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8 hours ago
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Driver in hospital after hedge crash
A man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after the vehicle he was in crashed into a hedge in Cornwall, police have said. Officers were called to the incident at about 12:25 BST on Friday in Trevenna, near Liskeard. According to a force spokesperson, the crash involved a red Land Rover Discovery. They added the driver remained in hospital for treatment. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Anybody who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage has been asked to contact police on 101 or by visiting their website. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon and Cornwall Police
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a day ago
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Power cuts plunge parts of Penzance into darkness
Hundreds of buildings have lost power in a Cornish seaside town following two separate incidents. National Grid said a power outage was reported just before 19:55 BST in several areas of Penzance town centre including Market Jew Street and New Street which left 712 properties without power. The company added a second outage had been reported just after 20:00 which affected 175 properties on streets including Adelaide Street, Leskinnick Terrace and Penare Road. It said engineers were working to restore power supplies and apologised for any inconvenience caused. In an update at about 21:05, National Grid said 548 properties had power restored. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ National Grid
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2 days ago
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Funding boost for Cornish trail extension project
A popular Cornish trail's potential extension has taken a step forward after a funding was secured for part of the project. North Cornwall MP Ben Maguire said a large portion of the £200,000 funding needed for a feasibility study to look into extending the Camel Trail to Camelford had been secured from the government and Cornwall Council. The 18-mile (29km) path used by about 400,000 cyclists and walkers every year currently runs along a disused railway line from Padstow to Wenfordbridge. Maguire said extending the trail felt like a "no-brainer" and the idea has also been welcomed by traders who felt it could boost business in Camelford. He said it was "very early days" as more funding would be needed before the feasibility study could take place. If the project does happen, he said it would be a "brilliant boost for north Cornwall, for Camelford and actually Cornwall as a whole" for a "fantastic multi-use trail that's already a huge success story". More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Kelly Arries, director of Wadebridge-based Bridge Bike Hire, said the trail was a "massive asset" locally and extending it to Camelford would be a great idea. She said: "I think it's really exciting and Camelford has loads to gain from it." Jamie Squire, landlord of The Mason Arms in Camelford, said he was slightly sceptical about where the trail would go in the town, but thought it would help encourage more people to visit. "I think it would bring more people into Camelford because at the minute it's just passing trade," he said. Mark Burnett, Cornwall Councillor for Camelford and Boscastle, said he fully supported the idea. Burnett said: "It makes perfect sense because part of the name Camelford is in the name of the Camel Trail. "Anything that brings footfall and increased tourism into the town using the shops, the cafes, the pubs and other facilities has got to be welcomed in my view." Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ The Camel Trail
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5 days ago
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People walk, skate and run 170 miles to save pub
Villagers have skated, ran and cycled 170 miles (273 km) in a bid to save a Cornish pub. The Save the Stag campaign aims to raise about £500,000 to save The Stag Hunt Inn in Ponsanooth and hosted its first event on Sunday. Members of the group said they wanted to turn the building, which was up for sale, into a community-run pub so it can be kept in the village and managed by locals. The fundraiser - which had a target or 100 miles (161 km) - raised £3,600. Chair Sam Fitch said if they achieved their plans they would need "everyone behind us". "Some people will be able to put in a little, some will be able to put in a lot. "But just like the 100-mile challenge, we hope we'll be able to reach our target and purchase the pub." The fundraiser also included pig racing, live music and a line dancing workshop. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall The group also applied for grant funding - offering people the chance to buy shares. Allison Mcgee-Harrison from the group said: "By buying it [the pub] as a community and sharing it with the community enables us to have different projects for young people and right the way through to knitting circles and things like that, so it is really important." Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Plans to turn pub into flats submitted Fears over expansion plan for village pub Pub in Cornwall named best in England Save the Stag
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23-05-2025
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Jethro's J35 TER number plate sells for £30.5k
The famous J35 TER number plate owned by the late Cornish comedy legend Jethro has sold for £30,500 at auction. The personalised plate was the star of the online auction of his vehicles and agricultural machinery which ended on Thursday night. The comedian, who died in 2021, ran a farm and a contracting business from his base at Lewdown, near Okehampton, Devon. He always used the number plate on his personal vehicle and it was even on the Toyota Land Cruiser that carried his coffin to his funeral at Truro Cathedral in 2022. The viewing day for the dispersal sale of vehicles, farm equipment and other machinery attracted a large number of people but it was the number plate that drew the most interest. Speaking before the sale, Harvey Pile from Stags Auctioneers said: "It is one of those iconic pieces where, to some extent, it's worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it. "It is a cliche thing to say but how do you value a piece of comedic history that in years to come will always be linked to the famous man?" Listen: Remembering Jethro - the man and the legend - on BBC Radio Cornwall Jethro, whose real name was Geoffrey Rowe, was born in St Buryan, Cornwall. His popularity as a comedian grew during the 1980s and he made his first national appearance on the Des O'Connor show in 1990. He later said that performance gave him a national profile and it led to other TV appearances and stage shows across the UK. In 2001, he appeared on the Royal Variety Show and went on to become one of the biggest stars from Cornwall. Jethro had stopped touring in 2020 after more than 50 years on the road - he died in December 2021 at the age of 73 after contracting Covid-19. His funeral at Truro Cathedral in January 2022 was attended by hundreds of people, including fellow comedian and close friend Jim Davidson. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Jethro fans asked to help with statue location Cathedral funeral for Cornish comedian Jethro Cornish comedian Jethro dies aged 73
