Saltash

Cornish software firm welcomes 27% growth

A COMPANY developing bespoke software solutions for businesses around the globe says it is facing a welcome challenge in keeping up with demand. Computech IT Services Ltd witnessed a 27% growth in turnover last year and has increased staff from three to 12 in the space of five years. Now the firm, based in Bridge Court, Tamar View, Saltash, is looking to expand further. The news comes as the...

Pig and Poultry Fair

Crocadon Farm's first Pig and Poultry Fair takes place on 29 March 2014 from 9am - 3pm.

Finding a local, trusted supplier of point of lay hens, pigs, weaners and other poultry can be difficult, especially if you are new to the self sufficiency scene.

From all things pig and poultry related we are now taking bookings for our first market of this kind at Crocadon Sawmill, St. Mellion. Based in South East Cornwall our courtyard hosts a range of events each month, from Producer Fairs to Brocantes. Diversifying into this kind of event is something we have always wanted to do...

Crocadon Producer Fairs

Each month over 50 stallholders display their produce and creations in our courtyard. Our courtyard has become renown for its high quality monthly producer markets. We also run various other events, such as garden fairs, Brocantes (antiques and vintage), poultry fairs and much more!

Crocadon is based just 15 minutes from Plymouth. The market is held in our courtyard which has views over dartmoor and our 130 acre organic farm. It really is a spectacular location to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

Our producer fairs offer fresh local meats, fish, vegetables as well as sweet...

Fatal A38 collision: Family pays tribute to Lee Skeldon

The family of one of the two men killed in a collision on the A38 in Saltash on Friday 1 November, has paid tribute to him.

Lee Skeldon, aged 27, from Saltash has been formally identified and named as the driver of the BMW 318 involved in the single vehicle collision at Whity Cross.

The other deceased man - the passenger in the car - has now been formally identified as Chris...

Two killed in A38 collision in Saltash

Two men have been killed following a single vehicle collision on the A38 at Saltash, Cornwall on Friday night (1 November).

The men have been named locally as Chris Williams and Lee Skeldon, both in their twenties and from Saltash.

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses.

Devon and Cornwall Police received a report of a road traffic collision on the A38 at...

South east Cornwall residents given opportunity to re-claim stolen items

South east Cornwall residents who have been victims of burglaries in recent months are being given the opportunity to visit Saltash police station this weekend to see if some of the recovered items police have belong to them.

Detective Constable Mike Lugger said: “Over this coming weekend, Saturday 10 August and Sunday 11 August, officers will be at Saltash police station between 9am...

Adam Smart, the motorcylist injured in A38 collision has died

Police have confirmed that Adam Smart, the young motorcyclist seriously injured after a collision with a tanker on the A38, died in hospital last night.

The 20-year-old local man's motorcycle collided with the heavy good vehicle on Monday 10 June at around 7.45am at the Carkeel roundabout in Saltash.

Mr Smart was taken to Derriford Hospital where he was joined by his family....

Police name motorcyclist seriously injured in A38 tanker collision

Police have issued a statement on behalf of the family of the motorcyclist seriously injured in a collision with a tanker on the A38 on Monday (10 June). The man has been named as Adam Smart.

Mr Smart's injuries are described as potentially fatal and he remains in a critical condition in hospital.

The statement reads as follows:

"On the morning of Monday 10 June, at...

A38 closure following motorbike and tanker collision

Devon and Cornwall Police report that a motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision on the A38 at Saltash this morning, Monday 10 June 2013.

The collision took place at around 7.45am on the Carkeel roundabout and involved a motorcycle and a tanker.

The A38 was closed on the Liskeard side and one lane of the Saltash Tunnel was...

Richard and Judy open Cornish Cross in Saltash

Television personalities Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan were in Saltash today as guests of honour at the formal opening of the Cornish Cross, the new landmark marking the Cornish boundary.

The 20 metre high public art monument beside the River Tamar reflects the Cornish heritage and anticipates a technological future in its design, and is intended to become an iconic landmark for...

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