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Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Gas upgrade project with multiple traffic lights will last until past Christmas
Work due to start to upgrade part of the gas network in Penryn will last until past Christmas. The works in the Kernick Road area of the town start on July 28. Wales and West say the work is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations. Barring any engineering difficulties, the project will finish by the end of December. As part of the works, the gas emergency and pipeline service has liaised with Cornwall Council, and it has been agreed that traffic management will be in place throughout. This will include multi-way traffic lights in the area, and motorists are advised to allow appropriate travel time. Read more Travellers parked on Falmouth playing fields refuse to say when they're leaving 'Dead' beaver found on Cornwall beach in unusual position Biker dies in collision despite best efforts of public and paramedics to save him Wales & West Utilities Natalie Raphael is managing this work and said: 'While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across the wider Penryn area. "Whether it's heating your home, making the family dinner or having a hot bath, we understand how important it is for your gas supply to be safe and reliable and there when you need it. 'We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it is essential to make sure we keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses in the area, and to make sure the gas network is fit for the future. We'll have a team of gas engineers on site throughout the project to make sure our work is completed as safely and as quickly as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum.' Our Customer Service Team is ready to take your call if you have any questions about our work. You can contact them on freephone 0800 912 2999. Alternatively, you can contact Wales and West on X, formerly Twitter @WWUtilities or
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Cornwall's 'inspirational women' in art exhibition
Dame Barbara Hepworth, Dame Daphne du Maurier, Dawn French and Olympic rowing champion Helen Glover are among the names added to a list celebrating inspirational women from Cornwall. Art Centre Penryn said the trio would be among 50 who will feature on a collection of ceramic plates highlighting their achievements. It follows a call for suggestions in 2024 that led to more than 200 nominations, said bosses. Organisers said the list included well-known names as well as unsung heroes representing a cross-section of the community. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Also on the list is world para surfing champion Charlotte Banfield, the UK's first professor of human sexuality, Tamsin Wilton, and headmistress turned suffragette Annie Williams. Dina Holder, from The Women's Centre Cornwall, and Joyte Brown, co-founder of Black Voices Cornwall, were also included. An advisory panel made up of charity representatives helped decide the list, said the art centre. Katie Bunnell, the ceramic artist who led the Women of Cornwall project, said: "Selecting 50 women from the 234 has been an incredibly challenging task. "The different perspectives of the advisory group were immensely helpful, enabling us to create what we hope is a broad and inspirational group." Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ 'Amazing' Cornish women in frame at new exhibition Call to nominate women to be featured in art display Art Centre Penryn
BBC News
12-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Inspirational Cornish women picked for art exhibition
Dame Barbara Hepworth, Dame Daphne du Maurier, Dawn French and Olympic rowing champion Helen Glover are among the names added to a list celebrating inspirational women from Centre Penryn said the trio would be among 50 who will feature on a collection of ceramic plates highlighting their follows a call for suggestions in 2024 that led to more than 200 nominations, said said the list included well-known names as well as unsung heroes representing a cross-section of the community. Also on the list is world para surfing champion Charlotte Banfield, the UK's first professor of human sexuality, Tamsin Wilton, and headmistress turned suffragette Annie Holder, from The Women's Centre Cornwall, and Joyte Brown, co-founder of Black Voices Cornwall, were also advisory panel made up of charity representatives helped decide the list, said the art Bunnell, the ceramic artist who led the Women of Cornwall project, said: "Selecting 50 women from the 234 has been an incredibly challenging task. "The different perspectives of the advisory group were immensely helpful, enabling us to create what we hope is a broad and inspirational group."
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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Woman critically injured after Penryn collision
A woman in her 80s is in a critical condition after a crash in Penryn. Devon and Cornwall Police said the pedestrian was seriously injured after a collision with what was reported to be an electric motorbike on West Street, at about 18:50 BST on Saturday. The force said a 23-year-old man from Falmouth, a 24-year-old man from Penryn and a 16-year-old boy also from Penryn have been arrested in connection with the incident. Police have appealed to the public for witnesses and information. Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon and Cornwall Police
BBC News
22-06-2025
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Elderly Penryn woman critically injured after e-bike hit and run
A woman in her 80s is in a critical condition after a hit and and Cornwall Police said the woman had been seriously injured when she had been hit by what they believe to be an electric motorbike in West Street, collision took place at about 18:50 BST on Saturday, they force has appealed for witnesses who may be able to help officers identify the motorbike rider to come forward.
