When the world leaders came to Carbis Bay

On Sunday morning, worshippers at Sacred Heart and St Ia Catholic Church had a boost to their congregation. The presidential cavalcade pulled up outside, and Joe Biden and first lady Jill stepped out to enjoy the service. Police on patrol in thr harbour at low tide....

Extinction Rebellion bring protests to St Ives harbour

Pressure group Extinction Rebellion (XR) have been in St Ives staging elaborate protests highlighting the need for climate action as the G7 meets close by. At 5am, XR’s ocean group, Ocean Rebellion, were on the beach to film washed up ‘Merpeople’ who...

Five arrested and bailed after vehicles are stopped

Seven people have been released on police bail following arrests made in relation to a vehicle stop on Thursday. Officers carried out a vehicle stop on a car and a van, near Loggans Road, Hayle, at around 5pm on Thursday. A search was carried out on the vehicles which...

Town Deal funding is confirmed by the prime minister

The government has signed off Town Deal funding for projects in the St Ives area, three days ahead of the opening of the G7 Summit. Photograph: St Ives Town Deal St Ives will receive a £19.9m share of some £65m, the rest of the cash going to projects in Penzance,...

All are invited to the virtual G7 Fringe

As the world leaders meet in Carbis Bay for the G7 Summit, an ‘open door’ G7 Fringe event is to be staged. The event will see people from across the globe collaborating to tackle the big questions and find real, workable, pragmatic solutions to world issues. Led by...