Andrea Ormsby

About 200 people joined a peaceful march across the Tamar Bridge, organized by the Tamar Toll Action Group to oppose increased toll charges and call for long-term government funding. Standard tolls rose from £2.60 to £3 in 2025, while a proposed increase in monthly administration fees for regular users was rejected by councillors. Protesters said the charges place a disproportionate financial burden on Saltash residents, including those who regularly travel for medical care. The Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee acknowledged the right to protest and said financing the crossing is extremely challenging, while the Department for Transport said toll decisions rest with the committee and offered continued cooperation.

A free counselling service run by the Haye Mill Charity Trust in Cornwall is at risk of closing after being unable to repay a £60,000 interest‑free loan originally provided by founder Reverend John Littlewood. The 78‑year‑old, now retired and needing funds for home accessibility alterations, has reclaimed the loan, leaving the charity with only weeks of operational viability. Haye Mill, which has offered free counselling for over four decades and serves clients facing issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma, depends on the property and land to continue its work. Supporters and clients describe the service as vital, and a crowdfunding campaign has been launched to prevent the sale of the site and the shutdown of its services.