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Boston Globe
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Spy writer John le Carré left clues for traveling in Cornwall, England. We followed the trail.
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up A scenic train journey to Cornwall (from $69 as of mid-April; takes about five hours from Paddington Station in London to Penzance, where you can pick up a car rental. Call ahead for a pickup or take a short taxi ride to the car rental location, an Advertisement Next, we make an overnight stop to visit friends in Dorset, home of England's spectacular Advertisement As we continue our drive, the rolling pastures, abundant cows, and beautiful villages let us know we're getting closer to our destination. David Cornwell, better known as John le Carré, in London in 2019. CHARLOTTE HADDEN/NYT When we visited in 2010, we stayed at a B&B near the historic artist enclave of Lamorna Cove. A handwritten letter from Cornwell had been delivered to our room earlier and was sitting on the fireplace mantel. His son, a friend of ours, had alerted him that we were going to be there. Kim unfolded the letter and read it. Then he gave me a look. 'David Cornwell has given us a list of his favorite places here!' The letter contained precious advice from the author: his favorite pubs, restaurants, and scenic walks. It also contained, to our amazement, directions on how to meet him for dinner at his house. We knew Cornwell was not in the habit of inviting random tourists to his home for dinner. But we also knew that the former intelligence officer and author of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and other classic spy thrillers had been a fan of Robert Newton, Kim's father. Robert was a popular actor in the United States and Britain in the 1940s who had grown up in Lamorna Cove. Thus, the special invite — and a chance to experience some of Cornwell's favorite places. Our accommodation this time is Advertisement A letter from David Cornwell describing his favorite spots in Cornwall, taken at The Gurnard's Head Inn. Kim Newton Our cottage overlooks a babbling stream and woodland, where Birch once painted and fished for trout and where Kim's father played as a child. Be warned that walking on the path down to the cottage is not easy for everyone. Other accommodation options in the area include The first place on Cornwell's list is the historic Kim enjoys the sea bass, with lemon glazed fennel, salsify, and dill cream sauce. I choose the vegetarian option, which is salt baked celeriac, broth, Swiss chard, and walnut ketchup with roasted onion. For food on the cheaper end, try The Lamorna Wink's pub sign depicting British actor Robert Newton, the writer's father-in-law, as Long John Silver in "Treasure Island." Kim Newton Over whiskey, we reminisce about our feast back in 2010 with Cornwell. We started with smoked trout and champagne on his terrace overlooking the coast. Spotting a tourist boat passing below, I waved back joyfully to the passengers who waved up to their beloved author. David seemed to be amused by my antics but laughingly asked me not to encourage them. Advertisement Afterward, we went inside his home, once a collection of attached fishing cottages, where he lived with Jane. We talked with the author over the biggest, most beautifully cooked salmon we had ever seen. We had brought him a nice whiskey as a gift, yet discovered after dinner when we retired to his library, that his liquor cabinet contained an extensive whiskey collection. Back in Lamorna Cove village, we stroll over to the local pub, the Blessed by sunny weather on our second day in the area, we walk along a small portion of the We get off the path to view the Merry Maidens, an ancient monument near Lamorna Cove made of 19 standing stones. The stones seem magical and the site yields wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Then we drive to the white sands of Porthcurno Beach to take in the spectacular view of the turquoise waters and wet-suited surfers. The Merry Maidens Stone Circle near Lamorna Cove. Kim Newton That evening, not far from Cornwell's house, we visit the Advertisement Our day ends at the The next morning, we venture to Penzance to visit Afterward, we take a long walk on Marazion Beach, which overlooks The nearby Advertisement For those who like a leisurely stroll combined with shops and galleries, nearby Penzance has both. There are also many gardens to explore, including The Gurnard's Head Inn, one of writer David Cornwell's favorite haunts. Kim Newton The next morning we stop in Mousehole (pronounced 'mowzul'), a picturesque fishing village that's become a foodie paradise in recent years. We have breakfast at one of its trendy restaurants. It's a different experience for us; we still remember Mousehole as an old-fashioned working fishing village. The beautifully presented breakfast is comforting and hearty. On our final night, we stay at Our stay here is the highlight of our visit. We take the bed and breakfast with dinner option and sink into the pub's coziness. An old-fashioned transistor radio is playing in our room on arrival. The bathtubs are large, and the heated towel rack and comfy king bed make this even more welcoming after walking the coastal trail. Wild ponies graze on National Trust land near Gurnard's Head in Cornwall, England. Kim Newton After a hearty English breakfast in a dining room with a close-up view of the chef at work, we walk toward a massive rocky headland, called Gurnard's Head, where we see wild ponies grazing National Trust lands. We walk part of Tinners' Way, a path that Cornwell called his favorite route, past Tregerthen Cottage (where D. H. Lawrence once lived and wrote), past Wicca Farm, and then back down the coast path to Zennor. The path is circular, beginning and ending at This southwest area of Cornwall is wild and beautiful, and sometimes, if you listen, you can hear the ghostly whispers of the artists who lived here long ago. Now there are soft whispers of David Cornwell, too. We can only speculate how Cornwell sustained his creative brilliance. Perhaps it had something to do with the freedom of walking this land — and having a great pint of ale afterward. Our letter gives us clues about the life he led. It's also a map for the region he loved — and something we can all cherish. Writer Cheri Newton and photographer Kim Newton are based in Tucson. Send comments to magazine@
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
City plans to remove old weather-beaten string lights from downtown buildings
The City of Greenville plans to soon remove the old, deteriorating string (Christmas-style) lights that can be seen falling from the tops of multiple downtown buildings. The lights were put up by the city more than a decade ago 'but a clear maintenance plan wasn't put into place,' current Greenville Main Street Manager Madison Cornwell (who wasn't hired until late 2023) explained. 'From being up so long, they have a lot of wear and tear, some of the brackets holding them up have broken and the lights are starting to fall down, because they're made to be up for a few weeks out of a year, not out getting longterm exposure to the elements,' Cornwell added. In an email to owners of downtown businesses this week, Cornwell said that an exact date has not year been decided for the light removal. Until then, she asks that businesses who currently have string lights of their own on display contact her to let her know so she can inform crews which ones not to touch. Her email address is mccornwell@ and her office's phone number is (903) 457-3138.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Hopewell man charged with sexual battery, robbery, four other counts after weekend spree
HOPEWELL – A Hopewell man is in custody charged with six crimes, including sexual battery following a short spree over the weekend, police said. Regenald Cornwell, 21, has been linked to three separate incidents within a span of two hours between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, according to a statement from Hopewell Police. At one of them, in the 200 block of East Broadway, police allege Cornwell forcibly stole a cell phone from someone, around 11:15 p.m. Saturday. About an hour later, around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Cornwell allegedly broke into a residence in that same block, roughed up a victim and stole several personal items, including another cell phone. The phone from the earler incident was recovered at the Broadway residence. Suspect in several Petersburg neighborhood robberies last month is picked up in Missouri Then, about 1:30 a.m., police claim Cornwell got into a building in the 1200 block of City Point Road, sexually assaulted a person he encountered and stole more personal items, including another cell phone. Cornwell has been charged with two counts of grand larceny; and one count each of aggravated malicious wounding, robbery, sexual battery, indecent exposure and preventing the use of 911. In total, he faces six charges − three felonies for the larceny, wounding and robbery; and three misdemeanors for the others. Cornwell is being held without bond at Riverside Regional Jail in Prince George County. In a statement, police chief Greg Taylor praised his officers for working "diligently through the night" right up to Cornwell's arrest. Petersburg considers new short-term rental regulations for safety, tax revenue 'Their dedication and swift action reflect their commitment to protecting our community," Taylor said. "We will continue to pursue all leads to ensure justice is served.' Investigations into the crime spree continue. Anyone with information about any of the incidents is asked to contact Hopewell Police at (804) 541-2284; or anonymously through Crime Solvers at (804) 541-2202 or the P3Tips mobile app. This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Hopewell man arrested for six weekend crimes, including sexual battery
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weekend storm bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain to southern Maine
Feb. 14—A winter storm lasting more than 24 hours this weekend is expected to deliver a sampling of everything to southern Maine: snow, sleet and freezing rain. "It's all one kind of system. It's a long-duration one," said Greg Cornwell, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Gray. The storm will start with snow Saturday evening before switching to freezing rain and sleet Sunday, he said. The forecast is less than clear about when the system will change from snow to freezing rain: "It gets a little muddy if warm air comes in, then sleet and freezing rain," Cornwell said. Everyone from those who have to shovel their driveways to children hoping to enjoy fresh snow on a holiday weekend will be watching how many inches of snow the storm will leave behind, but the weather system is likely to bring more than just fresh powder. "Accumulated sleet is kind of an odd thing to walk on and shovel," Cornwell said. "It's kind of granular and doesn't behave like snow packed down." "We're confident it's going to be an impactful winter storm for the region, but there are still details to be ironed out for snowfall or freezing rain," he added. The National Weather Service forecasts possible snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches Saturday night. Snow is expected to continue into Sunday afternoon, followed by sleet between 2 and 5 p.m., then freezing rain and more sleet. Snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches is possible. The totals are expected to be greater in northern and central Maine. The National Weather Service expects snow to spread across the region Saturday evening, with the potential for 8-12 inches across much of central Maine, including the Augusta and Lewiston areas. Parts of western Maine near Rangeley could see 10-16 inches. As of Friday, forecasters expect the storm in southern Maine to taper off late Sunday night and move north. "Far southern Maine will be out of consistent precipitation by midnight Sunday," Cornwell said. Monday, Presidents Day, is expected to be windy and blustery as the storm exits southern Maine. Unlike previous storms that brought light, fluffy snow easily shoveled out of the way, the coming storm will have more moisture, Cornwell said. This winter is shaping up to be more of a resurgence of normal weather after three years of milder, less snowy seasons. Before a storm Thursday that dropped between 10 and 12 inches of snow, Portland had nearly reached last year's total for the season. After Sunday, southern Maine is likely to be on pace for its snowiest winter since 2017-18, according to a meteorologist at the National Weather Service said. Copy the Story Link
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Inspired NHRA Legend John Force Says He 'Feels Alive Again'
Ron Capps might have spoiled Austin Prock's otherwise-perfect week Saturday, defeating the current NHRA Funny Car champion in the final round of second annual PRO Superstar Shootout at Florida's Bradenton Motorsports Park. But Prock's boss, John Force, was giddy—not for Capps' victory but for his energized cross-country trip from California. It was Force's longest outing since his June 23 accident last season at the Virginia Nationals near Richmond has left him sidelined with what was diagnosed as a traumatic brain injury. But he was on hand for the preseason exhibition to watch Prock top predecessor Robert Hight's official, NHRA-recognized class-best elapsed time by two-thousandths of a second, at 3.791 seconds during qualifying. He was there to cheer on his own substitute, Jack Beckman, who last February was the live-stream analyst at the inaugural PRO Superstar Shootout. And he watched daughter Brittany make what she called "some killer and consistent passes' in testing her Top Fuel dragster, qualify No. 3, and take out Doug Kalitta to declare that her team is "way ahead of ourselves from where we were last season." It all made John Force declare, "To tell you the truth, this is the first time since Richmond I really felt alive again. We didn't win, but I was excited just to be where I need to be, running my teams and supporting Cornwell, PEAK, Monster, and all our other partners. I can't wait to get to Gainesville [for the March 7-9 season-starting Gatornationals]. "My wife, Laurie, told me I needed to get back in the game,' the 157-time winner and 16-time champion said. 'And being here in Bradenton was just good for my heart. Watching everybody work, watching the cars and the teams, and seeing old friends like Capps, it was just special."
