Local News

This past weekend was one of the most enjoyable and encouraging weekends I can remember in a long time. On Friday I was privileged to join 90 others at the St...

As we get older, if you are like me, we hang on to the belief that we are still with it when it comes to the latest trends, fashion and music. Unfortunately I...

Since first elected in 2015 I have been leading a small eclectic mix of local residents who are determined that improvements are made to the A30 west of...

If there was ever a time to tackle loneliness and isolation it is now. One of the severe ‘side-effects’ of the covid pandemic has been the sharp increase in...

Derek writes: When Parliament closes for recess during August it provides an opportunity to pursue (with a bit more time and focus) ideas and initiatives that...

The Government is leading the way in a number of areas of animal welfare such has developing a ban on live animal exports, puppy smuggling, keeping of primates...

Derek met with Cornwall Council last week to discuss the housing issues in Cornwall. Here is his report: MPs locked horns regularly with the Lib-Dem led...

Derek Thomas MP showed his support for work experience by giving two local Year 10 students the opportunity to shadow his team for a week Henry, from the Isles...

After more than six months of negotiations, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has announced the successful completion of the sale of Penzance Dry Dock to...