51+ min ago   (448+ words) Bude & Stratton Post It was asked to make a decision on the planning application relating to the refurbishment for the former Rectory PLANNING permission for the refurbishment of Manor Offices in Holsworthy has been granted approval by Torridge District Council....

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (458+ words) Bude & Stratton Post The controversial bid to avoid paying towards health and education infrastructure has been withdrawn amid a chorus of condemnation A CONTROVERSIAL bid by a developer to avoid paying nearly £350,000 in infrastructure contributions to health and education infrastructure…...

3+ day, 26+ min ago   (518+ words) Bude & Stratton Post Mr Retter was hit by a car when out jogging - a week after getting married. A FUNDRAISER launched to support a ‘generous’ man from Okehampton who was seriously injured after a road traffic collision has already passed…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (509+ words) A CORNISH councillor has demanded a full investigation into the response to traffic chaos which brought Saltash to a standstill after an HGV broke down on the Tamar Bridge. Cllr Keith Johnson, who represents Saltash Tamar ward, has written to…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (255+ words) A different version of the plans had been approved in 2025 PLANS for the extension of Launceston Leisure Centre for a new roof to create two storeys that will incorporate space for an extension to the gym and fitness classes is…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (191+ words) IT may not surprise many that, surprisingly often, cases pop into my inbox about one tradesman or another that has either quoted and been paid for a job that they have failed to complete, or that they have completed some…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (309+ words) LAUNCESTON’S fire department has said that without more volunteers, maintaining 24/7 fire cover for the town could become increasingly difficult. The town’s fire station has issued an urgent call for on-call firefighters, saying that they are ‘desperate for cover.’ The station…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (594+ words) Two Launceston businesses owners have shared the touching story of how they overcame the worst to find a new home and build a successful local business TWO Launceston business owners have shared their journey in overcoming homophobia, arranged marriage, and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (324+ words) Holsworthy's summer HAF programme, run by LJD Coaching at Holsworthy Primary School, receives commendation from the town’s mayor. A SUMMER scheme which provides a holiday programme of activities to youngsters in Holsworthy has been praised by the town’s mayor. The…...

3+ week, 16+ hour ago   (550+ words) Plans submitted to Cornwall Council propose converting a derelict former Methodist chapel into a dwelling, marking a new lease of life after two decades. However, a covenant prevents its new lease of life being in the form of a brewery…...