DCA - Rss Feed The construction of the new 171-berth King Point Marina at Millbay in Plymouth has reached a major milestone, with the installation of £800,000 wave gates.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT An increasing number of farmers in Devon and Cornwall are contacting South West insurer Cornish Mutual about the insurance implications of putting new wind and solar schemes on their land.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Home buyers have a fantastic chance this month to find out how the Government-backed Help to Buy and NewBuy schemes can give them a helping hand to buy a new home at Millbay’s stunning Cargo 2 development.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A free exhibition and fun day is being held in Cornwall giving a fascinating insight into the production of china clay and its many uses.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Residents at Waypoints dementia care home have taken part in memory workshops with local students in a pioneering ‘city friendly’ initiative in Plymouth.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scores of business people with exporting ambitions took up the opportunity to get specialist international trade advice at Cornwall Business Fair.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Inox Group, the company behind the mixed use development to be built on land at Langarth Farm near Truro, has signalled its intent to file a non-determination appeal should Cornwall Council not issue a planning consent in early June 2013.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Businesses attending the sixth annual Finance in Cornwall conference have been urged to seek out the wide variety of support that is available to them or miss out on the potential to grow.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rugby teams from across Cornwall came together to celebrate the end of a hard-fought season at the Tribute league awards on Friday (17 May).

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery’s award wining Cornish ale, Tribute, has been rebranded to boost stand-out on supermarket shelves.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT More than 500 rural businesses across Devon and Somerset are set to benefit from a £3.3 million investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Devon and Somerset County Councils to help them make the most out of superfast broadband technology.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT •    UrlaubCornwall’s website is hosting Classic Cottages’ entire portfolio of holiday properties, fully translated into the German language.
]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Visitors to this week’s Devon County Show can help to decide which Devon community project most deserves a £1,500 prize by casting their votes in the Cornish Mutual marquee.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A new service has been launched to help Social Enterprises in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly submit stronger bids and win more contracts.

]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT South West accountancy firm Francis Clark LLP’s new agricultural partner, Brian Harvey, has been included in a list showcasing some of the rising stars of the profession.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Twelve highly deserving community projects are in the running for four prizes of £1,500 after making it to the finals of a competition celebrating the importance of community spirit in the South West. 

]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Cornish Arms in Tavistock has reopened with local celebrity chef John Hooker taking the reins.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A wealth of expertise will be all under one roof at the Cornwall Business Fair in May to promote and advise on the benefits of exporting overseas.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A new image was today released detailing the proposed new grandstand for Plymouth Argyle Football Club which forms the centrepiece of wider regeneration plans for Higher Home Park.

]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth has launched an apprenticeship recruitment search to find raw talent in Cornwall to train and hone into the skilled engineering and marine workers of the future.

]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT An event to promote road safety for motorcyclists will be held at Sutton Harbour on Saturday (11 May).

]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has seen first-hand how Cornwall is playing a key role in the development of the marine energy industry in the UK.

]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT White River Place shopping centre, St Austell, has appointed a new Operations Manager to oversee the running of events at the centre.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s top five DIY disasters are revealed today as a new campaign – HomeSafe - is launched by local  insurer Cornish Mutual to reduce the number of accidents, damage and injuries happening every year in Cornish homes.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s county rugby team has unveiled its new kit for 2013 at the New Inn, Park Bottom, home of the Illogan Park RFC.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT An innovative new car washing system which uses just half a litre of water per car has been installed at White River Place shopping centre, St Austell.

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A Danish tall ship which has featured in numerous films and television series has departed Penzance Dry Dock following the completion of a programme of general maintenance and surveys.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Young farmers from Ide, Devon, have won £250 for Cheriton & Tedburn Young Farmers Club in a community spirit competition organised by the Devon Federation of Young Farmers and backed by South West insurers Cornish Mutual.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT St Austell will be feeling the force on Saturday (4 May) when the town centre comes alive for a Star Wars themed family fun day in aid of breast cancer charity Bosom Buddies.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Upgrading of a bespoke machine has more than doubled production output, and boosted profitability and efficiency, for an innovative East Devon company on a global mission.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Millbay has been named among the top 50 regeneration projects in the UK in an authoritative national survey.

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A gourmet 100 per cent Cornish beef burger created by St Austell Brewery is in the running to be crowned the best burger in the country after reaching the finals of The Slider Decider competition in London.

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has appointed local transport industry expert Mark Howarth to its board as a non-executive director.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Pedn Olva hotel, St Ives, has reopened following the completion of an extensive programme of refurbishments which have been carried out over the winter.

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Self catering holiday lettings agency Classic Cottages is teaming up with the Lesley Waters Cookery School at Abbots Hill, West Dorset, to offer food loving guests an exclusive discount on courses at the school.

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Entrepreneurs and growth-minded businesses wanting to find out about funding opportunities and business support will have a unique opportunity to tap into expert knowledge at the Finance in Cornwall event this May, part of Cornwall Business week.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT One of Cornish Mutual’s front of house employees, Carole Ham, has studied for and gained her Certificate in Insurance so she is better able to serve the needs of members.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery and Sharp’s Brewery will go head-to-head on the football pitch for the very first time on Sunday 21st April in aid of the Phoenix Stroke Appeal.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery’s Head Brewer, Roger Ryman, will have his head shaved as part of the ‘Beer, Food, Music and Good Times’ festival this month at the King’s Arms in Tregony.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The South West farming community is being encouraged to use the wealth of knowledge and support available to them sooner,  rather than soldier on alone.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Rashleigh Arms, Charlestown, has been recognised as one of the best pubs in the country by national tourism body VisitEngland, which has shortlisted the inn for its Tourism Pub of the Year award.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The new passenger terminal at Land’s End Airport opened its doors for the first time on Tuesday (9 April), following the completion of the £1 million project.

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (AAA Screening) has opened a new office at Tamar Science Park, from which its Peninsula programme will now operate.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Social Enterprises are being encouraged to seize a rare opportunity to get sound financial specialist advice at a one off free event in Plymouth on 29 April 2013.

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The significant value of A&P Falmouth to the Cornwall economy and barriers to the port growth was the focus of a ministerial visit today (Tuesday 9 April 2013).

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dorset’s popularity as a short break destination is soaring according to specialist holiday lettings agency Classic Cottages, which has seen short break bookings up 80 per cent on 2012.

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT An independent Cornish wholesale butcher has secured a £143,000 investment from the Business Catalyst Fund to support its continued growth and expansion into export markets.

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A wealth of expertise will be all under one roof at the Cornwall Business Fair in May to promote and advise on the benefits of exporting overseas.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hands-on expert support from Rural Focus has been instrumental in the growth of a thriving Devon wedding venue, whose success is also reaping positive benefits for other local businesses.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The latest aircraft to service the 28-mile route from Land’s End Airport to the Isles of Scilly is due for delivery next week – once it completes an epic 4,500 mile flight from its current home in Canada.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tamar Science Park (TSP) has strengthened its position as a focal point for technology, science and the creative industries in Plymouth by welcoming Stasis Media, the second of two digital media companies to move to the Park in as many months.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT An extensive refurbishment of the Port William Inn at Trebarwith Strand has created a new area for al fresco dining and increased restaurant capacity at the popular North Cornish pub.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A series of workshops in April will give Cornish business people the insight and confidence needed to break into overseas markets and win new customers.

]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two members of staff at holiday lettings agency Aspects Holidays have been thanked for their ongoing commitment to the company with long service awards handed out this week.

]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT South West accountancy firm Francis Clark LLP has strengthened its Agricultural Services division with the promotion of rural business expert Brian Harvey to partner.

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Work is under way to prepare quaysides at Millbay for the next major phase of development as part of the wider regeneration of the area.

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT South West insurer Cornish Mutual is celebrating a successful year which has seen its gross written premiums increase by nine per cent to £19.2 million.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Proposals to regenerate Higher Home Park would create hundreds of new jobs and pump millions of pounds into the local economy - both during construction, and when the new facilities begin operation.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Community projects across the South West ranging from a Scout Group HQ to a Cornish orchard are among the good causes nominated for a £1,500 prize as part of a new initiative celebrating the importance of community spirit in the South West.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cornish choir the KRUners will be entertaining guests at the Carbis Bay Hotel for Sunday lunch with a difference next month.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Isles of Scilly passenger ferry Scillonian III has set sail for her first voyage of the 2013 summer sailing season, departing from Penzance Harbour on Monday morning (25 March).

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The first gigs have been transported to the Isles of Scilly on board the Scillonian III and Gry Maritha, in preparation for the 24th World Pilot Gig Championships which take place later this year.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Pavilions Figure Skating Club is confident its membership can more than double if plans go ahead for a new ice arena at Higher Home Park.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Ship on Plymouth’s Barbican is celebrating after being crowned the nation’s best pub for fish and chips.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT This weekend there will be fun for all the family at the Carbis Bay Hotel, as a three-day Easter celebration with children’s entertainment, live music and fantastic food takes place from Friday 29 – Sunday 31 March.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cornish holiday lettings agency Aspects Holidays has been announced as a major sponsor of the 2013 Porthleven Food & Music Festival, which takes place on Saturday 20 April.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wave Hub, the Cornwall-based offshore energy test facility, has been confirmed by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) as the preferred location for its offshore wind floating platform system demonstrator.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sutton Harbour Holdings Plc, the waterfront regeneration and destination specialist, has confirmed that the BBC will not relocate its South West headquarters to Sutton Harbour.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The popular White River Place Easter Egg Hunt is set to return this weekend, offering locals a day of family fun and the chance to win a fantastic hamper full of Easter goodies.

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Children in Sandford have a new place to play outdoors, thanks to a £1,000 donation from Imerys Minerals which has funded the completion of the Woodlands Play Area.

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery’s longest serving tenant will this month celebrate an impressive half a century behind the bar.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gloucestershire Cricket is delighted to announce St Austell Brewery, brewer of ‘Tribute’ the South West’s favourite ale, as a major sponsor and the main supplier to its Club Bars.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A multi-million pound regeneration plan was announced today outlining proposals to transform Higher Home Park in Plymouth into a sporting and leisure destination unrivalled in the South West of England.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Planning permission has been granted for a new environmentally friendly café to be built on Quay Point, Sutton Harbour as the first part of the £75 million masterplan launched last November.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fishermen and boatmen using the Port of Falmouth have been given a navigational boost after A&P Falmouth fixed a windsock to top off its massive 45.5m (150 foot) Bailey crane.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A Continental Market, visit from a historic sailing ship and a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party are just some of the exciting waterfront events happening in Sutton Harbour and on the Barbican this Easter.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The benefits of a new automated dairy parlour on a Cornish farm are already being achieved within months of being operational.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A recipe for a stout last brewed in 1913 has been extracted from ancient journals at a Cornish brewery and relaunched to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT East Devon farmers can check if they are losing out financially or compromising the security of their business at a free information evening about tax and legal matters on 28 March in Honiton.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cornish business people are invited to a breakfast event to find out how they can reach and win new international customers using social media.

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The ‘Classic Couch’, sponsored by specialist holiday lettings agency Classic Cottages, has returned from a successful winter tour of the West Country supporting Miracle Theatre’s production ‘Frankenstein!’.

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Local web design, development and marketing company Two Superior Studios Ltd has moved into its new office at Tamar Science Park (TSP), marking a major milestone in the growth and expansion of the business.

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A free workshop Introduction to Social Enterprise is being held in Plymouth for local groups and individuals to learn more about this popular business model which meets a community need.

]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A one-to-one advice clinic is being held in Torquay for individuals or groups interested in setting up a Social Enterprise.

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A Lanlivery couple who own two self catering holiday properties just south of the village have been honoured with a long service award from specialist holiday lettings agency Classic Cottages.

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Carbis Bay Hotel is offering a special treat to mums in Cornwall, with a three-course Sunday lunch accompanied by live music from the Tom Quirke Trio.

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A 10-week schedule of Sunday sailings has been announced for the Isles of Scilly passenger ship Scillonian III, to increase capacity during the peak summer season and offer passengers greater flexibility for travel.

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A powerful and much-cherished community spirit is the glue which holds South West communities together, with 90 per cent of people saying it plays a key part in making their neighbourhood a good place to live, according to a new study.

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wave Hub, the Cornwall-based offshore marine energy test facility, has welcomed an agreement from the South West England and Scottish Marine Energy Parks to work together to support the development of the wave and tidal industry in the UK.

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Visitors to Sutton Harbour will notice an unusual guest next week (4th March) with the arrival of a 36 metre piling barge that will be carrying out essential maintenance in the harbour.

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Flights to the Isles of Scilly take off from Exeter next week as Skybus launches its biggest ever summer schedule.

]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peninsula Enterprise, the South West’s foremost provider of specialist and business support services, has been commissioned to deliver a Superfast Broadband business support programme to help Cornish businesses maximise the potential of high speed internet access.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages is showing its support for the South West Coast Path by sponsoring five legs of the Great South West Walk in Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Couples looking for that special place to marry are being invited to the Kitley House Wedding Fair and the launch of an exclusive new range of wedding packages this weekend – Sunday March 3.

]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT South West holiday lettings agency Classic Cottages has been named by the Daily Mail as the holiday lettings agency with the best website in the UK.

]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A charity raffle held by employees of Imerys Minerals Ltd has raised £900 to be shared between three local St Austell charities.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has this week been explaining the benefits of a combined renewable energy farm to the local North Cornwall community in which the proposed development would be located.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Somerset County Cricket Club has just signed their biggest ever title sponsorship deal with South West company St Austell Brewery who have been brewing in Cornwall since 1851.

]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A new Marine Innovation Centre is to be launched in Plymouth connecting industry expertise, academic research and facilities to drive business growth and jobs in the South West’s marine and maritime and renewable energy sectors.

]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cornish clay plaster manufacturer Clayworks is preparing to take the global market by storm as a provider of pre-pigmented, eco-friendly, high performance wall finishing products to international companies including restaurant chain Nando’s.

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The RNLI lifeboat station in St Ives has received a fundraising boost from local self catering lettings agency Aspects Holidays, which has announced the station as its chosen charity for 2013.

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Find out more about the new discounted electricity Local Tariff

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Visitors to White River Place, St Austell, have raised £147.35 for local charity Children’s Hospice South West in a Valentine’s Day prize draw organised by the shopping centre.

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth is part of an exciting new project to design and develop a vessel to make the installation of tidal energy devices easier and more cost effective.

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A £4 million plan to transform part of Sutton Harbour with a new boardwalk comprising waterside family restaurants and shops has been unveiled today.

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT If you’re interested in exploring the benefits and possibilities of starting a Social Enterprise in Torbay, a series of free workshops could provide the ideal first step.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Owners and managers of the region’s small to medium sized businesses will have the opportunity to tap into the extensive knowledge of funding for their businesses at Finance in the South West and Finance in Cornwall events; from the horse’s mouth.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two free seminars offering advice for farmers and landowners considering renewable energy projects on their land are being hosted in March and will bring together the combined expertise of three local firms.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT South West farmers are facing one of their toughest starts to a new year as they battle to keep livestock fed and healthy in the face of poor forage, high feed costs and continued bad weather, says regional insurer Cornish Mutual.

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT An East Devon alpaca farm’s plan to diversify into making and selling chicken houses has become a reality with Rural Focus business advice and support.

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Isles of Scilly passenger ship Scillonian III is set to leave Penzance Dry Dock after a £2 million programme of refurbishments and winter maintenance.

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Independent inspectors have published a glowing report on the quality of care residents receive at Cornwall Care’s Trewartha home in Carbis Bay.

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chartered accountants Francis Clark have expanded their Plymouth office to cater for continued growth.

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT White River Place shopping centre, St Austell, is holding a Valentine’s Day prize draw to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West.

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Free workshops are being held in Plymouth to explore the benefits and opportunities from creating Social Enterprise businesses.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lucky Daniel Valentine, from St Austell, has been named as the winner of the White River Place WiFi launch competition to win a brand new PS Vita.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rainforest conservation charity Cool Earth and South West holiday lettings company Classic Cottages will be helping students at Teignmouth Community School become young philanthropists in an exciting new project starting next month.

]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mill End Hotel and Restaurant, near Chagford, is teaming up with Dartmoor Walks This Way to offer hotel guests made-to-measure walks showcasing the best of Dartmoor’s stunning natural beauty.

]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tamar Science Park has appointed a new Director of Operations to focus on positioning the Park as the location of choice for entrepreneurs, start-ups and businesses working in the science and technology field seeking the services and facilities to grow their businesses.

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Relatives and friends will be sharing a special dinner with Trengrouse care home residents on Valentine’s Day.

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patient support charity KingsCare has launched a campaign to raise money for a new community bus, with a £1,000 donation from local clay mining company Imerys Minerals getting the fundraising underway.

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Farmers, flower growers and fruit and vegetable producers on the Isles of Scilly have been finding out how social media can help their businesses, at a marketing workshop delivered by Rural Focus.

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone network operator Tamar Telecommunications has become the third new business to join Tamar Science Park (TSP) in as many weeks, marking a dynamic start to 2013 for the Park.

]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Farmers and horticultural enterprises in Cornwall and on the Isles of Scilly are being encouraged to take up R4F business advice whilst funding is available this year, to test and firm up their plans to become more profitable through resource cost savings and efficiency.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A poetry collection by Cornish writer Cara Watson, which won the 2012 Cinnamon Press Poetry First Collection Award, is to be published early next month (February 2013).

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Okehampton College, in the heart of Devon, has won a major international award for its pioneering work in energy efficiency, renewable energy and its carbon reduction strategy.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ARGUS has returned to Falmouth Docks for a major programme of works to be carried out by A&P Falmouth, as part of the company’s through life support “cluster” contract with the Ministry of Defence.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Financial planning and investment management company Watson French has appointed its first graduate as part of a drive to recruit a new graduate every year.

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Good Energy has once again topped the Which? Energy Company Satisfaction Survey, for the third time in the last four years.  The South West green electricity supplier is highly commended for its customer service and is the only company awarded the top five-star rating for energy efficiency advice. 

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT White River Place shopping centre, St Austell, has become the first site in the country to install an entirely solar powered photo booth, which will open to customers on Monday (28 January).

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Communities across the region need to make sure they are prepared for wintry weather as forecasters are predicting the first major cold snap of the year tomorrow and into the weekend says South West insurer Cornish Mutual.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two organisations leading the way in health technology research and development have become the first businesses to join Tamar Science Park in 2013.

]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cornish businesses are being given the chance to learn more about the cultural quirks which could make or break an export deal, at an Export Cornwall workshop taking place on Monday (21 January) at St Michael’s Hotel and Spa, Falmouth.

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A series of seven workshops start this week for small Cornish businesses wanting to know how to go about exporting with confidence and win new customers.

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT One of the stalwarts in providing help and support for seafarers in Falmouth has been honoured for her work by being chosen to receive the Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Annual Award.

]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual has strengthened its team of local Inspectors with the appointment of two new members of staff, who will cover key growth areas for the company.

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A pioneering £3.9 million fund to help small and medium sized business in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset grow and create jobs is now inviting expressions of interest.

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sutton Harbour Holdings will be representing Plymouth at the annual London Boat Show this weekend, showcasing both Sutton Harbour Marina and the new King Point Marina to an audience of more than 100,000 boat owners.

]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A seminar focussing on how growing South West businesses can successfully trade overseas is being held at Tamar Science Park on Tuesday January 15.

]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT St Austell town centre is on the up according to town centre bosses, with footfall figures in December setting an all-time record and a £1 parking promotion bringing thousands of shoppers to the January sales.

]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall-based Seasalt, the fast-growing coastal fashion brand, has secured a £120,000 investment from the Business Catalyst Fund to support its continued growth.

]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT OceanEnergy Ltd has been granted a three year marine licence for the deployment of the first wave energy device at Wave Hub.

]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT White River Place is teaming up with GAME St Austell to give away a free Sony PS Vita as part of the official launch of free Wi-Fi at the shopping centre.

]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2013 has got off to a winning start for Plympton boy Dylan Cook, age 9, who is celebrating after scooping hundreds of pounds worth of prizes in a waterfront shop window trail.

]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rainwater harvesting topped the list of recommendations made in action plans for hundreds of South West farms in 2012 – which the Met Office today (Thursday 3 January) says could be the wettest on record for the UK.

]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Shop Plymouth, the definitive online guide to shopping in Plymouth City Centre, has been revamped and merged with the existing Visit Plymouth website, to provide a one-stop portal with everything you need to know about the city.

]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Passengers travelling on the Scillonian III passenger ferry between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly have raised just over £1,800 for Cornwall Hospice Care.

]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The full line up for Plymouth’s Christmas Celebration has been confirmed, with local street dance group Beat Breakers, up and coming singer-songwriter Jamie Mead and Britain’s Got Talent star Michael Collings all added to the bill.

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shoppers in Plymouth will be treated to a taster of Cinderella on Ice on Monday (24 December), when the world renowned Russian Ice Stars take to the outdoor winter ice rink for a special Christmas Eve performance.

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shoppers in St Austell are being encouraged to make the most of the January sales by the St Austell Business Improvement District (BID) steering group, which is sponsoring all day parking for just £1 at White River Place on Saturday 5 January.

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Claims for damage to homes and businesses following widespread wind, rain and flooding last month are expected to top £300,000 says South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Primary school teacher Kim Thorne, from Plymstock, has won more than £3,000 worth of prizes donated by retailers in Plymouth after entering a competition run by Plymouth City Centre Company, in association with Destination Plymouth.

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth will be celebrating Christmas in style this Thursday (20 December) with a fantastic line up of live music and entertainment taking place in the city centre.

]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members of staff from specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages have been helping make way for apple trees to grow at a National Trust orchard on the Lizard.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Privy Council has officially approved University College Falmouth’s bid to be granted full university status, clearing the way for it to become Cornwall’s first university.

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Millbay’s lead developer English Cities Fund (ECf) today announced it has completed a long lease agreement with Sutton Harbour Holdings Plc to build and operate a new marina at the heart of Plymouth’s most significant regeneration scheme.

]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Detailed plans for an £8million flagship regeneration of Carbis Bay Beach have been unveiled with the aim of making Carbis Bay a focal point for the local community as well as leisure and business visitors.

]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ten potential sites in the St Ives area will be considered in the New Year by Cornwall Care in its search for the best location to build a new £12 million nursing home and housing for older people.

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shops and galleries on the Barbican will be getting into the festive spirit on Wednesday (12 December) with a one-off evening of late night shopping.

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Retailers in Plymouth’s Independent Quarter are reporting an uplift in trade in the lead up to Christmas, with an increase in footfall and takings up as much as 15 per cent compared to the same period in 2011.

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual is celebrating being named in the UK’s Top 100 insurance companies for the first time. It is a significant achievement for the Truro based company, putting them in the leading group out of more than 530 UK insurers.

]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Devon firms are reducing their costs and carbon footprint with expert advice and grant funding through the Improving Your Resource Efficiency service.

]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A pioneering £6.2 million specialist care home for people living with dementia was opened in Plymouth today (7 December 2012).

]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A wonderful evening of festive cheer is taking place at the Carbis Bay Hotel on Wednesday December 19 from 6pm, with traditional carols accompanied by four fantastic Cornish choirs.

]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following a runway inspection at Land’s End Airport at lunchtime today (Wednesday), Skybus will continue to operate all flights via Newquay Cornwall Airport up to and including Saturday (8th December), at which point the situation will be reviewed again.

]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Entrepreneur, original Dragons’ Den star and founder of School for Startups Doug Richard will be hosting a day of seminars at Plymouth University on how academic institutions can become more enterprising.

]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Ministry of Defence has announced that it has extended its 2008 contract by five years for A&P Group to continue supporting and maintaining Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships at home and abroad.

]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The new St Austell loyalty card scheme has got off to a flying start, with almost 500 shoppers already signed up.

]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Holiday property owners in Cornwall have been celebrating a successful season of letting at a series of owners’ lunches, hosted by Classic Cottages.

]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s three innovation centres have been highlighted by the European Commission for their work in helping small business to grow.

]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT TRAC, Redruth-based regulatory affairs consultancy, has scooped a regional innovation award for its pace of growth in the pharmaceutical industry over the past two years.

]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT With homeowners across the region set to top up their heating oil supplies for the winter, South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual is warning people to check their tanks for leaks – and the small print on their home insurance policies – or risk clean-up costs running into tens of thousands of pounds.

]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s popular Christmas Market is back for 2012, with an exciting line up of handmade gifts and festive food and drink making it bigger and better than ever before.

]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT University College Falmouth is to be granted full university status in a move that will further its ambition to become one of the top five arts universities in the world.

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Mill End Hotel & Restaurant, near Chagford, is raising a glass to the finest local ales, by partnering with Dartmoor Brewery to offer guests a true taste of Devon. 

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Carbis Bay Hotel, St Ives, has launched an exciting new lunchtime Conservatory menu offering fine dining at affordable prices set against the stunning backdrop of the hotel’s private Blue Flag Beach.

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fast growing businesses in Cornwall are being given the opportunity to find out about financial and business support and intellectual property rights at a free seminar taking place at Pool Innovation Centre.

]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ambitious plans to transform Sutton Harbour in Plymouth into a national destination were unveiled today.

]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Staff recruitment is well underway for a new pioneering £6.2 million Dementia care home due to open in Plymouth next month.

]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornish food producers have been hand-picked to supply the new Etherington’s Farm Shop at Wheal Rose, near Scorrier.

]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Leading South West Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers Francis Clark has won the Tax Award of the Year (non global firm) in the British Accountancy Awards 2012.

]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Waterfront Partnership is sorry to announce that the Christmas Farmers’ Market due to take place on Saturday 24 November has been cancelled due to the forecast high winds and bad weather conditions.

]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Businesses across Plymouth’s waterfront have teamed up to create a shop window trail for families to follow in the lead up to Christmas, with some top prizes on offer for the winner.

]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wolf Minerals has launched its first major recruitment campaign, to fill key senior management positions, as it continues to move forwards with its project to reopen the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine near Plymouth.

]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT More than 200 people have pre-registered their interest in just 36 homes which go on the market this week with the sales launch of Cargo 2 - the next phase of development in the regeneration of Millbay.

]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) has won a coveted South West Green Energy Award for the groundbreaking FabTest marine energy test site in Falmouth Bay.

]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT GAIN, the Growth, Acceleration and Investment Network, is sponsoring Cornwall’s business leaders of the future to learn the secrets of success from some of the region’s top companies.

]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC is giving parents the opportunity to squeeze in some last minute shopping on Christmas Eve, by hosting two ‘Drop and Shop’ soccer sessions for children.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Good Energy today announces the UK’s first Local Tariff to reward households near its wind farms with lower electricity bills, pioneering a blueprint to put community interest at the heart of renewable energy generation across Britain.

]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fast growing businesses in Devon and Cornwall are being given the opportunity to find out about support available through Santander’s Breakthrough Programme, at a free seminar being held at Tamar Science Park.

]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages is once again demonstrating its support for arts and culture in the Westcountry by sponsoring Miracle Theatre’s latest production, ‘Frankenstein!’.

]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Santa has a new home in St Austell this Christmas – in a spectacular ice palace at White River Place.

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Farmers are being advised to fit trackers in their quad bikes after a vehicle with a hidden device onboard was recovered by police in Somerset within hours of being stolen from a Devon farm.

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Budding writers and artists have come together through Plymouth comic and graphic novel shop Final Frontier to create the South West’s first comic book anthology, The Pilgrim Strips.

]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT In just one week’s time Plymouth will be transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland as its Christmas lights are turned on and the Winter Festival begins.

]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Homes will go on sale later this month in the eagerly awaited next phase of development in the regeneration of Millbay.

]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The White River Place car park on Trinity Street, St Austell, has received an award for the safety of the facilities and the measures put in place to reduce crime.

]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The main tourism website for Plymouth – visitplymouth.co.uk – has this week released figures which show an impressive 155% increase in web traffic compared to 2011.

]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mount Wise-based business PhysioConditioning is celebrating the extraordinary success of client athletes, including Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Ruta Meilutyte.

]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new Junior Futsal course is being launched in Exeter, giving young footballers in the city a chance to hone their skills in the fast-paced indoor game.

]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Amateur footballers in Exeter are being offered the chance to join two exciting new leagues which are being launched by Exeter City FC’s Football in the community trust.

]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Staff at specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages have been making, baking and brewing a range of sweet and savoury treats at a charity coffee morning and lunch in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Winter Festival is returning for 2012, and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever with the events taking place across the city centre and waterfront.

]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The export order book is sizzling for South Devon firm Westaways Sausages with pallets of bangers despatched as far afield as South China.

]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wolf Minerals, the company leading the project to reopen the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine near Plymouth, has established its UK base at Tamar Science Park (TSP).

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Imerys Minerals Limited (Imerys) has today announced the acquisition of the China Clay (Kaolin) operations of Goonvean Ltd from Goonvean Holdings Ltd

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre Company has strengthened its Board with the appointment of three new, highly experienced directors.

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Harry Potter fans are being treated to an exclusive first look at the new Book of Spells game for PlayStation 3 at an in-store event being hosted by GAME St Austell this Friday.

]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Residents at Cornwall Care homes will be warmer this winter with the special delivery of scores of hand knitted blankets recycled from a county bid to make the world’s longest scarf.

]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT GAME St Austell will be marking the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops II with a special midnight launch at White River Place.

]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Small Devon & Cornwall businesses are making overseas trips with expert practical support from the government service UK Trade & Investment and they are coming home with new international customers and orders.

]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT A pioneering £6.2 million specialist care home for people living with dementia is being opened in Plymouth. It is only the second of its kind in the country and Waypoints Care Group is committed to creating more across the South West of England.

]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT A team of accountants from leading South West firm Francis Clark are limbering up in preparation for a charity Santa fun run, taking place in Truro in December.

]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Engineering company Viper Subsea has been recognised for its excellence as a leading supplier of subsea products and services by being awarded Beacon status.

]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new sponsorship deal between A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks Table Tennis Club will allow young players at the club to compete in a national league and keep the Docks’ only remaining sports team up and running.

]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT There isn’t a better time than now for businesses and organisations in Torbay to consider the benefits for them and their wider community of being a Social Enterprise.

]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fans of fine food and retro music are in for a treat, as 1940’s vocal trio the Three Belles return to the Carbis Bay Hotel on Sunday 18 November to put on a swinging show for diners.

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Businesses in Devon and Cornwall are being encouraged to learn more about exporting opportunities at a series of free events being held during Export Week (12-16 November).

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Outgoing BIFD President Clive Kirk said: “This is the Institute’s 30th anniversary year, and the launch of our new courses and professional qualifications programme reaffirms our commitment to the education of funeral directors. This work is essential to maintaining high standards of services for the bereaved and the professional development of those working in this sector.”

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group operates fixed wing, passenger ferry and sea freight services to the Isles of Scilly and already carries around two-thirds of all passengers to the islands.

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new free loyalty card scheme was today launched in St Austell giving shoppers access to an exclusive range of offers and discounts from retailers in the town.

]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The company planning to install the first wave energy device at Wave Hub has applied for a marine licence for the deployment.

]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Families in St Austell looking for ways to keep busy on a budget during half-term can relax – White River Place has a packed programme of spooky entertainment lined up for children of all ages.

]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT A campaign by South West insurers Cornish Mutual has been hailed a success for raising awareness of health and safety issues for people working in the agricultural sector.

]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC is showing its support for Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion campaign, by offering a free master class at Exeter University for aspiring football coaches.

]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s popular continental market is coming back for the second time this autumn, filling the City Centre with all the sights, smells and tastes of a bustling European market.

]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT A pioneering fund to help South West businesses grow will receive a fresh cash injection of £3.9 million, it was announced today.

]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new free loyalty card scheme offering a host of special offers and discounts for shoppers in the town is to be launched in St Austell on Monday 29th October.

]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s popular open air ice rink is back for 2012, and ready to welcome its first skaters of the year this weekend.

]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Carbis Bay Hotel is celebrating after being named the Best Dressed Hotel at the St Ives In Bloom awards for the fourth consecutive year.

]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT GAIN, the Growth, Acceleration and Investment Network, has teamed up with serial entrepreneur, Dragons’ Den original and founder of School for Startups Doug Richard to offer a free seminar in Plymouth aimed at entrepreneurs and investors.

]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wet summer weather over the last two years has led to at least five major farm blazes caused by spontaneous combustion worth a total of £130,000, according to South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT A holiday cottage in Watchfield, near Burnham on Sea, has won the Somerset West Building Excellence Award for Best Domestic Conversion.

]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Progress at the Millendreath Project has taken another forward step as a Cornwall Council planning committee unanimously granted planning permission to developers Espalier for the first phase of the holiday village regeneration project in South East Cornwall.

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Holidaymakers are venturing off the beaten track to discover the quiet delights of local life in North Devon, according to specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages.

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Flexible around the clock working by A&P Falmouth has achieved successful completion of drydocking and painting works on a fourth reefer ship ahead of schedule.

]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Specialist self catering lettings agency Classic Cottages welcomed holiday property owners from across Cornwall and Devon to view two of the company’s safari-style ‘glamping’ tents on the Lizard at an open day on Wednesday 3 October.

]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The luxury surroundings of the Carbis Bay Hotel will become a crime scene for one night in November when the hotel’s popular Murder Mystery night returns.

]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Building work is set to begin this weekend on the Plymouth winter ice rink, marking the start of the city centre’s transformation into a magical winter wonderland.

]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT An outline planning application for a major part of the Newquay Growth Area – now known as ‘Nansledan’ – has been submitted to Cornwall Council.

]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Children at Stanley Green First School, Poole, have been learning about country life and farm safety with rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Business owners and managers looking for advice on contract negotiation and how to avoid common pitfalls are being are being invited to attend a lunchtime seminar at Tamar Science Park (TSP).

]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual is launching a major campaign to recruit new farming Members in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset as part of ambitious growth plans to become the insurer of choice in the region.

]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Parking charges were today slashed at White River Place Shopping Centre in St Austell after the centre’s new owners Ellandi announced they had taken over direct control of the 550-space car park from its previous operators.

]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Francis Clark trainee Chloe Annear is celebrating after completing her training and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant.

]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Young footballers in Exeter are being encouraged to don their best fancy dress for a special Halloween soccer roadshow.

]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT White River Cinema’s big screen will be turned into a battleground for the future of the earth when the cinema teams up with GAME St Austell to offer computer gaming fans an exclusive preview of Assassin’s Creed 3 - a full three weeks before the game is released.

]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT A Cornish lifestyle company is capitalising on the trend for cushy camping with the launch of a new ‘glamping’ business venture, based at the owners’ farmland on the Lizard.

]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT A pioneering project to create a new marine energy test site has seen Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) shortlisted in the Best Business Innovation category for the Regen South West Green Energy Awards 2012.

]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Marine City Festival has been hailed as a success for proving that the city’s strength in the marine sector runs far deeper than heritage and culture alone.

]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Specialist self-catering holiday lettings company Classic Cottages has acquired Aspects Holidays for an undisclosed sum.

]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Employees and clients of leading South West chartered accountants Francis Clark donned their cycling shorts and wetsuits this weekend to compete in the Festival of Sport Cornwall 2012.

]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT On Sunday 16 September, after a fantastic weekend of entertainment for all the family at the first ever Plymouth Seafood Festival, local Barbican traders will compete in a charity raft race to add that final bit of fun to close the festival.

]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s historic quaysides will come alive on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September for the first ever Plymouth Seafood festival.

]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT A series of three marine-themed films will be shown on an outdoor cinema screen at Royal William Yard this weekend, as part of the Marine City Festival.

]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Carbis Bay Hotel, St Ives, is getting ready for Christmas with the launch of its Christmas party packages.

]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Solar energy company Solar Securities is holding a second pubic exhibition about its plans to build a new five megawatt (MW) solar farm on the edge of Bodmin.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West businesses wanting to find out more about the secrets of building a successful brand are being invited to the latest Beacon Forum.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners’ (FHC) Annual Report 2011 will be available to view for the first time at the annual public meeting on Tuesday, September 25.

]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Financial planning and investment management company Watson French is launching a graduate training programme that aims to recruit and train a new member of staff every year.

]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Television presenter and marine biologist Monty Halls is set to speak at two events in Plymouth next week, as part of the Marine City Festival.

]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s annual celebration of the very best local food and drink reached a new global audience this year, with food lovers from across the world descending upon the city for Flavour Fest.

]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is gearing up to host a nine day celebration of all things maritime, as the inaugural Plymouth Marine City Festival launches this weekend (Saturday 8 September).

]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sutton Harbour Holdings plc has submitted a masterplan showing how the former Plymouth City Airport site could be developed into a new mixed-use urban centre to meet the needs of northern Plymouth.

]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT A small-scale dredging trial in Falmouth harbour to measure the potential environmental impacts of relocating maerl habitat is set to go ahead  this month after Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) awarded the work to a specialist dredging contractor.

]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lovers of vintage and retro chic will be coming together in Plymouth for the city’s first Vintage Fair later this month.

]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The importance of cruise ship calls to Cornwall has been highlighted once again this week following the successful visit of the biggest ship of the year, the Caribbean Princess.

]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ellandi, the UK’s leading specialist shopping centre investment and asset manager is pleased to welcome 99p Stores to White River Place Shopping Centre in St Austell. 99p Stores have chosen White River Place as the location of their first store in Cornwall.

]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP) has strengthened its Board with the appointment of an additional three highly experienced directors.

]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Swashbuckling tales of high sea adventure and real buccaneer booty will be bringing pirate history to life at Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park’s Shipwrecks and Sea Shanties day, part of Plymouth’s Marine City Festival.

]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual has appointed two new Inspectors to cover key areas of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset as it continues to grow its business right across the region.

]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ellandi, the UK’s leading specialist shopping centre investment and asset manager is pleased to announce that it has now signed an exclusive agreement with BSkyB-owned The Cloud to provide free, high-speed public Wi-Fi at White River Place, St. Austell.

]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ellandi, the UK’s leading specialist shopping centre investment and asset manager is pleased to welcome 99p Stores to White River Place Shopping Centre in St Austell. 99p Stores have chosen White River Place as the location of their first store in Cornwall.

]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT A line-up of star chefs has been unveiled as one of the highlights of the inaugural Plymouth Seafood Festival taking place in September.

]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT A two-year product development training programme for Cornish businesses has supported the creation of 50 new jobs in the county.

]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT During the London 2012 Olympics more than half a million people were able to watch live coverage of the Games on the city centre Big Screen.

]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT A huge car carrier which has dominated the skyline at Falmouth Docks during August left the port yesterday (August 22), signaling the end of another successful ship repair contract for A&P Falmouth.

]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC is launching a new running club for beginners in Exeter to boost their fitness and enjoy exercising outdoors.

]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Advice for innovative companies looking to maximise their R&D budgets by protecting their ideas and making the most of tax reliefs on offer will be available at a lunchtime seminar at Tamar Science Park (TSP).

]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Classic car fans are in for a treat as Jaguar owners from across the South West come to Plymouth for a day of motoring and musical entertainment.

]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Two weekends of family friendly events and activities have been planned in Plymouth as part of the inaugural Marine City Festival.

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Crowds lined the streets of Falmouth yesterday (Aug 15) as an estimated 25,000 people were treated to a breathtaking aerial display from the Blades as part of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week, thanks to sponsors Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Basic safety precautions can mean the difference between life and death for agricultural workers in the South West working with or close to electricity, warns rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC is teaming up with Open Space International FC to introduce more budding players to football in Devon.

]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Employees at Redruth-based seafood processors Falfish have been recognised for their long term commitment to the company at an awards ceremony held last week.

]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT A free finance course for families in West Cornwall will be starting in September, offering help and advice in all money-related areas from bump, birth and beyond.

]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Local food and drink producers, top chefs and food lovers across the South West are all gearing up for the return of the Westcountry’s most exciting food festival, Flavour Fest.

]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth has waved a fond farewell to two of its longest standing employees, who between them have accumulated almost 100 years of dedicated service.

]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s diving sensation Tom Daley will be back in action at the London 2012 Olympics this weekend, as he competes in the Men’s 10m Platform competition.

]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Leading South West food and drink festival Flavour Fest has been accredited by the Plymouth Children’s University for its programme of children’s activity.

]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sutton Harbour Holdings Plc has signed the Agreement for Lease with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and English Cities Fund (ECf) for the inner dock basin and designated shore-side space in Millbay, Plymouth.

]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Excitement is building across Falmouth as the countdown begins to the spectacular Blades display, which will be wowing crowds for the first time this year thanks to sponsors Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT A major programme of refurbishment to the church in the village of Teigngrace has received a welcome boost from Imerys Ceramics this week.

]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new, luxury nail bar has opened in Plymouth’s Independent Quarter, promising to bring a high-end pampering experience to customers in the city.

]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC’s Football in the Community Trust is looking for adult volunteers to help deliver their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award.

]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP has further strengthened its corporate and commercial team in Cornwall with the appointment of employment solicitor Kate Watson.

]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT A packed programme of cookery demonstrations has been revealed for this year’s Flavour Fest; with top television chefs joining local familiar faces for a weekend of food and fun in Plymouth.

]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Millendreath Project has moved a step nearer to physical reality with developer Espalier’s
submission of a detailed planning application for a stunning resort facilities building.

]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Leading South West chartered accountants Francis Clark have further boosted their Cornish operation with the appointment of Erin Davis to the position of Tax Director.

]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Penzance Dry Dock recently welcomed a rather unusual vessel, possibly the first in the dock’s history to arrive by sea then continue by road to be serviced.

]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth hair salon The Cutting Garden is preparing to go pink for a day to raise money for the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new link road required as part of the Wolf Minerals project to reopen the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine, near Plymouth, was today ceremonially opened.

]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual is celebrating winning a national award for its company-wide commitment to customer service and training.

]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT An exciting new collaboration between Exeter College, @Futsal Group, Exeter City FC Community Trust and The Football League Trust will combine education excellence with the fastest growing indoor sport on the planet – Futsal.

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth welcomed South West MEP Sir Graham Watson to the docks yesterday (Tuesday) to discuss the issues surrounding the port development, in particular dredging.

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new loyalty card is due to be launched in St Austell, with the backing of White River Place, in an effort to boost local shopping.

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT With the London 2012 Olympic Games kicking off this weekend, it’s not just the professional athletes who will be limbering up in preparation, as Plymouth sets the stage for its own summer of games.

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT RFA Lyme Bay, the fifth ship to have a multi-million pound refit as part of the Cluster contract at A&P Falmouth, has arrived in the port for work to begin.

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wave Hub has welcomed a UK Government announcement that will see financial support for wave and tidal stream technologies more than double from next year.

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT New subsidies for renewable energy technologies present a huge opportunity for the South West, according to the renewables team at legal firm Stephens Scown LLP.

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Potential holiday home owners in the Westcountry are being given a helping hand to find the perfect property with a new service being offered by specialist holiday lettings agency Classic Cottages.

]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Actor and comedian Brian Conley is preparing to take part in the ultimate cookery challenge – Flavour Fest’s Ready Steady Cook.

]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new video promoting the importance of horse trailer safety and maintenance ahead of this summer’s show season has been specially produced by South West-based rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT An exciting collection of music, film, arts and cultural events are confirmed today as the latest additions to the programme for the Plymouth Marine City Festival this September.

]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Retailers in Frankfort Gate are planning a day of fun for all the family to attract visitors to the West End of Plymouth and celebrate the diverse range of independent shops in the area.

]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT One lucky schoolgirl has won the chance to watch this summer’s Blades display in VIP style after her colourful design was picked as the official publicity poster for the debut Blades performance in Falmouth.

]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual has seen unseasonably high levels of flood and other weather-related claims following the downpours which have washed out the start of the summer.

]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Chamber of Commerce has announced that Iain Gray, Chief Executive of the Technology Strategy Board, will be the keynote speaker at the high profile Business Expo during the city’s first ever Marine City Festival (Sept 8-16 2012).

]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Families in St Austell looking for ways to keep the children busy this summer can breathe a sigh of relief – White River Place has six Terrific Tuesdays lined up for guaranteed summer fun.

]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth has employed a full time marine renewables business development manager, demonstrating the company’s commitment to working at the forefront of the sector.

]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT A spectacular nine-day festival of seafood, live music, entertainment, aquatic leisure and cultural events has been unveiled as part a unique celebration of Plymouth and its links to the sea this September.

]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC’s popular summer soccer roadshows are set to return for this year’s school summer holidays, visiting towns and cities across the county to provide football fun for 5-14 year olds.

]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT With just over a month to go until the South West’s biggest celebration of food and drink returns to Plymouth, another fantastic line up of food and drink traders has been announced for Flavour Fest 2012.

]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plans to carry out a small-scale dredging trial in Falmouth harbour to measure potential environmental impacts have moved forward today after Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) was granted marine consent to carry out the trial.

]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Open College Network South West Region (OCNSWR) has become the latest organisation to move to Tamar Science Park, strengthening the Park’s position as a centre of excellence for South West businesses.

]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s exciting summer screenings season continues with the third Royal Opera House production of the year beamed live to the BBC Big Screen.

]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West farmers have become among the first to learn about a new Industry Code of Practice designed to prevent outbreaks of ecoli and other infections on farms opening their gates to visitors.

]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT A record 17 lawyers at South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP have been singled out for praise in the latest Chambers guide to the legal profession.

]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has ‘only scratched the surface’ of the interest rate swap scandal and risks misleading thousands of victims of mis-sold insurance into a false sense of security.

]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Specialist flower breeder and propagator Whetman Pinks is undergoing an expansion programme to improve facilities and create new jobs at its nursery near Dawlish, thanks to investment from the Plymouth University and Western Morning News Regional Growth Fund (PWGF).

]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West sailors are being given the chance to win a 10-night break at Sutton Harbour in Plymouth.

]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Cricket Club has a new home following the completion of a stunning new pavilion within the grounds of Mount Wise.

]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth city centre will be hosting a free festival of dance to celebrate the coming London 2012 Olympic Games when the World At Your Feet Big Dance Weekend comes to the Piazza next month.

]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Flavour Fest, the South West’s biggest and best festival of food and drink, is back for 2012 and ready to celebrate the best of the Westcountry’s fantastic local produce.

]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tough terrain and challenging weather were no match for the runners taking part in this year’s Classic Quarter, with a record number of participants entering the Cornish trail running challenge.

]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) is offering one lucky child the chance to watch this year’s Blades display in VIP style – and meet the commentators – to celebrate the debut Blades performance in Falmouth.

]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Businesses on the Barbican are planning to show their support for Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day National Event by hosting an evening of entertainment and celebrations on Saturday 30 June.

]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) has welcomed a new patrol boat to its fleet this week, the culmination of a two-year project.

]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Surrounded by flowers and cards, balloons and banners, Rene Bazin, a popular resident at Cornwall Care’s Trevern home in Falmouth, celebrated his 100th birthday in style on Tuesday (June 19th).

]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new experience card has been launched by Sutton Harbour Holdings plc offering exclusive discounts for marina visitors.

]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The success of A&P Group’s long-term relationship with Serco Ltd Marine Services is being celebrated, with a total of eight ships docked in Falmouth in 2012.

]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual is celebrating joining an elite group of the UK’s top insurance companies by being awarded ‘Chartered Insurer’ status in recognition of its high standards of professionalism and customer service.

]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Three new board members have been appointed to oversee the operation of Wave Hub, the offshore marine energy project in Cornwall.

]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP has promoted solicitor Charisse Crawford to Associate in the firm’s Exeter office.

]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A brand new exhibition of Devon-based artist Peter Mallison’s figurative and portrait paintings launched on Thursday (14 June) at the Mill End Hotel and Restaurant, Dartmoor.

]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT An employee at Plymouth comic book shop Final Frontier has launched an innovative new multi-media comic book series, creating a complete visual and audio experience for readers.

]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT An outline planning application has been submitted for up to 250 new homes and a major new public park in Kingsteignton.

]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is gearing up for a fortnight of strawberries and cream and Pimms on the Piazza as live Wimbledon coverage returns to the Big Screen for the eighth year running.

]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care is urging older people to watch their step as it helps raise awareness of simple interventions that can help reduce the risk of falls.

]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex will represent Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family at this year’s Armed Forces Day National Event, being held in Plymouth on Saturday 30 June.

]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is inviting businesses to take part in a live webcast later this month to mark the official launch of its economic strategy.

]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tamar Science Park’s (TSP) new business development director has taken up his post with the aim of putting TSP at the heart of enterprise and economic growth in Plymouth and across the region.

]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Government plans to enshrine in law the right of both parents to see their children after they split up are considered to be ill conceived and potentially damaging by a leading Westcountry children’s lawyer.

]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Devon-based Damien Hirst, the world’s richest artist, is likely to be spared a multi-million pound settlement following a split with his partner of more than two decades, because they were never married.

]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Farmers has signed a manufacturing deal to source all its compound feeds from Harpers Home Mix in Holsworthy.

]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Aspiring football players and coaches in Devon are being offered a unique opportunity to sign up to an undergraduate degree programme which could lead to a career in the football industry.

]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT An area of woodland on the western edge of Bridport has received a special dedication with the installation of a new bench from specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages.

]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Five partners from leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP have been listed as outstanding lawyers in the prestigious international guide, Best Lawyers.

]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dads in Cornwall are in for a treat as the Carbis Bay Hotel hosts a special Fathers’ Day Sunday lunch with 1940’s vocal trio the Three Belles.

]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Increasing numbers of developers and farmers in the South West are looking to anaerobic digestion in a bid to reduce their waste and create their own energy, according to an expert in renewables.

]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Entrants to this year’s Classic Quarter ultra-marathon are being urged to raise money for Cornwall Hospice Care by taking part in the event.

]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Youngsters attending the Bath & West Show have been learning about health and safety on the farm with the Somerset Federation of Young Farmers and rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Vacant shops in Plymouth are being used as space for temporary art exhibitions, in a bid to animate the city centre and showcase local creative talent.

]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is preparing for the eyes of the UK to be on the city once again, as the one-month countdown to the Armed Forces Day National Event begins today (Wednesday 30 May).

]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT One of Cornwall’s leading campaigners against the proposed pasty tax has welcomed the Government’s climbdown on the issue.

]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth-based waterfront regeneration company Sutton Harbour Holdings plc has appointed Bob De Barr as a non-executive director.

]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Female berth holders have been getting some top boating tips at a special Ladies’ Day run by Sutton Harbour Marina in Plymouth and the Royal Yachting Association.

]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Young farmers from across Cornwall have been challenging each other for the title of the county’s safest farmer at the annual ‘Efficiency with Safety’ competition.

]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The countdown is on to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with just a week left to go until St Austell celebrates with a patriotic street party at White River Place.

]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Prominent pasty tax campaigner John Endacott, partner at Francis Clark, has been named Tax Writer of the Year at the LexisNexis Taxation Awards 2012 – seeing off both national and international competition.

]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s biggest Jubilee party will be taking place on the city centre Piazza in just one week’s time.

]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Specialist Westcountry holiday lettings agency Classic Cottages is expecting its busiest ever half term, thanks to the extra bank holiday for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The world’s only aerobatic airline, The Blades, will bring their spectacular daredevil display to the skies above Falmouth harbour this summer, thanks to sponsors Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Mill End Hotel and Restaurant, Chagford, is preparing to host a two-week exhibition featuring the work of Devon-based figurative and portrait artist Peter Mallison.

]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Farmers and agricultural businesses in the Westcountry must share responsibility for the health and safety of contractors and tradesmen they employ, warns rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A record number of lawyers are being promoted to partner level by leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP, it has been announced today.

]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is set to raise the bar in the entertainment stakes with a new pledge from city bosses that the city centre will stay ‘Alive after Five’.

]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Visitors to the Barbican this weekend will be greeted with swashbuckling and swaggering buccaneers galore as Plymouth is taken over by a pirate invasion.

]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Organisers of the inaugural Calstock Jazz & Blues Festival on 26-28th October are celebrating after being awarded £6,530 by Feast, the Cornish funding programme which supports arts activity across the county.

]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners and Falmouth Estuary Marine Safety Committee are hosting a water enforcement and safety seminar at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall on Tuesday, May 29th.

]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tamar Science Park (TSP) has seen an influx of new clients since the start of 2012, further strengthening its position as a focal point for business innovation and growth in the South West.

]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A brand new Clean Team has been unveiled in Plymouth as part of the city’s annual Clean Week.

]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT From expert advice to a rodeo sheep, Cornwall Farmers will be offering something for everyone at this year’s Royal Cornwall Show.

]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Award-winning pontoon specialist Marine Designs Ltd, part of the A&P Group, has completed a trio of commercial projects at opposite ends of the UK demonstrating the strength and diversity of this fast-growing pioneering company.

]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT An opera-loving Plymouth couple celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary in style with a romantic meal for two and a screening of La Bohème live from the Royal Opera House.

]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Three quarters of Cornwall Care’s 1,115 clients suffer from some form of dementia. To highlight Dementia Awareness Week 2012, which runs from 20-26 May, the charity is asking everyone to remember the person behind the dementia.

]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following a weekend of celebrations as the Olympic Torch passes through Plymouth, Monday (21 May) marks another important milestone as the city readies itself for one of the world’s largest sporting events – it’s just 100 days to go to the Paralympic Games.

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT With an increase in the number of summer events and street parties this year, South West firm Cornish Mutual is reminding people to have the right insurance in place should they need to make a claim.

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT More than one hundred businessmen and women attended the Finance in Cornwall seminar on Tuesday (15 May) to learn about available sources of funding for Cornish businesses.

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Construction work is due to start in the next few weeks on a mixed-use neighbourhood in Newquay that aims to set a benchmark for sustainable development in Cornwall.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT An alarming number of companies in the South West have not taken any steps to make sure their websites are compliant with new laws due to be enforced from the end of this month, according to one of the region’s top IT legal experts.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT People in Plymouth are being urged to cheer on 60’s retro favourite Engelbert Humperdinck as he represents Britain in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Master Mark Sansom has attended the eighth International Harbour Masters Congress in Cork, Ireland, this week as the European representative of the UK Harbour Master’s Association.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has decided not to call in Cornwall Council’s decision to approve the Truro Eastern District Centre, which means construction work on the scheme is expected to start in early 2013.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Carbis Bay Hotel, St Ives, is celebrating being named as the only hotel in Britain to boast its own private Blue Flag Beach.

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Free watersports taster sessions are being offered at Carbis Bay for beachgoers who fancy trying something a little different to surfing or swimming.

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A group of school children from North Devon have received lessons in how to stay safe on farms and in the countryside, thanks to an initiative launched by rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT St Austell will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style at a good old-fashioned street party in White River Place next month.

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A group of school children from Cornwall have received lessons in how to stay safe on farms and in the countryside, thanks to an initiative launched by rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s annual Clean Week is returning on Monday, to get the city centre and waterfront looking at their best ready for the summer.

]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Leading legal firm Stephens Scown LLP has further strengthened its growing corporate team across the South West with the appointment of two new high-profile lawyers.

]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s summer screenings season begins on Thursday (17 May) when the Royal Opera’s La Bohème is beamed live to the Big Screen.

]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Babcock International has been announced as the main sponsor of the Armed Forces Day National Event, taking place in the historic maritime city of Plymouth on Saturday 30 June 2012.

]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Barbican will be hosting a weekend of pirate themed fun for all the family on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May.

]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Home owners across Devon and Cornwall are being warned to keep their property secure this summer, with a potential rise in domestic burglaries and personal theft claims.

]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A charity which teaches hundreds of primary school children how to sail on the Helford River each year has received a welcome boost of £1,000 from Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Significant increases in commodity prices and the rising cost of fuel, stock, feed and machinery has triggered concerns that some farmers in the Westcountry may not be adequately insured.

]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT An innovative scheme which rates the environmental credentials of holiday properties in Cornwall has led to Classic Cottages doubling the number of green holiday cottages on its books in less than a year.

]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Helston-based specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages has strengthened its IT and website department with the recruitment of web developer Ed Manning.

]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Children in Exeter will have another chance to take part in Exeter City FC’s popular soccer roadshow during the June half term week.

]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT More than 100 businesses from across Cornwall are planning to attend the fourth annual Finance in Cornwall event during Cornwall Business Week (May 14-18), and some places are still available.

]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Picking up the pieces and getting on with life after a stroke can be tough at any age – as married stroke survivors Charles and Ivy Sleep can testify.

]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The countdown is on to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with just one month to go until the festivities begin.

]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Growth-minded businesses and entrepreneurs in Cornwall are being invited to a business development masterclass.

]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT People in Plymouth will be getting a taste of what’s to come at this year’s Plymouth Volksfest at a free one day festival in the City Centre.

]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thirty berth holders at Sutton Harbour Marina in Plymouth have brushed up on their boating skills following the official launch of the RYA’s Active Marina Programme.

]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth has had a very busy first quarter to 2012 working on 34 projects including six ferries, four of which were from P&O, tankers, MOD vessels, offshore supply vessels, tugs, barges and manufacturing the first wave energy device to go onto the FabTest site in Falmouth Bay.

]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT White River Place, St Austell, will be welcoming the Olympic Torch Relay to the town with a day of celebrations and fun activities.

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale met Teignmouth Community School Principal Tony Gray before the team’s crunch home game with Walsall on Saturday (21 April) to mark the start of the new partnership between the football club and school.

]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Students from Cornwall College St Austell will be visiting White River Place, St Austell, on Saturday (5 May) to promote sporting activities available in the town.

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Devon’s young farmers have been learning about the dangers of working on a farm and how they can stay safe, during a series of workshops held at Bicton College recently.

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plans to transform a run-down holiday village in South East Cornwall into a high class tourism-led development are taking a major step forward with the start of demolitions in the next few weeks.

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC is looking for young footballers in Devon to join its weekly football courses across the county.

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The majority of our coastal seas could be given over to the marine equivalent of ‘commercial farming’ in order to more fully protect defined areas of ecologically sensitive habitat, say two leading names in the marine sector.

]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Two more trainees are celebrating becoming fully-qualified steel and pipe fabricators after completing an adult training programme at A&P Falmouth.

]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Students at Falmouth School have raised £200 for rainforest conservation charity Cool Earth through a series of fundraising events.

]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth will celebrate its historic, unique and scientific connections with the sea and all things marine in its first Marine City Festival, to be held in September this year.

]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Today the city of Plymouth officially accepted the honour of hosting the national Armed Forces Day celebrations for 2012 as the official flag was delivered to the city.

]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The first wave device installed in the waters at Cornwall’s marine energy test site has been manufactured by A&P Falmouth.

]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Businesses in Cornwall struggling to get to grips with a number of important changes to employment law are being offered free one-to-one advice clinics by Stephens Scown LLP.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT New consumer research reveals people in the South West are far more likely to trust a financial mutual than any other type of financial services provider.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Agricultural workers in the South West should have proper training and wear a helmet before using quad bikes on farms and roads or risk being prosecuted, warns rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Almost 100 people have attended a public exhibition about proposals to create high quality new homes and a public park in Kingsteignton.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The fourth annual Finance in Cornwall event is being held as part of Cornwall Business Week in May.

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care, the county’s largest provider of care for older people, is helping to highlight the importance of excellent care standards to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Week (16-22 April).

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Five teenagers from the Exeter and East Devon area gained priceless work experience in the football industry as part of npower’s What’s Your Goal 2012.

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Wildlife Trust will again be hosting guided wildlife watching trips on board Scillonian III this spring and summer, in partnership with the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company. 

]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP has been shortlisted for an award highlighting the quality of its legal training and recruitment.

]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mike Vigar, the first ever Skybus employee, has retired from the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company, which operates the airline, after 28 years of service.

]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Large numbers of farmers and landowners in the Westcountry may have been affected by the sale of controversial interest rate swaps, according to one regional legal firm.

]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Construction of a striking new workshop at Grove Place Boat Park in Falmouth has been completed on schedule this week – five months after work began.

]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The team behind FabTest, Cornwall’s pioneering marine energy test site in Falmouth, has welcomed the first wave device to be installed in its waters.

]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s original ultra-marathon, the Classic Quarter, is returning for the sixth year in June 2012 to push runners to their limits on the South West Coast Path.

]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Leading South West chartered accountants and business advisers Francis Clark has been shortlisted in two categories in the nationally recognised LexisNexis Taxation Awards 2012.

]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Young farmers across Devon are taking part in a series of health and safety workshops aimed at highlighting the dangers of working on farms and cutting the number of deaths and serious injuries.

]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth has successfully completed a multi-million pound refit of the RFA Cardigan Bay – the third ship in her class to undergo a major refit at the world-renowned dockyard.

]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT One of Cornwall’s most experienced corporate lawyers has joined Stephens Scown LLP as the leading South West legal firm looks to grow it’s presence in the county.

]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Isles of Scilly passenger ferry, Scillonian III, was welcomed back to Scilly on her first sailing of the year by more than one hundred common dolphins.

]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The regeneration of Millbay has taken a step forward with the start of building work on the next phase of development – Cargo 2 – by Millbay’s lead developer English Cities Fund (ECf).

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT An Exeter-based hydraulics and pneumatics specialist has reached an agreement to sell its business with the assistance of South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP and Exeter-based accountants, Bush & Co.

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The South West’s leading comic and graphic novel store, Final Frontier, is celebrating the launch of a new Marvel comic with a special midnight opening on Tuesday (3 April).

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Truro office of leading chartered accountants Francis Clark with Winter Rule has promoted one of its brightest managers to become a Director of the award-winning firm.

]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT A ‘pasty summit’ to discuss Government plans to impose VAT on sales of hot takeaway pasties has been organised for 11th April in Truro.

]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT White River Place, St Austell, is planning two fun-packed days of entertainment to keep children of all ages busy this Easter holiday.

]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s business leaders have welcomed plans to carry out a small-scale dredging trial in Falmouth harbour to measure potential environmental impacts.

]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Retailers, shoppers and city leaders are today (Monday 26 March) celebrating the completion of works to refurbish and modernise Plymouth’s Western Approach Car Park.

]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Classic Cottages staff and property owners have spent their first volunteering day of 2012 collecting rubbish from three Gunwalloe beaches on the Lizard Peninsula.

]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Businesses in Plymouth’s new Waterfront Business Improvement District (BID) are being encouraged to come forward and play and important role in how the BID is delivered and managed.

]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT A 220 mile cycle relay between the seven offices of leading chartered accountancy practice Francis Clark LLP has raised over £830 for Sport Relief.

]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Concrete flooring specialist Permaban has become the latest company to join Beacon, the South West’s peer-to-peer business network.

]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cap’n Jasper’s, the world-famous eatery overlooking Sutton Harbour, has signed a new 15-year lease with the Sutton Harbour Holdings plc with a headline rent of £37,000 per annum.

]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Truro based developers of an innovative and risk focused crew transfer solutions for the oil and gas industry is celebrating 20 years of business in the City.

]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Carbis Bay Hotel, St Ives, is inviting locals to celebrate Easter with a three-course Sunday lunch, Easter egg hunt and afternoon of children’s entertainment.

]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Truro-based Watson French director Nick Wood has been appointed ‘Chartered Champion’ for Cornwall and Plymouth by the Chartered Insurance Institute.

]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company is sponsoring an action-packed programme of events to kick of the 2012 spring season on the Isles of Scilly.

]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Two generations of a Porthleven family have received long service awards from specialist Westcountry self-catering holiday lettings company Classic Cottages.

]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornish winemaker Camel Valley has cemented its position as one of the county’s most successful food and drink businesses by joining the Beacon network.

]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The brand new Plymouth Life Centre, the city’s biggest ever single investment in leisure facilities, has been officially opened in a prestigious ceremony today (Thursday 22 March).

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual has seen an increase in its gross written premiums of 7 per cent to £17.6 million during its last financial reporting period, it has been announced today.

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new academy to train the next generation of butchers is being built in Cornwall as part of a £600,000 expansion by the Brian Etherington Meat Company Limited.

]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sailing enthusiast Peter Ward, from Playing Place near Truro, has won a free berth for a year at Sutton Harbour Marina in Plymouth worth up to £5,000.

]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The boat responsible for delivering Royal Mail post around the Isles of Scilly has undergone a major overhaul after six years of servicing the Islands.

]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT A children’s poster competition to help raise awareness of marine litter and how it affects seals in their natural habitat is on display at Falmouth Library until the end of March.

]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is aiming to attract pleasure seekers in droves this year with an exciting programme of events, designed to increase visitor numbers and boost the local economy.

]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Children in the Westcountry are being reminded about the potential dangers of farm animals and playing in the countryside ahead of the Easter school holidays.

]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT An agreement between two ports of Falmouth on opposite sides of the world got the royal seal of approval from Prince Harry during his recent tour of the Caribbean.

]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT White River Place, St Austell, will be hosting a giant Easter egg hunt for local families on Saturday 7 April.

]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Goodridge, the world-leading manufacturer of performance fluid transfer systems, has announced a major expansion of its US motorsports operation.

]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Edinburgh Woollen Mill has renewed its lease on the Old Fish Market on Plymouth’s Barbican at a headline rent of £95,000 per annum.

]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The new Plymouth Life Centre will have a “significant positive impact on the physical and psychological well-being of people across the city”, according to a group of local GPs and leading health experts.

]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care, the county’s largest provider of care for vulnerable adults, has taken a respite service for people with learning disabilities in Penzance in to its family.

]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth, the internationally-renowned ship repair company, has won a multi-million pound contract with the Italian ship owner Grimaldi.

]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT A divorce lawyer from the South West has topped an independent list of some of the best advisors in private wealth management in the world. 

]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tamar Science Park (TSP) has unveiled a powerful new team as part of its goal to be a focal point for business innovation and growth in Plymouth and across the wider South West Peninsula.

]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Retailers, models, stylists and shoppers are all getting ready for Style Plymouth, which takes place next weekend (Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March).

]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The doors and kitchen to one of Boutique Retreats’ luxury holiday homes in Polzeath have been thrown open to celebrate the launch of the company’s new website.

]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT There is only a short period of time remaining for individuals with large pension schemes to consider if there is any advantage from claiming fixed protection before the deadline of 6th April 2012.

]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s popular continental market is returning to the city centre next week, just in time for finding the perfect Mothers’ Day gift.

]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canadian opera singer Kyla Lingley will perform at White River Place, St Austell, as part of her charity tour of the UK raising money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 1940’s vocal trio the Three Belles will be serenading diners at the Carbis Bay Hotel on Sunday 11 March.

]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP is celebrating after winning a prestigious industry award for a campaign to champion the region’s food and drink producers and retailers.

]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT A major refurbishment of the amenity centre on North Quay, which provides facilities for an estimated 30,000 boat users visiting Falmouth each year, has been completed today (March 6) - a month ahead of schedule.

]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Francis Clark with Winter Rule has become the latest Cornish business to join Cornwall Community Foundation’s Cornwall 100 Club.

]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Waterfront businesses have voted a clear ‘YES’ in a ballot to decide on setting up a Waterfront Business Improvement District (BID), with a 59 per cent turnout -significantly higher than the national average 41 per cent turnout for BIDs  .

]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC is putting on a series of football courses for young players in Exeter, as a part of the Easter Soccer Roadshow tour.

]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Work has got under way to build a new link road required as part of the Wolf Minerals project to reopen the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine, near Plymouth.

]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The award-winning regeneration scheme in the city’s West End is to benefit from further improvements this month.

]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Students at Falmouth School have been up to their elbows in butter, sugar and flour to hold a cake sale in aid of Cornwall-based rainforest conservation charity Cool Earth.

]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Specialist holiday lettings company Boutique Retreats is expanding its business in Cornwall with the appointment of new property manager Sarah Milligan.

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Specialist battery retailer Brewsters has shown its commitment to Plymouth’s thriving West End by signing a new five-lease on their New George Street property.

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT With daffodils out and pickers working hard in fields, farmers and landowners in the Westcountry are being reminded that they have a legal responsibility for the health and safety of any temporary or seasonal workers they employ.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT When Cornish Mutual Member Helen Radmore was given the rare opportunity to discover what life is like on the set of a Hollywood film, she and her family jumped at the chance. “We got to meet Steven Spielberg which was very exciting – it’s not often a Hollywood director comes to where you live!” she says.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift that’s a little bit different to the usual flowers and chocolates, a memorable day out to the spectacularly beautiful Isles of Scilly could be just what you’re looking for.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Specialist Westcountry holiday lettings company Classic Cottages has been recognised as one of the top two self-catering companies in the UK by consumer guide ‘Which?’

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT International bestselling author E.V. Thompson is set to visit White River Place next month for a special book signing event.

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT With just 100 days to go until the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Plymouth City Centre Company has revealed plans for Plymouth’s biggest street party!

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is investigating whether it could use Wave Hub, the world’s largest wave energy test site, to accommodate floating offshore wind turbines as part of a demonstration project valued at over £25 million.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City Football Club is holding an open evening for Year 11 and 12 students in Exeter to find out about its Futsal Scholarship course.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornish graduate Melodie Manners has scooped the UCP Award for Catalyst to Business Growth at specialist holiday lettings company Boutique Retreats.

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Staff at Helston-based specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages celebrated Valentine’s Day recently with a soup and cake lunch to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT More than 100 farmers from across Devon and Cornwall have taken part in a series of practical workshops to highlight health and safety and cut the number of deaths and serious injuries in agriculture.

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Platinum-selling soul star Andy Abraham is set to entertain shoppers at White River Place, St Austell next month, ahead of his UK tour ‘History of the Big Bands’.

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT For the second year running, Imerys Minerals, whose Wareham operations can be traced back to the 1700s, has been announced as a key Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW) Festival sponsor.

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The world’s largest baby and toddler swimming company, Honiton-based Water Babies, has become the latest business to join Beacon, the South West’s peer-to-peer business network.

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT It is hoped that many runners will participate in an Inaugural Clay Country Half, Full Marathon and Fun Run.

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Specialist Westcountry self-catering holiday lettings company Classic Cottages is reporting strong figures in the number of bookings for 2012 and an upturn in visitors for the February half-term break next week.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Isles of Scilly passenger ship, Scillonian III, has completed her annual maintenance and surveys and left Penzance Dry Dock, ready to begin her 35th year of service next month.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This Valentine’s Day, Plymouth’s Big Screen will become a ‘love site’ where hopeless romantics can declare their love to the city.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s most exciting celebration of shopping, style and fashion is back for 2012.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Farmers across Cornwall in need of help and support can visit the county’s agricultural chaplain in a new shed at the Truro Livestock Market, thanks to rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT A helicopter, Faberge egg collection, a pair of false teeth and a village phone box tops a list of the strangest items that rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual has been asked to cover, it has been revealed for the first time.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ocean Energy Limited, Ireland’s leading wave energy company, is working with Wave Hub, the world’s largest grid connected offshore marine energy test site, to deploy its technology at the site later this year.

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall-based vegetable growers and pre-packers Southern England Farms Ltd (SEF) has strengthened its team with the appointment of Gordon Stokes as Head of Farming.

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT As the price of gold soars, rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual is warning people in the Westcountry that their valuables may not be adequately insured in the lead up to Valentines Day next week.

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Waterfront regeneration specialist the Sutton Harbour Group has signed national gym operators TruGym on a 15-year lease.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Young families from the Westcountry living with life-limiting illnesses are being offered a much deserved break, thanks to an on-going partnership between the charity ‘Homes with Heart’ and specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages. 

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Truro-based financial adviser Laura Harris has been awarded a Diploma for Financial Advisers by the Institute of Financial Services, almost a year ahead of the qualification becoming compulsory.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre is gearing up for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will be shown live on the Big Screen throughout July, August and September.

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT ‘Truly amazing’ is how the construction site for the Plymouth Life Centre has been described in a new report published by the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS).

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Gardening experts will be on hand to answer questions and give advice as the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery holds its first giant garden book sale and plant surgery on Thursday February 16th.

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Unemployed over 50’s in Cornwall are being offered the chance to start a new career in retail, thanks to a free Money Skills for Retail course being run by Smart Savings.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A memorial ball held by Devon-based company Goodridge has raised more than £12,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Mill End Hotel near Chagford has reopened its doors to guests following a second phase of upgrades by owners Sue and Peter Davies.

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre Company’s Board has appointed a new member boosting its number to eight.

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Local boat owners are being given the chance to explore the fantastic cruising waters of the South West of England by entering a competition to win a free seven-night berth at Sutton Harbour Marina in Plymouth.

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Detailed investment plans were today unveiled to drive visitor numbers and boost profitability for businesses in Plymouth’s Waterfront area. The first ever Plymouth Waterfront Business Plan sets out a five-year, £6.2 million programme which puts local businesses in the driving seat in helping transform the way the Waterfront is marketed and managed.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT More than 1,300 primary schools across the South West will be encouraged to teach children about the dangers on farms and in the countryside with the help of a new initiative being launched today.

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wave Hub, the offshore marine energy project in Cornwall, has welcomed UK Government proposals to name South West England as the UK’s first Marine Energy Park.

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A five-year, £6.2 million plan to secure a more successful and profitable future for Plymouth’s Waterfront and its businesses will be unveiled on Wednesday (January 25) with the launch of the first ever Plymouth Waterfront Business Plan.

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A&P’s Falmouth yard is currently working on an exciting project to build full size replicas of parts of naval warships to be used for training purposes at a new land-based training facility near Plymouth.

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Teignmouth Community School is teaming up with Exeter City FC to offer Year 11 students the chance to continue their education with a new Football Development course, starting in September.

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Visitor Guide for 2012 has been launched today as a key tool to drive visitor numbers to Plymouth, boost the tourism economy and position the city regionally and nationally as a top UK destination.

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Retailers in Plymouth have reported their best Christmas trading in years, thanks in part to the Winter Festival marketing campaign carried out by Plymouth City Centre Company.

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Teenagers in Devon are being offered an alternative to traditional Further Education, with the Exeter City FC Futsal Scholarship which is returning for a second year.

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from two of Plymouth’s most high profile businesses have joined the board of the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP).

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Youngsters in Wareham are set to get a new path to practice their skateboard and scooter skills, thanks to a £2,000 donation from Imerys Minerals, whose operations in the area can be traced back to the late 1700s.

]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC’s popular soccer roadshows will be touring Devon and Somerset once again during the February half term.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Energy developer Mimer Energy has signed a joint venture deal with an American town to deliver a £10 million geothermal project that will be the first of its kind in the US.

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Students taking part in a Green Teen Philanthropy project at Falmouth School have been receiving support and mentoring from local holiday lettings company Classic Cottages to help with fundraising projects for the charity Cool Earth.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cutting the number of deaths and serious injuries on Devon and Cornwall’s farms will be the main focus of practical workshops being supported by Cornish Mutual, working in association with Duchy College next month.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth’s planning and round-the-clock working has ensured P&O Cruise’s newest ship, Adonia, is due to leave Falmouth a day ahead of schedule.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT An 11-year old young carer and his family are set to take a well-earned break, thanks to specialist self-catering holiday lettings company Classic Cottages and the Cornwall Young Carers Project.

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care, the county’s largest provider of care for older people, is creating many new nursing jobs this New Year as part of a recruitment drive.

]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Accountancy firm Francis Clark is co-hosting a breakfast seminar in Truro to discuss why embracing a low carbon economy can be good for business, and to introduce ‘carbon accounting’.

]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A spokesman for Plymouth City Centre Company said:

“Plymouth City Centre Company can categorically state that none of the suggested actions within the report by Plymouth Against Retail Crime (PARC) in relation to foreign students will be implemented in Plymouth.

]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The award-winning Sutton Harbour Marina will be showcasing Plymouth as a top class boating destination when it exhibits at the London Boat Show, which opens on Friday (6th January).

]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual is looking for further growth in Somerset during 2012 with the appointment of a new Senior Inspector.

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The deadline is approaching for anyone with significant pension funds to apply for what is know as ‘fixed protection’ before it is too late.

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth is busy preparing for the arrival of P&O Cruise’s newest ship, Adonia, which is en route to the port to undergo unscheduled repairs.

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lucky Lisa Hocken has been chosen as the winner of a fabulous Gucci Timeless watch from independent jewellers Michael Spiers as part of an online Plymouth City Centre competition.

]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT A Santa fun run organised by Exeter City FC’s Football in the Community Trust (FITC) took place in Exeter on Saturday 17th December. With some sponsor money still to be paid in, it is estimated over £7,000 will be raised for charities.

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Make sure you are prepared for winter and identify potential health and safety risks in plenty of time – that’s the rallying call for communities across the South West from one rural insurer.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ten of the most common and expensive wrong assumptions that South West businesses make about employment law have been revealed by Stephens Scown LLP.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Accountancy firm Francis Clark has teamed up with the Cornwall Community Foundation to offer free IT equipment to community groups across the county.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The offshore marine energy project in Cornwall, which allows developers to test new wave energy technology, will be taken on by the Government to secure its future as a vital part of the UK's green energy sources.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Teignmouth Community School is teaming up with Exeter City FC to launch a new Football Development course for 16 and 17 year olds.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The annual pensioners’ Christmas dinner took place on Friday evening – a highlight of the festive calendar for many retired dock workers.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT It’s safety first at A&P Falmouth – which has resulted in a £1,000 donation to Mencap this Christmas.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT As you tuck into your turkey this Christmas Day, spare a thought for the 450 members of Cornwall Care staff who will be working.

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Methodist Central Hall is celebrating the completion of a six-month project to remodel the entrance to the landmark building on Eastlake Street and upgrade facilities inside.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT An online survey of berth holders at Sutton Harbour Marina has revealed very high levels of customer satisfaction across all areas of the marina, which has been described as “the best value on the South Coast”.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The idea of saving money for big ticket purchases is becoming a distant memory for all but a few people, particularly if they are aged between 25 and 44.

]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall and Devon will play host to two major tourism conferences in early 2012 scheduled to coincide with expowest - the region’s most important series of trade shows for the tourism, catering and hospitality sector.

]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Mary’s Councillor Gaz O’Neill has raised £600 for the charity Beating Bowel Cancer after completing the City of Norwich Half Marathon – and the money is still coming in.

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC is looking for new teams from across Devon to join its adult six-a-side football leagues, which were launched earlier this year.

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Watson French, the Truro-based independent financial planning and investment management company, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Laura Harris as financial advisor.

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC’s Football in the Community Trust is launching a new apprenticeship scheme in 2012 to tackle the number of teenagers in Devon who are out of work and not in education.

]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Construction is well underway on developing Stephens Scown’s new offices in St Austell which will enable the South West legal firm to strengthen and grow its presence in the town and beyond.

]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sutton Harbour Marina has been awarded five Gold Anchors following a recent assessment by The Yacht Harbour Association.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Horses are at more risk of colic during the winter months compared to any other time of the year warns South West rural insurance company Cornish Mutual.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC’s Football in the Community Trust is bringing its popular soccer roadshows back to Exeter for the Christmas school holidays.

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A fun-packed weekend of Christmas activities has been planned to entertain visitors to Plymouth’s historic Barbican next week.

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s programme of events for 2012 will be revealed tonight (Monday, 28 November) at a special preview event at the brand new River Cottage Canteen on Royal William Yard.

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The urgent need to modernise ship repair facilities at Falmouth Docks was highlighted again this week when an eagerly anticipated visit to the port by HMS Dragon, the Navy’s latest warship, had to be cancelled at the eleventh hour.

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Developer Priority Sites has sold another unit on its £4.8 million Falmouth Business Park office development, which means just one unit from the original 10 remains available.

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students at Goosewell Primary School, Plymstock, enjoyed a day of lantern making workshops on Friday (25 November) ready for Plymouth’s Christmas Carnival.

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT White River Place in St Austell will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland next month giving hundreds of local children the chance to meet Father Christmas.

]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s City Centre manager, Clint Jones, is urging the city’s shoppers to buck the trend and shop offline on Cyber Monday.

]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT X Factor Finalist Sophie Habibis will head the bill for Plymouth’s Christmas Carnival it has been revealed today.

]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Three thousand acorns have been planted on the site of a former clay pit in Dorset as part of plans by Imerys Minerals to transform it into a nationally significant haven for wildlife.

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wareham’s historic Town Pound is set to get a makeover, with a little help from a £500 donation from Imerys Minerals, whose operations in the area can be traced back to the late 1700s.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students at Falmouth School entered a Dragons’ Den scenario as they pitched for cash from the company Classic Cottages to help them support rainforest projects with the Cornwall based charity Cool Earth.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC’s captain David Noble is encouraging the Grecians’ fans to sign up for the football club’s charity Santa Dash which is taking place next month.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Mary’s Councillor Gaz O’Neill is preparing to run the City of Norwich Half Marathon on Sunday 27 November, in aid of the charity Beating Bowel Cancer.

]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A year after heavy rain and gale-force winds caused flooding and massive disruption in parts of Cornwall, a St Austell-based insurance Inspector has been to see the work Cornish Mutual has done to get victims back on their feet.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT On 16th November 2011, Imerys Ceramics has unveiled Imerys Ceramics Technologies UK, a 400 sqm research and development laboratory.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Government’s plan to give local communities more of a say about planning and development passed into law this week when the Localism Act received Royal Assent.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A charity Santa run to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West is taking place at White River Place on Sunday 27 November.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Boat owners are being offered the chance to win a berth for a year worth up to £5,000 in Sutton Harbour Marina, in the historic heart of Plymouth.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The team at Helston-based self catering lettings company Classic Cottages turned an area of their offices into a soup kitchen recently in a bid to raise money for local teenager Joshua Jones.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fourteen new full-time members of staff have been recruited by South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual leading to a large-scale expansion of its team.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors Francis Clark, which merged earlier this year with Winter Rule in Truro, has appointed Andrew Killick as a Partner in its Corporate Finance team.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC’s Football in the Community Trust is putting on a special Christmas Cracker soccer school for young goalkeepers and strikers in Exeter this festive season.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT An auction of photographs taken by BBC Radio Devon’s Gordon Sparks has raised more than £1,000 for the Radio Devon Air Ambulance Appeal.

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT An audience of businessmen and women have heard how a leading entrepreneur set about the challenge of returning one of Exeter’s classic Grade II* Georgian townhouses back to its former glory.

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Reckless thieves have again been risking serious injury or death by stealing or attempting to take live electrical equipment from Imerys Minerals’ sites in Cornwall.

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Winter Festival is back this week (Thursday 17 November) bringing together a wide range of festive fun and frolics to make sure this Christmas really is one to remember.

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Council and Plymouth City Centre Company have been jointly honoured with the national Urban Transport Design Award for 2011.

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Architects Design Group (ADG) has been appointed to design a £3 million extension to Duchy Hospital, Cornwall’s only private hospital.

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Nearly half a million pounds has been invested in a new IT infrastructure by South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual to improve the level of service it provides for its Members.

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) and The Crown Estate have signed a lease to create FabTest, a new wave energy ‘nursery’ test site in Falmouth Bay on the south coast of Cornwall.

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornish expertise in geothermal technology is set to be exported around the world with the launch of a new energy development company.

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following months of research, consultation and business planning, the Board of Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP) has unanimously agreed to take plans for a Waterfront Business Improvement District (BID) to Ballot in February 2012.

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sarah Newton, MP for Truro and Falmouth, got behind the bar at the Lemon Arms in Mylor Bridge to experience first hand what life is like for a publican.

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A group of volunteers from specialist self-catering lettings company Classic Cottages took time out of their working day recently to clear around two acres of ground of the Dorset AONB. The Dorset AONB is one of a family of protected landscapes in the UK, working to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of almost half of Dorset’s countryside.

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornish Mutual’s longest serving member of staff has celebrated his 40 year milestone working for the rural insurance company.

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dan Rogerson, MP for North Cornwall, got behind the bar at the Molesworth Arms in Wadebridge to experience first hand what life is like for a publican.

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT One of the UK’s premier Abba tribute bands is set to entertain guests at the Carbis Bay Hotel for a festive evening of food and entertainment.

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth based Marine Designs Ltd (MDL), has this month successfully completed three projects around the UK, amounting to over £2.5 million worth of business for the company.

]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall-based charity Cool Earth is teaming up with local specialist self-catering holiday lettings company Classic Cottages to deliver a day of lessons in Green Teen Philanthropy at Falmouth School.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual has teamed up with South West legal firm Ashfords LLP to remind farmers and landowners about the hazards of leaving mud on the region’s roads.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT One of the South West’s leading employment law experts is joining regional legal firm Stephens Scown LLP from today (Tuesday 1 November).

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Local radio celebrity Gordon Sparks is to auction off a collection of his photos to raise money for the BBC Radio Devon Air Ambulance Appeal.

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery is celebrating after scooping three top awards at the Falmouth Beer Festival and three more at the World Beer Awards.

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Keen netball players from across the city have paid a visit to the Plymouth Life Centre and stood on the court they will play on when the new leisure facility opens its doors for the first time next year.

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s Search and Rescue Team are celebrating after raising a fantastic £12,000 over the past year – enough to purchase a new Land Rover Ambulance.

]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Passengers travelling to and from the Isles of Scilly on the Scillonian III this summer have raised a fantastic £1,115 for Children’s Hospice South West.

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT New EU rules on product labelling being introduced could prove ‘costly’ for Westcountry food and drink producers, according to one industry-specialist lawyer.

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s leading self-catering holiday lettings company Classic Cottages has made an investment in the bespoke, self-catering brand Boutique Retreats with the two Cornish-based businesses delighted to announce their partnership today.

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secrets of solar energy will be the theme for seminars for farmers and landowners being hosted in Devon and Cornwall by experts from South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP and independent accountancy firm Francis Clark with Winter Rule.

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Update by Akkeron Group LLP ('Akkeron') on behalf of Green Pilgrim Limited ('GP')

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Talented and exciting acts are being sought to perform in Plymouth this Christmas in new live performance spaces throughout the city centre.

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Council has been working with the main contractor for the new Plymouth Life Centre to introduce innovative measures to make the building more environmentally friendly.

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT New figures released today for the first time show the full cost of claims for South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual during one of the worst winters on record.

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Lex 100 - a student guide to the UK’s premier law firms has ranked Stephens Scown LLP amongst the best in the country and awarded seven accolades for the high-quality of legal training it provides. 

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Kings Arms in Lostwithiel has raised £670 for charity by hosting a sausage tasting challenge.

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT A group of 60 children from St Uny School have spent the day at Land’s End Airport, finding out how a working airfield runs.

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC’s Football in the Community Trust is calling on people from across the city to get involved in a Santa Dash being organised to raise money for charity this Christmas.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Empty shop fronts in Plymouth’s West End have been transformed into a pop up art gallery to display some of the photos from the city’s biggest community photo album.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT White River Place, St Austell, is holding two days of Halloween-themed arts and crafts workshops for children during the half term week later this month.

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT self-catering holiday lettings company Classic Cottages is delighted to announce its support for the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Carbis Bay Hotel, St Ives, has revealed a brand new, state of the art conference facility following extensive refurbishments of the hotel earlier in the year.

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The groundbreaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) and Plymouth University has been independently assessed as “outstanding” – the highest grade possible.

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Big Issue vendors in Plymouth have been discovering ‘Unseen Plymouth’ through a photography competition, supported by Plymouth City Centre Company.

]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Young people across Devon are being encouraged to sign up now for the last few remaining places at Exeter City FC’s soccer roadshows.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery and its loyal publicans have raised hundreds of coffee cups and a whopping £8,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support – smashing its £5,000 target.

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Mary’s Councillor Gaz O’Neill is preparing to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon this Sunday, in aid of the charity Beating Bowel Cancer.

]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s exciting shopping and leisure destination White River Place, St Austell is preparing to hold a two-day celebration of local food and drink at the end of October.

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter-based company Goodridge hosted its third annual Flyday on Sunday 18 September, providing free flights for more than one hundred children with life limiting illnesses.

]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Two speech and language therapists with more than 30 years’ experience have launched a private speech therapy service covering Devon and Cornwall.

]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City Football Club is on the lookout for talented new football coaches to join its Football in the Community Trust team in Devon and Somerset.

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The annual Vintage Bus Running Day returned to Kingsbridge on Saturday (17 September) for the fourth consecutive year and was bigger and more successful than ever.

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s biggest ever zumba party, held at St Austell Brewery earlier this month, has raised more than £2,000 for Children’s Hospice South West.

]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre will be hosting a pop-up gallery on the Piazza all next week, as a part of the British Art Show 7 Fringe activity.

]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC’s top football coaches are getting ready to hit the road again to tour Devon this half-term.

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Local fishing vessel William Sampson, owned by Newlyn fishing company W S Stevenson & Sons, has departed the Penzance Dry Dock following a four-week schedule of works and refit.

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The ‘Classic Couch’, supported by Classic Cottages, has rounded off its summer tour of the Westcountry with Miracle Theatre’s latest production, ‘The Death of Sherlock Holmes’.

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC is looking for new teams from across Devon to join its adult six-a-side football leagues, which were launched earlier this year.

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The popular Plymouth Farmers’ Market is set to return to the city centre on Saturday 17 September.

]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter-based company Goodridge is to host its third annual Flyday on Sunday 18 September – and it’s set to be the biggest and best yet.

]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Brixham’s historic Old Market House reopens this week after being transformed into an informal, food-led, family venue by St Austell Brewery.

]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT This week is Civic Pride week in Plymouth, during which Plymothians are being encouraged to show how proud they are of where they live.

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Flag waving, horn blowing and crowd participation will be the order of the day on Plymouth’s Piazza this weekend, when the BBC's Last Night of the Proms returns to the Plymouth Big Screen.

]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT All thirteen of the galleries on Plymouth’s Barbican will be opening their doors to the public for a very special viewing evening on Thursday (8 September) between 6 and 9pm.

]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senior Management team at Heartlands, Pool, is now in place following the appointment of a Commercial Manager and Finance and Resources Manager.

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The South West’s biggest and best food festival returned to Plymouth for the eighth year last weekend, and reports are indicating that it was the best Flavour Fest to date.

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT White River Place will be hosting the second of two family fun days on Saturday (September 3) to end the summer holidays with a bang.

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT A fabulous brand new fashion, home and lifestyle event is set to take Plymouth by storm next week.

]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City FC has launched a new Futsal Education and Scholarship programme, offering an alternative to A Levels for year 11 school leavers who have just received their GCSE results.

]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Summer Screenings season comes to an end this Friday 26 August, when last year’s Disney hit Tangled will be shown throughout the day.

]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is being dressed with a slick new look ahead of the city hosting the America’s Cup World Series and British Art show this autumn.

]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages is showing its commitment to staff development with the promotion of long-standing employee Katie Chown to the role of Online Communications Marketing.

]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Visitors to Plymouth’s Central Park will be treated to an afternoon of exciting live music and dance this coming Bank Holiday.

]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Some of the most unique homes in the country have gone on the market which, for only a handful of lucky house hunters, will provide contemporary living in a treasure trove of history, at the heart of a World Heritage Site in Cornwall.

]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Newquay Airport’s status as a Government-backed ‘Enterprise Zone’ and the tax breaks it will offer business will be an irresistible magnet for investment.

]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT A football treat is coming to Plymouth City Centre next Friday (26 August) when Arsenal brings its ‘Gunners on the Road’ tour to the Piazza.

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT ]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Youth football teams in Devon are being offered the opportunity to take part in pre-season training with Exeter City FC’s expert coaches.

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT White River Place in St Austell will be hosting two fun-packed days of family entertainment to celebrate the great British summer.

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT An empty shop in Plymouth’s West End is going to be turned into the city’s biggest community photo album.

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sutton Harbour Marina is counting the days until it welcomes more than 300 boats taking part in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race.

]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Parts of A&P Falmouth have been transformed into a blockbuster movie set this week as Hollywood stars film crews and descended on the docks.

]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is preparing for the busiest, most exciting week of the summer – Golden Week.

]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Young people in Devon and Somerset are being urged not to miss out on the summer soccer roadshows happening during the rest of the summer holidays.

]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Local chefs, producers and food and drink fans are all making their final preparations for Flavour Fest, which returns to Plymouth next week.

]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Crowds lined the streets of Falmouth yesterday (Aug 10) as an estimated 30, 000 people were treated to a breathtaking aerial display from the Red Arrows as part of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week, thanks to sponsors Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Heavy rainfall and wet crops during this year’s harvest season could lead to an increase in farm fires caused by spontaneous combustion, according to South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT A six month countdown to the official opening of the Plymouth Life Centre has begun with construction of the new facility now more than three quarters of the way complete.

]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Summer Screenings season continues on Friday, with the Disney Pixar underwater classic Finding Nemo.

]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Barbican and Waterfront areas are benefiting from a deep clean as part of a series of improvement days being organised by Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP).

]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Newquay’s new state-of-the-art Lighthouse Cinema has (Friday 5 August) welcomed its 50,000th customer since opening its doors to the public at the beginning of May.

]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT An official London 2012 Olympic torch will be on display at St Austell Brewery this week, giving people a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see it and have their photographs taken.

]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT An event exploring innovative concepts for living together following retirement has been hailed a success.

]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City Football Club in partnership with Exeter City Council has announced a series of street soccer sessions for the city’s teenagers, starting next week.

]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery is celebrating after its Proper Job IPA scooped the title of Champion Bottled Beer of Britain at the UK’s biggest beer festival.

]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT A TV celebrity who has never cooked in front of an audience will be taking part in one of Devon’s hottest kitchen challenges.

]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Barbican and Waterfront areas are set to benefit from a deep clean as part of a series of improvement days being organised by Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership (PWP).

]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth has welcomed Australian Defence Minister Jason Clare MP and Australia’s Chief of Navy Ray Griggs to the docks to inspect the RFA Largs Bay, which has been bought by the Australian Navy.

]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The first of seven major art installations has arrived at Heartlands, the £35 million Cornwall Council-led development based in Pool which is due to open in Spring 2012 .

]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Coach companies have been advised to book early if they want to secure a place close to the action during the America’s Cup World Series in Plymouth.

]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The first ever floating jetty project on Lake Windermere has been completed by Marine Designs Ltd, part of the A&P Group.

]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City Football Club is starting a new Futsal Education and Scholarship programme in September, aimed at year 11 and 12 school leavers.

]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT People in Plymouth have the chance to take part in a world first, when an unusual taste of the Olympics comes to the city centre.

]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Excitement is building across Falmouth as the countdown begins to the spectacular Red Arrows display, which will be wowing crowds once again this year thanks to sponsors Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Declarations of love and tales of deception will be heard in the heart of Plymouth’s busy shopping centre when a band of actors arrive in the city.

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery and its loyal publicans pledged to raise a coffee cup – and lots of cash – for Macmillan Cancer Support, when it launched the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning across Cornwall on Thursday (July 28).

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT A very special publicity drive is underway to spread word about the America’s Cup World Series in Plymouth from 10-18 September 2011.

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT A rare opportunity is coming up this weekend to see two famous classic racing yachts at the 24th annual Plymouth Classic Boat Rally, part of Plymouth’s Summer Festival.

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Business suppliers are demonstrating strong confidence in the South West tourism, catering and hospitality economy with more than 100 companies already signed up to exhibit at expowest 2012, the region’s biggest and most successful series of trade shows for the sector.

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Food fans and budding cooks across Cornwall are being reminded they still have time to buy a charity recipe book in aid of the county’s Air Ambulance.

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Visitors to the Barbican and Sutton Harbour next week will be able to take part in a variety of nautical challenges, with the chance of winning instant prizes, organised by global footwear and clothing brand Timberland.

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members from Cornwall Young Farmers’ Clubs have been showing off their cookery skills at their annual County Rally, in support of Cornish Mutual’s ‘Come Together, Eat Together’ campaign.

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT A TV celebrity chef will be sharing the secrets behind her success with a wok when she makes her first appearance at the South West’s biggest food and drink festival.

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT This Wednesday 27th July will mark one year to go to the Olympic Games in London and for Plymouth it will mean just one year to go before our home-grown Team GB Olympians such as diver Tom Daley hope to be starting their competitions.

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT A major regeneration scheme which brought a brand new look to Plymouth’s West End has scooped a prestigious national design award.

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Summer Screenings season begins on Friday, with the Disney classic The Jungle Book being shown several times throughout the day on the Big Screen.

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The historic Rashleigh Arms in Charlestown is celebrating this week after achieving the coveted gold Green Tourism Award to add to its ever-expanding collection.

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT A Launceston pub has become the first in Cornwall to trial an electronic waiter system hailed as the “ultimate customer service innovation”.

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT A group of women from Devon who took on the tough challenge of tackling four peaks over two days raising £5,500 have been supported by South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP.

]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT One of Plymouth’s most loved monuments is to be refurbished and repainted in time for Plymouth Hoe to take centre stage as the setting for the America’s Cup World Series.

]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT A quiet Cornish seaside town is preparing to welcome an international line up of exceptionally talented musicians this August.

]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City Football Club’s Summer Soccer Roadshows kick off this week in Devon.

]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Expanding its business in Somerset will remain a key focus for rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual with the appointment of a new Inspector - the third in 18 months for the county.

]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery in Cornwall is launching a nationwide search for the UK’s best pub singers in a karaoke-style competition inspired by shanty singers Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends - the new faces of the Brewery’s much-loved Tribute Ale.

]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP has announced it has just invested more than £1.5 million in state-of-the-art cloud computing technology.

]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Carbis Bay Hotel, St Ives, has unveiled a completely new look after undergoing extensive refurbishments during the spring.

]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sutton Harbour Marina is gearing up to host the 24th annual Plymouth Classic Boat Rally when between 50 and 80 traditional vessels pack the historic harbour.

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The ‘Village by the Sea’ cricket pitch at Mount Wise has witnessed the inaugural architects versus planners cricket match.

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT With just over a month left to go until the South West’s largest food and drink festival, the line up is looking better than ever with new exhibitors from Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset all signing up.

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Leander Swimming Association swimmer Ruta Meilutyte will be joined by her Lithuanian team mates at the Plymouth Life Centre next year as she prepares for London 2012.

]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City Football Club is holding a drop-in session for young people in Devon who are interested in completing a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Staff from Imerys Minerals took a leap of faith when they took part in a 10,000ft charity skydive to support the Children’s Hospice South West Precious Lives Appeal.

]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT A short film promoting Newquay’s leisure and cultural highlights received a rapturous reception at a premiere for local businesses and tourism industry figures.

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Businesses and parents in the South West must apply for a work permit if they employ a child of compulsory school age during the summer holidays otherwise they could find they’re breaking the law.

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rugby teams from across Devon came together to celebrate the end of another season at the Tribute league awards on Friday (08 July).

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is to use its hosting this autumn of two iconic sporting and cultural events to deliver a major impetus to its regeneration and economic development plans.

]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT South West regional law firm Stephens Scown has won two industry accolades at the Finance Monthly Law Awards 2011, it has been announced today.

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Plymouth Life Centre has been chosen as one of only three projects in the country to receive funding from the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) to support water polo players from across the South West.

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Runners who took part in this year’s Scilly Ten have raised a fantastic £2,626 for the Cornwall Precious Lives Appeal.

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wave Hub, the offshore marine energy project in Cornwall, has been named Sustainable Project of the Year in the businessGreen Leaders Awards 2011.

]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre’s annual Wimbledon coverage on the Piazza has been another resounding success, culminating in hundreds of fans coming together to watch Novak Djokovic’s shock defeat of Rafael Nadal in the men’s final on Sunday (3 July).

]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT For a few years now Newquay’s reputation has been tarnished by a handful of high profile incidents involving alcohol and younger people.

]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Watson French, the Truro-based independent financial planning and investment management company, has launched a new service to help people with smaller retirement funds find the best income.

]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The newly created Heartlands Trust has filled two of the top positions at its £35 million development in Pool.

]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT On Wednesday 6 July, Padstow’s National Lobster Hatchery will be delivering 3000 baby lobsters to the Isles of Scilly to be released into the islands’ clear blue waters. 

]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP has appointed new solicitor Davina Haydon as an Associate to join the Cornwall Dispute Resolution team.

]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A staggering 30,000 pints were sold in the Cornish Arms last week as St Austell Brewery returned to the heart of Glastonbury Festival to rave reviews.

]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A contemporary hotel with a local theme will be officially opened in Truro today by St Austell Brewery.

]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) is offering one lucky child the chance to watch this year’s Red Arrows display in VIP style – and meet pilot Red 10 – to celebrate the return of the Red Arrows to Falmouth.

]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wave Hub, the pioneering marine energy project in Cornwall, has hosted a visit by HRH The Duke of York to its offices in Hayle.

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care has teamed up with photography students from Combined Universities Cornwall (CUC) to produce a series of stunning inter-generational photographs of Cornwall Care’s clients and their families.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT An old-fashioned tea dance is taking place in Camborne next month to help mark Dementia Awareness Week.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A topping out ceremony is being held today to mark the completion of the highest level of the building for the £46.5 million Plymouth Life Centre.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A man from Dorset has smashed the course record for the 44 mile ‘Classic Quarter’ ultra-marathon in Cornwall this weekend.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A unique wall planner highlighting some of the Westcountry’s must-see cultural events has been published in a bid to attract more visitors to the region this summer.

]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Two new leadership roles have been created by South West rural insurance company Cornish Mutual leading to the promotion of a key manager.

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Six members of staff are celebrating after having been promoted to senior positions at South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP.

]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Trelawny - an exciting new addition to St Austell Brewery’s permanent draught beer line-up – has been launched in Devon at the Plume of Feathers in Princetown, on Friday (17 June).

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Clients at a Launceston care home have been treated to singing and live music by children visiting from Chernobyl.

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A detailed planning application has been submitted for a new park and ride, Cornish Food Centre, household waste recycling centre and 98 new homes on land to the east of Truro.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A farming couple from Mid-Devon say their investment in creating a new wedding and conference venue is paying off with an encouraging number of bookings secured for the next two years.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A stunning new animated film from Virtual Viewing has been released giving an impression of how the £35 million Big Lottery funded Heartlands development in Pool, Redruth will look and feel once it is finished and open to the public.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Queens Hotel in St Ives has opened its doors for business, after an extensive refurbishment under new tenants Neythan and Sarah Hayes.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Deloitte Ride Across Britain riders finish in Land’s End and raise over £700,000 to support British Paralympic athletes for 2012

]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Businesses from across Plymouth’s Barbican, Hoe and Waterfront areas will gather next week for a conference on bringing improvements to the area, attracting more visitors and boosting trade.

]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s greatest charitable endurance test, the ‘Classic Quarter’ ultra-marathon, has completely sold out, this weekend having attracted its largest number of competitors to-date.

]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Today (Wednesday, June 15, 2011) the field of international competitors who will race in Plymouth as part of the America’s Cup World Series have revealed their game plans for winning the prestigious trophy.

]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Millbay’s lead developer English Cities Fund (ECf) today announced it has selected and agreed terms with Sutton Harbour Group to build and operate a new marina at the heart of Plymouth’s most significant regeneration scheme.

]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners has welcomed two new qualified pilots to the port.

]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT One of Devon and Cornwall’s largest law firms, Stephens Scown is throwing its weight behind three of the South West’s leading tourism industry awards in 2011/12.

]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A taste of Cornish pub life will be returning to the heart of Glastonbury Festival next week, with St Austell Brewery’s hugely popular pub, The Cornish Arms.

]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Farmers (CF) is celebrating one of its busiest ever Royal Cornwall Shows - and scooping best in class for its trade stand for the second year running.

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT For the seventh year running Plymouth’s Piazza will play host to live action from Wimbledon on the city centre Big Screen.

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Frankie & Benny’s St Austell has teamed up with White River Place to offer a chance to win a FREE family meal for 4 this Fathers Day!

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT An innovative concept for living together following retirement will be debated at the Hall for Cornwall next month.

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Trelawny - an exciting new addition to St Austell Brewery’s permanent draught beer line-up – was officially launched at this year’s Royal Cornwall Show today (June 9th), with a little help from the Fisherman’s Friends.

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A charity cookbook to raise money for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust was officially launched today at the Royal Cornwall Show by rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Expowest, the region’s biggest and most successful series of trade shows for the tourism, catering and hospitality sector, has announced its exhibition dates for 2012.

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A new scheme which green grades environmentally-friendly properties in [Cornwall/Devon/Somerset/Dorset] has been launched by specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages, it has been announced today.

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A leading lawyer from the South West will be addressing farmers and landowners about the legalities of renewable energy at a prestigious agricultural conference later this month.

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The High Court has granted a group of organisations and individuals involved in the development of solar photo-voltaic projects permission to proceed with a Judicial Review on all grounds against the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne.  

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Visitors to the Bath & West Show have been trying their hand at sausage making during a competition organised by the Somerset Federation of Young Farmers Clubs over the weekend.

]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rugby teams from across Somerset came together to celebrate the end of another season at the Tribute league awards on Friday (03 June).

]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Mill End Hotel near Chagford on Dartmoor is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Coombes who joins as Managing Director with immediate effect.

]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Visitors to Cornish Mutual’s stand at the Royal Cornwall Show next week will be able to have their photograph taken with the official Barclays Premier League Trophy for a small donation to the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust.

]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT An area of woodland at Gorran Churchtown near Mevagissey in Cornwall is receiving a special dedication with the installation of a new bench courtesy of specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages.

]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Degree-level students at Falmouth Marine School recently got the chance to present their final year project proposals to Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) and academic staff at Falmouth Marine School.

]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A play area in Church Knowle is set to get a makeover, thanks to a whopping £5,000 donation from Imerys Minerals, whose operations in the area can be traced back to the late 1700s.

]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A charity cookbook to raise money for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is being launched at the Royal Bath & West Show by rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Imerys is helping Pondhu Primary School recover from flood damage with a £1000 donation towards playground improvements.

]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT This National Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June the Heartlands development in Pool is calling for volunteers to help with an usual part of the project – the restoration of the mine’s 108yr old engine.

]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Celebrity presenters JK & Joel enjoyed a whirlwind surfing trip to Newquay this week as part of a competition prize organised by Air Southwest.

]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A brand new piece by city-based company Attik Dance will be entertaining shoppers in Plymouth city centre over the May half term as they present Market Bizarre - a quirky, fun filled serving of dance and music.

]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A&P Group are supporting a forthcoming event and presenting on “Making the most of the opportunity – turning MRE potential into commercial reality” to the expected audience of 100 invitees.

]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has formally acquired St Mary’s-based Nike Engineering with immediate effect, it has been announced today (Thursday 26 May 2011).

]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A plastering student from City College Plymouth who started work experience on the new Plymouth Life Centre just a few months ago has now secured full-time employment with one of the project’s key subcontractors.

]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Devon’s young farmers have been showing off their cookery skills at the County Show, in support of Cornish Mutual’s ‘Come Together, Eat Together’ campaign.

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The first of three lavish productions from The Royal Opera House will be beamed live to the Plymouth Big Screen on Wednesday 01 June 2011, as part of the Plymouth Summer Festival.

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dorset’s young farmers have been showing off their cookery skills at their 64th annual rally, in support of Cornish Mutual’s ‘Come Together, Eat Together’ campaign.

]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Farmers (CF), the market leading agricultural supply co-operative, will be making a real statement at this year’s Royal Cornwall Show when it showcases the range of goods, services and expertise it provides to communities across the region.

]]> Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Eighty students have visited Heartlands this Month to see sustainable development in action!

]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A charity cookbook to raise money for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust is being officially launched today at the Devon County Show by rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery is celebrating after winning two of the highest accolades in the drinks industry at the 2011 Quality Drink Awards.

]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth pilot boat Arrow, which was badly damaged by fire last summer, was re-launched yesterday (Monday) following a major repair operation.

]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual has been selected as a finalist for two prestigious national industry awards in customer service, it has been announced today (Monday 16 May 2011).

]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Horse owners in the Westcountry are being warned they could still be held ‘strictly liable’ for some accidents involving horses and other animals.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT An audience of Cornwall’s business leaders have been told that ‘now is Cornwall’s time to steal a march over other areas of the UK’.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s greatest endurance test, the ‘Classic Quarter’ ultra-marathon, is heading for it’s fastest ever sell-out with only a few spaces still available.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre will be transformed into a bustling continental market from Friday 27 – Monday 30 May, with traders from across Europe offering some of the continent’s finest food, drink and craft work.

]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s county rugby team has been showing off its latest kit to celebrate a new sponsorship deal with Tribute ale.

]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A new iPhone application championing the region’s local food and drink producers is being launched today (Tuesday 10 May) by Stephens Scown and Taste of the West.

]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tiling of the Olympic-sized swimming pool at the new Plymouth Life Centre will get under way on Monday 9 May as Council Leader Vivien Pengelly and Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Sport, Councillor Peter Brookshaw, lay the first floor tiles.

]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rugby teams from across Cornwall came together to celebrate the end of the season at the Tribute league awards on Friday (06 May).

]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Two of the Westcountry’s most respected accountancy practices have announced that they are in advanced merger discussions.

]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages has today announced its support for Cornwall-based Miracle Theatre’s summer tour of its new production ‘The Death of Sherlock Holmes’.

]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT For the first time in 16 years, Newquay has a new cinema – the state-of-the-art four-screen Lighthouse Cinema will officially open to the public on Friday 6 May, it has been announced today.

]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A&P Group’s Falmouth yard has invested in and upgraded its engineering workshop as part of its ongoing improvement programme.

]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Four teenagers have visited A&P Falmouth to get an insight into the world of work and an introduction to the shipping industry.

]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Students in Helston and Mullion have been taking lessons in ‘Citizenship for Life’, with a little help from Classic Cottages.

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT South West legal firm Stephens Scown will convert to a limited liability partnership (LLP) from 1 May, it has been announced today.

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest is set to launch a new service linking Newquay to Jersey and Guernsey next month.

]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company celebrated its 15th year of recognition at the Investors in People Network Club at Kingsley Village, Fraddon.

]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT A recent spell of sunny weather, high temperatures and a good forecast has lead to a rise in last minute bookings over Easter and the Royal Wedding weekend for Classic Cottages.

]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT White River Place in St Austell is planning a full day of entertainment to celebrate the royal wedding, including live coverage of the ceremony on a big screen.

]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT A new Chairman and Non-Executive Director have been elected to the board of South West general insurance firm Cornish Mutual, it has been announced today.

]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery has had the equivalent of a heart transplant – making it a 24-hour brewing operation for the first time in the company’s 160-year history.

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The managing director of South West general insurer Cornish Mutual fears there is a shortage of skilled professionals looking to work in the insurance industry.

]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Shipping Minister Mike Penning has today backed proposals by Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) for the future of the port, which could create hundreds of jobs over the next five years and safeguard the local economy.

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT A redundant paddock in Luxulyan is being transformed into community allotments thanks to the generosity of St Austell Brewery.

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Truro-based business advisers and chartered accountants Winter Rule are repeating their popular Finance in Cornwall seminar next month.

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Government’s ongoing review of subsidies for large scale solar farms has prompted renewed interest in wind energy from farmers and landowners looking to cut costs and generate income.

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT A new landmark ruling by the Supreme Court over planning breaches should act as a serious warning to landowners and developers in the South West, according to one regional law firm.

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Stephens Scown has strengthened its corporate law team in Cornwall with the appointment of Sally Norcross Webb as partner.

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT White River Place in St Austell is hosting an old-fashioned street party to celebrate the royal wedding, complete with Cornwall’s only outdoor big screen for the public to watch the ceremony.

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Young families living with life-limiting illnesses in the South West are being offered the chance to take a much needed break, thanks to the charity ‘Homes with Heart’ and specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages.

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Truro-based business advisers and chartered accountants Winter Rule have welcomed a new £5 million Low Carbon Grant Fund that will help Cornish businesses reduce their carbon footprint.

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Enterprising publicans Tim and Georgie Robinson are taking local sourcing right back to the heart of traditional pub life by making their own range of crisps and pork scratchings.

]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is teaming up with rural insurance firms Cornish Mutual and NFU Mutual in a bid to cut the number of farm fires in the county, it has been announced today.

]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Millbay has been named among the top 50 regeneration projects in the UK in an authoritative new national survey.

]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery has become one of the first regional brewers in the country to launch its very own iphone application, “St Austell Brewery In My Pocket”, which went live on Thursday, March 31.

]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Classic Cottages have dedicated their first Volunteering Day of 2011 to helping the Sustainable Trust clear an area of woodland near Praze-an-Beeble.

]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Endurance ultra marathon runner Andy McMenemy will be hosting an evening at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club on Friday April 8 to raise money for ABF the Soldiers Charity.

]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Andrew May, chairman of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group which operates lifeline sea and air links to the Isles of Scilly and had been selected as the preferred operator of the proposed new vessel on the route, said: “We have supported the Isles of Scilly link bid throughout a long and sometimes difficult process.

]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT With now less than a month to go, Plymouth is getting in the Royal Wedding spirit, with even more businesses across the city announcing special activities to celebrate Kate and Will’s big day.

]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The specialist healthcare team at the Architects Design Group (ADG) in Plymouth is celebrating after one of its projects achieved the highest possible environmental rating.

]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Somerset farmers, land owners and rural business came together to discuss the hot topics of renewable energy and taxation in the agricultural industry on Thursday (March 24).

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) has submitted a licence application for an energy test site in Falmouth Bay, Cornwall. The application has been made to the Marine Management Organisation to undertake Marine Energy Works.

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery’s top management team went back to the floor for charity last week to serve intrepid customers at the Brewery’s flagship restaurant, Pescadou in Padstow.

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT April 1, the celebrated day for practical jokes, may not be the most appropriate day to set off on the country’s most famous long-distance journey – or is it?

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre Company is planning a right Royal knees up to celebrate the marriage of HRH Price William to Kate Middleton on Friday 29th April – and everyone is invited!

]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s original ultra-marathon, the ‘Classic Quarter’, is back for 2011 celebrating it’s fifth anniversary. Registrations are well ahead of previous years, but there is still time to enter.

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The results of a year-long independent study into the future of Falmouth Docks go on public display for the first time today (Friday, March 18 2011).

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery has come up with a novel way for customers to beat next week’s Budget – discount beer vouchers.

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The countdown has begun to the opening of an awesome new attraction at Land’s End – an underwater journey through time starting a jaw-dropping 500 million years ago.

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT A Pub at the heart of the Mevagissey community is now fully recovered and looking to the future after it was destroyed in the floods last November.

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT A lawyer with Cornish legal firm Stephens Scown has been accepted as a member of the national association ‘Solicitors for the Elderly’ (SFE).

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The ‘Classic Couch’ will make a return this summer for Miracle Theatre’s next production ‘The Death of Sherlock Holmes’, it has been confirmed today (Thursday 17 March).

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Summer Festival is back for 2011 and now in its fifth year is aiming to be better than ever before by inviting local community groups and events to join the party!

]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT London, Tuesday 15 March 2011: Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends confirmed today that their love of beer has led them to barter their singing for beer in a unique partnership with Cornwall’s favourite beer, Tribute Ale.

]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest is bucking the trend in airline surcharges by introducing complimentary refreshments on all its flights.

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Exciting new proposals for the future of Falmouth Docks will be unveiled to the public this week, signalling a major step forward in the Port of Falmouth Development Initiative.

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT New plans for the future development of Cornwall’s largest port will be unveiled this Friday (March 18).

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The RAF’s Red Arrows will be bringing their spectacular display to the skies above Falmouth for the third consecutive year thanks to sponsors Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT An £860 million fund to grow the take-up of renewable heat generation in the UK has been welcomed by Stephen Scown’s renewable team as a ‘great opportunity’ for Westcountry businesses.

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT South West general insurance firm Cornish Mutual is reporting ‘steady growth’ during 2010 ahead of it’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) later this month (Thursday 31 March 2011).

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former staff and relatives of people who used to work at Newquay’s old cinemas have been invited for a sneak preview of the town’s new Lighthouse Cinema.

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Families in the Westcountry are being reminded they only have a few days left to provide their favourite recipe for a charity cookbook to raise money for the Air Ambulances of the South West.

]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Two leading lawyers from the South West will be giving key note speeches about counting the cost of divorce at a prestigious event next week (Tuesday 15 March).

]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages, based in Helston, has just appointed Liz Cowley to join the team as a new Booking Office Consultant.

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT School children from Montpelier Primary School will be helping the Leader of Plymouth City Council to test-fill the dive pool with water at the new Plymouth Life Centre later this week (Thursday 10 March).

]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Land’s End Hotel’s new management team has unveiled its aspirations for the future as the hotel gears up to re-open following a major refurbishment.

]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT A property lawyer with St Austell firm Stephens Scown has picked up a top accolade at the Cornwall Law Society’s annual awards.

]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Liz Allen, a family law partner with Exeter-based Stephens Scown, is the only lawyer in the South West to have been named in the new international Citywealth Leaders List published recently.

]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT It could have been a logistical nightmare, but an operation to transport two massive drill rigs across Falmouth went without a hitch, thanks to a bit of old-fashioned teamwork.

]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT ONE of the few remaining sections of the world-famous Team Philips catamaran – a piece of living history – goes on sale today (Friday, February 25) to raise cash for charity.

]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Nearly half of families across the UK are no longer eating together at least once a day, according to new research.

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Significant works to refurbish and upgrade the Mill End Hotel on Dartmoor by its new owners is being officially unveiled today (Thursday 24 February).

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth city centre will be celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight on Monday (February 28) with the official opening of Roots, a new ethical clothing boutique on Cornwall Street.

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT One of the South West’s leading independent businessmen has today backed the national call for a freeze in beer tax in next month’s budget.

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Staff at Helston-based specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages indulged their sweet tooth recently, while raising money for charity on Valentine’s Day.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT An appeal is being launched today (Wednesday 23 February) to track down staff that used to work in Newquay’s former cinemas to help celebrate the opening of the new Lighthouse later this year.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fresh from touring with the Miracle Theatre Company’s ‘Beauty and the Beast from Mars’, the ‘Classic Couch’ will be appearing at a vintage variety show in Ruan Minor to raise money for charity.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s new £46.5 million Life Centre will play host to a special visit by the President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) later this week.

]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The last shipwright who began as an apprentice at Falmouth Docks retired this week after 45 years of dedicated service.

]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Residents on the Isles of Scilly can continue to be eco-friendly whilst supporting charity now that a brand new Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) clothing bank has been placed on St Mary’s, thanks to the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company.

]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sports enthusiasts in the city and across the South West will be able to see what some of the major facilities at the Plymouth Life Centre will look like, with the release of new architects’ images today (Thursday 17 February).

]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rising vets’ bills are leading to a marked increase in the cost of horse insurance claims, according to South West based insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery’s Cornish pubs – and beer – have been named as among the best in the UK after scooping four places on the shortlist for the prestigious Publican Awards 2011.

]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Specialist Westcountry holiday lettings company Classic Cottages has revealed it used cutting-edge video interviewing technology in the process of recruiting its new Managing Director.

]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT These are the first images showing how the Land’s End Hotel could look when it reopens next month following a major refurbishment.

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fans of the much-loved animated characters Wallace and Gromit were able to see the plasticine models up close this week – and helped St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust raise £1,200 for charity in the process.

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT A state-of-the-art training facility – the first of its kind for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) – was opened at A&P Falmouth on Friday.

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT An exciting milestone has been reached in the St Austell and Clay Country Eco-communities project, with a planning application shortly to be submitted to Cornwall Council for the Pilot and Phase One developments at the Baal / West Carclaze site.

]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT White River Cinema in St Austell is celebrating after scooping the award for ‘UK Independent Cinema of the Year’ at a prestigious ceremony in London.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Truro-based business advisers and chartered accountants Winter Rule have welcomed a Government decision which ensures the future of an £8 million fund to support business investment in Cornwall.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The name of Newquay’s new state-of-the-art cinema and number of jobs being created has been revealed to the public for the first time today (Wednesday 9 February 2011).

]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre Company has a new Chairman, it has been announced today.

]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Seven friends from Boscastle have raised £580 for charity by coming together to sing for cash.

]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Big Screen, along with the other London 2012 Live Site screens across the UK, will become “love sites” later this month thanks to BT, in a bid to help the hopelessly romantic in the build up to Valentine’s Day.

]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The newly created Heartlands Trust has launched its first recruitment drive to fill the top spots at its £35 million development in Pool.

]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT A former clay pit in Dorset is to be transformed into a nationally significant haven for wildlife as a part of an innovative restoration project being carried out by Imerys Minerals.

]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The first gigs involved in the World Pilot Gig Championships later this year are being loaded onto the Gry Maritha in Penzance next week bound for the Isles of Scilly.

]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT A brand new set of architects’ images showing the interior design of the Plymouth Life Centre have been released today (Thursday 3 February 2011).

]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT An innovative Pop-up Gallery will be opening its doors in Plymouth on Saturday 5th February for one day only to showcase the work of local artists as part of the Arts Birthday celebrations.

]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT New rules on furnished holiday lets will make it more difficult to let certain properties, reduce the number available and act as a barrier to new entrants to the industry.

]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT “Please sir, can I have some more?” was the cry from staff at Helston-based Classic Cottages recently when they organised a soup kitchen to raise money towards the St Julia’s Hospice “Build the Vision” Appeal.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wave Hub, the pioneering marine energy project in Cornwall, has welcomed a pledge from UK Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker to support the creation of a marine energy park in South West England to spearhead the commercial development of marine renewables.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A leading lawyer from Exeter firm Stephens Scown has raised more than £1,500 for charity by sleeping rough on the city’s streets.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT One lucky environmentally-conscious family has won a top summer holiday in St Ives.

]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Watson French, the Truro-based independent financial planning and investment management company, has moved to larger offices to cater for future growth.

]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A Westcountry self-catering holiday lettings company believes the recent increase in VAT and rise in inflation has had little impact on bookings for 2011 – currently up 8 per cent on last year.

]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Keys to the brand new cinema in Newquay are officially being handed over by the main contractor today (Wednesday 26 January 2011).

]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jacoba, a trawler motor fishing vessel, is currently undergoing a survey and inspection in the Penzance Dry Dock.

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fire crews based in Penzance have been involved in two live training exercises on board Scillonian III and at the Dry Dock.

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A new team of specialist lawyers is being set up to service the legal needs of the Westcountry’s food and drink industry.

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The best of the South West’s pub industry has been celebrated at an awards ceremony which saw landlords, restaurateurs and hotel managers honoured for their hard work, professionalism and commitment throughout the past year.

]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Camp – the joint managing partner of one of Exeter’s leading law firms will be experiencing first-hand what it’s like to live and sleep rough on the city’s streets for charity.

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Meehan, private client tax manager at Winter Rule, the Truro based chartered accountants and tax advisers, has become the first non-solicitor in Cornwall to become a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s biggest brewer St Austell Brewery has announced it is to launch two new cask ales in 2011 following the spectacular growth in demand for its award-winning beers.

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Westcountry specialist self-catering lettings company Classic Cottages has appointed a new Managing Director, it has been announced today.

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Hotel occupancy levels in Cornwall increased by just over two per cent in 2010 on the year before, according to the latest findings from accountants and business advisers Winter Rule.

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fans of the much-loved animated characters Wallace and Gromit will be able to see the plasticine models up close next month as St Austell Brewery hosts a one-off fundraising event.

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Landlord Keith Stocker and two stalwart regulars at the King’s Arms in Luxulyan had a close shave for charity recently.

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT RFA Cardigan Bay returned to Falmouth for maintenance this week after three years in the Gulf supporting coalition operations and the Iraqi Navy.

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The English Table Tennis Association (ETTA) has signed a two-year contract with Plymouth City Council to provide facilities and coaching when the Plymouth Life Centre opens later this year.

]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Land’s End Hotel, set in one of the most breathtaking locations imaginable, has closed for three months for a major refurbishment.

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The A&P Group has a history of regenerating UK MoD vessels and has a specialist team of experts available, not only to regenerate the ships but also to install new equipment and train personnel in its safe and effective operation.

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The low carbon economy is the focus of a major conference in Cornwall on January 21 when Peter Wright, former technical director of Formula 1 and President of the Commission for Environmentally Sustainable Motorsport, will explain how businesses can aim for peak performance and growth, but with less environmental impact.

]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The regeneration of Millbay has taken a step forward with the submission of a planning application for the next phase of development.

]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Could Daphne Pounder be Britain’s most generous publican? The kind-hearted landlady of the First and Last Inn, Sennen, is planning to give every single penny of her takings on Saturday (January 15 2011) to a cause close to her heart.

]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Uninsured drivers in the Westcountry are being warned that they face tough penalties under new Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) rules being introduced early this year.

]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Westcountry-based Stephens Scown has scooped the title of ‘UK Family Law Firm of the Year’ at the Finance Monthly Global Awards 2010.

]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A man who provides safety craft for events around Falmouth has been recognised for his dedication by Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest launches its new daily service from Newquay to Cardiff today (Tuesday, January 4), putting Wales just half an hour from Cornwall.

]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A very special offer is being launched on Plymouth’s Christmas Ice Rink from Saturday 1st January 2011, giving a family of four the chance to skate for just £10!

]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plans go on display this week to create a solar plantation on the edge of Truro that would help fund an environmental education centre, organic allotments, workshops and provide clean renewable electricity to over 600 homes.

]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT It’s safety first at A&P Falmouth – which has resulted in a £750 donation to Cornwall Air Ambulance this Christmas.

]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Heartlands development in Pool, Cornwall has today announced the individuals who will form its Board of Trustees.  The 12-strong board, recruited to run the Trust of one of the country’s most significant regeneration projects, held its inaugural meeting on site at Heartlands on Friday 10 December.

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Doctor Who will be stepping into the Tardis for the final time in the New Year, when the Time Lord’s Land’s End adventure finally comes to a close.

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Titan the Robot – who has become a worldwide phenomenon – has attracted a record number of people to the Christmas lights switch on at the Blue Anchor, Fraddon.

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Port Isaac’s famous sons the Fisherman’s Friends welcomed new landlords to their local pub this week with a pint of Tribute and a traditional sing-song.

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT A Westcountry specialist holiday lettings company says the ‘staycation’ has continued to effect early bookings for 2011 with strong early demand.

]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT We have recently commissioned independent research company PFA on behalf of one of our clients to look at the relationships between the home, family, food and eating together.

]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Employers across the Westcountry are being warned to think carefully about the potential risks around staff parties with the Christmas season well underway.

]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Korev – St Austell Brewery’s first premium quality Cornish lager – has been named on a list of the UK’s top 20 drink launches of 2010.

]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Christmas Ice Rink will be hosting a special HSBC fundraising skate tomorrow, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support as a part of the Plymouth Winter Festival.

]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fifteen Cornwall graduate Sam Lounds is celebrating landing his first job as a head chef at one of Plymouth’s most iconic pubs.

]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Contractors building a £2.9 million factory development in Redruth have drilled a borehole almost 600 feet (180 metres) into the ground to cater for a high-tech Cornish engineering company moving to the site.

]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Some homeowners in the South West are getting an extra Christmas present this year – free additional cover from insurance firm Cornish Mutual to protect valuable presents and other items against theft.

]]> Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Government has today (Thursday 9 December) published draft clauses for its Finance Bill 2011, including its proposed revisions on Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL).

]]> Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Building has started on the new community facilities at Heartlands and for the first time, people will be able to see the size and shape of the buildings on site, rather than on a plan.

]]> Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Players from Cornwall’s top brass bands are to put aside their usual competition rivalry and unite for a special concert paying tribute to a much loved player who devoted four decades to the brass band movement in the county.

]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest has teamed up with Pentillie Castle and Estate to host a festive ‘thank you’ lunch for some of their corporate customers.

]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The first of the two most recognisable ships on the Falmouth landscape for the past 18-months is preparing to leave the port following the completion of a major naval regeneration project.

]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT More than 140 delegates, mostly Cornish landowners, have attended a seminar at the Royal Cornwall Showground on renewable energy.

]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Now in its third year, the Christmas Carnival is bigger than ever, with a packed programme of free entertainment throughout the day.]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Beer and music lovers enjoyed one of the biggest parties of the year at the 12th annual St Austell Brewery Celtic Beer Festival. (Saturday, November 27)

]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Developers Priority Sites are seeking expressions of interest in up to 100,000 sq ft of workspace planned for Quintrell Downs near Newquay.

]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT School children in the Westcountry now have a better understanding of where their food comes from as a result of ‘Dig Down South West’, according to a new survey being published today.

]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT More than 50 business leaders from across Cornwall attended a breakfast event to learn first hand how taking a sustainable approach to business can have a positive impact on the bottom line.

]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Marine Designs Ltd, part of the A&P Group, has scooped a Green Energy award for an innovative pontoon system designed to support the offshore renewables industry.

]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown has boosted its management team by appointing a top Human Resources director.

]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Community housing development Ashley Vale supported by Bristol-based organisation Ecomotive and West Country legal firm Stephens Scown has scooped a top sustainability award.

]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Employers are being warned that new pensions regulations will be more challenging, costly and time consuming than many of them realise, and could have a disproportionate impact in the South West.

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT England Squash and Racketball (ESR) has just signed a five year contract with Plymouth City Council to work in partnership to promote and grow the sport in the city and wider South West region.

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Millbay’s pioneering first development - Cargo – has been singled out as one of top ten best new developments in the UK after receiving the highest industry award for quality and design in new homes.

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT His family is St Austell Brewery to the core, now Rodney Sprague – one of the best-known names in Cornish beer – is retiring after 45 years in the business.

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Hugely popular Cornish sea shanty singers Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends are to make a special appearance at the 12th annual St Austell Brewery Celtic Beer Festival taking place this weekend (Saturday November 27).

]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Westcountry holiday lettings’ specialist Classic Cottages has today reinforced its commitment to the region’s arts and culture in 2011 by announcing its support for Miracle Theatre Company.

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Exciting designs have gone on view for the first time showing what new homes in the St Austell and Clay Country Eco-Communities could look like - and what it will be live to live in them.

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Freeview digital TV services available for the first time today

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West firm Cornish Mutual has today revealed for the first time the full cost of insurance claims in relation to the region’s coldest winter on record for years.

]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Beer and music lovers are gearing up for one of the biggest parties of the year as preparations take place for the 12th annual St Austell Brewery Celtic Beer Festival on Saturday, November 27.

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wales is now only half an hour from Cornwall thanks to new flights from regional airline Air Southwest.

]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners has invested in two new marine apprentices who are busy settling into their new roles.

]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr Who fans will be flocking to Final Frontier on Cornwall Street this Saturday (13th November) to meet star of sci-fi illustration, Ben Morris and the Doctor’s deadliest enemy, Davros himself, actor Terry Molloy.

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Talented and exciting acts are being sought to perform in Plymouth in new live performance spaces throughout the city centre.

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Developers behind a major housing project on the western side of Truro say they are ‘very encouraged’ by the feedback they have received from their first public consultation.

]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT One of the major successes in Cornwall in recent years has been the marketing of Cornwall as a year round holiday location. 

]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Here in Devon and Cornwall, we’ve got some of the best local produce in the world on our doorstep – so the chefs at St Austell Brewery have decided to celebrate.

]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT A dog in a million dubbed a “big softie” by his owners is in line for a top national award – but needs your votes to scoop the victory.

]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT New renders of the proposed state-of-the-art climbing facilities at the Plymouth Life Centre have been released for the first time showing the climbing walls and aerial assault course being built.

]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Square Rigger, the Earl of Pembroke – star of both TV and film, is undergoing its annual service in the Dry Dock in Penzance.

]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT The pioneering Wave Hub marine energy project has been ‘plugged in’ for the first time since its installation over the summer and is officially open for business.

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Webcams overlooking the Heartlands site in Pool have just been launched and show the rapid rate of construction taking place.

The two cameras are refreshed every day and updated on the Heartlands website www.heartlandscornwall.com

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Regional airline Air Southwest is celebrating its seventh birthday having carried close to two million passengers since its launch in 2003.

]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT A mini-army of volunteers from Classic Cottages took to a sunny Porthtowan on the North Cornwall coast recently to get involved in a beach-clean makeover.

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Four solicitors with Westcountry legal firm Stephens Scown are celebrating after being selected as new ‘leaders in their field’ in the latest edition of Chambers.

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fans of the international best-seller ‘Mr Rosenblum’s List’ are now able to stay in the Dorset cottage which has been revealed as providing the inspirational setting for the well-renowned novel.

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Experts from the Switchover Help Scheme will be visiting locations in the Channel Islands to offer older and disabled residents advice about the practical help they can receive to switch to digital TV.

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Eight striking images of iconic Westcountry locations with a ‘stay local’ message are at the heart of a new campaign being launched across the region today (November 1, 2010).

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Drivers across the Westcountry are being urged to take extra care on the roads as afternoons and evenings get much darker when the clocks go back this Sunday (October 31).

]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West general insurance firm Cornish Mutual is expanding its member services team with the creation of six new job roles and the employment of five new staff.

]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company can confirm that it has concluded its discussions with British International Helicopters about a move to Land’s End Airport from its current base in Penzance.

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tickets go on sale today [Tuesday 26 October] for Plymouth’s Christmas Ice Rink. The dedicated ticket booking line – 01752 304995 – opens at 9am on Tuesday 26 October to pre-order the skating tickets which are sure to be the ‘must have’ for festive fun this winter.

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT A marathon pub crawl took place over the weekend to mark one of the most enduring relationships in brewing.

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Imerys is playing its part in the local sporting scene with a donation to Biscovey Youth Football Team as it embarks on its first season in an 11-a-side league.

]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Balfour Beatty, the main contractor working on Plymouth’s Life Centre has been described as ‘exceptional’ in a new report published as part of the ‘Considerate Constructors Scheme’, it has been announced today.

]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Specialist holiday lettings firm Classic Cottages has reinforced its commitment to protecting the environment by teaming up with Cornwall-based charity Cool Earth.

]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Thousands of UK couples are expected to adopt US-style pre-nuptial agreements after a landmark ruling in the Supreme Court.

]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Liz Allen, top divorce lawyer with Stephens Scown solicitors, analyses today’s Supreme Court judgement in the Radmacher pre-nuptial case.

]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Plymouth Christmas Ice Rink will return for 2010, bigger and better than ever before in a bid to fill the city centre with festive fun from Mid November right the way through into January 2011.

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT A leading family lawyer from Cornwall will be addressing a prestigious national conference tomorrow on the issue of domestic abuse.

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT With just one month to go until the switch to digital television on 17 November, thousands of viewers can get extra advice as the switchover roadshow begins a tour of the Channel IsIands.

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT One of Cornwall’s leading legal experts on children’s issues is joining Stephens Scown, further strengthening the law firm’s Family Team.

]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s lager drinkers should be queuing up to shake the hand of John Treglown – the man who saved the county from a beer drought in the blazing hot summer of 1976.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Owners of furnished holiday lets have until next Friday (October 22) to respond to a Government consultation into changing the way their properties are taxed.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is pulling together for a massive clean-up operation at Bretonside Bus Station tomorrow (Friday 15 October).

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Westcountry law firm Stephens Scown has been shortlisted for a prestigious national industry award, it has been announced today (Wednesday 13 October).

]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plans have been unveiled for a Plymouth Winter Festival, which will bring together a wide range of activity to firmly place Plymouth as the region’s top destination for retail and leisure this Christmas.

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Drinkers at a Torpoint pub could be forgiven for thinking they’d arrived in Las Vegas after it was transformed into a glitzy casino for charity.

]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Passengers travelling to and from the Isles of Scilly on board the Scillonian III this summer have raised a massive £2,500 for Cornwall Hospice Care.

]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT A new guide showcasing some of the Westcountry’s weird and wacky cultural events taking place during 2011 has just been published by specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages.

]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West law firm Stephens Scown has secured seven nationally recognised awards and has been ranked overall fifth in the country for the high quality of its legal training.

]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT The news comes as the Cask Ale Report 2010 shows Britain’s national drink is enjoying a surge in popularity, at a time when the beer market is declining.

]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Well-known broadcaster and former Tomorrow’s World presenter, Maggie Philbin visited community centres in Jersey and Guernsey today to officially launch the ‘Helping Hand’ campaign for the Switchover Help Scheme in the Channel Islands.

]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Leading South West law firm Stephens Scown is growing its Family Team in Cornwall with the acquisition of Bodmin-based Murrays Solicitors.

]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT A £132 million investment in superfast broadband infrastructure will transform Cornwall’s economy and the way it does business, the South West RDA said today [September 30].

]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Staff from Cornwall Care, the county’s largest provider of care for older people, are taking on a challenge to ‘Cycle the Company’ on Friday 03 October in a bid to raise £10,000 for older people in Cornwall. 

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A free exhibition showcasing some of the fascinating scientific projects that have taken place in the Fal Estuary over the past year was on public display in Falmouth last week.

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A Westcountry law firm has created a new dedicated team to provide specialist advice on the renewable energy sector for the region’s farmers, land and property owners.

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A Cornish charity is marking International Older People’s Day (Friday 01 October) by launching a unique piece of research to capture Cornish people’s ambitions for later life and shape future care provision in the county.

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A team of women from Truro-based insurance firm Cornish Mutual have raised more than £2,000 for Cornwall Hospice Care by taking part in a Midnight Walk.

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A South West property expert has launched a nationwide new service to help home owners get the best price for their property.

]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A newly-created viewing platform has been opened to the public to give visitors an elevated view of the Plymouth Life Centre construction site.

]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Two housing schemes designed by the Architects Design Group (ADG) in Plymouth have scooped gold and silver in this year’s Building for Life awards.

]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Future officers of the sea are getting a helping hand with their maritime training, thanks to a package of support announced today by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company.

]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Exeter-based legal firm Stephens Scown has reinforced its commitment to the region’s tourism sector by supporting two of the South West’s top industry awards.

]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A lucky couple from Nailsea, Bristol, have just returned from a trip to the Isles of Scilly after winning the top prize in a recent competition.

]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Sutton Harbour Group has today announced that it has reached agreement to sell its airline subsidiary Air Southwest to Eastern Airways, the UK’s second largest regional airline.

]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Live in Cornwall and fancy a beer on us this weekend? St Austell Brewery is throwing open the doors of its popular visitor centre to locals on September 25 and 26.

]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A high-flying London accountant has traded the city for the good life in Cornwall, where he has taken the helm at one of the county’s most photographed pubs.

]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT &P Groups’ Falmouth yard has been congratulated in Parliament for the “major part” it has played in reducing the Ministry of Defence’s spending.

]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT One of the UK’s most significant regeneration projects has begun the search for a Chair of Trustees and a 12-strong board.

]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company is celebrating 15 years of being recognised by Investors in People, the UK’s leading people management standard, it has been announced today (17 September 2010).

]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Your port needs you! If you’ve got knowledge and experience of maritime activities, then why not apply to be a harbour commissioner?

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT One lucky couple have celebrated their wedding anniversary in style after winning the chance to have their own personal chef cook for them while on holiday in Cornwall.

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West public relations agency Deborah Clark Associates (DCA) has been shortlisted for two prestigious industry awards, it has been announced today.

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Real ale lovers in Plymouth will be delighted to hear the historic Fisherman’s Arms has made a welcome return to the Good Beer Guide 2011.

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Two Salcombe-based runners are flying to Newcastle courtesy of Air Southwest, to take part in the Great North Run and raise money for charity.

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A couple who have completely transformed the fortunes of a West Cornwall pub were welcomed home with a surprise party after being crowned Best Newcomers in the national finals of the Great British Pub Awards 2010.

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT For brave Rose Parker and her family, Little Bridge House was a lifeline worth moving half way across the country for.

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West based insurance firm Cornish Mutual believes the high-price of lamb could lead to a marked increase in the number of claims for sheep rustling being received.

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Summer may be drawing to a close but there is still a fantastic range of events lined up to ensure that the fourth annual Plymouth Summer festival goes out with a bang.

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Eco-Bos is playing its part to help with the safety of people who use the coastline around St Austell with a donation to the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI).

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Specialist holiday lettings company Classic Cottages is celebrating after having just secured its latest high-quality property - TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp’s North Devon holiday home.

]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A one-off beer impossible to repeat until September 2011 goes on sale today (September 9) after being brewed on the first day of this year’s hop harvest.

]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Truro based accountancy firm Winter Rule is warning taxpayers to be wary of fraudsters in light of the recent PAYE tax blunder – and to check they are not shortchanged by the taxman if they get a rebate.

]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Stephens Scown has retained its position as a leading law firm in the South West with the publication of the annual guide to the legal profession – the Legal 500.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Specialist self-catering lettings company Classic Cottages has announced it is looking for a new Managing Director.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT It’s time to dust off your union jack flags and silly hats, pack up the picnic and head for the city centre’s Piazza as the Last Night of the Proms comes to Plymouth’s Big Screen from 7:30pm on Saturday 11 September.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Millions of UK taxpayers are waiting to find out if they owe the taxman more or less tax because of the PAYE blunder. Winter Rule tax expert John Endacott offers some advice.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s longest serving airline Skybus has recruited two new pilots and promoted two others to fly to the Isles of Scilly.

]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The South West RDA’s (Regional Development Agency) pioneering Wave Hub marine energy project has been safely installed on the seabed following a delicate operation to lower the 12-tonne hub into 55 metres of water, 16 kilometres offshore.

]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The bank holiday weekend saw some of August’s best weather so far and we are hoping the sunshine stays for the remainder of the Plymouth Summer Festival.

]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Throughout September shoppers in Plymouth will notice a special birthday celebration to mark 20 years of Panasonic retailing on the city.

]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre Company has appointed Jodie Bishop to its new Public Arts Officer role to implement community art schemes across the city.

]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Homeowners across the Westcountry are being reminded to take security more seriously with thousands leaving their properties unattended during the holiday season.

]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT An historic Cornish pub is paying tribute to its resident ghost by launching its very own ale in her honour this weekend.

]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Much admired retailer Paperchase has opened a new outlet in Plymouth, bringing its unique style of stationery and gifts to the city centre for the first time.

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT A creative project to incorporate Cornish culture into the new Heartlands development in Pool spanned the generations last week as artist David Mackie invited the University of the 3rd Age Art Group to participate in his creative commission.

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Engineers working to install the South West RDA’s (Regional Development Agency) pioneering Wave Hub marine energy project have successfully brought the end of the subsea cable ashore at Hayle on the north coast of Cornwall.

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Foraging around in the undergrowth for food is not an everyday way to source a meal, but Helston-based Classic Cottages took up the challenge as part of its recent teambuilding day.

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Hospice Care is set to benefit from nearly £5,000 raised by local legal firm Stephens Scown following the hugely successful ‘Make a Will Week’ recently.

]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Land’s End’s second charity day of the summer proved a winner with visitors, making it the busiest day in two years for the attraction.

]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Staff at the Tyack’s Hotel in Camborne are celebrating this week after it was named the Best Tenanted/Leased Pub in the West Country.

]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Regional airline Air Southwest will be making a guest appearance at this year’s Dawlish Carnival Air Show when one of its 50-seater Dash 8-300 aircraft makes a low-level flypast.

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Four new high quality factory units supporting up to 70 jobs are to be built in Redruth following the approval of ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) Convergence investment for the £2.9 million project.

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Visitors to St Austell Brewery got the chance to meet their rugby heroes this week as the Cornish Pirates toured the Brewery.

]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cheers echoed across Falmouth on Wednesday (Aug 11) as an estimated 25,000 people were treated to a breathtaking aerial display from the Red Arrows as part of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week, thanks to sponsors Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Prepare your taste buds for a local produce extravaganza as Plymouth Flavour Fest 2010 returns to Plymouth’s Piazza this Friday for three days.  

]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT One of Cornwall Care’s Truro homes, Redannick, is preparing to turn back the clock on Sunday 22nd August as it hosts a 1950s themed launch party for Source FM’s new radio request show!

]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT A leading South West law firm is warning people in the region about the dangers of not getting proper legal advice when it comes to writing Wills.

]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT A new team providing specialist legal advice to holiday and home parks across the region has been launched today (Thursday 12 August 2010) by a South West law firm.

]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT More than 100 traditional boats made their way to Plymouth last weekend for what organisers are hailing the best Sutton Harbour Classic Boat Rally ever.

]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT This year’s Flavour Fest (13-15 August) promises plenty of food related fun for young and old alike with a jam packed programme of events just for little cooks in the ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ marquee.

]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) is delighted to confirm the spectacular Red Arrows display is back on the agenda for Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week, subject to the usual operational and weather requirements.

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Shiver me timbers! Land’s End has added a third charity fun day to its calendar the summer – this one with a pirate theme.

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT An estimated 5,000 people were wowed by the displays at Land’s End’s annual Air Sea Rescue Day on Thursday (July 29).

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Visitors to Plymouth’s Central Park will be entertained with live music from a ‘moving bandstand’ this weekend, as part of a unique project by a local artist.

]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Summer Festival enters one of its hottest periods yet with two flagship events – Flavour Fest and the Fireworks Championships – in the same week! Best of all, both of these fabulous events are FREE to attend and enjoy.

]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Flavour Fest 2010 is set to play host to a culinary clash of the titans, as well known radio presenter Gordon Sparks, from the Plymouth Breakfast Show, BBC Radio Devon, goes head to head with new Plymouth Argyle Manager Peter Reid!

]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth welcomed a number of high-profile visitors today (Tuesday, August 3 2010) to mark the multi-million pound refit of RFA Mounts Bay – the first ship in her class to undergo a refit.

]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fancy getting some top rugby tips while having a beer with the Cornish Pirates? Then head to St Austell Brewery on Wednesday, August 11 to meet the players!

]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Big Screen will sing to the sound of the musicals this Saturday when it screens a very special performance of Prom 19 live from the Royal Albert Hall, to mark the 80th birthday of one of Broadway’s great innovators. This all-Sondheim Prom draws together leading figures of the opera and theatre worlds – plus some further special guests.

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT A lawyer working for South West legal firm Stephens Scown has been recognised by King’s College London with a top academic accolade in construction law.

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT One of Plymouth’s most iconic pubs – the Waterfront, on Grand Parade – opens today (Friday, July 30 2010) after getting a new lease of life thanks to a local family.

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk has today announced a £1.5 million investment in the development of wave energy technology during a visit to the South West RDA’s Wave Hub project at Hayle.

]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT As the count down continues to the start of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week on Saturday, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) ready themselves for a busy week both on and off the water.

]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery will start work on a 33-bedroom lodge adjoining the County Arms, Truro, in September.

]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wave Hub, the South West RDA’s (Regional Development Agency) pioneering marine energy project, set sail for Cornwall overnight [17:00 Monday, July 26] in preparation for installation next week on the seabed 16 kilometres offshore.

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Work has started to transform a redundant five-storey building in the heart of Plymouth into bright and modern new offices.

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Webcams overlooking the site at Plymouth’s new Life Centre have just been launched and show the rapid rate of construction taking place.

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Holiday businesses in Cornwall have benefited from improved economic confidence, the effects of the ash cloud crisis and continued weakness in the pound with new figures showing hotel occupancy up 3.5% in the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2009.

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest cabin crew were given top tips on how to cook up a storm on the barbie on Friday from celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott.

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT The spectacular Red Arrows will be wowing crowds once again during this year’s Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week, thanks to sponsors Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery’s head brewer Roger Ryman is pictured inspecting this year’s crop of Cornish Maris Otter Barley, which is grown on a farm near Constantine.

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT A lucky couple from Wadebridge have just returned from a trip to the Isles of Scilly, after winning the prize in a Cornishman, West Briton and Cornish Guardian ‘What’s On’ competition at the Royal Cornwall Show.

]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT As schools across the South West break up for the summer holidays this week, regional insurance firm Cornish Mutual is warning parents about the dangers of children playing on or near farms.

]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT A South West based insurance company is growing its presence in Dorset with the announcement it is relocating one of its Inspectors to the county on a permanent basis.

]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Older and disabled people living in the Channel Islands are being urged to watch out for Switchover Help Scheme information packs that explain how they can get extra help to convert one TV to digital in time for switchover.

]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Devon based author and culinary sensation Miranda Gardiner will be appearing at Plymouth Flavour Fest 2010, for two demonstrations in the cookery theatre as well as signing copies of her delicious food novel ‘Teaching Dad to cook Flapjack’.

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) has dropped plans to build a combined office and improved amenity centre on North Quay, Falmouth. 

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT The latest stage of South West RDA’s (Regional Development Agency) pioneering Wave Hub project is underway as the hub and its 25km cable are loaded onto a cable laying ship ready for deployment offshore in the next few weeks.

]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT July is jam-packed with Summer Festival fun for all the family, from boats to bikes and busses to ballroom and everything in between!

]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Four daring colleagues from a Newquay pub have raised £508 for charity by jumping out of a plane at 10,000ft.

]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT It’s been almost 160 years in the making – now St Austell Brewery has launched its first premium quality Cornish lager.

]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Just 10 days after finishing her degree, Amanda Pound has started her dream job as marine renewable services manager at A&P Falmouth.

]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Charted accountants Winter Rule are warning that the Treasury’s moratorium on further spending by the European Convergence programme in Cornwall will hit growth businesses hard, starve them of investment and cost hundreds jobs.

]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT David Fletcher, Chief Executive of Energy Action Devon, is using his own form of clean green energy to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis charity the MS Society, as he takes on L’Etape Du Tour cycle challenge next week (18th July).

]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s premier rugby team the Cornish Pirates are throwing their weight behind the highly successful ‘Dig Down South West campaign’, aimed at encouraging the Duchy’s youngsters to grow their own.

]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care, the largest provider of care for older people in Cornwall, marked national Dementia Awareness Week (4-10 July) with a series of events and workshops across the county.

]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT This year’s Wimbledon coverage in Plymouth’s city centre has proved more popular than ever, with a little help from sunshine and strawberries – both of which were enjoyed in abundance during Wimbledon fortnight.

]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Much like the glorious weather we have enjoyed recently, the Plymouth Summer Festival is really starting to hot up.

]]> Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT The second of The Royal Opera’s lavish live performances will be beamed to the Plymouth Big Screen on Tuesday 13 July at 7.30pm as part of this year’s    Plymouth Summer Festival.

]]> Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plans to create a flagship care community in St Ives that will set a new benchmark for elderly and dementia care have been submitted to Cornwall Council.

]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest has teamed up with Jersey Tourism to launch a new campaign promoting Plymouth’s airlinks to the island.

]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT John Endacott from Truro accountants Winter Rule looks at reform of holiday let tax rules

]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT One of Plymouth’s most iconic pubs – the Waterfront, on Grand Parade – is to get a new lease of life after being taken over by a local family.

]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tribute – the South West’s favourite beer – is proud to be the new sponsor of Bristol Gig Club.

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT High-quality billboard adverts featuring the South West’s favourite beer will be appearing across Devon and Cornwall over the coming weeks.

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tregenna Castle in St Ives is the location for Cornwall Care’s next Tea Dance, on Thursday 8th July from 2-5pm.

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT A unique charitable photographic project capturing West Cornwall at its best is being supported by Helston-based Classic Cottages.

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT On Friday 9 July Padstow’s National Lobster Hatchery will be taking around one thousand baby lobsters to the Isles of Scilly to be released into the islands’ clear blue waters. 

]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT He has battled 30ft waves, almost capsized, and very nearly wrecked the boat – but Dominic Byrne is back at home in Truro this week after completing his amazing attempt to circumnavigate the British Isles by sea.

]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The impact of commercial ship anchors on Falmouth Bay’s Special Area of Conservation has been the subject of a scientific survey this month.

]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cloudless blue skies and blazing sunshine were the conditions facing more than 200 runners who tackled the 44 mile Classic Quarter ultra-marathon at the weekend.

]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Children at a school in Somerset have been visited by two ‘green-fingered’ Inspectors from South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual, as part of the highly successful ‘Dig Down South West’ campaign.

]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Children at a school in Dorset have been visited by two ‘green-fingered’ Inspectors from South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual, as part of the highly successful ‘Dig Down South West’ campaign.

]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT An area of classic Somerset woodland has been dedicated by specialist holiday lettings agency Classic Cottages as a way to protect and enhance its future conservation.

]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A Westcountry lawyer is reporting a surge in the number of families of war veterans coming forward to claim thousands of pounds of inheritance tax from the Government, after identifying a little-used tax exemption clause.

]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Over 130 solo runners and 23 relay teams from across the UK and Europe will be descending on the Westcountry this weekend to take part in a grueling 44 mile ultra marathon event, in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care.

]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT For the first time in its 159-year history, St Austell Brewery made three brews in one day on Wednesday (June 16).

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery is celebrating winning the ultimate drink industry accolade after Admiral’s Ale was crowned the best bottled ale in the UK at the 2010 Quality Drink Awards.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A new exhibition involving some of Plymouth’s dog walkers and their canine companions will be unveiled on the hoardings of the city’s Life Centre this week, as part of the ‘Art in Central Park’ initiative.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A senior agricultural and commercial property lawyer has joined Stephens Scown, boosting the leading South West legal firm’s expertise in the rural sector.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT After working as a general labourer at A&P Falmouth for the past eight years, Alan Charlton is delighted to have the chance to become a fully-qualified electrician.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A&P Falmouth showed off its green credentials while hosting an important trade union visitor from the USA on Friday.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Top-flight rugby stars from the Exeter Chiefs are giving their backing to the highly successful ‘Dig Down South West’ campaign, encouraging Devon’s youngsters to grow their own.

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s City Centre Piazza will come alive with lions, scarecrows and tin men on Sunday 27 June when the Wizard of Oz, one of the best loved musicals of all time, comes to the City’s Big Screen.

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Comment by Peter Everett, General Manager of CFP Software

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT John Endacott from Winter Rule and Simon Tregoning from Classic Cottages comment on furnished holiday lets.

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The covers coming off at Wimbledon’s centre court marks the start of the Plymouth Summer Festival’s busiest period. There is still plenty to see, do and enjoy over June, July, August and September with a packed programme of events offering some great entertainment for all the family.

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Hundreds of bird watchers are expected to ‘flock’ to book their place onboard the annual Scillonian III special Pelagic Trip being organised for later this summer.

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Young farmers across Devon will be getting a helping hand with their training and activities thanks to a new sponsorship deal announced today by Cornish Mutual.

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Once again Plymouth’s Piazza will be play host to live action from Wimbledon next week with coverage on the Big Screen from Monday 21 June right through until the must watch ladies’ single finals on 3 July and men’s single finals on 4 July.

]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A tiny shrew which was discovered stowed away on-board the Scillonian III has been safely returned to its native homeland on the Isles of Scilly thanks to Skybus.

]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Market will be making sure National Armed Forces Day goes with a swing on Saturday 26 June, with a very special event to recognise the guys and gals who serve our country in the Army, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy.

]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The ‘Ivor B’ – the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company’s latest fleet addition has completed her maiden sailing from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly transporting building materials for the new £13 million secondary school project.

]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Organisers of this year’s ultra marathon, The Classic Quarter are hoping to raise around £10,000 for local charity Cornwall Hospice Care when the event takes place in two weeks time.

]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Goodridge, the global leader in performance fluid transfer systems, has become an official stripe sponsor of the Bloodhound project to create the ultimate land speed record car.

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Huge steel beams providing the main building structure for Plymouth’s new Life Centre will start to be delivered to the construction site and lifted into place by a mobile crane this week.

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery re-launched its charitable trust with new vigour at this year’s Royal Cornwall Show, kicking it off with a £5,000 donation to Cornwall Hospice Care.

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Business Improvement District (BID), is to be championed as an exemplar scheme at an international conference in London this week (16-19 June) recognising its transformational impact on City Centre businesses, visitors and shoppers.

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The next stage of the South West RDA’s (Regional Development Agency) pioneering Wave Hub project gets underway this week (June 14) with the start of excavation work on Hayle beach in Cornwall.

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The first passenger train to arrive in Fowey for 45 years was the highlight of a Cornish Granite Day on Friday.

]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Linda Prior holds many of St Austell Brewery’s records. She was the first woman in the company’s history to hold a sole manager and the Brewery’s first and only landlady of the Old Custom House in Padstow.

]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Some say watching a football match in the pub is better than being in the stadium itself – and judging by the excitement building in local pubs, we’d have to agree.

]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Whether you want to watch the World Cup – or avoid it - head to the First and Last Inn at Sennen, where there will be lots of special events especially for WAGs!

]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth is most definitely in the swing of the Summer Festival following an action packed May featuring the Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival, the Plymouth Half Marathon, Volks Fest and Lord Mayor’s Day. There is still plenty to come over June, July, August and September with a programme of events offering some great entertainment for all the family.

]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Penny Phillips, executive assistant at A&P Falmouth Ltd, has joined the elite after graduating as a fellow of the Institute of Professional Administrators (IPA) on Friday. Only 16 IPA fellowships have been awarded in the UK.

]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A new Deputy Chairman for South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual has been announced.

]]> Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT With less than a month to go, the clock is ticking for last-minute entrants to Cornwall’s ultra marathon – The Classic Quarter, in aid of local charity Cornwall Hospice Care.

]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The first of two lavish productions from The Royal Opera will be beamed live to the Plymouth Big Screen on Tuesday 8 June, with entertainment from 6:45pm as part of the Plymouth Summer Festival.

]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Rebuilding parts of the South West coast path and restoring Cornish hedges has been the latest volunteering project for staff at specialist self-catering lettings agency Classic Cottages.

]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A new insurance product for horse owners in the South West has been launched by regional firm Cornish Mutual for the first time.

]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT England Netball, the governing body for England’s biggest female team sport, has committed to invest £200,000 in Plymouth’s new £46.5 million Life Centre.

]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Rugby teams from across Cornwall gathered at St Austell Brewery on Friday evening for a special awards evening to celebrate the end of another season.

]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT People in Hayle are being invited to an information evening next week (Wednesday June 2) when they can hear the latest news on Wave Hub, the pioneering marine energy project, and how it will be built this summer.

]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Land’s End’s main square will turn into party central on Bank Holiday Monday to celebrate the end of an extra special charity bike ride.

]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Up to 6 tonnes of commercial waste could be diverted from landfill every week thanks to a new retailer recycling scheme from Plymouth City Centre Company, launched this week (Monday 24 May).

]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT CFP Solutions, a specialist service from CFP Software, the market leader in lettings and property management software, is the ultimate solution for agents and managers, as it can undertake any administrative and client accounting tasks; saving customers both time and money.

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT An important milestone was concluded in the progress of Mid-Cornwall’s Eco-town today when Orascom Development Holding AG (Orascom Development) and Imerys Minerals officially signed the final formal agreements to establish the company which will deliver one of Europe’s most sustainable new communities.

]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Hundreds of Young Farmers across Somerset will benefit from a new sponsorship deal supporting club activities, announced today by South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall-based legal firm Stephens Scown has announced its support today for the prestigious ‘Fowey Classics’ annual sailing event taking place again later this year.

]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT CFP Software, the UK’s market leading provider of property management and lettings software, is pleased to announce the release of two new important features for CFPwinMansdb at this year’s Property Professional Show in Birmingham; sponsored by its parent company, GMG Property Services.

]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wave Hub, the pioneering marine energy project, is on course to be deployed this summer with fabrication of sub-sea cables and the hub itself nearing completion.

]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care, the region’s largest independent care provider for older people, is inviting nursing professionals and aspiring nurses to join them at the Hall for Cornwall, Truro from 10am until 4pm on Thursday 27th May, 2010 for a celebration of nursing and nursing skills.

]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Specialist self-catering letting agency Classic Cottages is anticipating an increase in bookings following the recent General Election, volcanic ash chaos and economic uncertainty.

]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Two leading lawyers in the South West have been given promotions to Associate level by regional legal firm Stephens Scown.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Bacon rolls, tea and coffee will be the order of the day for a special Members’ Forum and breakfast event at this year’s Devon County Show, being hosted by the only general insurance firm based in the South West.

]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT The annual spring clean of Plymouth’s City Centre takes place this week (10-14 May). Organised by the City Centre Company, a joint action force from across the city including the Business Improvement District (BID) Clean Team and the City Council’s Street Services and Parks Department, will take to the City Centre streets to get Plymouth ship shape for summer!

]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Popular local pub The Old Smithy, in Ivybridge, has had a makeover – and it’s now a lighter, brighter place to drink.

]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s last two independent fish stalls – Rex Down and Lloyd Down – will become one this week (Tuesday 11 May) as they join forces to launch The Market Plaice fishmongers.

]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Thousands of postage stamps collected over 20 years by South West legal firm Stephens Scown have been unearthed and given to a regional charity to help raise funds.

]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Torpoint children were transported to the magical world of Wonderland on Monday as Alice fever hit the Carbeile Inn.

]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT An iconic marker on the Cornish landscape is getting a makeover, thanks to Imerys.

]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Schools across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset have taken delivery of their organic vegetable gardens, as part of the highly successful ‘Dig Down South West’ campaign.

]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Goodridge, the global leader in performance fluid transfer systems, is again expanding its UK operation with a £300,000 investment in a new manufacturing facility to meet growing demand.

]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery employees and customers will be able to do their homework before they vote on Thursday, thanks to a virtual “hustings” by managing director James Staughton.

]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Work to move more than 35,000 tonnes of excavated material to make way for Plymouth’s new £46.5 million Life Centre is getting underway.

]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Two Plymouth shops are joining forces to celebrate World Comic Book Day with a Sci-Fi themed Street Party, featuring creative designers from Star Wars, James Bond and Batgirl as well as providing a platform for budding local comic artists.

]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tribute – the South West’s favourite beer – is proud to be the new sponsor of Plymouth Argaum RFC.

]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Award-winning publicans Alan Connor and Sam Taylor have taken the reigns at the historic Angarrack Inn, near Hayle.

]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Exeter City Council has approved outline plans for a major employment site to the south of the city that that could support 1,000 jobs once developed.

]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s newly refurbished West End has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.

]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Charted accountants Winter Rule are reporting strong demand for a finance seminar being held next month, with almost 90 people already signed up to attend.

]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT A massive magnolia blooming in all its glory has become the talking point of the tiny village of St Mawgan, near Newquay.

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Top local hospital consultant Dominic Byrne is gearing up to circumnavigate the British Isles in a boat as part of the Great British Rib Rally.

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT CFP Software, the market leader in lettings and property management software, is urging all letting agents to be prepared for potential new legislation in light of the recent report issued by the Property Ombudsman.

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s Samaritans are taking advantage of a special offer to sail to the Isles of Scilly next month on-board Scillonian III to celebrate the charity’s 40th anniversary.

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Rashleigh Arms in Charlestown is celebrating winning the ultimate accolade after being crowned the UK’s Best Managed Pub of the Year.

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Every ash cloud has a silver lining – as several businesses in Cornwall are finding out this week.

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest’s winter schedule is now on sale – with seats available from just £29 including taxes and charges and bookable right up to March 2011.

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT The family behind the award-winning Golden Lion Inn at Stithians Lake have now taken over the Top House Inn on The Lizard.

]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s celebrated Business Improvement District (BID) enters an exciting new phase this week as it begins a second five year term, headed by a new City Centre Manager, Clint Jones and a newly kitted out Clean Team, complete with a brand new street sweeping and washing machine – the Powerflex2200.

]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT David Cameron’s Tory party will sweep to power with a massive 64% of the vote if the results of a snap poll by solicitors Stephens Scown were echoed in the General Election on May 6.

]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT CFP Software is proud to report that almost half of the winners named as ‘Letting Agent of the Year’ in various categories at the 2010 Estate Agent and Letting Agent Awards use its innovative CFPwinMan software.

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Heartlands in Pool welcomed a delegation of 30 students and lecturers from Cambridge University’s Department of Engineering on Thursday [15 April], as part of their Masters course. The students, studying for MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development, were visiting Heartlands as a model of sustainable development.

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Mill on The exe, part of St Austell Brewery’s award winning pub group, is under new management.

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West regional airline Air Southwest today re-launched its full flight programme following the re-opening of UK airspace.

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT UK regional airline Air Southwest has operated a second test flight out of Plymouth City Airport today (April 20) after yesterday’s test flight reported no effects.

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Calling all Georges - or Georginas, Georgias, Giorgios, Gorgis, Durads, Georges, Yoricks, Jorgens or Jorges!

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Western Morning News’s birthday brew’s got a name – thanks to a clever play on words by reader Roger Hewitt.

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT CFP Software, the UK’s largest supplier of software to the property management and lettings industry, is pleased to announce two senior appointments in its Support Department, based in Redruth, Cornwall.

]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Truro-based chartered accountants and business advisers Winter Rule have taken on most of the client base of Williams & Co, an accountancy firm based on the Roseland Peninsula.

]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT A large scale-model of the Scillonian II, donated to the Isles of Scilly Museum on St Mary’s, has been safely transported by the full-scale, real-life Scillonian III.

]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Hundreds of families of war veterans across the South West could be missing out on large inheritance tax savings, because they’re not aware of a little-used tax exemption.

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s popular bi-monthly Farmer’s Market has settled into its new home after a successful first day’s trading last Saturday [April 10].

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT One of the world’s leading wine makers will be hosting a special dinner at the Three Crowns Hotel in Chagford, Devon, later this month.

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT CFP, based in Redruth, is the UK’s largest supplier of software to the property management and lettings industry, with more than 2,500 customers representing 45% of letting agents in the residential market.

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Local business leaders across Devon and Cornwall will hear from top industry figures next week about how party policies might affect them following the forthcoming General Election.

]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pubs across Cornwall and the South West hosted a series of fun-packed events to celebrate Britain’s national drink as part of Cask Ale Week (March 29 to April 5).

]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre will be transformed into a bustling continental market from Thursday 15 – Sunday 18 April, with traders from across Europe offering some of the continent’s finest food, drink and craft work.

]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT A campaign starts next week (Monday 12 April) to educate drivers as to the meaning of the pedestrian, loading only and no waiting zones that govern Old Town Street and New George Street in Plymouth’s City Centre.

]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT All analogue television channels in the West TV region were switched off for good today, signalling the dawn of an all-digital era for more than two million viewers.

]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legends from Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City football clubs swapped goalposts for golf clubs in an annual contest.

]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Newquay’s first three-dimensional football match was screened at St Austell Brewery’s Central Inn on Saturday (April 3), much to the delight of fans.

]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Three-dimensional TV made its Clay Country debut on Saturday, much to the delight of football fans.

]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT A specialist personal injury solicitor working for leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown has just been elected Trustee of Headway Cornwall.

]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT The seventh edition of the popular IQ Magazine will be out on Thursday, 01 April 2010.  Produced by Plymouth City Centre Company, the free magazine will be available in shops throughout the Independent Quarter (IQ) and distributed with the Plymouth Extra on Thursday.

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT North Star, the leading air rail consultancy, is in discussions with new airline customers for bespoke through-ticketing projects following the successful launch of Oyster cards on all Air Southwest flights into London City Airport.

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The UK Government has today (March 31) confirmed an investment of £5 million towards a £12.8 million project to help create a new marine energy business park in Hayle, Cornwall.

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scillonian III, the sea link between the mainland and Isles of Scilly, played her part in Clean Cornwall Week last week by transporting 7 Penzance Sea Cadets to the Isles of Scilly to take part in a beach clean.

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Style Plymouth is being hailed as a resounding success, following three days of showcasing the finest of the City’s fashions (25-27 March) and attracting over 20,000 more shoppers to the Piazza area than the previous Saturday.

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Solicitors firm Nalders, which has offices throughout Cornwall, has signed a 15-year lease on two floors of Priority Sites’ prestigious Cannis House office development in St Austell.

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Land’s End’s thrilling new 4D cinema is now officially open for business after a fun-packed opening ceremony on Monday [March 29].

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT An Easter Egg hunt with a difference is being held in Plymouth City Centre’s West End this weekend, thanks to a joint partnership between Child Safe, Devon and Cornwall Police and the City Centre Company.

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery is trialling a new scheme to help its staff to eat healthily at work and get their five-a-day.

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT A new campaign is warning walkers in the South West to steer clear of cattle and keep their dogs away from sheep, while taking a stroll in the countryside this Easter holiday.

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Major proposals today went on show to positively transform the economy and environment of Mid-Cornwall - with significant long term investment in sustainable homes, new jobs and far-reaching transport and environmental improvements.

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT On 20 March, Heartlands in Pool welcomed a delegation of 20 people from the International Council on Mining and Metals (www.icmm.com).

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Style Plymouth, Plymouth’s major fashion event is taking place from Thursday, 25 March through until Saturday, 27 March.

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT An increased demand for specialist advice on employment law matters has led to one of Stephens Scown’s solicitors relocating to Cornwall on a permanent basis.

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s popular twice-monthly Farmers’ Market will have a new home from Saturday 8th April when it moves to a new and specially designed space in New George Street, in the City’s West End.

]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fans of Doctor Who will be in for a treat this Easter weekend as the countdown to the screening of the first episode with the new, eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith draws closer.

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal firm Stephens Scown, which has offices in St Austell, Truro and Exeter, is welcoming the removal of stamp duty for sales of up to £250,000 in reaction to the budget announced today.

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scott Bentley, Winter Rule partner specializing in owner managed business, had the following comments regarding the Budget.

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornish accountancy firm Winter Rule has raised over £1,500 for Médecins Sans Frontières following a gruelling rowing relay.

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s position as a global centre of excellence for science, innovation and marine energy research is receiving a major boost with the announcement today of a £25 million investment plan. This will build new facilities and transform the way world-leading research in the city is turned into commercial success.

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Business owners in Cornwall needing advice on potential sources of growth finance are being invited to a popular seminar where they can hear first hand what is on offer.

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT A leading legal expert in private client work has returned to his roots in the South West to take up the position of head of private client with regional firm Stephens Scown.

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The South West’s only general insurance firm Cornish Mutual says it’s had a ‘challenging but profitable year’ as it prepares for its Annual General Meeting being held later this month (Thursday 25 March 2010).

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s Business Improvement District (BID), which has transformed the City Centre for businesses, visitors and shoppers, is to be championed as a model for best practice at a national conference in Birmingham this week (Thursday 18 March).

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Revised plans of Heartlands in Pool have been welcomed by members of the community.

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Young farmers across Cornwall have been treading the boards with a show stopping performance, thanks to significant financial support from rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Summer Festival is back for 2010. Now in its fourth year, it promises an impressive line-up of local, national and international events.

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Land’s End has announced the lucky winner of their ‘Curse of Skull Rock’ competition, run recently in the ‘What’s On’ section to mark the opening of their new 4D cinema.

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery beers have scooped Gold and Silver Awards at the highly prestigious Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) National Beer Competition.

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The South West RDA (Regional Development Agency) has welcomed the Government’s Marine Energy Action Plan, which sets out a vision for what marine energy can do for the UK and how it can happen.

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Style Plymouth, Plymouth’s major fashion event which is taking place from Thursday, 25 March through until Saturday, 27 March, has unveiled a packed programme of events and activities.

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fifty schools across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset will each be given their own vegetable garden to grow as a direct result of the hugely successful ‘Dig Down South West’ campaign, it has been announced today. 

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Contractors working on the new multi-million pound Plymouth Life Centre have officially taken over the construction site to start the preparation of ground works this week.

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Analogue television viewers in the West TV region have just two weeks to get ready for the digital switchover, starting on Wednesday 24 March.

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The RAF’s Red Arrows have confirmed that they will be taking to the skies during Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Week 2010 for the second year running, thanks to Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Now entering its fourth year, Cornwall’s original ultra marathon, the Classic Quarter, is now open for registrations via www.classicquarter.co.uk.  This year’s event takes place on Saturday 26 June, starting as always, from Lizard Point and finishing at Land’s End, 44 gruelling miles later.

]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT People in Plymouth are in for a treat later this month as Style Plymouth brings together everything that’s hot for the season ahead during a three day style extravaganza from Thursday, 25 March through until Saturday, 27 March.

]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Three Plymouth businesses have joined forces to buy and refurbish a redundant office block in the heart of the city.

]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT A project to map offshore renewable energy potential around the coast of South West England has been announced today (March 4).

]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Martyn Scott, landlord of The Fishermans Arms in The Barbican, Plymouth, has battled national competition to become one of the top five finalists in the ‘Face of British Pie Week’ competition. 

]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Staff at St Austell Brewery’s Falcon Inn have been raising money for charity by holding a ‘Spring Tractor Crank-Up’ for St Columb Young Farmers.

]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth-based Sutton Harbour Group has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001 international quality standard.

]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The business challenges and opportunities presented by a low carbon economy will be the subject of a breakfast seminar hosted by Winter Rule later this month.

]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest customers flying from Plymouth and Newquay to London can now buy Oyster cards on board, giving them quick and easy access to London’s transport network.

]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Work starts this week on the next stage of the pioneering Wave Hub marine energy project with the construction of an onshore electricity sub-station at Hayle in Cornwall.

]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal issues around commission accounts for Cornish estate agents will be top of the agenda at a business seminar being organised next week by South West firm Stephens Scown.

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Two new Inspectors have been recruited by the South West’s only general insurance firm Cornish Mutual to look after Members across Devon.

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Companies across [the South West/Cornwall/Devon] are being warned they could face fines of up to £500,000 for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998 when new laws are introduced later this year.

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Land’s End, the Cornwall landmark and attraction, has announced a £600,000 investment in new facilities for the 2010 season – including a thrilling 4D cinema featuring the very latest in high-tech family entertainment.

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The idea of the campaign is to get health and social care staff and members of the public to take action on or around February 25th to promote the dignity of people receiving care.

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT For the 21st year the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company (IoSSC) is once again sponsoring and supporting the World Pilot Gig Championships which are taking place on the Isles of Scilly from Friday, 30 April until Monday, 3 May 2010.

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Scillonian III, the lifeline passenger link between the mainland and Isles of Scilly, has undergone her annual maintenance programme and left Penzance Dry Dock ready to return to full service on 27, March.

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Work has started this week to prepare parts of the site of the new multi-million pound Plymouth Life Centre.

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT A crucial legal ruling later this year could allow businesses to reclaim potentially thousands of pounds in VAT on the cost of entertaining customers, suppliers and other contacts, backdated for four years.

]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care, the region’s largest independent care provider for older people, is calling out to people to recognise the importance of meaningful care by raising awareness of dignity in care on Dignity Action Day on Thursday, 25 February.

]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Schools in the region are being reminded they have got just a few more days remaining to register for their own vegetable garden, as part of the new ‘Dig Down South West’ campaign.

]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Following recent consultation events, Cornwall Care, the region’s largest independent care provider for older people, has launched a new section of its website to keep interested parties informed regarding the plans for a new home in St Ives.

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre is the place to be for any fashionista, style guru or shopaholic from Thursday, 25 March through until Saturday, 27 March, as Plymouth’s first major fashion and style event, Style Plymouth, takes place.

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Graham Murdoch, private client partner at Stephens Scown solicitors in Truro, has been accepted as a member of the national association Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT A nationwide architectural competition to design a new generation of sustainable low carbon homes for the proposed Eco-town in Cornwall has attracted huge interest from architects in the South West and across the UK.

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Farmers from across the South West are expected to descend on the Royal Cornwall Showground next week for a specially organised business seminar on farm diversification and how to plan for future success.

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Experts on hand at Cargo sales office on Thursday February 25th.

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT A leading immigration solicitor in the South West is urging young people across the region to “consider the implications” if they fall in love while travelling or going on holiday abroad this year.

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT A successful Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) graduate has been taken on in a newly created full-time role by specialist self-catering letting agency Classic Cottages.

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre Company has sponsored the newly launched initiative of City Centre Community Police Cadets, in partnership with Devon & Cornwall Police.

]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that a considerable number of incorrect tax codes have recently been issued to employees and pensioners.

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual is bolstering its focus on providing a top-class service with the appointment of a new Member Services Manager.

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT It was a head to head battle that saw six teams of chefs put their culinary skills to the test in tense cook-off – with St Austell Brewery’s Pandora Inn, at Restronguet, triumphing to take the top title in the Cornish Challenge 2009/2010.

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Staff at St Austell Brewery’s Falcon Inn, St Mawgan, celebrated British Yorkshire Pudding Day (Sunday Feb 7) by cooking up this whopper to accompany their Sunday’s roasts.

]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT One of Cornwall’s most successful pubs has reopened after a major £150,000 refurbishment to give it a stylish and fresh new look.

]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery has launched a delicious new ale designed to add it a bit of spice to the lives of real ale fans across the South West.

]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Nearly £2,000 has been raised for charity through ‘Will Aid 2009’ by solicitors working for leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown.

]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Specialist self-catering letting Agency, Classic Cottages, is continuing its growth into new areas of Dorset, Somerset and parts of South Devon by recruiting Anna Hamlyn as its sixth property manager.

]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sixteen local business men and women from Plymouth’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry flew to Grenoble, France, for three full days of skiing last week, thanks to Air Southwest.

]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Business owners who are targeting growth are being invited to find out more about equity finance at a re-run of a popular seminar next month.

]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Well-known broadcaster and former Tomorrow’s World presenter, Maggie Philbin, and mascot Digit Al are urging people living in Bristol to come and lend a helping hand next Tuesday (9 February, 2010) when the BBC-run Switchover Help Scheme arrives in the city to advise television viewers in the West region.

]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT RYA Portland House has been developed by regeneration company the Sutton Harbour Group in partnership with the South West RDA (Regional Development Agency) and will be the hub of performance sailing in the run up to and during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Almost two thirds of school children across the South West struggle to identify the origins of everyday food products they consume, according to a new survey being published today.

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Goodridge, the Exeter-based global manufacturer of performance fluid transfer systems, has won a £6 million (US$10 million) contract to supply parts to Cummins, the US-based engine and power-generation equipment maker.

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care, the region’s largest independent care provider for older people held consultation events on January 15 and 16 at St Ives School to provide people with an opportunity to view proposals for the development of a new care home in the St Ives area.

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Council Leader Vivien Pengelly and Neil Sherreard, Divisional Managing Director for Balfour Beatty, will cut the first turf on the site of the city's new Life Centre next week.

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT One of the South West’s most glittering awards nights has celebrated the hard work, professionalism and commitment of landlords, restaurateurs and hotel managers across the St Austell Brewery estate.

]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Shoppers in Plymouth’s Independent Quarter, in the West End of the City, will be in for a romantic treat on Saturday, 13 February as Frankfort Gate becomes home to romantic themed street entertainment, heart shaped balloons and an eye catching pink stretch limo.

]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Businesses across Cornwall are reminded that it will soon be compulsory to file VAT returns and pay VAT electronically, with penalties potentially running to hundreds of pounds for failure to comply.

]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT International construction firm Balfour Beatty has today been approved as the main contractor for Plymouth’s prestigious Life Centre scheme.

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Heartlands, the £32m Big Lottery funded regeneration project in the heart of Pool, will be holding a public consultation event on Friday, 29 January at The Hub Club on Station Road, Pool.

]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Goodridge, the global leader in performance fluid transfer systems, is launching a UK only, £40,000 prize draw, including the chance to win a 1340cc Suzuki B-King, billed as ‘the Ultimate Street Bike’.

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT A nationwide architectural competition is being launched to design a new generation of sustainable low carbon homes for the proposed Eco-town in Cornwall.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The date for the switchover to digital television in the Channel Islands has been announced today, setting out the timetable for the biggest change to broadcasting for a generation.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Students from three secondary schools in the Pool area have been tasked with keeping their peers up-to-date with the latest news from Heartlands by forming a dedicated Student Council group. 

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest has laid on a special flight from Plymouth to Newcastle to ensure the Pilgrims arrive refreshed for their crucial third round FA Cup replay.

]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual is helping a 23 year old athlete from Penzance to work towards her dream of competing in the London 2012 Olympics.

]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT A lawyer working for the property team of South West law firm Stephens Scown has just become the only practising Licensed Conveyancer in St Austell.

]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT An employee at the Plymouth-based Architects Design Group (ADG) has scooped a national photography prize.

]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT David Redgrave, the Ship’s Master of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company’s freight vessel, the Gry Maritha, has been appointed as the new Master of Scillonian III, the passenger vessel operating between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly. 

]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth retailers benefit from late Christmas rush and busy start to 2010

]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care, the region’s largest independent care provider for older people is inviting members of the public to join them at consultation events at St Ives School on January 15 and 16.  The events will provide people with an opportunity to view proposals for the development of a new care home in the St Ives area.

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Susie Murray, a solicitor with the rural services team at Stephens Scown, has become one of just a handful of lawyers in the country to be awarded a fellowship of the Agricultural Law Association (ALA).

]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT University of Plymouth student Duncan Shaw became the first person to receive an innovative new award from Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) and the University at a postgraduate award ceremony on Friday 18 December.

]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT On December, 17, Cornwall Care’s Athelstan House in Bodmin opened its doors to friends and relatives of their clients as plans for the home’s improvement works were unveiled, while people enjoyed mince pies and mulled wine.

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) has presented the much coveted annual FHC Award to well-know local sailor, Walter Amos for his outstanding contribution to the management of sailing races. 

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT People living and passing through Pool may have noticed newly installed Heartlands signs around the village.

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Homeowners across the South West are being warned that a winter cold snap and frozen or burst pipes could have huge financial implications and cause thousands of pounds worth of damage.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT A Cornish camping business is reporting a 20 per cent increase in turnover this year, despite a cloudy, rain-soaked summer and cash-strapped visitors affecting the South West’s tourism sector.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Soldiers recently returned from Afghanistan will be enjoying Cornish ale at their Christmas party this year thanks to a gift of 6,000 bottles from St Austell Brewery.

]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Digital UK and the Switchover Help Scheme are taking to the road in an ‘analogue detector van’ to find viewers who risk losing TV channels from Wednesday 24 March 2010.

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT More than 160 business leaders from across Cornwall attended the latest Stephens Scown Business Class event in St Austell, where the guest speaker was Kevin Butler, Bank of England Agent for the South West.

]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cap’n Jaspers, the world-famous eatery that started life as a plywood shed on Plymouth’s Barbican, is planning a facelift.

]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery’s ambition to become one of the UK’s greenest brewing and pub companies received a boost this week when it was named the greenest business in Cornwall.

]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Santa’s Ice Castle is proving to be a big hit again this year with more than 1,000 children having already visited Santa and his elves in his fairytale Plymouth City Centre home.

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Webb, Chief Executive of Cornwall Care comments.

]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT A top family law partner with South West law firm Stephens Scown has been awarded Honours in a new international guide, ranked alongside some of best legal talent in the country.

]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Government Minister Stephen Timms has been briefed on the multi-million pound transformation of Millbay in Plymouth during a fact-finding visit to the city.

]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT There are even more festive treats in store for visitors to Plymouth’s West End on Saturday 5 December, as a Seasonal Sci-Fi Day takes place at Frankfort Gate.

]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Specialist self catering letting Agency, Classic Cottages, has just announced that their hugely successful free booklet, the Green Guide, is now available online with its own dedicated website www.classicgreen.co.uk.

]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT As part of Plymouth City Centre Company’s action packed programme of events for Plymouth’s West End Christmas celebrations, students from Plymouth College of Art will be creating eye catching, festive window displays for shops in the West End in the run up to Christmas.

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT More than 400 people have celebrated the reopening of Exeter’s Whipton and Pinhoe Labour club.

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s West End is celebrating getting a brand new look with the completion of one of the biggest regeneration projects seen in the City Centre in years.

]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT The St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust has given a cash boost to support the work of local charity, CHICKS.

]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre Company’s action packed programme of events for Plymouth’s West End Christmas celebrations is fast approaching with the final count down now well underway.

]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery’s annual Celtic Beer Festival has attracted its biggest crowds in the event’s 11-year history.

]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Work on the pioneering Wave Hub marine energy project begins in earnest this week (November 30) when engineers start to drill through sand dunes at Hayle in Cornwall.

]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Accountants and business advisers Winter Rule have officially opened their brand new offices in Truro.

]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Plymouth-based Architects Design Group (ADG) is celebrating the latest success for its education team having won a variety of contracts valued at more than £1.5 million.

]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Beer and music lovers are gearing up for one of the biggest parties of the year as preparations take place for the acclaimed St Austell Brewery Celtic Beer Festival on Saturday (November 28).

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest customers using flights from Newquay and Plymouth to London City Airport can now enjoy an even easier access to the heart of the capital following the introduction of a new express shuttle bus service between London City Airport and Canary Wharf.

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Having served hundreds of farmers and rural businesses across mid Devon for over 21 years, one Insurance Inspector is retiring from the South West’s only general insurance firm and heading to Austria to start a new life.

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Pilot Boat LK Mitchell is back into regular service following an extensive refit in Pendennis Shipyard. 

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT One of Devon’s most historic pubs – the Three Crowns Hotel in Chagford - is to get a new lease of life after being bought by the South West’s leading family-owned brewery - St Austell Brewery.

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Following the success of Cornwall Care’s recipe book, ‘Recipes from My Life by Beattie and Friends’, the charity, which runs 18 care homes across the county, has now launched a calendar for 2010, with all money raised from sales to be reinvested in the homes’ Active Life fund, supporting activities and outings for clients.

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT An agreement has been signed to build 17 new small business units at Osprey Quay on Portland, growing employment prospects by potentially creating up to 50 jobs.

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Many people living in listed and period properties across the South West could be unknowingly putting their homes at risk by being underinsured, according to Cornish Mutual.

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Local schools are putting the finishing touches to their hand made lanterns, ready for Plymouth’s West End Carnival and Lantern Parade on 3, December.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT More than 200 of Cornwall Care’s clients and staff came together on 5, November for a traditional Tea Dance at Newquay’s Hotel Victoria.

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Construction starts this month on the pioneering Wave Hub project that will put South West England at the forefront of the global marine energy industry.

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Guy Lavender has been appointed as General Manager for the Wave Hub project.

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT A team of green-fingered volunteers from specialist self-catering letting Agency, Classic Cottages, rolled up their sleeves to help clear gorse and scrub for the National Trust in Cornwall recently.

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT South West law firm Stephens Scown is celebrating top rankings for its quality of service in the latest edition of Chambers, the respected independent guide to the legal profession.

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Joint Venture between Orascom Development and Imerys today announced its intention to commence detailed planning on its Eco-town developments at the West Carclaze / Baal site in the Mid Cornwall China Clay area. 

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Following Cornwall’s recent success at the 2009 British Travel Awards, Britain’s Local Airline Air Southwest, which flies year round from nine cities across the UK and Ireland to Newquay Cornwall Airport, is encouraging its customers to book early to take advantage of the best fares for next summer.

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Staff from specialist letting agency, Classic Cottages are taking the lead in providing advice to their property owners across the south west on current fire safety regulations.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The community of Portloe and invited guests with long standing connections to the village’s pub joined landlord Mark Swannell recently to celebrate the Ship Inn’s 100 year anniversary as a St Austell Brewery pub.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cornish business leaders discovered how Britain’s Local Airline is putting the pleasure back into business travel at a networking event at Newquay Cornwall Airport this week (3rd November).

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre Company has unveiled an action packed programme of events for Plymouth’s West End’s Christmas celebrations.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery’s food champion, Paul Drye, has won national recognition for the way he has helped revolutionise the Brewery’s food business and driven its local sourcing policy.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT South West Public Relations agency Deborah Clark Associates (DCA) has beaten off competition from across the region to scoop a Gold and Silver at a prestigious industry awards night.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ten months of fundraising events by staff across Imerys Mineral’s operations in Cornwall and Devon have raised the impressive sum of £10,000 for the Children’s Hospice South West’s Precious Lives Appeal.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Specialist self-catering letting Agency, Classic Cottages, is continuing its growth into new areas of Dorset, Somerset and parts of Devon by recruiting its sixth property manager.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Two of Cornish Mutual’s South West Insurance Inspectors are celebrating after achieving a top qualification from one of the industry’s leading bodies.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hundreds of ex-spouses of servicemen and women across the South West could be missing out on pension payments from the Armed Forces, because they are unaware of new rules which came into force earlier this year.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT November 28 date for one of Cornwall’s biggest parties of the year

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT As temperatures start to drop, homeowners across Cornwall are being urged to get ready for winter and avoid a major fire by keeping their chimney swept regularly.

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Holiday businesses in Cornwall benefitted from the late summer sunshine with hotel occupancy up 2.1% in September compared to the same time last year, new figures show.

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT A Mayfair penthouse designed by the Plymouth-based Architects Design Group (ADG) has won a national award.

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest is celebrating its sixth birthday today (Monday October 26) by launching its ‘Plane Amazing’ award for individuals or groups that have made a real difference to the lives of others.

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Less than two years since taking over the Jubilee Inn, Pelynt, landlords, Charlie and Carole and Edgeler are celebrating making it into the Good Pub Guide 2010.

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth businesses have voted a resounding ‘YES’ in a ballot to decide on the renewal of the highly successful Business Improvement District (BID) initiative for Plymouth City Centre.

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brides and their accompanying ‘chicks’ are being invited to an evening of pampering, live music and games at the Treasury lounge-bar-restaurant as part of Plymouth Style Week on Wednesday October 28.

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT A PR practitioner from Cornwall has been named among the top 29 young PR professionals in the UK by industry publication, PR Week.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Preparations are well underway as St Austell gears up to host a ‘spooktacular’ family fun day across the town centre later this month (Saturday 31 October).

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Homeowners across the South West are being warned that they are more likely to become the target of thieves as the clocks go back later this week (Sunday 25 October).

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Stephens Scown has scooped six national awards for the quality of its legal training – including being voted number one in the country for ‘client contact’.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth City Centre Company’s initiative ‘Plymouth Style Week’ is back for the autumn / winter season with even more great events and activities taking place.

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The transformation of Dudnance Lane in Pool, including the relocation of South Crofty mine and proposed commercial and residential development will be the subject of a public exhibition in Pool later this month.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT As Halloween fast approaches, St Austell Brewery has the perfect spooky compliment in the form of its new seasonal ale – Bucket of Blood.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Some of the finest Continental food and drink will be on offer in Plymouth City Centre next weekend when the hugely popular Continental Market returns to the City from Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th October.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT A consortium part-owned by the Sutton Harbour Group has been selected to deliver a multi-million pound programme of health projects across Cumbria in what is a UK first.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT To mark National Older Persons’ Day on Thursday 1st October, Cornwall Care, the region’s largest independent care provider for older people, held an open day at three of their 18 care homes across the county, to launch a their new service ‘My Progress Plus’.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall chartered accountants and business advisers Winter Rule will be putting the spotlight on research and development and intellectual property at their next seminar in the Cornwall Professional Briefings series.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT One of the most significant milestones in the 158-year history of St Austell Brewery was celebrated this week (Thursday October 1) when the Brewery’s new £750,000 in-house bottling line was officially opened.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Millbay’s stunning first development - Cargo – has scooped top honours in the highly prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) South West Architectural Awards.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall Care, the region’s largest independent care provider for older people, is taking part in a groundbreaking event on Thursday, October 8 at Kingsley Village, Fraddon.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Specialist self catering letting Agency, Classic Cottages, has been awarded Gold status by the Green Tourism Business Scheme – GTBS.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Building work starts today (Sept 28) on a new low carbon housing scheme on Portland in Dorset that aims to be an exemplar of green development.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Pilgrim Pete, Plymouth Argyle’s mascot has made a stop off at St Austell Brewery today (Monday September 28) as part of a nine-day trip of the Westcountry trying to raise awareness of Plymouth’s bid to become a host city for the 2018 World Cup.

]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mary Harlow, Operations Manager at specialist letting agency Classic Cottages, gives her view of the 2009 season after the early predictions promising a bumper season for the region, followed by a summer of poor weather.

]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery is celebrating after three of its bottled ales beat off world-wide competition to win top honours in the prestigious International Beer Challenge.

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT South West general insurer Cornish Mutual has signed a new reinsurance deal with Gloucestershire-based specialist insurer Ecclesiastical.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Analogue TV viewers in the West region will start seeing their programmes obscured by messages about the digital switchover from today, Digital UK has announced.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Keeping the farm in the family is the theme of the first Members Forum at Duchy College being organised by the South West’s only general insurer next week.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Air Southwest is reminding passengers left high and dry by Ryanair’s scrapped Newquay to Stansted service from the end of this month that it flies up to six times a day to London.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT More than 45 tuxedo-clad women descended on the Fishermans Arms on Lambhay Street, last week (Friday September 18) to celebrate in style for licensee Pauline Bickford’s hen night.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT More than 70 people enjoyed a fusion of fine Spanish wine and delicious locally- sourced food last week (Thursday September 17) at a Winemaker’s Dinner hosted by one of Spain’s most acclaimed winemakers.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT To mark National Older Persons’ Day on Thursday 1st October, Cornwall Care, the region’s largest independent care provider for older people, is holding an open day at three of their homes across the county to launch a their new service ‘My Progress Plus’.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT A £10 million investment fund to help South West businesses has announced the appointment of new Fund Managers.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The first new commercial space as part of the major regeneration of Millbay in Plymouth has been officially launched to the market.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has taken over the lease to operate and manage Penzance Dry Dock, it has been announced today.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tribute Ale - the Official Beer of South West Rugby - is extending its support for the game beyond the region after signing a shirt sponsorship deal with London Cornish RFC.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT DCA joined clients, media and friends of the business last week (Thursday September 10) to celebrate a successful first year under new management, following the company buy-out by co-directors Jason Clark and John Casey.  

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT St Austell’s £75 million town centre scheme, White River Place, has joined an elite group of the UK’s top buildings by becoming one of the most environmentally-friendly developments in the country, it has been announced today.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Major infrastructure works to pave the way for the next phase of development at the Millbay regeneration scheme, in Plymouth, are to be brought forward following the announcement of a £4.5 million investment by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) the national housing and regeneration agency.
 

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The last analogue TV signals in the West Country region will be turned off today, bringing an end to a 73-year-old technology and marking the start of a new digital era.

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Stephens Scown’s status as one of the South West’s leading law firms has been reaffirmed with the publication of the annual Legal 500 guide to the legal profession.

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT It’s almost time to dust off your union jack flags, silly hats, roll up your picnic rug and head for the city centre’s Piazza as the Last Night of the Proms comes to Plymouth’s Big Screen from 7:30pm on Saturday 12 September.

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT South West public relations agency Deborah Clark Associates (DCA) has been shortlisted for five prestigious industry awards, it has been announced today.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall chartered accountants and business advisers Winter Rule will be holding the latest in their series of professional briefings later this month, aimed at helping local businesses become more competitive.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Award-winning Cornish Brewery, St Austell Brewery, has been announced as the latest company supporting Cornwall Twestival Local.

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Applications are being invited for one of the most exciting jobs in the renewable energy industry – general manager of the pioneering Wave Hub project.

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A South West law firm says it is ‘bucking the trend’ when it comes to the number of people delaying divorce proceedings and final settlements because of the recession.

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth’s City Centre Piazza will be rocking to the sounds of the box office smash ‘High School Musical 3’ on Sunday 30 August when the most successful musical of recent years comes to the city’s Big Screen.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A South West insurance firm is warning farmers across the region about significant fire risks during harvest time.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT With the South West recently named the UK’s first Low Carbon Economic Area and the region’s tourism industry worth £9.3 billion every year, Simon Tregoning from Classic Cottages looks at how accommodation providers can ‘green’ their business.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT One of the South West’s top legal experts on domestic violence has welcomed the announcement that victims will get greater protection from courts in England and Wales from next month.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The £12 million Pool Innovation Centre has just been awarded one the UK’s highest environmental standards for a new building.  Assessors working on behalf of BREEAM , the world’s most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings, have rated Pool Innovation Centre as ‘excellent’ in recognition of its green credentials.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A 12 year old tennis player from Penzance has received a helping hand to pursue her talent after being awarded a bursary from the Lord Lieutenant’s Fund for Youth in Cornwall, supported by a donation from chartered accountants Winter Rule.

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Cornwall’s longest serving airline, Skybus is celebrating its 25th anniversary today (Thursday 20 August 2009) with staff and invited guests gathering at Land’s End Airport to mark the important milestone.

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Staff from Cornwall’s largest firm of chartered accountants Winter Rule have been packing their bags for the move to brand new offices.

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT DCA is supporting the Cornwall Twestival Local event, which is being held next month as part of a series of global Twestival fundraising events.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A South West-based leader in marine engineering has signed an agreement to build new premises at Osprey Quay on Portland enabling the business to grow, potentially creating up to 20 new jobs.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Flavour Fest 2009 is the best yet having attracted record numbers of visitors over the three day event.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Multi-award winning St Austell Brewery has launched its eagerly awaited new beer in Plymouth today (Thursday August 13).

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A £3.2 million regeneration project to transform Plymouth’s West End is now really taking shape.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Old and young alike were treated to a spectacular aerial display from the Red Arrows on Wednesday 12 August as part of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week, thanks to sponsors Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT One of the most eagerly awaited events of the Westcountry year gets under way this weekend from Friday August 14 through until Sunday August 16, as Plymouth Flavour Fest lifts the lid on a packed three-day festival of great food, drink and entertainment.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 75,000 homes in Plymouth, parts of Devon and east Cornwall can receive digital TV through their aerial for the first time today, as the final digital switchover in West Country gets underway.

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Last month the Government published the Green Paper ‘Shaping the Future of Care Together’.  Douglas Webb, Chief Executive of Cornwall Care shares his thoughts on this and the debates which are likely to follow.

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prepare your taste buds for a local produce extravaganza as Plymouth Flavour Fest 2009 returns to Plymouth’s Piazza this Friday for three days. 

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Award-winning pub, The Norway Inn, has once again won national recognition for its commitment to sourcing its meat and poultry ethically.

]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The final stage of digital TV switchover in west Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is on course to complete today, extending digital terrestrial television (Freeview) coverage to all households served by the Redruth transmitter group.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT TV viewers in Plymouth, parts of Devon and east Cornwall are getting ready for the digital TV switchover starting on 12 August - these will be the last parts of the West Country to go completely digital.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT As the count down continues to the start of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) ready themselves for a busy week both on and off the water.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plymouth Flavour Fest 2009 is set to play host to a culinary clash of the titans, as well known radio presenter Gordon Sparks, from the Plymouth Breakfast Show, BBC Radio Devon, goes head to head with Plymouth Raiders Captain, Allister Gall.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT St Austell Brewery is celebrating after one of its most popular ales - Proper Job IPA - scooped an award at the UK’s most prestigious real ale festival.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A high-tech software company in Cornwall has received the first loan from the £10 million South West Loans Fund, set up to help viable businesses access finance to support their growth plans.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Three months after the start of new air links from Newquay and Plymouth to London City Airport, thousands of South West travellers have taken advantage of the speed, convenience and cost advantages of flights into the heart of the capital.

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT To get you in the spirit of all things foodie ahead of Plymouth Flavour Fest, visitors to Waterstones in Plymouth’s Drake Circus on Friday 7 August will be treated to a tasty treat as Westcountry born celebrity Chef, Valentine Warner, visits the store for a book signing.

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Two new shops have been completed and handed over as part of St Austell’s £75 million town centre redevelopment scheme – White River Place.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Leading South West PR agency Deborah Clark Associates (DCA) is delighted to announce the launch of its new website.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Plymouth Big Screen is set to show yet another must see film.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The pioneering Wave Hub project has moved another step closer after a £1 million contract was placed for electrical equipment installation and commissioning to link the wave energy project to be built next year off the coast of Cornwall with the National Grid.

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Prepare your taste buds for a local produce extravaganza as Plymouth Flavour Fest 2009 returns for its sixth year.

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The biggest week of the festival is now fast approaching.

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) has submitted two consent applications to the Marine and Fisheries Agency as the next stage of the Port of Falmouth Development Initiative.

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Over 60 miles of the main cycle routes in Cornwall are being mapped out and recorded to help inform plans for a new cycling hub in the heart of Cornwall.

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Young Cornish police cadets will be developing their crime prevention and investigation skills on the Isles of Scilly next week when they take part in a training exercise designed to support community policing on the mainland and the islands.

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT The final stage of digital TV switchover in north Devon is on course to complete today, extending digital terrestrial television (Freeview) coverage to all households served by the Huntshaw Cross transmitter group.

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Plans to start work on the new community at Cranbrook by March 2010 are a step closer after the South West RDA (Regional Development Agency) approved a £12 million investment to kick start the recession-delayed development.

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Controversial Government plans to change the tax rules on furnished holiday lets will be a direct threat to new investment in the tourism sector, according to a new survey.

]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT A new partnership initiative has been launched, which for the first time ever will see Plymouth promoted to a UK-wide audience for f