Tragic Accident in Zennor

 With the awful weather in Cornwall over the past few days, a flash flood has swept a car away fording a small river - leaving two people missing and one having died.

The normally idyllic setting succumb to the unique weather conditions over the last few days and St Ives has also seen fairly extensive flooding to homes and businesses.

"Officers refused to rule out he possibility of finding the missing pair alive but accepted that they could have been washed down to Porthglaze Cove and out to sea." - www.thisiscornwall.co.uk

Cornwall voted Britain's No1 UK holiday destination in 2008

Cornwall was voted Britain's No1 UK holiday destination in 2008*

"Cornwall was voted Britain's No1 UK holiday destination in 2008* and it's not hard to see why - stunning coastline, fine beaches, surfing, yachting, golf and award-winning cuisine – no wonder it was named Britain's favourite destination. "

More good publicity and another boost to the local economy....and with a good summer....hopefully it can live up to this award and more people will visit this year upon hearing this!

Check out my post below - with regards to this we - we may have a busy summer!

Air Southwest To London City...

A new Air Southwest route has started between Newquay and London.

London City airport is located in the east of London and is only approximately 15 minutes away from all the London attractions.

It is said to have provided a 'lifeline' in boosting the local economy, as no direct link with London city itself is currently established.

"Time is money for business travellers, especially in the current climate, and this new route is a lifeline for businesses in Devon and Cornwall who want quick and easy access to the heart of the capital," - Tim Jones, from the Devon and Cornwall Business Council

The new route sees an ever increasing Newquay Airport back on form after the difficulties transferring to CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) ownership. It can only mean good things for Cornwall, as an even stronger link is now set up with the capital. Commuting is also now a real possibility and Malcolm Bell, from South West Tourism, added: "These flights create a vast new catchment in central London that will be a valuable addition to inbound tourism to Devon and Cornwall."

Justin Lee Collins 'Racism' Row - A Step Too Far

"But the band refused to take part in the "Westcountry Life" skit, deciding not to appear on the show at all, with lead singer Greg Woods branding Lee Collin's' idea "as racist as telling a joke about an Irishman or a Muslim".

Okay, fair enough, but surely we should be trying to promote as many aspects of Cornish Life on national television as possible?

Can't it be seen that the ridicule only come after such statements are made, and in fact getting overly defensive actually emphasises people's reactions to the Cornish. Everyone understands that it is a stereotype, and through my experience of people generally I would say that when I say I am from Cornwall, they are very impressed, if not jealous!

Not everyone is out to get us...

http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/homepagenews/Cornish-band-refuses-comic-s-racist-TV-skit/article-912759-detail/article.html

Sea search called off for missing man

'THE search has been called off for a man who went missing off the Cornish coast.

A massive rescue operation was launched on Friday evening after two men got into difficulties on cliffs in North Cornwall.

One person was rescued by emergency services halfway down the cliff face at Hawker's Hut at Morwenstow, north of Bude. He was winched to safety by the helicopter crew from RNAS Culdrose.

The search, which included Bude lifeboat crews, the Bude Coastguard team and officers from Devon and Cornwall police, continued for the second man on Friday night and Saturday before it was abandoned yesterday afternoon.

The name of the missing man, who is in his early 20s, is not known at this time.'

http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/homepagenews/Sea-search-called-missing-man/article-895766-detail/article.html

Cornwall Oficially Safest Place to Live in UK!

Cornwall is now officially the safest place to life in the United Kingdom.

Latest figures reveal that there are around 80,000 fewer crimes in Cornwall over the past 12 months.

Police say that 'reducing the fear of crime' is now a priority....BBC News state that respect for community policing is at an all time high.

Is this what you feel? Do you feel safer and do you think that the police in your area are doing a good job?

J

VISIT TO TREVARNO

Just thought I'd post a couple of pictures of my trip to Trevarno today. With the lovely weather we're getting in this part of Cornwall at the moment, it was a good opportunity to get out in the open without too much worry of getting stuck in absolute bedlam because of summer tourist season.

Has anyone else been here? I think its a magical place. I think it's also really important to keep such a 'Cornish' garden alive and available for the public - there is something lovely in the fact that some of its overgrown and much of it free for you to scrabble about...quite enjoyable for kids I would imagine!

Mine Stack near Levant

Here's a picture I took of a mine stack looking down towards Levant. Photoshopped the sky - done a little while ago - first time I used a blue tinted filter!

China clay firm cuts production

'A china clay company is to carry out a series of shutdowns at its plants in Devon and Cornwall because of a fall in demand.'

BBC News

In another set of cuts, Cornwall's China Clay industry sees a 30 day production halt and a cut of 54 workers across the South West due to a decline in demand. Despite this, Imerys is still the world's largest producer of china clay.

China Clay is still used widely for paper whitening amongst many other things. Could a need pick up again? What are the effects of this for Cornwall?

Is Anyone Else Back From University?

Settling in again after university can be quite stressful but for me, ultimately very pleasurable. I love relaxing in Cornwall; taking in the sights and (at the moment) the weather!

I'd love to know in the comment box what your experiences of Cornwall are if you are at University. Do you enjoy coming back? Do you think the Cornish way of life suits you better than at uni? Do you hate coming back because there is nothing to do here?

My passion in life is to raise the profile of Cornwall and enable individuals who choose to stay here to have the same opportunities and freedoms as those who live in or near the home counties or London.

Let me know what you think.

J

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