Cornwall sees a drop in affordable homes, sparking criticism. A local politician blames the current government for poor performance. Affordable Housing Delivery in Cornwall Faces Strong Criticism Cornwall’s housing situation is a big topic. A local politician criticized housing progress. Cornwall now ranks seventh for affordable homes; they used to be much higher, in the…
Toxic Hemlock Water Dropwort washed ashore. Watch out for “dead man’s fingers” on Saltram, especially if you have pets. Poisonous Plant Found on Saltram Beach: “Dog Killer” Hemlock Spotted Hey, something’s up with toxic plants. Hemlock roots washed up on Saltram beach. A woman found the roots near The Ride. It happened on Sunday afternoon.…
Two dogs died in Newquay after suspected poisoning, sparking safety concerns among dog walkers. The cause remains unknown. Dog Death Mystery Deepens in Newquay, Cornwall After Suspected Poisoning The Environment Agency checked Cornwall’s coast. They are not investigating dog deaths there. They received no pollution reports from the public. Recently, dogs died in Newquay. This…
A major barn fire in Cornwall prompts road closures and warnings for residents to shut windows due to thick smoke. Large Barn Fire Engulfs Cornwall Prompting Safety Warnings for Residents Hey, a huge barn fire happened today in Cornwall. It was in St Newlyn East, at a farm. The pictures show thick smoke rising into…
Government inspector overturns council’s refusal for 50 new houses on greenbelt land near St Austell, sparking local outrage. Inspector Approves Homes Plan on Greenbelt, Locals Call It A Sad Day A plan for 50 new houses near St Austell caused upset. Officials had blocked it, but a government inspector then allowed it. People called it…
A body was found during the search for Colette Marshall, missing from Cornwall. Identification is pending. Body Discovered Near Sewage Outlet in Search for Missing UK Woman Hey, there’s some sad news I want to share. They found Colette Marshall’s body over the weekend. She was a woman missing from Cornwall, UK. Colette, age 44,…
Firefighters respond to a large barn fire in St Newlyn East, Cornwall, impacting the A30 and local roads. Large Barn Engulfed in Flames Near A30 Cornwall; Firefighters Respond A big barn fire happened this morning in Cornwall. It was at a farm in St Newlyn East. Firefighters got the call around 7:15 AM on Monday,…
Shops are closing in St Austell, Cornwall. Locals fear the town is declining due to vacant spaces left. St Austell Faces Fears as Shop Closures Lead to Town Center Decline New Look might close one Cornwall store. They said some stores may close when leases end. This affects at least one of their three Cornwall…
Crime rates across Devon are detailed, showing areas with highest and lowest crime per resident. National trends also show increases. Devon Crime Map Reveals Most Dangerous and Safest Towns to Reside in A crime map shows Devon’s most dangerous spots. Police in England and Wales noted many crimes. They recorded over five million non-fraud crimes…
Remembering those who passed including Patrick Quinn of Exeter. Notices remember lives and offer tribute details. Devon Funeral Notices Remembering Loved Ones Lost in Exeter and Beyond Patrick Quinn from Exeter has died. His family says he will be missed. These notices are a local tradition. Over 90 are in this week’s news about deaths.…