Saltash, England News

Following the success of its assisted living bungalow for the elderly in Tavistock, Haven Homes Cornwall, a family run business, is opening a new 24-hour supported living facility for the elderly 200m from Saltash town centre.

Flooding is possible, particularly in low lying areas and roads and people are being warned not to drive through any flood water.

That iconic structure, Joe notes, has pulled in so many visitors that consultants reckon the Gateshead economy has been boosted by 25 million.

The TV personalities will be making a short speech and unveiling a memorial plaque at the Saltash landmark, which welcomes visitors to the Duchy travelling over the Tamar Bridge.

The entrance for the Grade 1 listed monument was designed by Peter Heywood, a mature student at Plymouth Art College in his first year of a Foundation Degree course in Contemporary Craft.

Two fire engines from Torpoint, one from Saltash and the rescue tender from Bodmin Fire Station were called to the incident.

Saltash is situated on the west bank of the River Tamar across the river from Plymouth.

Investigators are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of Fairmead Road, Saltash, between 12.15am and 12.45am on April 14.

A PAEDOPHILE who said his prison term for abusing two girls should be cut because he was "gentle" with them has lost his appeal against the 12-year sentence.

All members of Cornwall Council and Devon County Council are up for re-election, along with many town and parish councillors.

Saltash police are searching for two men who attacked a man as he was walking home after a night out, leaving him with a broken ankle.The victim, who is in his early 20s, was set-upon as he walked along Fairmead Road at around 12.30am on Sunday April 14.A representative from the police said he recalls being pushed to the ground and then repeatedly ... (more)

A family have discovered letters sent home from a British PoW in a WWII camp were packed with coded military messages - some hidden in a reference to 'the vegetable patch'. Sub-lieutenant John Pryor was only given permission to send correspondences to his family in Britain because of his "good behaviour" at the camp.

Outside Truro there is a chance of finding seats even at this late hour, but to make sure check by ringing 01872 262466.

THE International Male Voice Choral Championships are being held in Cornwall from tomorrow until Monday.

Organised and run by the acclaimed Attik Dance company, the aim is to help enable participants from the South West and Brittany to create a dynamic piece of movement which is relevant to their own experiences.

With its copper-coloured panels glinting in the morning sun, the new "Celtic" cross erected beside the Tamar bridges at Saltash creates a lovely spectacle for those crossing by road and rail into Cornwall.

Organised and run by the acclaimed Attik Dance company, the aim is to help enable participants from the South West and Brittany to create a dynamic piece of movement which is relevant to their own experiences.

Despite the recent dreary weather, a brand new ray of sunshine has arrived in the showroom of local Vauxhall retailer, Evans Halshaw.