Could Tourist Tax Kill Cornwall’s Golden Goose?
A council debate heard it branded a 'stealth tax' and a 'double tax' for some locals and threats of 'the possible loss of over 10000 jobs'...
Opponents Angry After St Ives Pub Meeting Cancelled
Opponents of a bid by the landlady of a former problem pub to extend its opening hours have said they feel "disenfranchised" following an "outrageous" last minute decision this morning...
Cornwall Visitor Alliance Created to Replace Visit Cornwall
It says it has similar priorities - even retaining use of the Visit Cornwall 'brand' - and aims to give the sector a 'clear and influential...
South West Water Reports Sharpest Rise in Complaints
New figures show that complaints from customers to South West Water (SWW) more than doubled in the last year, the sharpest rise of any water and sewerage company in the...
Shopkeeper Recounts Being Dragged Across Counter
"We've had instances of us being pushed into fixtures and I've had someone drag me across the counter when I have refused to serve them," said Andrew Bond, who runs...
Cornwall Council CEO Absence Mystery to Persist
Two questions relating to Ms Kennally have been raised by members of the public at the first full meeting of Cornwall Council since her...
Cornwall Council Asked Where Chief Executive Kate Kennally Has Gone
It looks like the mystery of where Cornwall Council's chief executive has gone will continue for a while longer. Kate Kennally, the local authority's most senior officer who earns more...
Tungsten West Begins Production at Devon’s Hemerdon Mine
A Devon mine holding one of the "most significant" tungsten deposits in the Western world has entered production. On Tuesday (September 15), Tungsten West, which owns and operates the Hemerdon...
Prince William Unveils £250k Fund for Dartmoor Village
The Prince of Wales is in Devon today (Tuesday) after unveiling a new regeneration fund to help the Dartmoor village of Princetown prosper. William is visiting the remote moorland setting...
Newton Abbot Young People Offered Business Start-Up Help
Young people in Newton Abbot who want to become entrepreneurs will get two chances later this month and in early October to develop their ideas and learn how to turn...
Torbay Council Weighs Buying Children’s Homes After £14m Care Costs
Torbay Council spent more than £14 million in a single year on placements for young people in care, new figures show. The authority has no children's homes of its own,...
Devon Launches Free Support for Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and young people across Devon can now access free business support, mentoring and advice through a range...
Council Opens £5k Grants for Arts and Heritage Projects
MID Devon District Council is offering people and groups £5000 to help bring tourism, arts, culture and heritage projects to their town...
Council Bans Mobile Tattoo and Piercing Services
Mobile tattoo and piercing businesses will not be allowed to operate under a new council policy. The policy was agreed by North Devon Council after it received inquiries from businesses...
Batteries Made With Cornish Lithium Successfully Produced
Batteries made with 100 per cent Cornish lithium could reach the market in the near future. Mining firm Cornish Lithium said lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) produced from ore mined at...
Council Bans Mobile Tattoo and Piercing Businesses
Mobile tattoo and piercing businesses will not be allowed to operate under a new council policy. The policy was agreed by North Devon...
Paignton Holiday Park Expansion Plan Draws Backlash
The proposals at Devon Hills Holiday Park are controversial among some existing lodge owners.
Cornwall Logistics Firm Wins Finance Transformation Award
A logistics company that operates throughout Cornwall has won an award for transforming how its finance team works.
Cornwall Council Auctions Former Quarry From £50,000
A former quarry site in Cornwall is going under the hammer with a guide price of £50,000 plus. Chywoon Quarry, located at Longdowns,...
Homegrown Flower Demand Boosts South West Farms
A surge in demand for homegrown cut flowers has led to a rise in flower farming businesses across south-west England. Around 240 of the 1,100 members of trade body Flowers...
Builder Races to Reopen 300-Year-Old Pub After Collapse
Work has begun to rebuild a cherished Devon village pub that suffered a devastating structural collapse. The Ship Inn in Cockwood looked...
New Alliance Launches to Support Cornwall’s Tourism Sector
The Cornwall Visitor Alliance (CVA), an independent, not-for-profit organisation, aims to provide long-term leadership and collaboration.
Brixham Port Expansion Plans Submitted for Approval
Plans for a major expansion of Brixham’s fishing port have taken another significant step forward. A formal planning application has been lodged for the expansion, which is the ‘fish’ part...
Tourism Leaders Create New Alliance After Visit Cornwall Collapse
A new independent organisation has been set up to champion Cornwall’s visitor economy. The Cornwall Visitor Alliance is a not-for-profit company that will lead destination management for the county. It...
Truro Parking Proposals Could Change How Drivers Use Spaces
Residents and visitors are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to on-street parking in Truro city centre aimed at improving...
Cornwall Tourist Tax Moves a Step Closer
The tourist tax would be unlimited at that. 'It's a potential gift and also a potential burden, as it's one of those topics that will divide...
Newquay Seafront Development Abandoned as Undeliverable
A huge development on Newquay seafront has been abandoned as "undeliverable", meaning an old hotel will now be demolished with no promise that anything will replace it. Manchester-based Salboy has...
Atelier Funds 57 Devon Homes With £19.9m Loan
Atelier has completed a £19.9m peak debt development facility, funding the construction of 57 new homes near Westward Ho!, north Devon.
Cornwall Tourism Alliance Formed After Visit Cornwall Collapse
Cornwall's tourism industry has launched an independent alliance to lead destination management after the collapse of Visit Cornwall last...
Cornwall Visitor Alliance Launches After Visit Cornwall Collapse
A new tourist organisation has been established to help champion Cornwall's visitor economy. The creation of Cornwall Visitor Alliance...
St Ives Pub With Troubled History Seeks Extended Opening Hours
Some locals fear a return of the antisocial behaviour, fights, drug-taking and drinkers urinating in the street which plagued their lives...
Wildanet Launches Internet TV Service in Cornwall
Wildanet, based in Cornwall, announced the new service on September 9, offering customers a single box for live TV, catch-up, and streaming...
Cornwall Tourism Leaders Launch New Visitor Alliance
Tourism leaders in Cornwall have formed a new organisation to support the county's visitor economy after the loss of its official tourism board. The Cornwall Visitor Alliance will operate as...
Hurn Recycling Ltd Seeks Goods Vehicle Licence Change at Greendale
Hurn Recycling Limited has applied to vary its goods vehicle operator's licence to keep an additional two goods vehicles at operating centre E14M, Greendale Business Park, Exeter, EX5 1EW. The...
New Food Warehouse in Honiton Seeks Alcohol Licence
A new bulk-buy supermarket is set to open in a Devon town next month and has applied for permission to sell alcohol. The Food Warehouse, owned by Iceland Foods, will...
Merlin Cinema Named for £50,000 Minimum Wage Breach
A Cornwall leisure company has been named by the Government for failing to pay the national minimum wage to its staff. Merlin Cinema is in the top 10 and one...
14-Mile Diversion Deals Blow to Devon Pubs and Cafes
A host of businesses including an iconic Devon pub have revealed a major hit to trade after a key route to their community was severed in...
Teignmouth Businesses Invited to Free Support Event
Businesses in Teignmouth are being encouraged to attend a free event this week to find out about business support available in Devon.
Devon Boiler Firm Collapse Costs 30 Jobs
A Devon boiler company that ran into financial trouble is being liquidated, with 30 jobs lost. BBSM was set up in 2019 by Robin Cotton, Adrian Ham and Simon Hayes....
Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards 2027 Open for Nominations
Nominations have officially opened for the Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards 2027, with organisers calling on businesses, apprentices and...
Welsh Operator Buys Cornwall Care Home
Menwinnion Country House Care Home near Penzance, Cornwall, has been sold to Tom Bursnall for an undisclosed price.
Octane Provides £4.36m Finish and Exit Loan for Devon Apartments
Five apartments are already reserved at the Devon development.
Studio Kiln Explains Its Move from Cornwall to London
The award-winning studio has spent years proving creativity doesn't need a postcode. So why are they now heading for the Big Smoke?
Food Drink Devon Awards Shortlist Unveiled
Finalists for this year's Food Drink Devon Awards have been announced, with winners to be revealed next month. The awards are open to both members and non-members of Food Drink...
Porthleven Harbour Parking Charges Move Forward
We reported in May that the company which owns and runs Porthleven harbour had applied for pre-application advice from Cornwall Council to introduce parking charges. Porthleven Harbour and Dock Company...
Fleeing Diners Shamed Into Paying St Ives Restaurant Bill
Three men who slipped out of a side door at Beer & Bird in St Ives after enjoying drinks, burgers and a plate of wings on Friday evening have now...
Devon MPs Condemn Banks Over Rural Branch Closures
Britain’s biggest banks have come under fire from MPs over the “decimation” of rural services, which is leaving people in places like Devon out in the cold. South Devon Liberal...
Devon Tourism Bosses Reveal Summer Winners and Losers
Devon's tourism businesses have hailed a positive summer season with strong visitor numbers and solid spending, but heatwaves and...
Launceston Box Plant Closure Confirmed, 165 Jobs Lost
The historic box company DS Smith has confirmed that all 165 staff at its Launceston plant will lose their jobs. The international paper and packaging firm has been a major...
DS Smith Confirms Launceston Plant Closure, 165 Jobs Lost
DS Smith, an international packaging company, has confirmed it will close its box plant in Launceston, Cornwall, leading to 165 job losses. The firm began consulting employees earlier this year...