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MasterChef winner and keen surfer, Chef James Nathan has opened his first restaurant, The Green Room, near the surf hot spots of North Cornwall at 5 star Retallack Resort &...

Dainton Portable Buildings are a shining example of local success in Devon, UK during economic gloom and are laying the foundations for the next twenty years with ambitious expansion plans.

Cornish-based business Château Life Ltd announces the launch of two new websites for its holiday accommodation and leisure course programmes located in the south of France.

Etherington’s Butchery Academy is opening its doors this week in Wheal Rose, Scorrier. Cornwall’s only butchery school will train apprenticeships in a bid to keep the traditional trade going.

The 2013 St Ives September Festival will see major backing from luxury holiday specialists – Cornish Gems, which will mark the beginning of a long-standing, five year relationship.

Where Does Santa Store His Presents? In Elf Storage! Dainton Self Storage are offering parents the best hiding place for their Christmas presents this year, absolutely free of charge.

The Fal River Autumn Walking Festival, sponsored by The Nare, is expanding its programme due to an increase in the number of leaders putting guided walks into the festival.

Following the success of the first Fal River Autumn Walking Festival last autumn, preparations for the 2012 event are now underway.

The Cove Hotel School offers a unique vocational higher learning experience. In just six months you can complete the first year of a university course without stepping into a classroom and fast track your career in Boutique Hospitality Management.

With thousands of inspired Brits now dreaming of Olympic careers, kids have a chance to create their own Chariots of Fire moment at the UK's first Human Race Festival of Sport, to be held at Marazion in Cornwall this September.

Over 32 local entrepreneurs took a step closer to winning a share of a £100k prize fund to kick start their business, as the first Ignite start up business workshops got underway.

Still looking for a family holiday? The Sands Resort Hotel in north Cornwall is offering up to 15% - or up to £200 - off holidays taken during the Olympic period in the first two weeks of the school holidays.

With hectic bidding from all over the world, a fine Japanese Meiji period lidded pot was sold for a staggering 10-fold increase on its estimated price, at The Penzance Auction House last week.

A St.Ives Archive ‘Coffee Break’ will be held on Friday 1st June at the Western Hotel from 11am until 1pm, as part of the extensive Jubilee celebrations being organised around the town

A new hotel group has made two promotions from within its team to lead it to success as it enters a new era.

The Truro & Penwith College Fal River Festival has the renewed support of two local companies.

Luxury holiday specialists - Cornish Gems is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the launch of a new service to enhance their client’s experience and business performance.

A Cornish marketing company has relocated and expanded its team, due to an increase in its client base.

Children at Polwhele House, Truro, have created an artistic welcome for visitors to their school’s open morning on Saturday, February 25. Catching the eye as prospective parents park their cars in the school playground will be a giant mural.

Budding young artists at Roselyon School, Par, are keenly anticipating their debut in the public eye with the school’s first public art exhibition, opening in Lostwithiel on Saturday, February 11.

Nissan dealer serving Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Middletown and Cornwall in NY is offering specials on Nissan cars.

Save £200 on self-catering breaks and visit the Eden Project

Truro’s River Practice Specialist Centre is celebrating after being shortlisted for four categories in the UK’s Dental Awards 2013.

New designs for a house in Tintagel once owned by actress Kate Winslet have been given planning consent. CSA Architects’ designs for Castle Minor contain special references to King Arthur’s castle, which can be seen from this spectacular site.

MasterChef winner and keen surfer, Chef James Nathan has opened his first restaurant, The Green Room, near the surf hot spots of North Cornwall at 5 star Retallack Resort &...

There's a new candle on the block and the people at Tamar Valley Candles are eager to tell us why we should be thinking about soy candles to fragrance our homes.

A new business has recently opened in the small rural village of Albaston, near Gunnislake, Cornwall. Tamar Valley Candles has a host of handmade candles to suit any and all occasions.

NEWS ALERT TO: News Desk FROM: Polwhele House DATE:  11th March 2013 Teatime at Polwhele House The children at Truro based Independent School, Polwhele House, held a special event to thank their mums and grandmas last Friday.

Travel PR is delighted to announce that it is now representing Boutique Retreats, which offers an impressive portfolio of luxury self-catering properties across Cornwall.

Dainton Portable Buildings are a shining example of local success in Devon, UK during economic gloom and are laying the foundations for the next twenty years with ambitious expansion plans.

Dainton St Austell Bay Business Park has welcomed eight commercial tenants since it completed construction of new industrial units in 2012, giving the Cornish economy a welcome boost during difficult times.

Michael Smith, Executive Chef at Porthminster Beach Café in Cornwall, will be unveiling “Porthminster Beach Café – The Cookbook” at a special party on Friday 17th May, to coincide with the start of the St Ives Food and Drink Festival.

The Secretary of State has backed Cornwall Council’s decision to agree planning permission for 31 homes in Mevagissey.

Truro based developers Westcountry Land have secured planning permission for 90 family homes in Mabe, Cornwall.

Luxury holiday specialists – Cornish Gems are rapidly expanding with two new offices, whilst celebrating a prestigious national award.

Cornish-based business Château Life Ltd announces the launch of two new websites for its holiday accommodation and leisure course programmes located in the south of France.

Truro based development company Westcountry Land is in preliminary discussions with the planning authority about remediating a contaminated brownfield site at Middle Point in Falmouth.

Etherington’s Butchery Academy is opening its doors this week in Wheal Rose, Scorrier. Cornwall’s only butchery school will train apprenticeships in a bid to keep the traditional trade going.

The 2013 St Ives September Festival will see major backing from luxury holiday specialists – Cornish Gems, which will mark the beginning of a long-standing, five year relationship.

Where Does Santa Store His Presents? In Elf Storage! Dainton Self Storage are offering parents the best hiding place for their Christmas presents this year, absolutely free of charge.

Westcountry Land has secured planning permission for 31 homes in Mevagissey.

Etherington’s new farm shop was officially opened last night at Wheal Rose near Scorrier.

Three self-portraits from cultural chameleon David Bowie went under the hammer in Penzance this week. David Lay sold the paintings for a total of £6500 to a bidder from London.

James Bailey, Tax Partner at Truro-based accountancy firm Robinson Reed Layton, today voiced his criticism of the new Child Benefit tax which comes into effect in January.

CSA Architects in Truro has taken on seven new members of staff over the last two months.

Etheringon’s is opening a brand new farm shop at Wheal Rose, near Scorrier and is encouraging everyone to come and explore it at an Open Day on Saturday 17th November.

David Lay will be auctioning a collection of Cornish art spanning the last three centuries at the Penzance Auction House on Thursday 1st November. The sale will contain works by St Agnes painter Tony Giles amongst other Cornish artists.

With concern building over who is going to look after one of the South West’s most valuable assets, one organisation is rallying the troops.

Two Cornish businesses are sharing their experience of cutting costs through going green at a free open day on Thursday 18th October at Bosinver, near St Austell.

Rosewarne Manor, near Hayle, has made the prestigious shortlist for Wedding Venue of the Year in the Cornish Brides Awards 2013.

The Fal River Autumn Walking Festival, sponsored by The Nare, is expanding its programme due to an increase in the number of leaders putting guided walks into the festival.

Tregenna Castle Hotel in St Ives has won a prestigious national award. It has won the Best View in LateRooms.com’s Best Kept Secret Awards.

Two members of staff at Robinson Reed Layton have passed their final exams to become Chartered Accountants, David Horwell from St Austell and Vicky Reynolds from Threemilestone.

Two new graduates have embarked upon careers in accountancy by joining Robinson Reed Layton.

Cornwall fought off competition from York and London to claim the title of favourite UK holiday destination for those aged 50 and over.

Re-igniting the glowing embers of The Dancer and The Devil in The Woods and Winter Wood (top 10 Christmas Walks in The Guardian 2011) Rogue strikes again with an immersive and thrilling theatre adventure in Tehidy Woods.

Following the success of the first Fal River Autumn Walking Festival last autumn, preparations for the 2012 event are now underway.

Two trainee accountants at Truro-based Robinson Reed Layton have completed their latest exams – Becca Walkden from Penzance and Robert Thomas from Par.

West Country specialists Classic Cottages adds luxury camping to its portfolio

The Cove Hotel School offers a unique vocational higher learning experience. In just six months you can complete the first year of a university course without stepping into a classroom and fast track your career in Boutique Hospitality Management.

With thousands of inspired Brits now dreaming of Olympic careers, kids have a chance to create their own Chariots of Fire moment at the UK's first Human Race Festival of Sport, to be held at Marazion in Cornwall this September.

Skinner’s Brewery are proud to announce that they are exporting their Cornish ale to France.

Cornwall is to play host to an event that will be the first of its kind to hit the UK, as a “raw revolution” sweeps the globe.

The latest fitness craze to hit the UK has come to Cornwall, thanks to a dance production company near St Austell.

Over 32 local entrepreneurs took a step closer to winning a share of a £100k prize fund to kick start their business, as the first Ignite start up business workshops got underway.

On Thursday 12th July, The Penzance Auction House is offering a fascinating collection created by a local railway worker.

Still looking for a family holiday? The Sands Resort Hotel in north Cornwall is offering up to 15% - or up to £200 - off holidays taken during the Olympic period in the first two weeks of the school holidays.

The St.Ives Biathlon takes place for the 14th year on Saturday July 7, and spaces are now available for up to 750 to take part in this well loved run and swim.

Robinson Reed Layton have promoted two of their staff members. Mark Williams from Sennen is to become Charities Director and Tracy Lewis from Truro is to become a Manager on 1st June 2012.

Getting to the coast for the weekend has never been easier with plentiful flights operating straight to Newquay Cornwall Airport