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...
Historic Ship Inn Vandalised, Owners Heartbroken
Posting on their Facebook page, the landlord and landlady, Noah and Aleks, wrote how they had woken up "to something absolutely...
Exmouth Holiday Park Lobbies for Winter Season Extension
Local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard reports that a major Devon holiday park is applying to extend its opening period to benefit from an additional school holiday. A holiday park in...
Lloyds Cheque Deposits Return to Devon Post Offices
A lead Devon Councillor has welcomed the restoration of cheque deposit services for Lloyds Banking Group customers at Post Offices,...
Holiday Park Endures Years of Unbearable Sewage Pong
The operator of Lady's Mile Holiday Park in Dawlish Warren, Devon, has criticised South West Water over an "unbelievable pong" that has affected the site for years. Operations manager Stephen...
Town Marshals Deter Anti-Social Behaviour in Coastal Towns
Looe and Saltash leaders want locals and holidaymakers to feel safe and welcome with new patrols.
Sewage Smell Blights Devon Holiday Park for Years
A holiday park boss condemns a water firm for not tackling a "sporadic" odour problem.
Isles of Scilly Steamship Group Chief Executive Resigns
The boss of a ferry and airline company has announced he will step down from his role early next year. The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group (ISSG) said its chief...
Banks Face Criticism Over Devon 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...
DS Smith Confirms Launceston Closure, 165 Jobs Lost
After five months of limbo, DS Smith has confirmed that it will be ceasing production at its Launceston site.
Bloor Homes Submits Application for 156 Treledan Homes
The application is being considered by Cornwall Council and will now go through the planning process.
Mr Tee Vows to Open St Austell Business Despite Rival Aggro
An ice cream seller whose vans are known for over-the-top offerings piled with cookie dough, Cadbury's eggs, Kinder Bueno and lashings of sauce has vowed not to be put off...
Bank Branch Closures Hit Rural Communities, MP Says
The closure of face-to-face banking services has left small businesses and communities "struggling", an MP says. South Devon MP Caroline...
Admiral’s Ale Returns as St Austell Brewery Turns 175
St Austell Brewery is marking its 175th year by bringing back one of its most popular beers from its brewing archives.
White Hart Landlady Aims to Make Newton Abbot Pub a Community Hub
A NEWTON Abbot pub is gearing up for a day of celebrations, charity fundraising and entertainment as it prepares to officially launch its...
Halliburton Awarded Contract for Cornwall Lithium Project
A contract for well engineering and testing services at the Cross Lanes Geothermal Lithium Project in Cornwall has been awarded to Halliburton, an American multinational corporation. Halliburton is the world's...
Hospitality Wants Permanent VAT Cut, Not a Gimmick
Hospitality and tourism businesses in Cornwall are calling for the government's temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended. The £300m Great British Summer Savings scheme was designed to...