The Cornish Echo

14/11/2022

Long delays could have "devastating" consequences for those in need of treatment

14/11/2022

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11/11/2022

Dr James Gagg, South West regional chair for The Royal College of Emergency Medicine said that a "clot-busting" medicine can be used to treat some stroke victims - but it has to be given within four and a half hours. Ambulance waiting times for strokes in Cornwall are 2 hours 58 minutes.

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Long delays could have "devastating" consequences for those in need of treatment

10/11/2022

Ambulance response times in Cornwall for victims of strokes and heart attacks are almost ten times longer than national targets. Read our investigation here.

Long delays could have "devastating" consequences for those in need of treatment

25/10/2022

Still standing? Read about Cornwall's threatened ancient sites and the people at Historic England, Penwith Landscape Partnership, Cornish Archaeology, Federation of 'Old Cornwall' Societies, Newquay Museum and C.A.S.P.N. (Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network) who are trying to save them.

The story of a "menhir" for sale on eBay, confused arsonists and the people saving Cornwall's prehistoric monuments

21/10/2022

A standing stone for sale on eBay, confused arsonists and the people saving Cornwall’s prehistoric monuments.

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Thanks to our contributors Federation of 'Old Cornwall' Societies, Historic England, Penwith Landscape Partnership, Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network, Association for Cornish Heritage and Anna Chorlton.

The story of a "menhir" for sale on eBay, confused arsonists and the people saving Cornwall's prehistoric monuments

18/10/2022

“There’s so much hidden homelessness in Cornwall. And it’s getting worse with the cost of living and the housing market as it is"

In our latest story, we look at new data that shows how local housing allowance rates fall short for most two-bed rental properties in the region.

New data shows that local housing allowance rates fall short for most two-bed rental properties in the region

16/10/2022

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10/10/2022

"One of the worst cases was in the summer where two people who had recently been in hospital with heart attacks and cancer. They’d got evicted from their rented accommodation, because their housing benefit wasn’t enough," says Chris Wallis, food bank coordinator for St Ives Foodbank.

Local housing allowance rates aren't enough for many people who rent privately in Cornwall.

We take a closer look at why prices are so high and what can be done to support those who are already struggling during the cost of living crisis.

Read more below.

Thanks to our contributors Harbour Housing, St Ives Food Bank, Colin Martin: Cornwall Councillor for Lostwithiel, and data from Bureau Local.

New data shows that local housing allowance rates fall short for most two-bed rental properties in the region

08/10/2022

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