Weather affects Scilly flower supply
For the first time in nearly 20 years, the extreme weather being suffered by many parts of the UK has also affected the Christmas crop of scented narcissi for which the Isles of Scilly are famed.
Audio: Tim Smit part three
In the third and final part of Business Cornwall’s exclusive interview with Tim Smit, Matthew Clarke asks the Eden Project’s CEO ‘is Cornwall leading the green revolution, or following it’?
Sir John Banham set to chair LEP
Former Confederation of British Industry (CBI) boss Sir John Banham is set to become chairman of the forthcoming Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Business Cornwall understands.
Last call for solar directory
Cornwall Development Company (CDC) and Cornwall Council are making a last call for local companies to register for free with the online local solar supply chain directory.
Profits up at Brewin Dolphin
Staff at the Truro office of Brewin Dolphin have been commended for their efforts as the group reported a 43% rise in pre-tax profits.
Marine Industry Day success
The annual Falmouth Marine School Marine Industry Day attracted over 200 students from local colleges and universities this week.
Insurer offers party advice
Employers across Cornwall are being warned to think carefully about the potential risks around staff parties with the Christmas season well underway.
Disability Cornwall opens Warehouse
Disability Cornwall has launched its refurbished premises and a range of professional services at two special events.
Council ‘must think again’
Cornwall’s Lib Dem MPs have called for the Council to reconsider its cost cutting measures in the wake of the Local Government Finance Settlement this week.
Staycation stays for 2011
A Cornish specialist holiday lettings company says the ‘staycation’ has continued to effect early bookings for 2011 with strong early demand.