The Cornish Times

Our reporters at the Cornish and Devon Post office on Southgate Street in Launceston have been busy getting into the Christmas spirit today by decorating the tree! 🎄

Surfers Against Sewage protest in response to water quality report. Downderry and Seaton regional representative, Marcus Kern, has been out and about in Plymouth today talking to local residents and visitors about the report. Click the link below to watch the video and find out more! https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/surfers-against-sewage-protest-in-response-to-water-quality-report-651137

Sewage discharges causing local residents concern

We spoke to a number of local residents about sewage pollution in South East Cornwall including environmental film maker, Bryony Stokes, from Calstock 🌊 Missed it? Click here to find out more: https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/video-local-residents-have-their-say-about-sewage-discharges-in-south-east-cornwall-648933

We are here at the Liskeard Show today 🐄 Join us as we watch the mixed dog racing in the main ring 🐕

We are live in Bodmin for the moment the funeral convoy in honour of Mike Allen arrives at St Petrocs Church for the celebration of his life.

Pride and Kernow flags are being flown today!

The Cornwall Pride Bus is currently in Liskeard! Keep up with today’s tour here: https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/cornwall-pride-bus-goes-on-tour-around-the-county-updates-597401

Liskeard Service Hub discussed

A drop in meeting was held this morning in Liskeard’s Public Hall to give members of the public an opportunity to find out more about the proposed new Cornwall Council Service Hub and to ask any questions about the projects. The three-storey Service Hub, which could be located in the Cattle Market car park, would house the local authority’s Registrars, Adult Education, Adult Day Services, Family Hub, Safe and Well, and the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), replacing some existing Cornwall Council-owned properties in Liskeard. Following the proposed plans there has been concern from local people over the potential loss of parking spaces in town. The council however have assured that they are looking to maintain parking across the site with all of the different projects (Rosedean Surgery, Work Shed and Integrated Services Hub) coming forward. To have your say or find out more visit: https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/liskeard-service-hub?tool=survey_tool&fbclid=IwAR1GJBu9hm8ihMQ8PrR7Z7LmoC7suqu-9_WMnZGcy8VtDWy2tdODMJl-fnM The Cornish Times attended the meeting to find out more from various people who are involved in the project. Read the full report in next week’s paper (January 18). Click here to visit our website: https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/liskeard-residents-given-opportunity-to-view-and-discuss-service-hub-plans-588596

Protecting the Earth by planting trees in Liskeard

Our reporter took a stroll down to the hidden gem of High Wood last week to speak to Phil Sturgeon, Chair of Protect Earth. Phil and his team have been lopping down young conifers as part of a regenerative process to help bring the lifeless woodland back to a blooming and budding temperate rainforest. Visit our website to find out more: https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/protecting-the-earth-by-planting-trees-in-liskeard-582515 #climateaction #rewilding #reforestation

Samba Kernow performing at Fowey Christmas market this afternoon 🎄 #fowey #gettingreadyforchristmas

Have you had flooding in your area? This video is of flooding in St Cleer. Send us your photos to [email protected] #staysafe https://tindle-web-prod.brightsites.co.uk/preview/42fbe06d539e8a2610bbcb7d7d536d9d?domain=cornish-times.co.uk

Liskeard and Callington crews attend fire at Launceston’s Recycling Centre

There were dramatic scenes last night when a large industrial fire broke out at Launceston’s SUEZ Recycling Centre on Pennygillam Insustrial Estate when. Pumps from Launceston, Callington, Liskeard, St Austell, Tavistock, Holsworthy and Helston attended this incident. Check our website for more updates.

Join us at Port Eliot Steam Fair!

There are some really beautiful steam engines on show at this weekend’s Port Eliot Steam Fair 🚂 The rain hasn’t dampened anyone’s spirits and there is plenty to see and do! Share your Fair pictures with us below or email [email protected]

The annual Pelynt Scarecrow Service was held on Pelynt Village Green last Sunday afternoon. A number of scarecrows turned up who will hopefully brighten up the village over the summer months. A really special entry was the theme of the Gruffalo`s.

Join us at Boconnoc House in Lostwithiel for the Royal garden party, part of the 70th anniversary celebration tour taking place this week!

Join us at Boconnoc House in Lostwithiel for the Royal garden party, part of the 70th anniversary celebration tour taking place this week!

Join us at Boconnoc House in Lostwithiel for the Royal garden party, part of the 70th anniversary celebration tour taking place this week!

Check out Liskeard's very own bagpipe player!

Liskeard town centre was serenaded by it's very own bagpipe player this morning playing some fantastic music! 🎼

✨COMPETITION WINNERS✨

We were inundated with entries to our special competition for a meal for two worth more than £125 at the fabulous Sardine Factory, in Looe! 🐟🥂 Congratulations to Leighton and Vivienne Daniel of Trebursye — we hope you have a lovely meal!

Liskeard Community Fire Station complete 24 hour dance marathon!

Congratulations to the team at Liskeard Community Fire Station for completing their 24 hour dance marathon at the weekend! Here is team captain Graham ‘Smudge’ Smith talking about the event in aid of #movember. Find out more- cornish-times.co.uk/article.cfm?id=130723&headline=Liskeard-community-fire-station-complete-24-hour-dance-marathon-for-Movemeber§ionIs=news&searchyear=2021