Postcard contest to mark 40 years of French twinning

Postcard contest to mark 40 years of French twinning

Residents are being invited to design a postcard showing their view of St Ives to mark 40 years of the town twinning arrangement with Camaret-sur-Mer, in Brittany. Camaret-sur-Mer Throughout the 40 years there have been a number of visits and collaborations, such as...
Water isn’t a playground, warn harbour masters

Water isn’t a playground, warn harbour masters

Cornwall Council’s harbour masters are warning of the dangers of treating these areas of water like playgrounds.  Cornwall Council maritime manager, Chris Jones, said: “Some people are continuing to ignore safety signs banning diving, jumping into harbours, and...
Low crime rate, but police still have much work to do

Low crime rate, but police still have much work to do

Devon and Cornwall continue to be one of the safest places to live, work, and visit in the country, with the second lowest total crime rate in England. The latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) crime figures for March 2021 to March 2022, which ranks all 42 forces...
Take precautions when using barbecues, warn fire teams

Take precautions when using barbecues, warn fire teams

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is reminding everyone to ‘chill that grill’ and make sure they take sensible precautions when using and disposing of instant barbecues. Firefighters attend an incident where barbecuse have been discarded when hot. Photograph Fire and...