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...
Cornwall Businesses Seek Permanent VAT Cut, Not a Gimmick
Hospitality and tourist businesses in Cornwall are calling for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended. The government's £300m Great British Summer Savings scheme aimed to help...
Uber Influx in Cornwall Fuels Taxi Competition Debate
CornwallLive readers have been sharing their views on Uber and taxi regulations in Cornwall, with mixed opinions on pricing, safety, and how the rules are enforced. Local taxi drivers have...
Devon Energy Reshuffles Executive Leadership Team
Leadership reshuffle at Devon Energy Devon Energy (DVN) has announced a reshuffle of its executive team, with new leaders taking charge of...
Mr Tee Cancels St Austell Dessert Shop Plans
After announcing his highly anticipated takeaway in St Austell, Mr Tee King of Desserts has confirmed he will not open the new branch after all. Mr Tee said he had...
Cornwall Pub Vows to Keep Going After Tough Spell
The owner of an historic Cornwall pub is determined to keep it running despite a string of recent bad luck. Rose Cottage, in Redruth, closed on Friday, August 28, before...
Halliburton to Lead Cornwall Lithium Project
Cornish Lithium has awarded the contract for its Cross Lanes Geothermal Lithium Project to Halliburton. Halliburton is an American multinational corporation and the world's second-largest oil service company, responsible for...
Truro’s ‘Proper Boozer’ Central Bar Shuts Permanently
A pub in Truro that describes itself as a 'proper boozer' with a great atmosphere and live music is closing down.
Near-Failed Cornish Gift Company Set to Go Global
An e-commerce company that nearly didn't make it after a catastrophic start is now ready to bring Cornish cream teas to the world, with France or Asia as potential first...
Cornwall Airport Twice Considered Seizing Plane
Questions are still being asked about a £1.6 million debt to Cornwall taxpayers after the airline went bust - three times what it owed...
Devon Hotel Moves Carnival Indoors After Local Complaints
A major fundraising event for a Devon hospice will go ahead this weekend despite a neighbourhood fall-out over noise.
Truro Road Closures Scheduled for September to November
There will be a number of road closures across Truro over the coming months. Truro City Council has shared that, as part of Cornwall...
Falmouth Pub Vows to Be Mindful After Noise Complaints
Residents said music from the beer garden, in breach of its licence, is 'very loud' and heard throughout their house - but they like its...
Barnstaple Gas Works Halted After Traffic Chaos
A massive scheme to replace underground gas pipes in a Devon town has been pulled after roadworks caused drivers to be stuck in traffic for...
Cornwall Taxi Drivers Angry Over Summer Uber Influx
Taxi drivers in Cornwall have raised concerns about Uber drivers "invading" from other parts of the country, claiming they are breaking licensing rules during the summer period. Brett Bennett, owner...
Local Cabbies Accuse Uber Drivers of Breaking Rules in Cornwall
Taxi drivers in Cornwall have complained about an influx of Uber drivers from other parts of the country who they say are breaking licensing rules by parking on taxi ranks...
Occombe Farm Reopens Under New Owners
Occombe Farm was purchased by new owners Greendale last month after being sold by Torbay Council.
Fears Booze Bay Will Worsen St Austell’s Street Drinking Problem
'The name of the establishment speaks for itself and its raison d'être.' Councillors are 'gobsmacked' that police did not oppose an off...
Daisy Fays Closes Chuckles Nursery Months After Takeover
The new owners want to build houses on the car park.
UK Government Moves to Secure Half of Devon Tungsten Output
The UK Government is moving to secure a domestic supply of tungsten for defence, aerospace and energy applications through the planned restart of the Hemerdon mine near Plymouth. Negotiations cover...
Devon Tungsten Mine Set for Full Production After £71m Investment
The Hemerdon mine near Plymouth in Devon is set to return to full production after a government investment of £71m. The site is said to hold one of the most...
South East Cornwall to Benefit from Devonport Investment
South East Cornwall MP Anna Gelderd has welcomed a £7.1-billion investment in HM Naval Base Devonport. She highlighted the major role the dockyard plays in supporting jobs and communities across...
Government Pledges £71m to Reopen Tungsten Mine
The chancellor has announced that more than £70m of public money will be invested in a mining company to help restart production at the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine near...
Azets Hires New Tax Director for Devon and Cornwall
Accountancy and business advisory firm Azets has named Simon Prior as tax director for Devon and Cornwall.
Devon Winery Launches Crowdfund to Raise £250k
Crowd investors will buy into a new operating company that will run the Calancombe Estate and co-located Dartmouth Distillery Co businesses...
Crippling Costs Close Wadebridge Veg Shop After 16 Years
The Vine – An Gwinbrenn in Wadebridge is closing its doors. The greengrocer was set up in November 2010 by Chris Andrews and Dave Allan, two former employees of the...
Government Pledges £71m to Reopen Devon Tungsten Mine
More than £70m of public money will be invested into a mining company to help restart production, the Chancellor has said. The Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon will...
UK Invests £71m to Restart Devon Tungsten Mine
The Hemerdon mine in Devon will receive the money from the National Wealth Fund.
Government Invests £71m to Reopen Devon’s Hemerdon Mine
The government's National Wealth Fund is set to put £71m into mining firm Tungsten West to help reopen the Hemerdon mine in Devon. The funding package includes a £36m share...
National Wealth Fund Backs Devon Tungsten Mine With £71m
Tungsten West PLC (AIM:TUN, FRA:540), the miner reopening the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon, has secured up to £71 million from...
Newquay Airport’s £10m Cost Divides Cornwall Readers
The £9.7 million annual deficit was disclosed at an extraordinary Cornwall Council meeting to discuss how the loss-making airport can be...
Cornwall Lettings Agency Opens Second Office in St Austell
A Cornwall-based lettings and property management agency will open its second office this week, marking a major step in the company’s continued growth across the Duchy. Lang Llewellyn & Co...
Historic Devon Hotel Sold After 50 Years in Multimillion-Pound Deal
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Persimmon Defends Sprinkler Use at Bodmin Estate
A house builder has defended its use of a sprinkler during a hosepipe ban across the South West. The sprinkler was pictured in use at Persimmon Homes Kemeneth on the...
Campaign to Save Truro Post Office as Closure Nears
A city centre Post Office is looking for a new home after the shop it sits in prepares for closure. Truro Post Office is currently located in the TG Jones...