Fallen tree blocking access to village removed

Access has been restored to the Cornish village of Trenarren after a fallen tree blocked the only way in and out.

The tree came down in 80mph (128km/h) winds during a storm on Sunday, leaving the village's 18 residents without phone signal or internet for three days.

Councillor James Mustoe, who represents Mevagissey and St Austell Bay, said the tree had been removed and the road fully reopened.

He thanked the contractor for working through the "atrocious weather" on Tuesday to get the road cleared.

Mustoe said Trenarren was "a lovely rural community", but it was "particularly vulnerable" to being cut off in bad weather.

He said he had been in touch with residents in the last few days - some of whom he said had to venture on to the nearby coast path to get mobile signal due to cables brought down by the tree.

"I have been struck throughout out by their patience, resilience and good natured community camaraderie," he said.

"Trenarren is certainly a community that is particularly strong in times of adversity."

The councillor said he had contacted Openreach to get the internet connection restored.

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