South East Cornwall

Crash claims life of popular town crier

Liskeard town crier Frank Beer, photographed in 2006 opening the St Matthew's Fair.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

LISKEARD'S mayor has paid tribute to town crier Frank Beer who died in a car crash on the A30 last Wednesday.

Cllr Tony Powell said Mr Beer was widely respected in the town for his work.

He said: "Frank was a much loved and respected figure in the town, whose...

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Holding the Fort for Mr Winner...

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

POPULAR wedding venue Polhawn Fort, near Rame Head will feature in the final hour-long episode of Michael Winner's Dining Stars on ITV1. The...

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Lorna and Bussell on top form at Crufts

Lorna England with Best Puppy Japanese Chin, Bussell on day three of DFS Crufts 2010 at the Birmingham NEC. Picture: onEdition

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

A LISKEARD woman and Bussell, the 11-month Japanese Chin, were top dogs at DFS Crufts less than 48 hours after suffering a dramatic car crash. Bussell...

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Wraps come off plans for new Callington play space

An illustration by landscape architect Mike Westley of what part of the redeveloped park on Saltash Road could look like.

Monday, March 15, 2010

A MASTER PLAN for the £120,000 redevelopment of a Callington play area has been unveiled. Created by landscape architect Mike Westley, the plan...

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Mother Coline all set for a £10,000 sky dive

Monday, March 15, 2010

THE MOTHER of a Torpoint soldier, killed by a roadside bomb on Remembrance Sunday, is aiming to raise £10,000 for a services charity. Rifleman...

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Meals group dines out on job well done

Everyone involved in the Pelynt meals-on-wheels service get together to mark the end of the scheme.

Monday, March 15, 2010

DOZENS of people gathered at Pelynt last week to mark the end of the village's meals-on-wheels service. A celebration meal was organised in the Dagger...

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Students prove they're the business

Students from Torpoint College host Shake, Rattle and Role. Pupils John Rogers, aged 15, Sarah Wilson, 14, Bethany Redding, 15, Flora Tye, 15, Carly Ryan age 14. At the front left to right: David Glover (ShelterBox), Peter Fordham (Water Aid), Janet Jenkins (Transplant Sport UK) and Jan Young (Marjon). 1003sh01303Torcollege

Monday, March 15, 2010

TORPOINT Community College pupils put on their business hats last week as part of a social enterprise event. Year 10 students stepped into the role of...

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Looe through to Junior Cup final

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Looe Town 2, Lanreath 0LOOE Town are through to the Westinsure Cornwall Junior Cup final after beating east Cornwall rivals Lanreath in the...

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Under-strength Torpoint too strong for Blues

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Liskeard Athletic 0, Torpoint Athletic 2WITH Saturday’s trip to Carlsberg SW Peninsula League leaders Buckland awaiting them, Liskeard...

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Hundreds evacuated in 'major incident'

The result of the fire in Liskeard which caused more than 200 people to be evacuated from their homes on Monday evening. 1003sh00503Fire, 02/03/2010.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

HUNDREDS of people in Liskeard were evacuated from their homes on Monday night as a blaze tore through a commercial garage in what police described as...

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