Littering problem getting ‘increasingly worse’

Summer’s here and, whether we like it or not, the visitors have descended. While Covid is at the front of most people’s minds, there seems to be another problem that has escalated in recent weeks: litter. Photograph: courtesy @abi_lye/Instagram Our...

Town Deal board makes progress with investment plan

Progress is continuing with the St Ives Town Deal, which aims to unlock £25 million to be spent locally. There has been high engagement and interest already, with a survey due to be delivered to all local households in September. Board chairman Sarah Smith St Ives is...

Brewer and surf magazine honour lifesaving teams

Carve surfing magazine and Sharp’s Brewery have come together to say thank you to the surfing and surf lifesaving communities of Cornwall and Devon, whose selflessness ensured the safety of beach-goers during the spring heatwave of the pandemic. A film, made by the...

Beware the power of the rip current, say lifeguards

With the school summer holidays now in full swing, and many families choosing to staycation in the south west, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and HM Coastguard are urging every parent to be aware of the potential dangers when visiting the coast....