Cohort is the only British finalist in global hostel awards

Cohort Hostel, in St Ives, is the only British finalists in Hostelworld’s ‘Hoscars’ awards, in the category of extraordinary sustainable hostel. The awards are run annually, going to hostels based usually on guest reviews. This year, because of the pandemic, a panel...

Government ‘must address fishing crisis’

Cornwall Council has joined fishing industry leaders in calling on government to address a growing crisis in the sector due to complicated new export rules, a lack of clarity about fishing quotas, and an increase in red tape. Fishing boats in St Ives. Photograph: John...

Town Deal Fund requests are forwarded to government

Cornwall Council has submitted a £100 million funding request in response to the Government’s Towns Deal Fund call for regeneration projects. The cash will fund projects in St Ives, Camborne, Truro, and Penzance. Each was able to bid for up to £25m in funding for...

Food and Drink Festival moved to September

The St Ives Food and Drink Festival, due to take place in May, has been re-scheduled to 17th-19th September. The organisers say the decision has been made because of concerns around covid-19. “We continue to stay abreast of government guidelines and have found that...

G7: The opportunity to create a lasting legacy, says MP

In a message to constituents, St Ives MP Derek Thomas has welcomed the decision to bring the G7 summit to Carbis Bay. He said: “Prime ministers and presidents from the world’s leading democracies will enjoy the warmest of Cornish welcomes when they meet at Carbis Bay...