his return to managing Millbrook FC, and there’s a report on the club’s sun-soaked and successful friendly against Saltash United. We hear how Middlesborough will be training at Lux Park later this month as manager Neil Warnock brings his side back to his home territory. There’s cricket, with full league results and fixtures and a report from Calllington’s match against Werrington, and in running, news of how the Tamar Trotters have been making the most of the lockdown period.

We take a look at the women’s football friendlies that have taken place, speak to Dave Leonard about his shock decision to step down from managing Plymout Argyle Ladies, and give the lowdown on the latest golf – including a hole-in-one for a 14 year old player at St Mellion.

With all this there’s also Nature Watch with Ray Roberts, the Puzzle Page, readers’ letters and more to read in your latest edition of the Cornish Times, out in the shops today!