0 Post a comment Wednesday, 23 January 2019 - Feature by Rosie Cripps - Reporter [email protected] WALKING is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise for both physical and mental health — and now the Post is collaborating with the team behind the popular walking app, iWalk Cornwall, to provide you with the best walks in the county. There is clear evidence that walking is one of the most beneficial forms of activity in terms of keeping a good physical and mental health — but where can you go locally that involves beautiful scenery, peace and quiet, and provides a bit of a challenge for all abilities? The Post is teaming up with iWalk Cornwall to provide readers with local walks in and around Cornwall each month. From coastal to woodland routes, these walks are right on our doorstep! iWalk Cornwall is a venture run by brothers John and Dave Alden. They have uncovered some of the most remote, beautiful and uncommon Cornish walking routes, perfect for … [Read more...] about The Post teams up with iWalk Cornwall to showcase the county’s best walks
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Traffic and roads updates as more ice, snow and hail hit Devon and Cornwall
Drivers are being urged to use caution on Wednesday morning as a weather warning for ice, snow, hail and sleet for the whole of Devon and part of Cornwall remain in place. A yellow weather warning from the Met Office reporting icy roads and sudden wintry showers is in force until 11am. Accidents are already being reports on roads on Wednesday morning as drivers encounter winter weather. Tuesday saw heavy snow fall across Dartmoor resulting in a school closure and advice being issued by the National Park Authority. Sudden hail storms are adding to difficult driving conditions where treated roads have refrozen. We'll bring you live updates through the day. 07:01 A386 reopens 06:53 Road blocked after ice crash 06:52 Ice warning remains in place … [Read more...] about Traffic and roads updates as more ice, snow and hail hit Devon and Cornwall
A pair of men are going around Devon and Cornwall with fake money
Police are asking proprietors to be aware of counterfeit £50 Scottish notes being circulated in the Devon and Cornwall area. Both men as described as being aged 25-30, having ginger hair, a slight Scottish or Irish accent and have a muscular build. One man is described as wearing a silver/grey jumper and dark hat, the second man wore a black jumper and black trousers. The police are urging people to be aware and advise their staff accordingly, as well we reporting all incidents of this nature by dialling 999 if the offenders are still in the area. Devon and Cornwall Police say: Check all notes you are given as change, in the presence of the retailer, before you leave the checkout and request they exchange any that you believe to be counterfeit. Manual checks can quickly and easily be made using the security features on bank notes. Don’t rely on checking just one security feature, but check a few such as: The feel of the paper and the raised print on "Bank of … [Read more...] about A pair of men are going around Devon and Cornwall with fake money
Stadium for Cornwall: Work could begin in spring 2019
22 Jan From the section Rugby Union Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46965112 Read more about sharing. Cornish Pirates chairman Dicky Evans says work on the planned new Stadium for Cornwall could start in the spring.It would be home to the Pirates and Truro City FC, but construction has yet to start despite planning permission being granted in July 2015.The project is awaiting £3m of central government money, which will match the contribution from Cornwall Council.Evans says the government funding will "probably be April or May", with work to begin soon after.He visited the Houses of Parliament last week for a meeting with local MP Derek Thomas and is confident the funding will be announced in the Treasury's spring statement."We're almost there," said Evans, who expects the stadium to be … [Read more...] about Stadium for Cornwall: Work could begin in spring 2019
New ice and snow warning issued for Devon, Cornwall and Plymouth
A fresh ice and snow warning has been issued by the Met Office with a warning to expect icy roads and paths and possible snow settling across the region. A yellow warning for ice and snow on Monday night into Tuesday morning ends at 12pm today - and will be replaced by a second yellow alert from 4pm this afternoon - in time for rush hour. The alert covers much of Devon, Plymouth and some of Cornwall and lasts until 11am on Wednesday morning. The Met Office warning reads: "Ice will form in places later on Tuesday afternoon and overnight into Wednesday, especially where wintry showers leave surfaces wet. "Further hail, sleet and snow showers are also likely at times. Accumulations of several centimetres are likely above 200 metres, mainly across western Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and northwest England. A small amount of settling snow (1 cm or less) is also possible at lower levels in a few places." Heavy snow fell on Dartmoor and Exmoor on Tuesday morning with more forecast … [Read more...] about New ice and snow warning issued for Devon, Cornwall and Plymouth