Cornwall’s MPs have welcomed the Government’s £100,000 funding boost for culture and heritage projects across the county.

The Government has confirmed it is awarding Cornwall Council a £100,000 grant, spread over two years, to create a Cornish Culture Fund.

Passengers travelling towards Devon and Cornwall are one step closer to experiencing new trains as Hitachi Rail’s Italian factory receives bodyshells to start work.

Local MP Sarah Newton today hosted Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin in Falmouth to discuss the region’s highly-skilled shipbuilding and marine heritage.

For years I campaigned for increased investment in Community Land Trusts and was delighted that the 2016 Budget included a new Community Housing Fund to help address the impact of second homes in communities.

I am pleased to report that today, Cornwall Council has successfully bid for a total of £1,950,000 to enable new builds, remodelling of existing property, 25 shared ownership placements and the purchase of a range of assistive technology for people with learning disability in the Duchy.

Today the Government announced the next step in introducing a new funding formula for the nation's schools. I have long campaigned for fair funding for schools in Cornwall.

The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has created an open opportunity for the science community, schools, colleges, and the wider public to suggest science and technology areas for scrutiny.

Yesterday, I was contacted by Sainsbury’s who informed me that they have decided to halt the proposed development of a new store in Falmouth.

I am delighted that Falmouth has won the Coastal Community category of the Great British High Street of the Year Awards.

It was a pleasure to meet local campaigners and constituents of mine, Chris Skidmore and his daughter Harriet, at an event in Westminster on 1 December celebrating the work of children’s mental health charity, YoungMinds.