New tri-service safety officers welcomed

Cornwall’s blue light family has welcomed seven new tri-service safety officers (TSSOs), who will soon be helping to protect Cornish communities and responding to emergency incidents. The passing out ceremony for the officers The TSSO role is unique to Cornwall. First...

Tour of Britain will start in Cornwall on 5th September

St Ives is gearing up to welcome the Tour of Britain cycle race, which starts from Cornwall on Sunday 5th September, with a 180km stage through the county. Starting from Penzance, competitors will arrive in St Ives from St Just, then travel onwards to Carbis Bay,...

When to dial 999, and what to do if you call in error

Householders are being reminded when they should contact the police in an emergency, and what to do if they dial 999 by mistake. Over the summer months, the number of 999 emergency calls received by Devon & Cornwall Police increases. Already this summer the force...

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,...

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...