The number of people convicted for cannabis possession by Devon and Cornwall Police has significantly reduced since 2012, as calls for legalisation grow louder. In 2012, 342 people were found guilty of cannabis possession in court, according to figures from the Ministry of Justice. However, by 2017 this number had dropped by 59%, to 142. Niamh Eastwood, executive director of drug legislation charity Release, said this was due a decline in stop and search across England and Wales. "The fall in the number of prosecutions for drug possession offences, and in particular cannabis possession, has largely been a result of the significant decrease in the use of stop and search." Of those successfully prosecuted by Devon and Cornwall Police, 103 were given a fine or discharge, while three received prison sentences. Cannabis possession charges made up 22% of the total drugs possession offences Devon and Cornwall Police achieved in court. Cannabis is the most commonly used drug in the UK. "This … [Read more...] about Cannabis convictions drop 59 per cent in Devon and Cornwall
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Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall congratulates fundraising group on its achievements
0 Post a comment Wednesday, 27 June 2018 - Local People by The Post @twitter.com/ThePostSeries [email protected] TO celebrate the 40th anniversary of their formation, the Camelford Committee of Cancer Research UK held a complimentary cream tea at Bowood Park Golf Club. They also received a plaque from Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall Col Edward Bolitho to celebrate their anniversary and for raising more than £350,000 for Cancer Research UK, which was accepted by Sally Moore who thanked everyone for their support and generosity over the years.On behalf of the chairman Pam Boundy and members of the committee, honorary secretary Madge Walkey welcomed Col Bolitho, the regional manager for the South West of Cancer Research UK Sam Williams and area manager Sophie Barber.MP for North Cornwall Scott Mann was unable to attend due to a debate in the House of Commons on the EU withdrawal bill, but sent a letter thanking everyone for their work over so many years.Madge also … [Read more...] about Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall congratulates fundraising group on its achievements
Why Cornwall and Devon’s high street traders are suffering
It’s been a tough year on the westcountry’s high street. The rise of online shopping with retail giant Amazon leading the charge, combined with an influx of new out-of-town retail parks, has made trading on high streets in Cornwall and Devon a continuing battle. The year has seen a flurry of big brand names disappear or slash the number of their stores across the nation. Our region has not escaped such cuts. According to the British Independent Retailers Association, 316 independent shops closed in the South West and more than 2,500 around the country. In the South West there has been a small rise in the number of empty shops over the past 12 months but a slight drop over the past three years. Cornwall On the other hand, new stores have opened or relocated to new premises, as is the case of Lidl in Penzance and Mothercare in Truro, which has left its city centre premises for a new location near Cornwall’s main hospital at Treliske, in the former Brantano shoe shop. … [Read more...] about Why Cornwall and Devon’s high street traders are suffering
On this day in 1497: Cornwall’s valiant rebels are hanged, drawn and quartered by the King
In January 1497, King Henry VII imposed heavy taxes in order to fund his land and sea war against King James IV of Scotland and the pretender Perkin Warbeck. It led to riots at St Keverne in Cornwall, the largest parish on the Lizard peninsula. The locals saw no reason to pay the tax, which related to a war a world away from their lives, and was in breach of the privileges granted to the Stannaries by King Edward I. A local man, Michael Joseph (or “an Gof”, Cornish for the blacksmith), emerged as the mob’s “hede capitayne”, and what began as a local protest soon escalated into an uprising across the south-west. As Joseph led the angry mob east to Exeter, a gentleman from Bodmin named Thomas Flamank,... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article … [Read more...] about On this day in 1497: Cornwall’s valiant rebels are hanged, drawn and quartered by the King
Mandy’s bowling debut for Cornwall ladies
0 Post a comment Wednesday, 27 June 2018 - Bowls by Contributor - Supplied Content @tavistocktimes [email protected] MANDY Jones of Callington Bowls Club, made her debut for Bowls Cornwall Ladies on June 21 at Culm Vale BC. She played two in a rink skip by John’s Trophy player Shirley Coad. The rink drew 21-21 against Devon in a South West Counties League match. Cornwall won the match overall by 139-107 shots and by 19-3 on points. Mandy was presented with her county colts badge after the match by Peter Prynne, Bowls Cornwall president. Add Comment … [Read more...] about Mandy’s bowling debut for Cornwall ladies