• Electric wheels with WREN in Wadebridge

  By Inhouse Studio at 09:47 on 05/04/11

  

  On Sunday April 10th there is an opportunity for a first look at the new generation of electric car. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV ('eye-meev') will be brought to Wadebridge town centre by Cornish electric vehicle experts Eco-drive. Matt Trevaskis from Eco-drive and members of WREN will be available to discuss what the new breed of electric car can offer. As one of the few all-electric cars on the market this year, the i-MiEV is a taste...

• Wadebridge to get new petrol station

  By Shayne_House at 12:30 on 04/03/11

  

  Supermarket giant Tesco in Wadebridge is set to get a new petrol filling station after it was given the green light for the second time. North Cornwall District Council gave the company permission to build a petrol station beside the store back in 2007, but it was delayed by questions over road safety and Tesco's financial contribution to highway works. Since then Tesco has submitted several applications at alternative site...

• Wadebridge Town Hall to host meeting for Camel Trail's new independent body

  By Shayne_House at 13:59 on 03/03/11

  

  A meeting is being held at Wadebridge Town Hall on Friday March 4th with a view to setting up an independent body to try and enhance and develop the Camel Trail. A new Friends' Group is being spearheaded by Radio Cornwall presenter James Churchfield to encourage people to be involved in the future management on the 18-mile trail that attracts more than 500,000 users each year. Mr Churchfield will be chairing an open meeting this...

• Farmers near Wadebridge find solution to rising fuel costs

  By Shayne_House at 10:16 on 15/01/11

  

  An enterprising couple from Sladesbridge near Wadebridge have found a traditional solution to spiraling fuel costs. Roger and Gill Derryman run their company Cornish Asparagus from their farm in Sladesbridge and can be found on a daily basis taking their horse and cart into the village of St Mabyn. Roger said, "With the rise in fuel costs we thought we would exercise the horses while getting out for our paper and a pint of milk each...

• Is your car ready for Winter in Wadebridge?

  By Shayne_House at 11:34 on 05/12/10

  

  While the rest of the country, and parts of the county of Cornwall, got buried under a snowdrift Wadebridge escaped. Personally I would have enjoyed some snowball action. It was however very cold and bits of my car stopped working, like the screen wash and the heater. Cars are more likely to break down in the winter, so here are Wadebridge People's top tips for getting your car through the winter months. Maintaining your car...

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