Church bell-ringers will be silent at Christmas for the first time in centuries after their ropes were eaten - by squirrels. St Erth Parish Church has held a festive service since the the 15th ...

The oldest church bells in the United ... area to pull red and black woolen ropes that dangle from eight holes in the ceiling. There's one for each mammoth bell up in the belfry.

A 97-year-old bell ringer has started ... is buried close to the church door. The great-grandfather, who has been helping the youngsters at nearby St Mary's Primary School, said he once had to jump ...