Jonathan Rowe, Hayle Rugby Club’s treasurer, is jailed for 18 months after stealing £185K for personal gain. Hayle Rugby Club Treasurer Jailed for Stealing Over £185K A rugby club treasurer went to jail. Jonathan Rowe stole over £185,000 and used the money for his family and gambling. Rowe volunteered as treasurer for Hayle Rugby Club…
Council plans to cut recycling centre opening days to save £200,000 annually, sparking fears of increased illegal dumping. Recycling Centres Face Cuts After ‘Ridiculous Decision’ Say Residents Cornwall Council wants save money. They plan to cut £200,000 each year. Nine recycling centers might reduce hours, potentially closing two days per week. People worry this change…
A 14-year-old girl died in Cornwall despite support from mental health services after her father’s death. Teenager Took Own Life After Mental Health Struggle in Cornwall Lily, a young girl, died in Cornwall. She was only 14 when she was found near Looe on February 27, 2024. Lily struggled with mental health issues, and her…
Local shop owners in Truro face disrupted deliveries and reduced customer footfall due to ongoing road closures for gas work. Truro Traders Hurt by Road Closure and Gas Work Disruption Gas work in Truro is upsetting local shop owners. The work is causing a big drop in business. Deliveries are now nearly impossible too. Wales…
Truro’s Boscawen Park will soon have a new leisure hub, boasting sports, events, and recreational facilities. Project is to start mid 2025. Boscawen Park Leisure Hub Deal Agreed, Work to Start Soon Truro plans a new sports place in Boscawen Park. It just got approved, so work might begin this year. The Truro City Council…
Recent Cornish funeral announcements share news and online memorials for those who passed away. They invite tributes and donations. Cornwall Funeral Notices Remembered Loved Ones Lost in Early 2025 Simone Tiddy died peacefully on January 26, 2025. She used to live in St Mawes, but lately lived in Truro. Simone passed away just weeks after…
Cases ranged from driving offenses to theft, harassment, assault, and hate speech. Sentences included jail, community orders, and fines. Hat Thief Among Those Sentenced at Magistrates Courts This Week Magistrates courts handle many cases. They range from minor to very serious offenses. Serious cases move to a Crown Court. If a defendant pleads guilty, sentencing…
A man died at Cornwall Council HQ after police welfare check. Prior contact prompted referral to the IOPC for review. Cornwall Police Refer to Watchdog After Man Dies at Council Offices Police in Devon and Cornwall reported a death at Cornwall Council’s Truro offices. Officers went there on February 11th around 12:20 PM to check…
Twelve bodies discovered in Cornwall over ten weeks raises concern. Police investigate each case, few are suspicious. Cornwall Grapples with Unexplained Deaths Twelve Bodies Found Twelve bodies turned up in Cornwall in ten weeks. This started around December. Most were found on beaches or in the sea. Last weekend, police found a young woman near…
Cornwall Council cuts waste center days to save money amid budget crisis, impacting local services. Cornwall Waste Centers to Cut Opening Days Due to Budget Cornwall Council needs to save £48.7 million. They plan to save £200,000 by changing recycling center hours, with nine centers reducing their operations from seven to five days a week.…