Devon and Cornwall still among safest parts of country

Devon and Cornwall still among safest parts of country

Devon and Cornwall remains one of the safest areas of the country according to new reports from the Office for National Statistics. Devon and Cornwall have consistently been in the top three areas in recent years. Latest figures put Devon and Cornwall in first place,...
First grant payment for Guidhall Renewal project

First grant payment for Guidhall Renewal project

The St Ives Guildhall Renewal project has received its first grant payment of £308,000, marking an exciting step forward in plans to restore and improve the much-loved building. “We are delighted to see the Guildhall Renewal project moving forward thanks to the Town...
Huge crowds as King and Queen go on seafront walkabout

Huge crowds as King and Queen go on seafront walkabout

Crowds thronged the seafront in St Ives yesterday as King Charles and Queen Camilla paid a visit to the town, to mark the 30th anniversary of Tate St Ives. As Prince Charles, the King officially opened the gallery 30 years ago in June, with builders still micing...
Visitor numbers could boost police funding

Visitor numbers could boost police funding

Devon and Cornwall’s police and crime commissioner has welcomed an announcement that visitor numbers are likely to be considered in a review of the way police forces are funded. Last week, policing minister Chris Philp, in an answer to a question by North Devon MP...
Street art-style makeover for Hayle station

Street art-style makeover for Hayle station

Hayle Station has been given a street art-style makeover, thanks to a community project designed to tackle anti-social graffiti.  Hayle Art Project — a collaboration between GWR, British Transport Police, Tate St Ives, Hayle Town Council and local young people —...
Float to Live: vital advice for safe sea swimming

Float to Live: vital advice for safe sea swimming

The RNLI has launched a major safety campaign for everyone planning to enjoy the coast this summer, with the message: Float to Live. Tina West with RNLI lifeguard Tarryn Brown. Photograph: Jimmy Young Many people do not know what to do if they unexpectedly get into...