Concern for welfare of missing boatman

Concern for welfare of missing boatman

Concern is growing for a man reported missing after his boat was found washed up in the Hayle area on Friday. David Fretwell is aged 75 and is believed to have travelled along the North Cornwall coast on his boat, Green Goddess, passing Padstow and Newquay before...
Community funding, thanks to the Gold Card

Community funding, thanks to the Gold Card

Four St Ives organisations have received community funding thanks to money raised through the St Ives Gold Card scheme during 2025. Serving up at the St Ives Community Orchard Café Following nominations and a vote by local businesses, grants have been awarded to...
Counterfeit cash was used to buy motorcycle

Counterfeit cash was used to buy motorcycle

Police are appealing for information after counterfeit cash was used to purchase a motorcycle in St Ives. The owner posted the electric off-road bike on Facebook Marketplace for £4,700, and was contacted by an interested buyer. A man, aged around 19, arrived to...
A wet Feast Day, and a runaway silver ball

A wet Feast Day, and a runaway silver ball

Not for the first time, participants in St Ives Feast Day needed wet weather gear and umbrellas, but the rain didn’t stop the fun. Members of the civic parade take shelter in St Ia Church. Phtotographs: Ian Mayou Because of the ongoing Guildhall renovations, the focus...