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5-star gold award for sixth consecutive year
Crantock Bay Apartments in West Pentire, near Newquay, have been awarded VisitBritain’s five-star gold award accolade for the sixth consecutive year. An official assessor has just visited to mark the self-catering accommodation against a list of strict criteria,...
Music and theatre events kick start 2019 line up at Princess Pavilion
The Princess Pavilion is kicking off its 2019 line up with two exciting music events and a family show perfect for Half Term. Slum Village - who are currently touring internationally to rave reviews - and Abstract Orchestra, who offer a blend of jazz orchestration...
Business is good in Camborne say shop owners
Three new shops that have opened in Camborne during the last year are reporting better than expected trade. ‘Synergy’, ‘Up Memory Lane’ and ‘Love Goods’ are all independent, ‘Camborne Original’ businesses which, according to their owners, did well over Christmas and...
Museum Activity Pass for a week’s worth of half term activities
For the cost of just one ticket per adult, the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro is offering families a week’s worth of activities during February half term. Sessions include Messy Monday from 11am to 3pm, make and takes on Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 1pm and...
Over £3000 worth of prizes to be won in Grand Fundraising Raffle
On Tuesday 5th February, The Royal Cornwall Museum will be drawing the winners for their Grand Fundraising Raffle. Totalling more than £3000 in value, the long list of prizes includes a Sparkling Afternoon Tea for two at the Hilton in London, a 30-minute flight...
Homecoming for Camborne’s new Business Improvement District manager
Anna Pascoe has been appointed BID Camborne’s new manager. Born and bred in the town, Anna is a successful business planner. As well as founding her own company, Make Me A Plan, Anna has previously worked the length and breadth of the county, with St Austell-based...
Are you one of Cornwall’s rising sporting stars?
The search is one for Cornwall’s 2019 up and coming sports’ stars.
Exciting new soft play area at St Austell Leisure Centre
An exciting new soft play facility is going to be constructed at Better St Austell Leisure Centre.
Royal Duchy cake art raises £500 for the RNLI
An extraordinary Christmas cake created by head chef John Mijatovic has raised £500 for the RNLI.
Brewin Dolphin Hosts Private View of South West Academy Open Exhibition
Wealth management company Brewin Dolphin has hosted a private view of the South West Academy’s Open Exhibition alongside Foot Anstey LLP and the Academy.
New menu kickstarts 2019 at The Princess Pavilion
Falmouth’s historic Princess Pavilion is kicking off 2019 with a brand-new menu and an exciting line up of events.
Record year for Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Jail has enjoyed a record year with more than 60,000 people visiting, including more than 2000 school children on educational visits.
Successful year for Lang Bennetts
2018 has been a record year for Lang Bennetts Chartered Accountants with client numbers growing by almost 25 per cent and staff increasing by more than 10 per cent. 2018 has also seen the firm in the media spotlight, having been selected as finalists in the British...
Management changes augur a bright future for DM Orthotics
DM Othotics portraits Martin Matthews has become Chairman of DM Orthotics, the Redruth-based company he owns and founded. A leading clinical authority on dynamic movement orthoses and an honorary associate professor of Plymouth University, Martin has overseen...
Voluntary efforts rewarded in the gym
Volunteers across Cornwall are now able to go to their local Better leisure centre free thanks to the Time Credit initiative organised by the newly-named Tempo charity. Designed to encourage people to get involved with their community in a voluntary capacity, the...
Camborne lights switch on draws the crowds
Camborne Christmas Lights switch on 2018: this year's traditional Christmas Tree. Picture by Colin Higgs With bi-lingual entertainment on stage and a huge sense of excitement and anticipation, the Camborne community stood shoulder to shoulder cheering as this year’s...
Student takeover at The Headland
138 students from eight local schools sampled different aspects of the hospitality industry recently when they attended a special event at The Headland Hotel in Newquay. Organised by The Springboard Charity which promotes tourism as a career to young people, the...
Wedding bonanza at Bodmin Jail!
It may not be the obvious time of year to hold a wedding but, for Bodmin Jail, it’s peak season. The venue is hosting six ceremonies over a four-week period – a record number in such a short space of time – and most have reflected the jail’s dramatic past. “There have...
















