Cornish Pasty: the movie

Members of the Cornish Pasty Association (CPA) have produced a film to support its PGI application and emphasise the importance of the Cornish pasty to Cornwall.

Editor’s blog: Certainty of uncertainty

We live in highly uncertain times. The economy remains on a precipice, with opinion divided as to which way it will fall.

The Government is rightfully taking aggressive action to reduce the national deficit, but will £6.2 billion of public spending cuts be a case of too much, too soon? And what affect will this have on Cornwall, which relies on the public sector more heavily than most regions?

It brings about fresh fears over the Convergence programme. Will Government cutbacks jeopardise match funding?

Sun shines on Cornish solar sector

Cornwall has been revealed as a hot spot for companies searching for sites suitable for the construction of solar farms.

Advantage Follett Stock

Follett Stock has announced that it is to again hold one of its popular fancy dress tennis days.

Council warns on rates scam

Businesses in Cornwall are being targeted by a scam offering them the chance to reduce their business rates.

Online retailer has scent for success

A Camborne-based internet retailer is celebrating the launch of its new website.

Royal visit for Cornwall Show

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are to make an official visit to the three-day Royal Cornwall Show next month.

Still going strong after 80 years

A local businessman who refuses to retire has celebrated his 80th birthday with former work colleagues spanning a 50-year period.

Docks trio sponsor fireworks

A&P Falmouth, Pendennis Shipyard and Falmouth Petroleum have all agreed to sponsor the firework display during this year’s Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week.

Historic opportunity – RDA

The new Government has a historic opportunity to encourage investment and promote business, the South West Regional Development Agency says in its latest quarterly Economics Review.