Staff at The Cornish Times are working hard from home to bring you your local weekly paper with the news, pictures, advice and information you look forward to reading.
You’ll find the latest edition in the shops from this afternoon.
This week we lead on a story that’s been on every parent’s mind: schools in South East Cornwall which have already been open for vulnerable and key worker children are preparing to open up classrooms to teach more year groups from June 1. As Liskeard’s headteacher describes the measures his school is putting in place to keep everyone safe, some parents of exam age students have said they won’t let their children return to class.
Inside the paper we hear from two local families bringing entertainment to friends, family and the public via the internet: there’s the talented Zalicks with their live band, and Anthony Butler and his daughter in Downderry, who have recreated a popular ’Ocean Day’ involving many local marine organisations, all online.
Another important event which raises thousands of pounds each year for charity is the Relay for Life in Liskeard. Organisers were determined that the relay would not be cancelled entirely – and while teams will be walking laps ’lockdown style’ in their gardens, the committee has planned a whole host of ways for supporters to get involved. We’ll be telling you more on the Cornish Times website too over the next couple of days.
We have a whole page of reader letters this week as you get in touch with us on issues such as PPE in care homes and the tolls on the Tamar Bridge.
Meanwhile, we hear how residents in Looe are responding to ideas on how to keep the town centre streets safe when more visitors arrive.
In the farming pages there’s news on a new British Wool depot in Launceston, and we take a close look at fishing in South East Cornwall, where fishermen and suppliers are encouraging everyone to try some of the delicious, good value locally caught species that are coming off the boats this week.
Our quality sports special has an in-depth piece on Saltash Rugby Football Club, as club press officer Rod Davies takes a look back over 50 seasons with the Ashes. We hear about St Cleer FC’s triumphant resurgence, and on the back page this week, editor Nigel Walrond speaks to Callington FC manager Sam Borthwick about the addition of a new head coach at Marshfield Parc and the past season.
There’s also useful information on local traders in our Open for Business section, and highlights such as Nature Watch with Ray Roberts and the recipe column to try.
Look for your Cornish Times – out in the shops today!