Labour and Conservative MPs united to keep 'Cornish' off the 2011 census last night, as the Government voted down a proposal from North Cornwall's MP, Dan Rogerson, to have it included. Mr Rogerson said the Cornish national identity should be

A huge election swing from the Conservatives to the Liberal Democrats in Cornwall Council's first by-election is a significant indicator of growing disillusion with Conservatives at Cornwall Council, and a humiliation for the Conservatives' top Cornwall election organiser (who put

At a meeting of Cornwall Council's Strategic Planning Committee in October 2009 it was resolved that if a number of objections from National Air Traffic Services, Natural England and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds were withdrawn then

Mebyon Kernow councillors and activists from across Cornwall descended on the Public Rooms in Bodmin on Saturday (21st November) for their last Party Conference before the General Election.

The Queen's Speech contained none of the key measures necessary to help residents in Cornwall, according to the Duchy's five-strong team of Liberal Democrat MPs.Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg, called for the speech to be scrapped earlier this week, and

Males have more pronounced personalities than females across a range of species - from humans to house sparrows - according to new research carried out in Cornwall. Consistent personality traits, such as aggression and daring, are also more important to

Cornwall Council is working hard to find appropriate ways to deal with Cornwall's waste. The Council is in a position whereby it has an Integrated Waste Management Contract in place with SITA, some of which is not in the public

kicked off in style last week, providing the perfect platform to celebrate the county's many unsung sporting heroes.The event, held at The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay on Friday 13 November, welcomed more than 200 attendees; including special guests Olympic weightlifter

Congratulations to Cornwall Council for approving the policy of bilingual signs to be rolled out across Cornwall for new and replacement street signs. Also, well done to Council Leader, Alec Robertson and Councillor Dick Cole who both spoke eloquently in

Liberal Democrats are celebrating after winning the Newquay South by-election with over 56% of the vote in a straight contest with the Conservatives for a seat on the town council. The election, which one local paper called a "decisive" contest

The MP for the West Cornwall constituency of St. Ives, Andrew George, has called a public meeting to consult local people about future housing plans for Cornwall and for local people in housing need in West Cornwall in particular. Planning

Steve Gilbert, the prospective MP for the new seat of St Austell & Newquay, which includes the clay villages, has warned that the eco-town plans unveiled today by Imerys and Orascom "are not a done deal" and that "key questions

Map collectors with an interest in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will be offered the first collection of maps focused on Scilly, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, ever to come to auction, in a Bonhams sale at

The MP for the West Cornwall constituency of St. Ives, Andrew George, has called a public meeting to consult local people about future housing plans for Cornwall and for local people in housing need in West Cornwall in particular.Planning and

Myths of haunted places and tortured souls roaming Cornwall are well documented in popular literature and magical goings on continue to thrive in modern folk lore. Halloween is considered by some as the start of the Celtic New Year and

The extent to which a local maritime economy such as Cornwall's will benefit from the development and deployment of marine energy technologies will be discussed with European partners in Cornwall this week. On 22 and 23 October the National Maritime

A University of Exeter scientist, who grew up in Penwith and now lives in Falmouth, has been awarded the highest possible academic title of 'Professor' at the age of just 39. An expert in evolutionary biology and sexual selection, Tom

The newly four-star St Michael's Hotel & Spa proved its quality status when it scooped no less than three coveted titles in the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2009.St Michael's Hotel & Spa which is located in a prime position on Falmouth's

Cornwall Adult Education Service is looking for aspiring presenters and producers to take part in its first ever radio production course which starts in Falmouth next month.Students who enrol on the course will not only learn the technical and editorial

Responding to the interest in the Legg Inquiry Mr George said: "MPs who are complaining about this don't seem to get it. MPs above all should be subject to tough independent audit. My family and I have had to endure